Jim started his career in the car business in his hometown of Streator when he was in high school.  After holding various positions from detailing, parts assistant, and service writer; the business was in his blood and he moved to selling cars.  Jim enjoys selling in a “small town” atmosphere where your word is your bond and in the end, your reputation is all that matters. As his wife Mary says, Jim enjoys “punching numbers” and helping customers and sales people find the right vehicle and fit it into their budget.  When not at work, Jim enjoys spending time with his wife, Mary, their three daughters, and grandson Jack. He also loves to golf and work on projects in his shop.

Mike began his career in vehicle sales over 15 years ago after careers in the US Army, Illinois National Guard and Law Enforcement. While utilizing his GI Bill, he completed his AAS in Business Management from RCC and BA in Management from the U of I Springfield. He is married to his wife Laura for over 30 years, has 3 grown children, Breanna, Eric and Ryan. He has a grand daughter named Emma that he loves to spoil. He enjoys working with and serving the public and is dedicated to customer service. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, weightlifting and most sports.

Who knows more about a place that works so well than it's Sales Managers? At Heller Ford, you'll find Ron Kizer with more than 20 years experience. If you sit and talk to Ron, you'll notice immediately the twinkle in his eyes and the pride in his voice as he describes the people and the effort he's been proud to be a part of.  He knows a dealership, much like the vehicles we sell, has hundreds of moving parts, all working together. Members of the team all encourage one another to ensure they stay on the right track. The result is a a great car buying and service experience unlike any other. Stop in and ask Ron... he'll be more than happy to tell you all about it!

Danny Wickman has been with Heller Ford for over 20 years. A big part of his job is helping the sales staff value customer trades at top dollar, and he’s very good at it. Dan is proud to be a Vietnam veteran. When he’s not spending time with his five grandchildren, he enjoys golfing, fishing and working on renovating his house!

John Brown is an exceptional addition to Heller Ford because he is very family oriented, which the Heller Stores are built upon. He joined the Heller team for the opportunity to thrive and help others find the car of their dreams. In the summer when he is not serving his customers, he is spending time with his wife and three children either cooking out or in the pool!  He is a fan of Chicago sports including the Cubs, Blackhawks, Bulls, and Bears! One day he wishes he could get his first car back, which was a 1964 Chevelle Malibu!

Raef is new to the car business. In the past, he has been a History Teacher and Business to Business Salesman. When thinking about selling cars he remembered the great experience he had buying a car at Heller Ford. He wants every customer to have a great experience buying a car from him. Raef is a dedicated family man that loves going on adventures with his wife and 2 daughters. He also loves to play golf. Raef is an avid sports fan and loves to watch movies.  He will work very hard for his customers and is dedicated to helping find the right vehicle for them.

Helen here at Hellers", a sweet line I've grown to love since joining the El Paso team in 2024. I'm a local who chose the car business for the people. From wedding planning, getting certified in HR, and now selling cars, my main goal is to learn and help people.

When not at work, you might find me running around with my 3 pretty awesome children, or attending a concert of ANY genre of music with my husband. Music is huge in our household, Broadway is huge in our household and kindness is big in our household.

Since my dreams for being cast into Pitch Perfect hasn't come through yet, I am here to help and serve you! Stop in and lets find you the perfect ride.

Monte was a State champion in wrestling, now bringing his work ethic and dedication to the sales floor at Heller Ford. He is committed to helping achieve the ultimate customer satisfaction when his clients are looking for the great buying experience! Monte knows this is a major purchase in person’s life and wants to ensure everything is done right, well and enjoyable, so he can watch his customer’s drive off into the sunset…happy!

When not at work, Monte enjoys sports, especially watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and anything to do with the University of Michigan Athletics! Don’t get him started on fishing, he’s got stories for days! Fun fact: He plays the piano!

Noah moved to Bloomington in 2001 from the St. Louis area. He came from a mechanical background as a machinist. Finally landing in the automotive business where after working at three separate dealerships, he finally found a home at Heller Ford in El Paso. On his own time, Noah loves spending time in the great outdoors; hunting deer & bass fishing. He also loves to do remodeling projects around the house and spending time with his family.

For all your automotive shopping needs, Noah is here to listen to your needs and help you find that perfect vehicle!

Hello! My name is Onie Maisonneuve

I have been in the car business for only a few years! I am learning and growing everyday in this business. The automotive industry is in my blood. My father Andrew whose been in the business 20+ years has taught me and shaped me into the saleswoman I am now.

I am from Bourbonnais Illinois. You will find me in my free time with my cats and cozying up to a good book. I love to sing and was in theatre for all 4 years of high school.

Let me make your car buying process the most personable one yet!

Pete is a well-rounded car salesman who has experience working on cars as well as selling them. He’s easy to talk to and is confident that he can find the right vehicle for you. He loves motorsports and high performance vehicles of all kinds. When he’s not working, he’s spending the day at the lake with friends or hanging out with his pit bull, Flex.

