Meet Our Staff

Steve Howard is the son of the founder, Dale Howard, and joined Dale Howard Auto Center 46 years ago. Steve is the current Dealer/President of Dale Howard Auto Center and is a 2nd generation of Howard's to work here.

Tony Howard, son of Steve Howard and grandson of Dale Howard, is the Vice President and been of service to the company for 17 years. He is the third generation of Howard's to work at Dale Howard Auto Center.

Gary Roll is our Service Manager and has been of service to the Dale Howard Auto Center company for 38 years.

Ben Praska is the General Sale Manager! Ben brings a history in the car business and we are excited for the opportunities that he will bring to the table for our customers!

Ryan Harvey is a recent hire for us and has been in the car business for quite some time. We look forward to what Ryan will bring to the table for our customers!

Jean Bonewitz is the Internet Sales Manager for Dale Howard Auto Center and is in her 6th year of service.

Josh has been apart of the Dale Howard Auto Center team for 9 years and is the Sales & Leasing Professional.

Jerod Monroe is a Sales & Leasing Professional and is in his 2nd year of service with Dale Howard Auto Center.

Hometown: Lincoln, IL Current town: Iowa Falls, IA Length of time in the car business: 3 1/2 years How long at Dale Howard Auto Center: 4 years Family: 1 daughter First Car: 1985 Ford Mustang Favorite thing about my job: helping get others into a new vehicle Hobbies: Golfing, Bowling, Fishing, camping/campfires, and enjoying an adult beverage with friends. Interesting fact about myself/my life: I was born in California in the actual hospital the soap opera General Hospital was based on. If I could live anywhere in there would I would live in: I’d love to live West of Austin, TX in the mountains The last book I read was: The Alex Cross series by James Patterson Best Pop-Tart flavor: Brown Sugar & Cinnamon

Steve brings incredible knowledge and skill to our Office Department. Steve is new to the DH Team and we are excited for the opportunities that will come his way!

Kassidy Schlachter is a Part Time Get Ready Crew for the Dale Howard Auto Center and has been with us for 5 years! Kassidy has recently taken a new position within the office as the Warranty Administrator.

Jerry Lande is the Finance Director at Dale Howard Auto Center and has been apart of the company for 5 years.

Preston Larson is the Marketing Manager for us and has been with Dale Howard Auto Center for 1 year!

Ryan Hastings is our Parts Manager and has served the Dale Howard Auto Center company for 11 years.

Adam Silvey is the Shop Foreman and Assistant Service Manager here at Dale Howard Auto Center and he has served the company for 17 years.

Dave Cellan is a Service Advisor and has served the Dale Howard Auto Center company for 24 years.

Sergio is part of our Service Department and working as a Service Advisor! His job is to make sure your visit with us is on time and done correctly when you come in for service!

Doug Smith is currently serving as a Service Advisor in our Service Department. Doug is also in his first year of service with Dale Howard Auto Center.

Kyle Wogan is a Service Technician and has been of service to the Dale Howard Auto Center Company for 3 years.

Mark Inks is a Service Technician and has been of service to the Dale Howard Auto Center for 37 years.

Garrett Jaenke is a Service Technician at the Dale Howard Auto Center and has been of service for 9 years. He also has 17 Years US NAVY Veteran, General Motors World Class Technician, ASE Master Automobile Technician, ASE Certified Advanced Level Technician, ASE Certified Maintenance & Light Repair, ASE Certified Collision Technician, ASE Certified Service Consultant Associates in Applied Science Automotive Repair (ASAP).

Steve Eggleston is a Service Technician and is in his 3rd year of service at Dale Howard Auto Center.

Matt Youngman is a Service Technician at Dale Howard Auto Center and has been of service to the company for 2 years.

Derek Recker is a service technician at Dale Howard Auto Center and has been of service to the company for 7 years.

Travis Robinson is a Service Technician at Dale Howard Auto Center.

Austin Miller is a Service Technician with Dale Howard Auto Center and is in his first year of service with the company.

Caleb Brekunitch is currently serving as our Lube & Tire Technician and is in his first year with Dale Howard Auto Center!

Candy Tjarks is the Get Ready Team Lead for Dale Howard Auto Center company and has been of service to the company for 7 years.

Brighton Mueller is part of the Get Ready Crew and is in his first year with Dale Howard Auto Center!