Proven Power was founded by father, Bill Brooks Sr., and son, Bill Jr. From a young age, Bill Jr. fixed anything he could get his hands on – from motorcycles to jet skis to lawn equipment and everything in between – all out of a little milkhouse in one of his dad’s dairy barns. Almost… Read more »
Inspired by the chance to have his own business, Mike McElmeel and his partners purchased what was at the time Rock River Bobcat and rebranded to Bobcat of Rockford in 2001. Since then, they’ve served the Wisconsin Illinois state-line area with Bobcat Skid-Steer Loaders, Compact Track Loaders, and more. The family-run dealership has grown its… Read more »
Charlie Hopf founded Hopf Equipment in 1974. At 80 years old, he continues to work at the dealership three days a week. His sons, Mike and Glen, have worked at the dealership since they were 10- and 12-years old washing various implements and equipment. Today, the family owned business has three stores that serve the… Read more »
From sales to branch manager, Bobcat of Lima’s co-owner Dave Shepherd worked in every possible part of a dealership. In 1993, he went to work for a Bobcat dealer and when the owner retired in 2007, him and co-owner Eric Fritz purchased the dealership. In 2019, they were selected as one of Bobcat’s top 15… Read more »
Before it became Kubota of Lynchburg, it was known as Farm Service Company, a complete agriculture equipment dealership founded in 1940 and run by the same family for over 70 years. They were also one of the oldest Kubota dealerships in the country, having acquired Kubota very early on. In 2017, the dealership came under… Read more »
Rovendale Ag & Barn was founded in 1992 by Donny Rovendale. Donny worked for his father’s business selling barn equipment parts such as silos, loaders, and barn cleaners. He purchased that part of his father’s business in ’92 and moved to Watsontown where he opened the first dealership. In 2006, Rovendale added New Holland to… Read more »
Seeing an opportunity for growth in the Ontario grounds care industry, Clint and Bonnie Duke acquired distribution rights for several lines of power equipment and founded G.C. Duke Equipment in 1948. Their business grew rapidly carrying equipment that could maintain anything from a homeowner’s backyard to a military base. In 1999, they acquired Jacobsen products and… Read more »
Nestled in the heart of Southside Virginia, Crewe Tractor has been a cornerstone of the community for over 65 years. This family-owned and operated dealership, founded in 1952 by Butch Taylor, has been lovingly passed down through generations. Today, his grandsons, Trey and Parker Taylor, steer the helm, continuing a legacy of trust and quality… Read more »
Harris Golf Cars’ journey through the dynamic landscape of the golf industry epitomizes resilience and innovation. Since their first store opened in Dubuque, Iowa, in 1979, coinciding with Yamaha’s launch of its first golf cart—Harris has expanded to three more locations, including Sugar Grove, IL, Sturtevant, WI, and Blair, NE. Each step of their growth… Read more »
At Southern Tractor and Outdoors, customer satisfaction isn’t just a goal—it’s the cornerstone of their business philosophy. This steadfast commitment has made them a trusted partner to the diverse communities across Georgia. Whether it’s purchasing equipment for a large-scale farming operation or renting a tool for a weekend home improvement project, Southern Tractor is dedicated… Read more »