I was born and raised in Bloomington/Normal and graduated from Normal Community HS, before attending Heartland Community College. I joined the car business, because of my passion for the automotive industry.  As soon as I started working at Heller Ford, I could tell this is where I was meant to be! I worked as a server prior to working at Heller and I enjoyed meeting new and different people every day. However, it pales in comparison to working here where I get to interact with my customers on a daily basis on such an important, yet exciting purchase. I always strive to build a relationship with my guests that goes beyond just selling a car, truck or SUV.

Outside of work, I enjoy working on my house, spending time with my dog and grilling with friends and family.

If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, give me an opportunity to show you how easy and fun car buying can truly be!

After working at a Turkey Farm, Campground, and a vehicle making factory, I was able to make the move from building cars to selling them. It was a very smooth transition, and knowing exactly how cars are built has been an incredibly valuable tool that I can use to help my customers find a vehicle that fits their needs.

During the last few years that I have been selling cars, I have found that the best part of my job is meeting new people, and helping them improve their driving experience.

Outside of work I have many hobbies such as 3D printing, building computers, playing with my dog Luna, and completing projects with my two brothers.

If you’re in the market for a new or used vehicle, come see me. You won’t be disappointed!

As his customers will tell you, Rich makes the car buying process easy and fun and always follows up after the sale. He loves working for a family business like Heller Ford that rewards hard work. Though he was born in Chicago, Rich is an enthusiastic outdoorsman who enjoys spending his spare time fishing and hunting, as well as with his wife and family. According to Rich, Jamaica is nice, but he’d rather be in a tree stand or a duck blind.

Jody has spent over two decades in sales at Heller Ford and brings that experience to every customer interaction. Great with follow-up, he has many repeat customers and believes that customer referrals are the best compliment he can receive. When he isn’t working, he enjoys spending time at the lake with his family and racing his pristine Pontiacs in the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drags!

Tim has taken a lifetime of knowledge through a plethora of career paths to prepare him for his opportunity here at Heller Ford. After high school, he was a motorcycle mechanic and drag racer, which lead to a career on a race winning NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle team. Tim was responsible for engine development, machining and assembly of race motors and assembly of complete drag race motorcycles for customers world-wide. After several years of living on the east coast, Tim moved back to Illinois and lead the manufacturing department of a local firearms dealer, specializing in Class 2 firearms. During this time, Tim began his career in Law Enforcement, and in 1999 he accepted a position at the local Sheriff’s Department where he worked for over 20 years before retiring. Most recently, Tim has spent the past five years as a real estate agent serving McLean, Livingston and Woodford Counties.

When Tim isn’t helping customers find the right vehicle, he spends time with his wife Molly of more than 20 years, their daughter and two German Shepherds. Currently, Tim's hobbies include riding motorcycles and building a speedboat to compete in the Shoot Out at the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri.

DJ grew up in central Illinois and has worked at both Heller locations. He enjoys meeting new people every day and prides himself on his honesty and fairness. In his spare time, he enjoys reading (he’s a bit of a history buff), video games, and vintage collectibles.  If you need a ride to the next Comic Con, there’s a good chance you can hop in with DJ.

Hello My name is Tyler Wright I've been in the car industry for over 5 years! People ask what I love most about my job, There is nothing I love more than to help people make great decisions and be happy with the decisions they are making. Heller Ford has changed my life and people here love helping people as much as I enjoy it, and that makes coming to work a lot easier. My hobbies would include working on vehicles on the side and detailing vehicles. My passion for cars is unreal and there isn't anything that makes me happier.

My other hobbies would include hanging out with family and friends.

Mike enjoys working for a family oriented company like Heller Ford because they take care of everyone who comes through the doors - both employees and customers alike. Mike loves that he gets to meet so many people as part of his job. In his spare time, Mike enjoys spending time with his wife and his dachshund. Mike maintains a perfectly manicured lawn and is always ready to start a new landscaping project!

Pat started out in the car business when he was still in high school, washing cars, running parts and plowing snow.  When he left the Air Force in 1986 Pat started working as a service advisor at a Ford dealership and has been in the Parts, Service, and Body Shop end of the business ever since.  Pat has worked for the #1 Ford dealership in the country as well as the largest dealer group in the country.  Pat joined us from sunny North Carolina to become part of the Heller Ford family and to use his years of expertise to oversee all of our Fixed Operations at our dealership!

Pat and his wife Teri spend time with their blended family, 5 kids and 5 grand-daughters and their German Short Haired Pointer mix and German Shepherd rescue dogs.  They enjoy cruising the Caribbean whenever they get a chance and hanging out at local eateries.  They can be found Sunday afternoons during football season rooting for the Bills and the Browns.

