Sep 19, 2018

by Claire Kultgen

This month we got to know Mark Stewart, newly appointed General Manager here at Bird-Kultgen Ford.  We’re so pleased to have Mark on our team, and we wanted to take a moment to highlight him here on our blog.  We asked Mark a few questions about his background and professional experiences, and he’s graciously allowed us to share those insights with you!

Born and raised here in Waco, Mark considers this his forever-home.  A fourth generation Wacoan, he attended high school at Midway High, graduated from Baylor University, met his wife, and decided to plant roots of his own and raise a family here.  Mark is immensely proud of his family, and dedicates as much time with them as he’s able to. He has two boys, both involved in sports, which is a fun activity that occupies a lot of their time as a family.  When he’s not with his family, he enjoys anything in the realm of sports and the outdoors. Being from Waco, and having Baylor alum parents as well, Mark considers himself a Baylor guy through and through. A Baylor fan in the good days and the bad, Mark also enjoys Dallas Cowboys football and Texas Rangers baseball.

When the opportunity arose for Mark to lead the BK team, a local and family-owned company, he took it without hesitation.  “Bird-Kultgen Ford, it’s a family-owned and operated business. I want to help the Kultgen family operate their business and make a positive impact in Waco. Being in Waco is important. It’s my home. I’ve always respected Ford, its way of doing business, and its ability to build the best product.  My first vehicle was a 1985 Ford Bronco. Ford’s ability to innovate and thrive for over 100 years is inspiring.”

While his tenure with BK Ford is just getting started, it’s evident that Mark is in the right business.  “Whether it’s finding their dream car, fitting one into a budget or finding a creative way to help someone with a repair concern, my favorite thing is being around cars and people that love them. I love the satisfaction of helping people with their auto needs.”

“I love the people. We have a great group of people at BK Ford with high moral character. We also have a wonderful customer base that loves Ford and Bird-Kultgen. It’s fun to be around every day.”

Welcome to the BK team, Mark!