Elite Tire & Service is an OK Tire Store-owned company. We also offer Auto Repair and Tire Service in Fargo, Bismarck, Watford City, Wahpeton, and Carrington, ND.
OK Tire Store is primarily a distributor of tires and tire-related products and services. Tires featured include Multi-Mile (private label brands), General, Michelin®, Dayton, Sumitomo, Bridgestone, Firestone, and Kleber. OK Tire Store also manufactures Bandag retreads at its Fargo location. Fargo is also the location of the main distribution warehouse. Most stores provide auto and truck mechanical services and alignments.
Core Values
Work Together.|
Never Stop Learning.|
Serve Our Community.|
Continuously Improving.|
Always Do the Right Thing.|
Communicate Effectively & Positively.|
Celebrate the Wins. Learn from Mistakes.|
Treat People How You’d Like to be Treated.|
Work Together.|
Never Stop Learning.|
Serve Our Community.|
Continuously Improving.|
Always Do the Right Thing.|
Communicate Effectively & Positively.|
Celebrate the Wins. Learn from Mistakes.|
Treat People How You’d Like to be Treated.|
Work Together.|
Never Stop Learning.|
Serve Our Community.|
Continuously Improving.|
Always Do the Right Thing.|
Communicate Effectively & Positively.|
Celebrate the Wins. Learn from Mistakes.|
Treat People How You’d Like to be Treated.|
Work Together.|
Never Stop Learning.|
Serve Our Community.|
Continuously Improving.|
Always Do the Right Thing.|
Communicate Effectively & Positively.|
Celebrate the Wins. Learn from Mistakes.|
Treat People How You’d Like to be Treated.|
Work Together.|
Never Stop Learning.|
Serve Our Community.|
Continuously Improving.|
Always Do the Right Thing.|
Communicate Effectively & Positively.|
Celebrate the Wins. Learn from Mistakes.|
Treat People How You’d Like to be Treated.|
Work Together.|
Never Stop Learning.|
Serve Our Community.|
Continuously Improving.|
Always Do the Right Thing.|
Communicate Effectively & Positively.|
Celebrate the Wins. Learn from Mistakes.|
Treat People How You’d Like to be Treated.|
Elite Tire & Service
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide peace of mind and cultivate relationships through dedicated service within our communities.
Elite Tire & Service
Vision Statement
Our vision is to continuously evolve and positively impact the communities we serve through our services.
Our History
The following are some significant dates in OK/Elite Tire & Service history:
• January 1960: OK Tire Store Incorporated in Fargo
• May 1961: John and Rose Ohnstad acquire OK Tire Store
• June 1966: Jim Ohnstad begins his employment
• June 1979: OK Tire Store starts its first branch operation in Bismarck
• February 1983: Acquired our Carrington retail and commercial center
• May 1987: Acquired the Minot AC Delco parts store
• April 1995: Tire Store in Minot opens
• April 1997: Open commercial center at I-29 and 12th Ave N in Fargo
• January 2000: New Bandag shop on Fargo Main
• July 2000: Motley, MN wholesale warehouse opens
• May 2002: Bismarck commercial center opens
• May 2003: Grand Forks AC Delco parts store opens
• July 2008: Minot Tire Store moves to a new location
• April 2010: We celebrated our 50th anniversary
• August 2010: Bismarck AC Delco parts store opens
• January 2011: Moved Bismarck retail store
• September 2013: Watford City retail and commercial center opens
• December 2013: Bismarck distribution center opens
• January 2014: Became an ESOP
• December 2015: Warehouse at Fargo Commercial Center added
• May 2017: Wahpeton retail and commercial center opens
• January 2018: Opened our TIA-certified tire technician training center
• September 2019: New Fargo Retail store.
• December 2019: 100% employee-owned.
• 2020: 60th Anniversary
• June 2020: Elite Tire & Service added
• October 2023: OK Tire Store acquired Wholesale Tire of Faribault, MN
• October 2023: OK Tire Store acquired Wholesale Tire of Morristown, MN
• December 2023: OK Tire Store acquired Todd’s Tire of Crookston, MN
• January 2025: OK Tire Store acquired Dickinson Tire of Dickinson, ND
• March 2025: OK Tire Store acquired Brian’s Repair & Tire Service of Perham, Underwood, Brandon, and Rothsay, MN.
Meet The Team
Corporate Team
Dana Sand
CEO
Chad Kost
Business Growth & Development Manager
Shawn Eggermont
Sales Manager
Brad Sterup
Operations Manager
Matt Indvik
Regional Manager Western ND/ Watford Retail
Alison Weiss
HR Manager
Theron Kallander
Controller
Alyson Martin
Retail Sales Manager
Sam Grantham
Public Relations Specialist
Mckenzie Cargile
Talent Acquisition Manager
Elizabeth Eiler
Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Sandy Markvicka
Safety Manager
Doug Lonski
Inventory & Distribution Manager
Connie Solberg
National Account Specialist/ AR
Managers
James Olson
Commercial Center Manager | Bismarck
John Saunders
Retail Location Manager | Bismarck
Steve Ontis
Warehouse Manager | Bismarck
Les Cabler
Location Manager | Carrington
Red Smith
Location Manager | Crookston
Jon Carmichiel
Warehouse Manager | Fargo
Wayne Downer
Retread Plant Manager
Doug Gardner
Location Manager | South Fargo & Main Ave
Mike Hamilton
Commercial Center Manager | Fargo
Lynn Miller
Location Manager | Faribault
Minot Manager
Location Manager | Minot
Brian Kohnert
Location Manager | Morristown
Brian Goltz
Location Manager | Motley
Nate Barth
Location Manager | Wahpeton
Josh Kessel
Elite Tire & Service Store Manager | Williston
Jess Sickler
Location Manager | Dickinson
Steve Beltz
Location Manager | Perham
Melanie Hubbard
Location Manager | Brandon
Noah Wendland
Location Manager | Rothsay
Mason Huseth
Location Manager | Underwood
Track Solutions Members
Mark Unruh
OK Tracks Solutions Track Manager
Jase Peterson
Assistant Track Sales Manager