Parades & Par
Above Par Team
Box Car Days Parade in Tracy, MN. Monday, September 2.
Cherokee Rodeo Parade, Ida Grove
Ida Grove and Storm Lake participated in the Horn Memorial Golf Tournament.
Left, Storm Lake team
Right, Ida Grove team
The team in Ida Grove made a very green, very large, appearance in the Cherokee Rodeo Parade.
Lights, Camera, Alligator!?
Tommy, of St. Rose, (pictured below) holds one of the most interesting Material Handling customers. Unfortunantely, he wasn’t able to buy a forklift today.
Career Night, in Billings set a new record of 44+ kids!
Tim Schulz, of Billings MT, shaked the hand of Shelly Ryan, the winner of a John Deere Z-Trak Mower during the Mother Mows Best Giveaway.
Baltic, SD
Zoo To Do
St Rose team supported Audubon Zoo’s annual Zoo-To-Do fundraiser to help support the zoo and the animal of the year which was the Louisiana Garden Snake
EVENTS & HAPPENINGS
Bike Building Fun
In October the Material Handling Branch Managers, Service Managers and Regional Managers attended the Material Handling Summit for Operational Excellence in Peawaukee, MI. It was two full days of intense training and great conversations! The team worked together to try their skill at assembling bikes for the Christmas Clearing Council whom will deliver those bikes to children in need this holiday season. It was a great time, filled with many laughs!
From Minnesota
The Tracy Lions Club started this project about 1.5 years ago and this week will deliver the 100th bed that they have built. These beds have been delivered within a 30-mile radius of Tracy to children without a bed. The Lions Club works with Southwest Health and Human Services and Women’s Rural Advocacy Program to provide beds to children. Our team sanded the cut pieces of wood - which will be turned into 45 beds. Some of us assembled cribs.
The Edgerton location built and installed this new kayak dock on the river for our community members to use and now they can get on and off the river safely with their kayaks.
Pipestone team worked with the Pipestone Economic Development Association to bring in three semi-truck loads of furniture and other household items to assist communities and families affected by the floods South of the MN border. Pipestone employees provided manpower to unload the semis into a warehouse for distribution.
Over to Iowa
Sibley team cleaning up the town after the storms and flooding ravished the town.
The Lake Park team bagged sandbags at Jones Beach in Okoboji.
The Ida Grove team helped to restore the baseball field.
Throughout South Dakota
The Gettysburg team helped the community clean up 3 city parks, 2 cemeteries and the golf course. Employees also helped with the setup of the Gettysburg community gardens which is a new addition to our community this year.
The Wagner team helped the Bon Homme Golf Course clean up after the flooding of the Golf Course.
The rains had the creek that runs through the golf course out of its banks leaving debris and flooding across the 9-hole course.
Corsica and Platte teams came together for the Community Impact Day. They did work at the Good Samaritan nursing home in Corsica.
As a group they removed a bunch of landscaping, trees, shrubs and bushes. They also had us remove landscaping rock in a different area and we put down new plastic and rocks on top of that.
And Across Virginia
The Freeman team helped support the 2024 Chislic Festival. The Chislic Festival draws thousands of visitors to the small community of Freeman, SD. Our team represented C & B proudly by doing the heavy lifting for the event by setting up Tents, Signs, Tables, and Chairs. We had members of the Sales, Service , and Parts team graciously volunteer for the event. We received many thanks for our help and support of this important community activity.
Chillhowie, VA
The Chilhowie team assisted the Glade Spring VA Fire Department with painting their building. We primed and painted the entire exterior of the fire department.
up Day. They worked in groups to unload refuse and junk from trailers, cars, and pickups. They helped with loading into dumpsters and packing for removal to the landfill.
Signing Day
Logan Garms
Please help us congratulate Logan Garms! Logan joined our Apprenticeship program this June in Worthington, MN.
1 yr. Apprenticeship Program
- Sibley
Brian Blair
What a bright future for Brian! He has committed to taking part in the 1-year Apprenticeship Program in Spencer, IA.
Colton
A round of applause for Colton in Storm Lake, IA! He has committed to our oneyear Apprenticeship Program.
A 2024 OA-BCIG graduate will enroll in C & B’s apprenticeship prep program.
A 2020 OA-BCIG and Iowa Central Community College graduate, will complete the apprenticeship program.
Dutler
Cole Hieronimus
Lee Fredericks
Mason Gunderson
Jonathon Sjaarda of Edgerton
Jacob Masselink of Edgerton
Keaton Fridley Signed on for the apprenticeship program and works with the Mitchell team full time.
Trever Bergh Signed on for the apprenticeship program and works with the Mitchell team full time.
Ezra Miller Signed on for the apprenticeship program and is part of the Roscoe team.
Isai Villatoro Signed on for the apprenticeship program and works with the Miller team full time.
