Our Staff

Owners Department Staff

  • Scott & Susan Peterson, Owner
    Scott & Susan Peterson
    Owner
    Scott and Susan Peterson are the owners of Scott Peterson Motors. Scott and Susan have worked hard to make Scott Peterson Motors a premier Ford - Chrysler dealership with excellence in all areas of the dealership experience. Scott and Susan encourage all the employees at Scott Peterson Motors to maintain certification with Chrysler 5 Star and Ford Blue Oval.

Sales Department Staff

  • Jim O'Byrne, General Manager
    Jim O'Byrne
    General Manager
    Jim O'Byrne is the General Manager for Scott Peterson Motors. He has been at the store since 2004. He and his wife Rhonda have two boys, Jake and Josh. Most of their family time is spent playing golf, hunting, and going to the boys football and basketball games. Jim enjoys running marathons, and building up diesel Dodges. Mobile Phone: 605-210-2265
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  • Frank Walton, Sales
    Frank Walton
    Sales
    Frank "Big Dog" Walton has been with Scott Peterson Motors for over 25 years! He and his wife Dee have two children, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He is quite the talented artist, and enjoys hunting and fishing in his leisure time. Frank is always willing to lend a hand, and is the true "Big Dog" around these parts. If you hear howling at the dealership, don't worry, it is just Frank. Mobile Phone: 605-641-1099
  • JR Hawks, Sales
    JR Hawks
    Sales
    J.R. Hawks has been with Scott Peterson Motors since 1992. He is a true legend around these parts. In his leisure time, he enjoys playing with his grandkids, and attending all of their events which include football, soccer, basketball, and volleyball. J.R. and his wife also like to make jelly at their home. Mobile Phone: 605-210-0368
  • Erin Peters, Business Manager
    Erin Peters
    Business Manager
    Erin Peters has been our Business Manager at Scott Peterson Motors since 2005. She and her husband Justin have a new baby boy Brody, and love every moment with him. She enjoys playing volleyball, softball, flying in airplanes with her family and going to the lake. Come in and see Erin for all your financing needs.
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  • Kyle Persche, Sales
    Kyle Persche
    Sales
    I have lived in Belle Fourche all of my life alongside my parents, Doug and Jan. I graduated from Belle Fourche High School in 2007 and I am currently attending Black Hills State University for a Business Management degree. My interests include hunting, fishing, and rodeo. Office Phone: 605-892-2643 Mobile Phone: 605-210-1384
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  • Jon Valentine, Internet Sales Manager
    Jon Valentine
    Internet Sales Manager
    Jon Valentine is the Internet Sales Manager at Scott Peterson Motors. He has been with Scott Peterson Motors since 2008. He has two children, Scott and Tiffany. Jon enjoys spending his free time with his children, and makes good use of the Black Hills whether it be Jeeping, camping, hiking, fly fishing, snowboarding, or mountain biking. Office Phone: 605-892-2643 Mobile Phone: 605-641-0367
  • Mike Richards, Sales Consultant
    Mike Richards
    Sales Consultant
    Mike is a native of Broadus, Montana, and formerly coached college and high school basketball in Montana, with his fondest memories of his experience in Ekalaka and Broadus. He now resides in the Black Hills, and spends his time with his girlfriend Julie and her kids. They enjoy watching the kids participate in rodeo, playing basketball, football, and volleyball. Mike is currently restoring a 66 mustang as well. Mike is looking forward to serving the fine people of the tri-state area, including his old stomping grounds. Mobile Phone: 406-366-3782
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  • Curt Olson, Sales / Field Representative
    Curt Olson
    Sales / Field Representative
    Curt is our Field Representative for the dealership. He travels in the Tri-State area as a liaison with customers whether it be sales or providing service solutions for you. Curt can pick up or deliver your vehicles for your convenience! Curt has been with Scott Peterson Motors since 2012. Mobile Phone: 605-641-2855.
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Automotive Technicians Department Staff

