Andrew Volkert, C&B Operations (Ida Grove, Iowa)

Andrew joined C&B 4 years ago and has built an exceptional reputation with customers and fellow employees alike. His depth of precision ag knowledge has established him as a trusted advisor for operations just beginning their technology journey as well as those that have been early adopters for many years. Andrew continues to grow the business and deepen customer engagement throughout his territory while remaining actively involved on his family's farm — a testament to his work ethic, attention to detail, and impressive time management skills.

In today's ag industry, technology teams must avoid single points of failure. Andrew is always willing to roll up his sleeves and do the work, but he also embraces a "spread the wealth" mentality, recognizing the importance of educating and empowering other departments to deliver the highest level of customer support. His impact extends well beyond the customers he serves directly, making his teammates more capable and strengthening the organization as a whole.

-Denton Stephens (Sioux Falls, S.D.) 

Click on the page numbers below to scroll through all of the tributes.

The 4th Annual Precision Specialist Week is brought to you by Reichhardt.

Reichhardt Electronic Innovations offers precision and flexibility for guiding equipment with GPS or sensor guidance. Reichhardt’s GREEN FIT was mutually developed with John Deere and is the authorized interface to the AutoTrac™ system for third-party vehicles, where the automatic steering system is fully integrated and ISOBUS compatible. Reichhardt’s PSR steering offers flexibility in the compatibility with multiple ISO terminals and GPS receivers. Reichhardt has collaborated with agricultural manufacturers, dealers and farmers for over 40 years. Niche products adapted to the special requirements in the corn belt, interfaces to proven products on the market, and sensor-based alternatives to GPS-based standard solutions create added value.