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

Chad Kost

Shawn Eggermont

Brad Sterup

Matt Indvik

Alison Weiss

Theron Kallander

Alyson Martin

Sam Grantham

Mckenzie Cargile

Elizabeth Eiler

Sandy Markvicka

Doug Lonski

Connie Solberg
Managers

James Olson

John Saunders

Steve Ontis

Les Cabler

Red Smith

Jon Carmichiel

Wayne Downer

Doug Gardner

Mike Hamilton

Lynn Miller

Minot Manager

Brian Kohnert

Brian Goltz

Nate Barth

Josh Kessel

Jess Sickler

Steve Beltz

Melanie Hubbard

Noah Wendland

Mason Huseth
Track Solutions Members

Mark Unruh
