The 17-part 2026 Farm Equipment Dealer Hall of Fame Video Series is sponsored by Geringhoff, the 3rd class of inductees exemplify excellence for today’s — and tomorrow’s — industry leaders.
In 2023, we announced a new recognition program to chronicle North America’s finest dealer professionals. With each passing year, more leaders leave us (including one shortly after his selection this year in Ray Koenig), and the Farm Equipment team agreed it was time to document the stories of our industry’s “greats” — before they were relegated merely to oral history, lore and tribal knowledge.
Thus, the Farm Equipment Dealer Hall of Fame (HOF) has the following mission … To honor the dealer heroes of our farm equipment industry … Promote integrity, innovation and independence … Celebrate excellence and achievement … Ensure that the industry’s present and future connects to the past.
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The 2026 Farm Equipment Dealer Hall of Fame video series is brought to you by Geringhoff.
Since 1880, Geringhoff has specialized in the development of high-class and innovative harvesting heads that are head of the class no matter the crop. Since then, a lot has changed, but our dedication to providing superior products and our passion for agriculture has remained steadfast.
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2026 Farm Equipment Dealer Hall of Fame Inductees
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| Ron Birkey, Birkey's Farm Store | Tim Brannon, B&G Equipment | Alex Swiderski, Swiderski Equipment | Jack Stankievech, Trochu Motors |
Don Van Houweling, Van Wall Equipment | |
Don Van Houweling's Move
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Don Van Houweling's Early
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Don Van Houweling on
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Ron Birkey, Birkey's Farm Store | |
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Ron Birkey's Journey
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Timing Is Everything
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Learning to Work as a Team
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Tackling Challenges & Connecting with Customers |
Alex Swiderski, Swiderski Equipment | |
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Alex Swiderski –
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Swiderski Connects to
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Wheelin' Dealin'
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Jack Stankievech, Trochu Motors | |
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Learning the Business
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Jack Stankeivech Reflects
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The Benefits of Learning
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Tim Brannon, B&G Equipment | |
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Tim Brannon Recalls Early
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Reflecting on Mentors
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Surviving Through Challenging Times |
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Tim Brannon Reflects
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