I grew up in a small town called Wymore, Nebraska which is located two hours south of Omaha. In 2005, I graduated from Nebraska Christian College, and in 2012, I received my Master's in School Counseling. In my free time I enjoy playing golf and spending time with my family. I also enjoy rooting on the Huskers and Hawkeyes, needless to say the day after Thanksgiving is like watching my parents fight. Although I am not currently using my Master's in a school setting, counseling others make wise decisions in the car ownership experience is very important to me. My job here at Gorges Volvo Cars is to not only make sure you have a great experience the day you visit us, but for your entire ownership with your new car. Our Mission statement is to offer the highest level of quality products and service to establish life-long customers. I truly enjoy having our customers leave my office knowing they will be protected and having the peace of mind that we have their best interest in mind.
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923 Reviews
Write a Review923 Reviews of Joel Palmquist
June 29, 2018
It was good shopping with them. It was good price with great customer service.they were super friendly with their customers.i think that was my good choice I bought car from them. It was good price with great customer service.they were super friendly with their customers.i think that was my good choice I bought car from them. More
Other Employees Tagged: Chad Christensen, Marcus Gorges , Charles Erickson
June 27, 2018
XC90 T8 Inscription Gorges Volvo has a well mannered and informed sales staff. Our salesman, Charles, made it an easy and enjoyable event. As a prior Volvo owner, we were Gorges Volvo has a well mannered and informed sales staff. Our salesman, Charles, made it an easy and enjoyable event. As a prior Volvo owner, we were already aware of many of the unique and inviting features a Volvo has to offer. The dealership presented the vehicles well and all of the support staff were friendly. I would definitely visit Gorges before purchasing our next car. More
Other Employees Tagged: Chad Christensen , Charles Erickson
June 27, 2018
EXCELLENT IN ALL ASPECTS excellent service people, they really listened to our concerns and paid attention to detail - really wanted us to be satisfied in every way with the v excellent service people, they really listened to our concerns and paid attention to detail - really wanted us to be satisfied in every way with the vehicle we selected. They were very knowledgeable about the vehicles on the lot and the features included on every vehicle - we test drove several different models before selecting our purchase. More
Other Employees Tagged: Mike Percival, Marcus Gorges , Gary Shockley
June 26, 2018
4th Volvo from Gorges-HEIDI was exceptional I find it hard to summarize what an exceptional experience I've always had with Gorges. I've been buying cars from Gorges for 16 years! Their custom I find it hard to summarize what an exceptional experience I've always had with Gorges. I've been buying cars from Gorges for 16 years! Their customer service, NO pushy sells tactics, and empathy for consumers is what always brings me back. The guys in the service department are always willing to do what it takes to make sure the customer knows, their time is valuable. They never leave the customer wondering about things, and are clear and concise when asked questions about services. My most recent Volvo purchase was a new experience all in itself. My previous Volvo was totalled so I was in a difficult situation. Dan Birge (Salesmen) worked with Marcus Gorges on finding a replacement vehicle that was in my budget as well as fit my needs. They looked for my vehicle for a month and were able to find what I WANTED & NEEDED! Heidi Fountain (Sales woman) worked with me while Dan was out. Even though I wasn't a client of hers initally, she never made me feel as though I wasn't a priority. She took her time to educate me on the different options that Volvo now offers purchasers. She even went above and beyond and assisted me with removing my items from one vehicle and putting them in another. This may not seem like much to most, but when you are mentally exhausted from life; its the small things that you appreciate! The entire experience from beginning to end was stellar and deserving of 5 stars. You will not walk away disappointed choosing Gorges. More
Other Employees Tagged: Marcus Gorges , Dan Birge, Heidi Fountain
June 25, 2018
It was such a positive experience. I really dislike buying cars but my car had 185,000 miles on it and I needed to buy another. I researched on the internet for a few months, knew what I really dislike buying cars but my car had 185,000 miles on it and I needed to buy another. I researched on the internet for a few months, knew what I could afford and narrowed the choices down to what I thought I might like. I found Gorges on line through Auto Trader and the car I liked was located at Gorges so that is why I went there. I stayed because I found them to be friendly, helpful and not pushy. I was going to "just look" and not buy since it was my first foray into looking for a different car. However, I felt like Gorges was such a comfortable place to be, I liked the car and decided not to look anywhere else. More
Other Employees Tagged: Heidi Fountain, I am sorry, his name escapes me, he was brand new at the lot and I was his first sell.
June 25, 2018
Great Deal, Great Vehicle, Great Service Experience! I've been buying vehicles for over 20 years and I've learned over time that I not only seek a good deal for a good vehicle but I also want to trust th I've been buying vehicles for over 20 years and I've learned over time that I not only seek a good deal for a good vehicle but I also want to trust the people I purchase the vehicle from. If you are entering into a warranty agreement, you are also entering into a service relationship. These are the people that you will work with for the next several years and this client experience is favorable as long as the people are trustworthy and service oriented. The staff at Gorges Volvo embody this from their sales staff, finance team, service department and overall leadership. I did my diligence and searched other dealerships in Omaha and even in other states but in the end, I returned to Gorges Volvo and completed a purchase of my third vehicle with them as I had concluded that no other location was able to satisfy the good deal, the good vehicle and the good personable and trustworthy experience. Many thanks to Heidi Fountain, Marcus Gorges, Joel Palmquist and Chad Christensen. You all make a great team and you worked very hard to make this deal happen. More
Other Employees Tagged: Chad Christensen, Marcus Gorges , Heidi Fountain
June 25, 2018
Great service Mike and the whole staff went way out of their way to make this a pleasant experience for me. Thanks guys! I’ll be back! Mike and the whole staff went way out of their way to make this a pleasant experience for me. Thanks guys! I’ll be back! More
Other Employees Tagged: Mike Percival , Jeff Spencer
June 22, 2018
Car Salesmen Can Be Good People! As the stereotype goes, car salesmen are not known for their character and integrity, but the people at Gorges Volvo do not fit that mold! Charles was As the stereotype goes, car salesmen are not known for their character and integrity, but the people at Gorges Volvo do not fit that mold! Charles was fantastic, very kind, very knowledgeable, never pushy or trying to sell us a car he didn’t think we should buy. He was with us for quite awhile (3 or 4 hours) and led us to the Volvo S60 we eventually purchased. I would highly recommend working with him, and would consider buying another car from him even though we do not live in Nebraska. More
Other Employees Tagged: Chad Christensen , Charles Erickson
June 22, 2018
Excellent Dan burgess was my salesmen fast efficient no bs would definitely buy from him again , same can be said for finance person , car is beautiful and have Dan burgess was my salesmen fast efficient no bs would definitely buy from him again , same can be said for finance person , car is beautiful and have already enjoyed it More
Other Employees Tagged: Dan Birge
June 22, 2018
Great buying experience Heidi was a great help in buying my new car. She answered all of my questions, but didn’t make me feel pressured. The finance guy was super helpful an Heidi was a great help in buying my new car. She answered all of my questions, but didn’t make me feel pressured. The finance guy was super helpful and knowledgeable. Very easy car buying experience. I would definitely recommend them. I love my new vehicle. More
Other Employees Tagged: Heidi Fountain

