Meet Our Staff
Managers
Steve Johnson
Sales Manager
Kiara Stevenson
Sales Manager
Kiara started her new career with Hayford Ford in January of 2023. She has been in the customer service and sales industry for 10 years. She has a husband David and 2 children; Milo is 5 and Felix is 1. You can only imagine how busy her household can be. When she has some spare time, she likes to play video games. Her bubbly attitude and witty sense of humor make her a joy to be around.
Dave Olson
Sales Manager
Derek Vickstrom
Sales Manager
T.J. Phelps
General Manager
T.J. is a household name here at Hayford Ford and has been with the company for over 20 years. His firsthand knowledge and experience with Ford vehicles allow Hayford Ford to be one of the best dealerships in the Minnesota. Hardly anyone stops by without knowing or wanting to talk to the “Beard.” T.J. is very dedicated but when he manages to pull himself away from the dealership you will find him in his Bronco or hunting and camping with his family.
Leigh Liebl
Used Car Manager
Jeremy Erickson
Finance Manager
Brayden Hayford
Product Specialist
Brayden started at Hayford Ford when he was only 16 years old. Brayden has plans to advance his way through all the positions at the dealership and follow in his dads’ footsteps someday. When Brayden is not busy working at the dealership he enjoys hunting, clay shooting, and riding dirt bike with his brother. Brayden also has quite a unique hobby, he studies past wars, battles, and the weapons used.
Sheila Tousley
BDC Internet Manager
Sheila came to Hayford Ford in 2021 after several years on the internet, management, and sales side of the automotive industry. Sheila loves to talk so it makes sense that she spends most of her day on the phone with you our valued customers. In her spare time Sheila likes to ride her motorcycle, refinish furniture, and spend time with her 4 children and 5 grandchildren. So, if you see the Harley parked outside the dealership in the summer stop in and say hello. She will talk your ear off!
Jeff Hayford
Dealer Principal
Service
Mary Aboody
Certified Service Advisor
Mary has been with Hayford Ford for nearly 10 years and has been in the automotive service industry for 30 years. Mary is always there to greet you when the service doors open with her friendly smile and extensive knowledge to help you with all your car servicing needs. When Mary is not assisting our service customers, she enjoys spending her time traveling with her husband and 2 children.
Ashley Gillette
Detail Specialist
Ashley started working for the detail team in 2019. Ashley has many hobbies and what she likes most to do in her spare time is to hang out with her family and friends doing a variety of fun activities.
Zach Adams
Certified Service Advisor
In September of 2022 Zach joined the Hayford Ford team. He has worked with or on cars since 2016 and we are lucky to have him on our team. He and his wife Madeline have two dogs; Archie and Olive. They like to go hunting, play softball and hang out with friends and family. An interesting and cool fact about Zach is he used to play semi-pro football!!
Parts
Craig Kluver
Certified Parts Manager
Craig joined the Hayford Ford parts department in 2021 bringing with him over 20 years of experience in the automotive part industry. In his spare time Craig and his son spend their time golfing, hunting, fishing and of course going to car shows.
Trevor Willnecker
Certified Parts Associate
In 2022 Trevor joined the parts team here at Hayford Ford. Trevor likes all things to do with car racing so, if he is not here assisting customers you will find him at the racetrack or watching Nascar, Formula 1 and Le Mans racing. And if you ask me, he is giving our GSM a run for his money on the nickname “The Beard.”
Office
Nicole Anderson
Office Manager
Nicole started at Hayford Ford in 2014. When Nicole is away from our busy office, she enjoys Spending her time with her husband and two boys. They are a true Minnesota family with a love for camping, four wheeling, snowmobiling and cookouts with friends and family.