History & John Deere
Bryar King
Salesman Ryan King’s son Bryar chose John Deere for the 5th grade history fair at his school. It is great to see ag in the classroom!
picture by Ashley & Ryan King Spencer, IA
Regional HR Manager
Melissa Butcher’s son, was John Deere for his wax museum project.
We see the resemblence!
Student Spotlights
Brooklynn Fiscus
Region 2 Sales Intern. Attends SDSU for Bachelor of Science /Agronomy
What has been the highlight of your internship?
The networking opportunities I have been given. I was able to meet so many unique customers and employees, and each had a part in making my internship a well-rounded experience.
What is something new you learned about the John Deere equipment industry?
George Martin, final project was to build and organize a ride and drive CCE training event. At the training event, other interns and staff started with a walk around of the features/benefits of John Deere skid steers. They did a comparative advantage next to a competitor machine. The other portion of the event was to drive through four different courses. The event was an awesome opportunity to get into the seat of the new equipment and understand why our customers should choose John Deere compact construction equipment. Please see a few photos below.
Brooklynn Fiscus
John Deere is always pushing to move forward and to improve in order to meet the needs of any kind of farm operation. The things that John Deere has achieved with equipment and technology innovation is truly astonishing.
What is your dream job?
My dream is to be in a position that allows me to use my skills to help farmers be as successful in their operations as they can be. I would like to achieve this by being involved in the sales or precision ag field.
A big congratulations to both Mike & Ken!
After 33 years of hard work and dedication, Mike Lantz retires from C & B Operations as he embarks on a well-deserved retirement. Lantz started his John Deere service technician career in 1991. He has been an integral part of the service team, contributing significantly to the department’s success, and is a respected individual in the shop and with his customers. Mike is looking forward to spending more time with his family. C & B is grateful for the dedication he has shown our team and our community during his career.
Ken Wimmer and his co-workers smile for a picture celebrating his retirement. He retired as a Service Tech from the Sibley store after close to 24 years of service.
Welcome to the C & B family, Kade!
Kade Hanson, son of Macy and Ben Hanson, born June 2024.
A sharp shooter
Dalton Iversen won back to back state titles in single action shooting .
Certified Techs
Ben Schoen and Ian Adkins have both completed their “Certified Technician” training. Ian Adkins pictured left, and Ben Schoen pictured right with Service Manager, Adam Lansik from Ida Grove.
Let’s play ball!
Lee Hanten, Parts Specialist of the Platte team, has been helping his community of Platte announcing baseball games this Summer
5 Year Milestone 5 Year Milestone
Chad Anderson 10/11/2019
Joshua Brown 04/08/2019
Daniel Bryan 01/14/2019
Casey Cameron 03/06/2019
Joshua Choudek 12/27/2019
Ty Colton 02/04/2019
Trent Coombs 10/03/2019
Mark Curtis 05/14/2019
Michelle Dahlin 06/11/2019
Carla Dalin-Stanga 02/01/2019
Cole Danner 02/04/2019
Robert Davis 04/09/2019
Nicholas DeGreek 10/04/2019
Ryan Doll 06/24/2019
Dustin Drager 01/11/2019
Allan Driesen 03/29/2019
Eli Edlin 05/28/2019
Michael Erickson 05/20/2019
Jonathan Evans 01/04/2019
Michael Frerichs 10/14/2019
Cam Friede 08/05/2019
Eric Fritz 03/04/2019
Adam Gibson 09/30/2019
Jason Gill 08/21/2019
Colby Gillen 06/03/2019
Trent Goetz 06/28/2019
Andrew Gray 10/21/2019
Justin Gross 04/19/2019
Brady Heithold 05/24/2019
Gerald Hughes 11/25/2019
Ronald Hulstein 02/15/2019
Justin Jager 03/29/2019
Jacob Joy 11/04/2019
Dorothy Kuipers 07/29/2019
Nicholas Legerski 06/03/2019
Zackery Louwagie 04/03/2019
Cole Lusk 01/09/2019
Peggy Markman 02/15/2019
Matthew McPherson 02/25/2019
Spencer Mesman 11/11/2019
Kyle Munkvold 06/03/2019
Aaron Oldenburg 10/02/2019
Leslie Olsen 01/10/2019
Dustin Pitz 03/04/2019
Brian Popkes 10/14/2019
Alyssa Portra 01/28/2019
Jacob Prante 08/16/2019
Jan Prinsloo 05/16/2019
David Roemen 05/20/2019
Nathan Roiger 02/18/2019
Michael Schultz 03/04/2019
Paul Speer 01/04/2019
Jeremy Thiesen 01/28/2019
Timothy VanderVorst 02/11/2019
Scott VanDusen 02/04/2019
Caleb Wagenaar 08/02/2019
Joshua Wilson 11/08/2019
Devin Winter 03/22/2019
Stanley Wright 04/19/2019
James Wurtz 05/20/2019
Josh Zemler 07/22/2019
Melissa Castillo 09/24/2019
Chris McCauley 12/16/2019
Joe Fittro 07/18/2019
Cody Bryant 10/07/2019
Hunter Fuller 10/07/2019
Mendy Harless 04/08/2019
Josh Hayden 04/23/2019
Allie Higgins 12/16/2019
