Staff

Unique fact about me:  Mangold Ford is the only place I've ever worked!  I started with the dealership as a Freshman in high school detailing cars.  I moved into the sales department and worked as Mike Mangold's assistant while attending Bradley University and was allowed to serve is several positions post graduation.  I love telling new customers "Welcome to the Mangold family!" because I truly feel like a part of the family here.  My beautiful wife, Janel, and my three children make frequent visits and always feel at home here.  I would welcome the opportunity to personally meet anyone considering doing business with Mangold Ford or looking for an employment opportunity.  I have been blessed by this place and love sharing about it!

Nick Allen

I have had the privilege of being a part of the Mangold team since 2005.  I have been in the area since 1979 and graduated from Eureka College.  After graduation I spent a brief time on the East Coast working for Americorps NCCC I returned looking for a career which landed me in Automotive Consulting.  I have a beautiful daughter and together we enjoy being outdoors, biking, swimming, golfing and taking our dog Champ for walks.  We love attending Harvest Bible Chapel in East Peoria and being involved with activities at Church and our Community.

My family has always taught me to be kind to others and treat them as you would want to be treated, to go beyond the extra mile and appreciate every person.  Everyone deserves a great experience by being provided accurate information, honesty and hospitality.

Thank you for choosing Mangold Ford.  I am confident that you will enjoy your experience here just as I have for over 10 years.  Happy to serve your sales and finance needs, I promise to give you dependable, friendly service, listen to your needs, and satisfy them with respect and care.

My beautiful wife, Lisa, and I live right here in beautiful Eureka where we're raising our awesome son, Jackson.  We love this little town where the people are friendly and share great values…much like the family at Mangold Ford.  You're welcome here, and your business is appreciated.

I have been with the Mangold Ford Team since 2001.  I had been a customer here since ordering a new Mustang in 1989.  After graduating from Metamora Township High School in 1982 I attended Wichita Automotive and Electronics in Kansas.  I worked a few jobs as an automotive technician but settled in the restaurant industry, managing Pizza Huts for 18 years in East Peoria, Washington and Pontiac.  I made the move to car sales to meld my passions of all things automotive and customer service.  The most rewarding part of my job is the clients that I have become longtime friends.  When not at work you will usually find me with my lovely wife Beth.  We enjoy attending classic rock concerts, ballgames (usually Cubs or Vikings!), cruising in our classic Mustang and taking care of our cats and dogs.

I grew up in a family with 8 kids in Elgin, Illinois. After graduating with a business degree from SIU, I spent a majority of my career in finance. My career started with Mangold Ford in 1999 in finance, but in 2013 I decided I wanted to sell cars: a decision I look fondly back on now. My father, brothers, and I all love cars - they say I have since infancy. My wife and I live in Peoria and we are in our 20th year of marriage. I truly love helping people, especially helping them find the right vehicle for them at a great price! "Clean" is my motto. I'm a big guy with a big heart. I love to share my faith in Christ who is my all.

Yeah, I'm that Jesse

I've been in the car business since November 2018, and I've loved every bit of it!  Ever since I was a kid I've been enamored with cars, trucks, and any sort of machine that moves, and after I bought my first car at 16 my love just grew from there.  Working here I enjoy matching up every customer with the perfect vehicle for all of their wants and needs!

I grew up as the oldest of 8 kids in a homeschool family and it definitely has given me a unique outlook on the world.  After graduating I worked as a truck driver for a couple years before moving to the car business.

Jesse Plattner
Sales Consultant
Mangold Ford
1100 W Center St.
Eureka, IL 61530
cell(309) 472-5571
office(309) 467-2344

I grew up down the road in Gridley and graduated from El Paso-Gridley High School in 2011. I married my wonderful wife Karissa in July 2019 and have had a blast establishing our home together. Before starting at Mangold Ford, I spent nearly a decade in the food service industry. I worked for 9.5 years at Dairy Queen in El Paso, first as a crew member, then as GM for nearly 4 years. I also enjoyed serving coffee & pie and Common Grounds in Gridley for 1 year. As much as I loved working with food, I was ready for a new challenge!

I've been with the sales team here since October 2019. I have felt so welcomed into the Mangold Ford family, and I will strive to make sure that everyone I interact with here feels just as welcome! I look forward to the opportunity to serve you and build new and lasting relationships!

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Alex Poppen

Sales Consultant

Mangold Ford

1100 W Center

Eureka, IL 61530

309-242-6599: cell

309-467-2344: office

Steve Pyne has been Mangold Ford's Business Manager since 2015. He has been in the automotive finance industry since 2009 and has 18 years of insurance experience.

Steve has been married to Katy since 1986, they live in Bloomington and have two adult children. Katy is the publisher of the Clinton Journal in DeWitt County. Son Casey is a professional golfer and daughter Kelly is a claim specialist at State Farm Insurance. They look forward to celebrating Kelly's wedding to Kevin Zeunik in 2019.

When not working with his Mangold family, Steve enjoys watching all sports, but he particularly enjoys the opportunities to see his son play in professional tournaments.

Steve is skilled at making auto financing a smooth process for Mangold customers, let him help you find the best financing options for your new Mangold Ford vehicle.