People are the difference.
Congratulations to our Years of Service Award recipients from 2025. A big thank you to these dedicated team members as we recognize and award their milestone years of commitment and decades of experience. It all starts with the great people on our team.
Mike Bloetjes
Ag Sales | St. Thomas | 50 YEARS
Mike began his Huron Tractor career 50 years ago as a shop technician at Van-Cross Farm Equipment (now Huron Tractor St. Thomas). Shortly after earning his Mechanics License, Mike moved into Ag Sales where his background served him well as a trusted voice to customers.
Mike has always excelled in Sales and is known for consistently being one of the first people to arrive at the dealership in the mornings. He pushes to be a leader in the industry, whether it’s topping one of sales leaderboards, or understanding new cutting-edge technology, Mike is there.
This year also marked a 50th wedding anniversary for Mike and his wife. They are proud parents to 2 daughters, and enjoy spending weekends at their trailer.
Mike has not only been a seller - but also a buyer - of vintage tractors. Over the years he’s amassed quite a collection of tractors, which he has proudly restored along with his grandson.
Congratulations Mike on this incredible milestone of 50 years in the farm equipment industry! We are sincerely grateful for your dedicated years of service and outstanding contributions to the Huron Tractor team.
Randy McGregor
Service | Exeter | 40 YEARS
Over the years, Randy has held numerous key positions within the Blyth and Exeter service departments. Randy unfailingly goes above and beyond to support both Huron Tractor as a company as well as our customers and team members.
From spending countless hours on the road as a mobile service technician, to mentoring the next generation of technicians as shop foreman, Randy’s contributions have been invaluable. The support of his wife, and their two children, is also priceless and greatly appreciated.
Randy’s technical expertise, steady leadership, and commitment to excellence have left a lasting impact on all those fortunate enough to work alongside him.
In 40 years, the tools in Randy's toolbox may have aged, but his work ethic (and beloved smirk) are still in shining mint condition.
In recognition of outstanding service, dedication, and leadership, it is with our deep appreciation that we thank and congratulate Randy on 40 great years!
Jeff Eby
Ag Sales | Walkerton | 30 YEARS
Jeff joined Bruce Tractor (now Huron Tractor Walkerton) as an Equipment Sales Representative in 1995.
With his experience growing up on a beef farm, and his friendly, outgoing personality, Jeff was a perfect candidate for the job and his passion for the equipment industry grew.
In 2005, when the Walkerton and Chatsworth locations merged into Northridge Tractor, Jeff became a partner in the business. These locations joined Huron Tractor in 2009.
Over the last 30 years, the Walkerton location has seen many changes, but Jeff has been the one constant that has
remained unchanged. His energetic personality, vast product knowledge and unwavering commitment to customers has led to his success.
Outside of work, Jeff can be found pasturing cattle and growing crops on his farm. He and his wife, enjoy camping, travelling and spoiling their two young granddaughters.
Congratulations Jeff on your 30 Year Service Award. We very much appreciate your dedication and passion for your work. A sincere thank you!
Chris Hern
Parts | Hyde Park | 30 YEARS
Chris started his illustrious career in our Thamesford location in the spring of 1995 working at the back parts counter. The next year Chris moved to our Blyth location. Then in late 2001, Chris was one of the 2 original employees who opened our Arva location as the first dedicated Huron Tractor turf location. He wore many hats as Service/Parts Manager & Equipment Salesman.
In 2008 we moved into our current Hyde Park building that now has a staff of over 15 people. The rest is history – and over the years, Chris been a well-known face as the Hyde Park store Parts Manager, providing exceptional knowledge, experience and customer service – always going above and beyond for our customers.
Chris and his wife have been married 22 years and have a daughter and son. When away from work, Chris enjoys going to the family cottage where he spends time boating and fishing. They also like taking road trips to visit antique stores.
Congratulations on your 30 years of service Chris! We genuinely appreciate your many years of hard work and dedication to Huron Tractor.
Janet Beatson
Store Administrator | Hyde Park | 20 YEARS
Janet grew up on a dairy farm and joined Huron Tractor Thamesford in 2005 as the Store Administrator. She quickly became part of their tight-knit community, and during her 10 years there, she got married and their family quickly grew to include three daughters. When an Administrator role developed at the Hyde Park location in 2015, Janet accepted this opportunity to work closer to home for her busy young family.
As the Hyde Park store grew, Janet’s responsibilities also expanded to include many roles supporting Service and Parts and coordinating special events such as Hyde Park’s John Deere “Day of Play”. Janet is a great mentor to new HT team members and plays an integral part in our Social Committee events, especially with the planning of our annual Huron Tractor Christmas Party.
An excellent multi-tasker, Janet never shy’s away from a challenge. Her desk is at the centre of the Hyde Park store for a reason, and she works hard to balance the needs of our HT team, customers and her family.
Thank you, Janet, for your 20 years of dedication to Huron Tractor. We are grateful and proud to have you as a vital part of our team!
Glen Gutscher
Service | Walkerton | 20 YEARS
Glen Gutscher started his career at the Walkerton store in April 2005 as a Wash Bay Technician.
Glen is responsible for cleaning and detailing all equipment from combines to mowers and everything in between, as well as delivering customer units.
He is a great cook which everyone gets to appreciate as he has been making his co-workers happy barbequing hamburgers every Friday for over 10 years!