  • Dave Kindsfater, Ford Technician
    Dave Kindsfater
    Ford Technician
    Dave is currently attending SE Community College in Milford Nebraska, working on a Associates in Applied Science to become a certified Ford Technician upon graduation. Some say Dave is into cars and music. All we know is he has a pretty well built 1995 Mustang.
  • James Cleek, Level 2 & 3 Certified Chrysler Technician
    James Cleek
    Level 2 & 3 Certified Chrysler Technician
    James joined the Scott Peterson Motors team in 2013. He has 6 years experience as a Chrysler Technician. He enjoys motorcycle riding on his 06 Suzuki Hayabusa, target shooting, and golf.
  • Jon Grady, Certified Master Chrysler Techician / ASE Certifie
    Jon Grady
    Certified Master Chrysler Techician / ASE Certifie
    Jon has been with Scott Peterson Motors since 2007. Jon is a undeniable family man with his wife Aimee, and children Jarrod, Carlee, and Noah. Family is always first, and in their time together, they enjoy project cars, metal fabrication, radio controlled hobbies, rat rod wagons, and camping and fishing.
  • Dave Pursel, Lube Technician
    Dave Pursel
    Lube Technician
    Dave has been our Lube Technician since 2012. He is married with three children, and originally hails from Riverton, WY. He enjoys model railroading and woodworking in his spare time. Some say he rocks a killer mustache.
  • Bob Roush, Chrysler Master Technician / ASE Certified
    Bob Roush
    Chrysler Master Technician / ASE Certified
    Bob Roush is a Chrysler Master Technician. He has been with Scott Peterson Motors since 1993. He can fix or improve just about anything with a motor, and some things that don't have one! He and his wife Marki love to spend time with their 4 grandsons. Bob likes to hunt in his spare time, and ride his Harley Davidson Fat Bob.
  • Bob Swan, Senior Master Ford Technician / ASE Master Technic
    Bob Swan
    Senior Master Ford Technician / ASE Master Technic
    Bob Swan is a Ford Senior Master Technician. This is the highest certification one can acheive in the industry. He has been with Scott Peterson Motors since 1984. If you have a Ford, Bob is the man you want to work on it! Bob and his wife Christy enjoy taking epic trips on their BMW R1200GS and BMW F800GS motorcycles. Bob also has been known to throw down in the quarter mile in his 1967 Shelby GT500 drag car. His wife's 1983 Mustang GT isn't far behind on the drag strip. In their downtime, Bob and Christy also like to enjoy the Black Hills on their Ski-Do Summit 800 snowmobiles.
  • Jeremy Fall, Level 2 Chrysler Certified Technician
    Jeremy Fall
    Level 2 Chrysler Certified Technician
    Jeremy Fall is a Level 2 Chrysler Certified Technician. Jeremy has been with Scott Peterson Motors since 2002. He and his wife Jodie enjoy riding four wheelers and dirtbikes. Currently Jeremy is restoring a 1993 KTM 250 XC dirtbike.
  • Curt Best, Ford & Chrysler Technician / ASE Certified
    Curt Best
    Ford & Chrysler Technician / ASE Certified
    Curt is a Ford and Chrysler Technician. He has been with Scott Peterson Motors since 2008. Curt and his wife Johanna enjoy camping, hunting, fishing, and hiking with their two children. They take their outdoor adventures seriously, and can be seen around the Black Hills either in their camper, boat, or cruising trails on their four wheelers.
  • Levi Olson, Ford Technician
    Levi Olson
    Ford Technician
    Levi has been with Scott Peterson Motors since 2011. He and his wife Jaclyn are newlyweds, and are loving every minute of it. Levi likes to hunt deer, pheasant, and dove when he is not working on a plethora of his own vehicles.

