Meet Our Team

Our unbeatable team is the key to our success in this competitive industry. Through the years we've built a solid team of highly skilled and experienced professionals. We value character and attitude highly and feel that our team excels in this area. We are committed to providing excellent service in our industry.

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Monty Vonasek

Became owner in January, 2007

Monty came to us in March of 1988 and is the sales manager for Central Valley Irrigation. He is also a licensed insurance agent for your center pivot insurance needs as well as a licensed electrician and licensed pump installation contractor.

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Terry Gerdes

Parts and Service Manager

Terry oversees the service and parts department, and helps out in new system design and sales, as well as in center pivot repairs.

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Brice Thorell

Brice started with Central Valley in September 1996 and is the general manager of Central Valley Electric. He also assists in day to day operations in both businesses.

Steve Sarnes

Steve comes to us with many years experience in center pivot service, sales and management. Steve is our sales manager in the Lexington office and helps out in service as well.

Peggy Perry

Peggy joined us in March 1988 moved away in 2000 and came back in 2002. Peggy's primary duties are secretary to Terry and Monty, and customer service.

Bill Boyll

Bill came to us in June of 2000 and is our bookkeeper, in charge of all accounts for CVI and administers our employee benefit programs.

Linda Davis

Linda started with Central Valley in April 1998 and is in charge of the bookkeeping for Central Valley Electric.

Tammy Vonasek

Tammy is busy helping in all areas of office management and administers payroll for both companies.

Sheli Garringer

Lexington office manager

Sheli comes to us with many years experience in the insurance industry. Sheli sells Diversified Agri-Insurance for all brands of center pivots in our Lexington office. She is our receptionist and secretary as well.

Lloyd Schepler

Lloyd's primary duties range from pivot sprinkler assembly to new system field design, equipment and building maintenance, and parts restocking.

Kelly Morten

Kelly started with us in July 1995. Kelly's main duties are center pivot service and center pivot design and sales. Kelly is a Valmont certified center pivot repairman as well as Valmont certified in new system sales and design.

Jeremiah Johnson

Jeremiah joined us in June 1998 and is our in house licensed electrician, and is in charge of installation and design of complete irrigation systems.  He is also involved in Valley communication systems and SDI systems.

Bill Yochum

Bill started with the birth of the company in January 1980. Bill's primary duties are repairing and installing corner systems, computer panel pivots, and general service. He is a Valmont certified serviceman for all types of Valley pivots. Bill has over 25 years experience in servicing center pivots.

Scott Crowell

Scott joined us in February of 2000 and his main duties are assisting with service management, administering the company safety program, and equipment maintenance management. He works in the center pivot service and structural repair areas.

Rick Seberger

Rick joined us in February 2006 and came to us with many years of experience in center pivot service. Rick is a Valmont certified serviceman for all types of Valley equipment and is based out of the Lexington store.

Chris Schoff

Chris started in November of 2002 and is a Valmont certified service technician that works out of both stores.  His main duties include new system hookups, communication products and system service.

 

Jim Robinson

Jim came to us in April of 2003 and his main duty is welding and fabrication for systems, facilities and equipment. He also assists in all areas of the company.

Todd Bradley

Todd started February 2003 and his main duties are underground pipe installation and repair, as well as gear box rebuilding.

Ross Woodside

Ross came to us in March of 2005 with a background in service and is a Valmont certified service technician that works in the areas of electrical service and pivot repairs.

Bob Bergquist

Bob came to us in April of 2003 and works with Subsurface Drip Irrigation in the area of design, sales, and service.  He has experience in many areas of our company.

Jeff Biskirk

Jeff started in October of 2006 with prior Valley service experience, He is a Valmont certified service technician that works in system service, new system hookups and communication products.

Conrad Erickson

Conrad came to us in June of 2006 with a background in pivot operation and service.  His main duties include installation and repair of water systems and pipelines.  He assists in all areas of the company.

Robert Beisel

Robert has been with us since August of 2008.  His agricultural background has been utilized in many areas at our company.

Tony Griego

Tony recently joined us in June of 2009 and brings a valuable amount of experience to Central Valley Electric. His main duties are sales and customer service.

Wally Keslar

Wally started at Central Valley in December of 2008.  His agricultural and service experience is being utilized in various areas at our company.  His duties include vehicle and equipment repair and center pivot service.

Curtis Olson

Curtis recently started in September of 2009,  He recently graduated with an electrical degree from college and is assisting in all aspects of our company.

Wayco Oaklund

Wayco started with our company in March of 2009.  He has a degree from Wyo-Tech and is working in the welding and fabrication area as well as assisting in other areas of our company.

Sean Puls

Sean has been with us since May of 2007.  His main duties involve center pivot construction and repair.  He assists with all areas of our company.

Jeremie Trew

Jeremy began with us in April of 2007.  He is a Valmont certified service technician that works in the areas of center pivot repair and service, as well as assisting in the construction and other areas of the company

Josh Vap

Josh started with the company in September of 2008. He works in all areas of our company and is attending Valmont service training.

Josh McCarter

Josh started with us in September of 2002.  He has served several tours with the National Guard and works in the SDI area and center pivot maintenance and construction areas.