Greg Heiken has over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, with more than 13yrs of that at Heller Ford. He enjoys the Heller attitude of treating customers like people instead of numbers. When he isn't behind the parts counter, you can probably find him hunting, watching his son play college Football for Eureka College home of the Red Devils, in his garage, and spending time with his family.  Greg is Parts Manager Master Certified, and has received Employee Excellence level 4 Achiever in 2017, 2018.

Kyle has been at Heller Ford for over ten years, and he’s here to make sure your car looks like new. Reconditioning vehicles is what he and his detail crew do best, and his customers will tell you that their car never looks as good as when Kyle details it. When he’s not spending time with his grandson, you can probably find him enjoying the great outdoors or cruising on his Road King.

Allison has been a mainstay in our service department at Heller Ford. Starting as our Service Coordinator organizing vehicle pick-ups, drop-offs and loaners. She is now one of our best Service Advisors working hard for our customers to ensure timely and satisfactory work is completed by our technicians on your behalf. She is a fun-loving, humorous person who truly cares about her customers during a time of need.

When not at Heller Ford, you can find Allison spending time with her two children and her best friends…her dogs. She is a “townie” of El Paso and loves the people of this community.

Whenever the time comes, see Allison for all of your service needs!

Mike has been in the automotive industry on the service side for over 15 years. He started off as a technician and has transitioned into an advisor role over time. As he says, “I still enjoy turning a wrench on my free time, but also love helping speak directly with people to help diagnose an issue with their vehicle.” When not at Heller Ford, Mike likes going to the race track and smelling the race fuel as they go around the track! He also enjoys spending time with his family, including his wife and dogs.

Mike really loves working for the Heller family and being a part of such a tight knit team working together to help our customers have a great experience. If you have any questions, concerns or needs, he will gladly help whenever possible!

After graduating from El Paso High School in 1947, Gene worked side by side with his father until he joined the service, and in January 1952, Gene was deployed to Korea where he worked as a halftrack mechanic in the U.S. Army.

When his young family returned to El Paso, Gene took over the day-to-day operations of Heller’s Garage (the old Sweeney’s Garage) from his father, Bud. A couple years later, in February of 1956, Gene borrowed $10,000 from a Secor farmer to purchase the Foltz Motor Company and opened his new Ford garage in downtown El Paso (near the theatre).

In the years to come, Gene, his sons, and now grandsons have turned that small garage into one of the largest Ford dealers in the state of Illinois. The Heller Stores now employ nearly 200 people. Well into his eighties, Gene was still here to open the “garage” every morning at 6:30. Gene’s guidance and desire to treat all of his customers as if they were family has enabled his business to thrive for over 60 years.

1929 - 2019

Neil started working at Heller Ford in his early teens (maybe earlier, just don’t tell) – he’s done just about every job here and doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty.  While he’s done a bit of everything, Neil is happy to report that we’ve found replacements for him (that are better) at all those different jobs!  This hands-on experience has proven incredibly valuable as the years have passed and roles have changed.

Neil holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management – Entrepreneurship from the University of Illinois.  His entrepreneurial spirit and leadership has guided the growth of Heller Ford - into one of the largest Ford Dealers in Illinois.  In 2018, Neil was appointed by Governor Bruce Rauner to the board of the Illinois Finance Authority – where he serves on the Direct and Alternative Financing Committee.

Neil and his wife Jen (pleasefloss.com – shameless plug – but if you’re looking for a new dentist, she’s amazing!) have two boys, Henry and Ollie.  They call Bloomington, IL home.  If Neil isn’t at work, you’ll probably find him riding his bicycle or out on a golf course – he isn’t very fast or very good, but he’s working on it...

Greg has held nearly every position at Heller Ford. In high school, he worked on the lot, parking cars. He has worked his way up from there - spending time in the service department, parts department, detail, Quick Lane, and sales. Greg enjoys exceeding the expectations of Heller Ford's loyal customers. In his spare time, he watches his daughter play travel softball and cheers for the ISU Redbirds. It should also be noted that Greg is a perennial middle-of-the-road finisher in the Heller Stores fantasy football league. Greg would like to mention that he loves Thin Mints, in case anyone reading this needs a gift idea.

Mary Wilkey is our Comptroller/HR Manager.  She has been here for over 20 years and runs a tight ship behind the scenes.  In her spare time, she focuses on her faith and family.  She has 5 children and 9 grandchildren.  As a Nana, it’s her duty to spoil her grandchildren and she’s pretty good at it!

Brandon handles all the marketing and advertising for the Heller Stores.  He enjoys finding new ways to bring customers to our stores. When not at work, Brandon can be found coaching an elite high school girls soccer club in the area or spending time with his wife and two girls.

Chris started at Heller Ford over 20 years ago in the sales department. His aptitude for all things digital became apparent when he built the dealership's first website. As the business began to rely more and more on computers, Chris seamlessly transitioned into his current role maintaining all things that go beep. When not thinking in 1s and 0s, Chris is probably training for his next race (Triathlons, Half Marathons, etc).