Outside of work Glen and his wife enjoy spending time with their kids and grandchildren.
Even at home, Glen can be found working on his John Deere mower and helping his neighbours by snow-blowing out their driveways in winter.
Congratulations Glen on your 20 years of loyal service and thank you for your dedication to Huron Tractor!
Rob Klein
Ag Sales | Stayner | 20 YEARS
In January 2005, Rob joined Northridge Tractor in Sales. In 2009, Northridge Tractor (Walkerton and Chatsworth) and Dave Rawn Equipment (Stayner) all transitioned to Huron Tractor and Rob moved to the Huron Tractor Stayner store location.
Rob grew up on a Dairy Farm and graduated from the University of Guelph in 1989. This background sparked Rob’s true passion for agriculture.
He’s been selling John Deere for over 30 years and customers value his experience and his knowledgeable help providing equipment solutions.
Outside of work, Rob and his wife have been married for over 33 years and they have a son. In his free time, Rob enjoys home renovations, travelling and riding his motorcycle.
Congratulations Rob on your 20-year Service Award. Our sincere thanks for your dedicated service, valued experience, and leadership.
Matthew Lambie
Parts | Stayner | 20 YEARS
Matthew started his career with the Parts team in August 2005 at Dave Rawn Equipment which was acquired by Huron Tractor in 2009.
He is a great asset to our Huron Tractor organization, and his hard work and commitment are appreciated by all who have the pleasure of working with him.
Matthew was raised on a small farm with cows, calves and sheep. He has continued this passion for farming alongside his wife and children with their own small family farm. Together they are also proud foster parents for many children in need of a healthy, balanced home life.
Outside of work, Matthew enjoys playing slow pitch baseball and golf. Every year Matthew prides himself on making his own maple syrup, which he is very kind in sharing with his fellow co-workers.
Congratulations Matthew on your 20-year Service Award, and a big thank you for your dedication to our Huron Tractor team!
Ryan McClinchey
Service | Blyth | 20 YEARS
What began in 2004 as a high school co-op placement, turned into an apprenticeship, and has now grown to 2 decades of invaluable service at Huron Tractor Blyth.
During his tenure, Ryan’s focus has been primarily on turf, small commercial, and hay equipment. He is known as the go-to expert for lawn and garden repairs. Ryan approaches his work with care and consistency, setting high standards that customers have come to expect and appreciate. Whether routine maintenance or last-minute repairs, he has a dependable focus and always delivers without complaint.
Raised with values of hard work and responsibility from growing up on a family farm, Ryan continues to balance work, farm life, and chores, along with raising his family. Thank you to his wife and their three daughters, for their strong support through long days, busy seasons, and the many demands of Ryan’s career and farm life. Ryan’s dedication to his family is just as strong as his dedication to his work, and we are grateful they share him with us.
Thank you for your dedication and congratulations on 20 years!
Ray McComb
Parts | Chatsworth | 20 YEARS
Ray grew up working on his family’s beef farm a few miles from the Chatsworth store. He recalls attending several “John Deere Day” events as a kid.
Ray started as Service Writer in 2005, then worked as Service Manager for a few years before moving to Parts in 2010. Ray has also been an integral part of our Huron Tractor Joint Health & Safety Committee for nearly 20 years.
He and his wife have 4 grown children and five grandchildren. Ray savours spending time with family, playing golf, hockey, attending Owen Sound Attack games, snowboarding and cutting grass with his John Deere ‘LX280 Green Machine’. A huge community supporter, Ray is an active member of the Chatsworth Volunteer Fire Department for over 32 years. As well, he is President of the Grey-Bruce Red Knights Motorcycle Club and enjoys riding his Harley, attending several Huron Tractor motorcycle trips over the years.
Ray is known for his regular sign-off of “Take care and drive safe!” Thank you to Ray for 20 years!
Chris Wright
Ag Sales | Exeter | 20 YEARS
For two decades Chris has been a constant source of professionalism, reliability, and excellence for the Exeter Sales Department.
From the very beginning, Chris brought not only exceptional farm equipment experience to his sales territory, but also a genuine commitment to the mission and values of our organization. Over the years, his contributions have left an indelible mark on those around him — whether through the successful completion of countless deals or the consistent delivery of quality customer service. What stands out the most about Chris is his unwavering integrity, ability to be a team player, and his sense of humour - especially during sales meetings. Chris has seen the organization grow and evolve, and through it all he has remained steady and dependable.
In his spare time Chris, alongside his wife and their two sons, tend to their crops and beef cattle on their family farm.
On behalf of Huron Tractor, we extend our deepest gratitude to Chris for 20 years of outstanding service. Thank you for your loyalty, your passion, and the invaluable role you've played in our journey. We look forward to the continued impact of your work in the years to come. Congratulations!
Bradley Ahrens
Ag Sales | Walkerton | 10 YEARS
Scott Baan
Service | Mitchell | 10 YEARS
Michael Bizer
Trucking | Mitchell | 10 YEARS
Michael Dewar
Service | Chatsworth | 10 YEARS
Daniel Freiburger
Parts | Walkerton | 10 YEARS
Luke Hare
Turf Sales | Stayner | 10 YEARS
Christopher Lang
Service | Walkerton | 10 YEARS
Billie-Jo Saunders
Parts | Chatsworth | 10 YEARS
Dave Tanton
Service | Chatham | 10 YEARS