Michael Lower 10/07/2019
Tony Luttrell 09/16/2019
Brian Meyers 11/04/2019
Lane Petty 04/01/2019
Mark Roberts 10/07/2019
Ryan Cunningham 05/11/2019
Kodi Harkins 04/29/2019
Cameron Colvin 09/03/2019
Robert Godwin 05/01/2019
Kenneth Kinsey 01/02/2019
Phillip Reynolds 04/01/2019
Chad Truch 10/24/2019
Ricci Waites 02/05/2019
Parker Broyles 05/09/2014
Bradley Burmeister 05/03/2014
James Campbell 01/24/2014
Melissa Carter 08/08/2014
Eric Doely 08/25/2014
Scot Drey 06/02/2014
Kaiden Garner 01/24/2014
Spencer Gorczewski 02/10/2014
Matthew Hill 09/26/2014
Gunnar Lafrentz 07/11/2014
David Newman 05/16/2014
Paul Sanders 08/04/2014
Skot Schumacher 06/02/2014
Wade Stein 03/28/2014
Jenna Vogel 08/08/2014
Tabitha Carroll 03/17/2014
Teresa Jones 09/08/2014
Eddie Volquardsen 11/20/2014
Peyton Goodman 06/30/2014
Ryan Hawkins 08/25/2014
Walt Lanham 09/08/2014
John Sadler 02/17/2014
Jerry Asher 08/25/2014
Taras Scott 10/20/2014
Dean Alter 05/05/2014
Ben Seemann 11/14/2014
Andy Valdovinos 06/01/2004
James Volk 05/17/2004
Benedict Wieseler 06/14/2004
Terry Akers 12/06/2004
Michael Legg 02/20/2004
Kirk Miller 09/13/2004
David Perry 02/16/2004
Jason Rector 12/20/2004
Steve Smith 07/13/2004
Ryan Vawter 07/12/2004
More than just a forklift.
The Richmond team at C & B Material Handling recently secured a significant order from Brother International, providing them with 15 Linde Class I and II lifts, with potential for growth to over 100 forklifts nationwide. This achievement was made possible through the strong customer relationship built by CSR Danny McQuillen on the dock and door side, as well as the follow-up efforts of Branch Manager Ron Schreiber and RSM Chris McCauley. Their winning mindset and professional approach, which focused on highlighting C & B’s strengths rather than criticizing competitors, played a key role in securing the deal. Brother International cited C & B’s added value, professionalism, and fair approach as factors in their decision. This win reinforces C & B’s strategy to become a leader in material handling by showcasing the team’s dedication and customer focus.
Supplier
of Choice in Virginia
In the past few days, the teams in Lynchburg and Richmond, VA have been recognized for their strong relationships with key clients, helping them become the “Supplier of Choice.” At Bausch + Lomb, the Lynchburg team received praise for their dedication and service, leading to potential future projects valued at over $10 million. Similarly, J.Crew and Madewell applauded the Lynchburg crew, specifically Brandon Jennings, for their work in updating dock systems and automation projects. Meanwhile, the Richmond team, led by Chris McCauley, was commended by Fullscript for their quick, effective solutions that helped the company grow. Both teams have exemplified the company’s core values, driving results and growth through their trusted relationships.
Kudos were given to the Lynchburg and Richmond branches for their excellent work, and thanks extended to Jody Harrison and Chris McCauley for leading these successful client engagements.
Chris McCauley, our RSM for Region 55, is holding up the evidence, which they recently won for being the
Bausch + Lomb’s (www.bausch.com)
Fullscript warehouse
Views from the road
Driver Tad Brenden from Billings hooked up to the John Deere Harvest Support Trailer. John Deere had C & B Logistics move the trailer from C & B Billings to the next dealer during MT wheat harvest.
Driver Andy Miller assisting the Billings store with delivering a 9R 640 and JD air drill near Billings.
Driver Tad Brenden from Billings in Unit 490 – Hauling an 8RX series tractor between Powell & Sheridan, WY.
Driver Chad Morgan from Mitchell in Unit 228 delivering a 9RX series tractor.
Rave reviews from our customers:
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I recently purchased a disc mower from your dealership in Wagner. I have a J.D. near my area. I have never felt more comfortable in any dealership as I did yours. If I am looking for equipment in the future you will be looked at first. Also hats off to Cody. He is a great dealer manager and I feel he is a team member you guys will have great success with. Please give him my regards.
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Brian Loutsch, Ag Customer of Wagner, SD
Then we went to J.Crew (jcrew.com) and Madewell (madewell.com) to be greeted with the same warm welcome! ... Here again, they sang the praises of the entire Lynchburg team and mentioned how Brandon Jennings, our Service Manager, is their key contact for everything from lifts to Docks & Doors.
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Kent Senf, on behalf of J. Crew and Madewell, Lynchburg, VA
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