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

Started the company in January 1980

Terry is the general manager, 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 is also the maintenance manager for Central Valley Irrigation.

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.

Linda Davis

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

Tammy Vonasek

Tammy recently joined CVI and is busy helping in all areas of office management.

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 joined us in November 1994 after retiring from United Nebraska Bank. Lloyd's primary duties are 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.

Don Masten

Don came to us in June of 1996 and oversees our flow meter department as well as drip irrigation sales and service. He is also a licensed pump installation contractor and trained in drip irrigation design and installation.

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.

Jeremiah Johnson

Jeremiah joined us in June 1998 and is our in house licensed electrician, who is in charge of new system installations. He is a Valmont certified center pivot repairman for all Valmont products including computer panels and Precision Corner systems.

Rick Seberger

Rick comes to us with many years experience in the Ag sector center pivot service. He is Steve's right hand man for service in the Lexington office.

Scott Crowell

Scott joined us in February of 2000 and his main duties are center pivot service, welding and fabrication, and structural repair. Scott is a Valmont certified center pivot repairman.

Chris Schoff

Chris started in November 2002 and works with Jeremiah in new system hook-ups and system service. He is a Valmont certified serviceman.

Jason Fiske

Jason comes to us with valuable experience as an electrical lineman. Jason works with Jeremiah's group doing electrical work for new system installations and hookups.

Jim Robinson

Jim came to us in April 2003 and works in center pivot structure repair and installation, center pivot general repairs, welding and fabrication, and underground pipe and wire installation.

Matt Benson

Matt joined us in October 2001 and works in center pivot structure repair and installation, center pivot general repairs, welding and fabrication, and underground pipe and wire installation.

Josh McCarter

Josh started in September 2003 and works in center pivot structure repair and installation, center pivot general repairs, welding and fabrication, and underground pipe and wire installation.

Bob Bergquist

Bob came to us in April 2003 and works in center pivot structure repair and installation, center pivot general repairs, and underground pipe and wire installation.

Ross Woodside

Ross works in all areas of the electrical service and welding departments.

Todd Bradley

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

Jeff Biskirk

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Conrad Erickson

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