Detail Department Staff

  • Bill Schwender, Detailer
    Bill Schwender
    Detailer
    Bill is the man behind the detail department. He has been with Scott Peterson Motors since 2006. He lives with his wife, Joette, and his 5 children. His hobbies include camping, fishing and riding bicycles.
  • Nikki Mette, Detail
    Nikki Mette
    Detail
    Nikki joined the Scott Peterson Motors family in 2011. She is very meticulous and talented in her detailing skills! Nikki has three children, Amanda, Celeste, and Austin. Nikki runs a very busy scheduele between work and all of her kids sports activities, and as a family they enjoy golfing, dirt biking, fishing, camping, and she is a self proclaimed Nascar nut!
  • Kerensa Karinen, Detail
    Kerensa Karinen
    Detail
    Kerensa is an artist at heart, with two Bachelors degrees from Black Hills State University in Commercial Art and Art Education. She is a passionate artist, and her interests spill over into music, biking, hiking, and running. A native of Spearfish, she has been with Scott Peterson Motors since 2012.
  • John Christiansen, Detail
    John Christiansen
    Detail
    John is currently a transfer junior at Black Hills State University. He is studying Elementary Education AND Physical Education with a minor in Coaching. He plans on becoming a teacher and coach upon graduating. John is a native of Bowbells, ND and has been with Scott Peterson Motors since 2012.

Office Department Staff

  • Frankie Deering, Receptionist
    Frankie Deering
    Receptionist
    Frankie is the receptionist at Scott Peterson Motors. She has been with Scott Peterson Motors since 2001. She and her husband Pat have 3 children, and 7 grandkids. Frankie enjoys spending time with her grandkids, traveling to the family ranch, traveling in general, and she loves to cook and bake.
  • Tammy Clem, Office Manager
    Tammy Clem
    Office Manager
    Tammy is the Office Manager at Scott Peterson Motors. She has been with the Petersons since 1986. She is married to Kevin Clem and they have two children, Melissa and Kelli. In her free time, Tammy enjoys scrapbooking, she loves to cook, likes to dabble in photography, and is just an all around family oriented gal.
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  • Rhonda Schmidt, Administrative Assistant
    Rhonda Schmidt
    Administrative Assistant
    Rhonda has been with Scott Peterson Motors since 1998. She enjoys spending time with her husband Randy, who is the Assistant Fire Chief for the Belle Fourche Fire Department, and her two children Jason and Brooke. Rhonda likes to spend her free time with her family, going for walks, visiting her folks in Arizona every year, and playing with her beautiful boxer puppy Bella.
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  • Karen McKelvie, Warranty Administration
    Karen McKelvie
    Warranty Administration
    Karen has been with Scott Peterson Motors since 1989. She LOVES to ride her black and white Harley Davidson Softtail Deluxe. Karen is a master gardener, and likes to grow vegatables and flowers. In her free time she likes to knit sweaters for charity, and loves to cook and eat with her other half, Vern.
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Parts Department Staff

  • Jay Jarvi, Parts Advisor
    Jay Jarvi
    Parts Advisor
    Jay Jarvi is one of our great parts advisors. He has been with Scott Peterson Motors since 1983. He and his wife Jodi have two daughters, Kayla and Trisha. Jay is always interested about learning the new technologies available in todays vehicles. Jay enjoys riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his family.
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  • Curt Sundstorm, Parts Advisor
    Curt Sundstorm
    Parts Advisor
    Curt is our parts man. If he cant get it, you dont need it. Curt has been with Scott Peterson Motors since 1992. He and his wife Kay have 2 children, 5 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Curt enjoys motorcycling, and traveling.
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  • Joe Verhulst, Parts Manager
    Joe Verhulst
    Parts Manager
    Joe Verhulst is the Parts Manager. He has been with Scott Peterson Motors since 2005. He and his wife Mandy have 3 children, Brylen, Ayden and Caleb. Joe enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, snowmobiling, and keeping up with football, baseball, and hockey on TV. Joe just got a new black Mega Cab Dodge which he loves.

Service Department Staff

  • Brian Aldrich, Service Manager
    Brian Aldrich
    Service Manager
    Brian has been with Scott Peterson Motors for 6 years total now. He enjoys his free time with his two daughters, Amaya and Karlee. Brian also enjoys the Black Hills by hunting, fishing, and hiking, and he is a very avid dart competitor.
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  • Jack Verry, Service Advisor
    Jack Verry
    Service Advisor
    Jack Verry has been with Scott Peterson Motors since 1992. He goes above and beyond for our customers making sure the shop runs smoothly. Jack has a passion for auctioneering in his spare time. He and his son Nathan enjoy riding their dirt bikes, watching Nate play football, and playing in the pool league together. Office Phone: 605-723-2643 Mobile Phone: 605-641-3226
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