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Meet the 21st Century Equipment Location Managers Serving Your Community - Part 1

Dylan McConnell - Marketing Communications Specialist
October 27, 2026
Meet the 21st Century Equipment Location Managers Serving Your Community - Part 1

When you need equipment, parts, service or support, it helps to know who's leading your local 21st Century Equipment team. Our Location Manager Spotlight series introduces the people behind our dealerships across Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming, giving you a chance to meet the local leaders who help keep customers and communities moving.

We've been putting some familiar faces in front of the camera lately.

If you follow 21st Century Equipment on social media, you may have already caught our Location Manager Spotlight reels. Each one gives you a quick introduction to the people leading our dealerships and serving customers in the communities we call home.

We're at about the halfway point, so before we roll into the second half of the series, here's a look at the managers we've featured so far.

Who Are the 21st Century Equipment Location Managers Featured So Far?

Nine location managers have stepped in front of the camera so far, representing 21st Century Equipment locations across Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming.

Consider this your chance to put a face with the name before your next trip to the dealership.

Tony Gonzalez | Alliance, Nebraska

Meet Tony Gonzalez, Location Manager serving customers from our Alliance, Nebraska location.

Watch Tony Gonzalez's Location Manager Spotlight

Wes Thompson | Rocky Ford, Lamar & Holly, Colorado

Wes Thompson serves as Location Manager for our Rocky Ford, Lamar and Holly locations in southeastern Colorado.

Watch Wes Thompson's Location Manager Spotlight

Briann Schwartz | Wray, Colorado

Meet Briann Schwartz, Location Manager at our Wray, Colorado dealership.

Watch Briann Schwartz's Location Manager Spotlight

Kenny Alderson | Sterling, Colorado

Kenny Alderson serves customers and our team as Location Manager in Sterling, Colorado.

Watch Kenny Alderson's Location Manager Spotlight

Hayden Fox | Burlington & Flagler, Colorado

Hayden Fox leads our Burlington and Flagler, Colorado locations, serving customers along the eastern Colorado plains.

Watch Hayden Fox's Location Manager Spotlight

Brandon Markert | Cheyenne, Wyoming

Meet Brandon Markert, Location Manager for our Cheyenne, Wyoming dealership.

Watch Brandon Markert's Location Manager Spotlight

Derick Kiel | Greeley, Colorado

Derick Kiel serves as Location Manager at our Greeley, Colorado dealership.

Watch Derick Kiel's Location Manager Spotlight

Justin Leman | Gordon, Nebraska

Meet Justin Leman, Location Manager serving our customers in Gordon, Nebraska.

Watch Justin Leman's Location Manager Spotlight

Tyler Burkholder | Sidney, Nebraska

Tyler Burkholder leads our Sidney, Nebraska location and rounds out the first half of our Location Manager Spotlight series.

Watch Tyler Burkholder's Location Manager Spotlight

Why Are We Introducing Our Local Dealership Managers?

Because there's a lot more to a John Deere dealership than what's parked on the lot.

When you're trying to keep a farm, ranch or business running, knowing the people at your local dealership can make getting the right support a whole lot easier. Our location managers help lead the teams customers rely on for equipment, parts, service and day-to-day support.

At 21st Century Equipment, we've spent years working alongside agricultural producers and equipment owners throughout our communities. Our teams see firsthand how downtime, changing field conditions and tight operating windows can affect an operation, especially when the clock is ticking.

The Location Manager Spotlight series is simply another way to introduce you to some of the people helping our local teams get the job done.

How Can Your Local 21st Century Equipment Team Help?

Whether you're comparing equipment, tracking down a part or trying to get a machine back to work, your local dealership is a good place to start.

Our teams can help customers with:

  • John Deere equipment selection and product questions
  • Parts identification and availability
  • Equipment service, repairs and maintenance
  • Precision agriculture technology and support
  • Seasonal equipment preparation
  • Local dealership resources and customer support

No two operations are exactly alike. That's why our goal isn't simply to point you toward a machine or service. It's to help you find the option that makes sense for the work you've got in front of you.

Where Can I Watch More 21st Century Equipment Stories?

We're only halfway through the Location Manager Spotlight series, which means there are plenty more introductions still headed your way.

Follow or subscribe to 21st Century Equipment on social media to catch the second half of the series, along with equipment tips, customer stories, dealership updates and more from across our footprint.

And if one of these managers happens to be from your neck of the woods, give their video a like or share. A little hometown support never hurts.

Common Questions About 21st Century Equipment Location Managers

What does a 21st Century Equipment location manager do?

A location manager helps lead the team and day-to-day operations at a 21st Century Equipment dealership. They're an important local point of connection between our employees, customers and the communities we serve.

Where does 21st Century Equipment have location managers?

The first half of our Location Manager Spotlight series features managers serving dealerships in Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming, including Alliance, Rocky Ford, Lamar, Holly, Wray, Sterling, Burlington, Flagler, Cheyenne, Greeley, Gordon and Sidney.

How can I meet my local 21st Century Equipment team?

Stop by your nearest 21st Century Equipment dealership to meet the people serving your area. You can also follow 21st Century Equipment on social media to see our Location Manager Spotlights and other stories from our dealerships.

Where can I watch the 21st Century Equipment Location Manager Spotlight videos?

The individual videos are linked above, and you can follow 21st Century Equipment's social channels for future installments in the series.

Will more 21st Century Equipment location managers be featured?

Yes. These nine managers represent the first half of the Location Manager Spotlight series, with more introductions coming in the second half.

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