Our Team at Central Illinois AG
HARD WORK AND HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
In 1881, Richard Schmidt emigrated from Germany to Atlanta, IL and began to work in a local blacksmith shop. In 1898 he purchased the shop and began to cultivate a legacy that would stretch far into the future of agriculture. Over 100 years and 5-generations later, the company is still family-owned and has over 100 employees.
In 1926, under the 2nd-generation leadership of Paul A. Schmidt, the business signed its first contract with J.I. Case, transforming the business from a simple blacksmith shop into a full-blown farm machinery dealership, with blacksmithing becoming a minor part of the operation. In 1952, Richard E. Schmidt returned home from the Korean War and joined the family business. Just over 40 years later, in 1970, Schmidt Implement Company was formed from Paul A. Schmidt.
JOINING FORCES
Schmidt Implement Company, led by 4th-generation Steve Schmidt, joined forces with long-time International Harvester veteran Bill Marcotte, who brought over 20 years of experience to the business. In 1992, the company further strengthened its Central Illinois foothold by merging with Evans Implement, and Dave Evans became a 3rd partner.
Another game-changing merger was soon to follow. George H. Dunn was a family owned Case IH dealership that opened its doors in downtown Farmer City in 1947. In 1973, the company incorporated and son-in-law Tim Reeser assumed part-ownership acquiring another location in Clinton, IL in 1977.
On January 1st, 2001, Schmidt-Marcotte Inc. and George H. Dunn Inc. merged to create Central Illinois Ag, Inc. The company currently has locations in Atlanta, Clinton, Farmer City and a parts & sales location in Mason City, IL. Family-owned to this day, active owners are Steve Schmidt, Michael Schmidt, Tim Evans, and Brian Reeser.
Leadership
Steve Schmidt
Chief Executive Officer
Name Steve Schmidt
Title Chief Executive Officer
Steve Schmidt, 4th generation, began his career in the equipment business beginning at an early age working odd jobs around the shop. He continued his education and graduated from Illinois Wesleyan Univeristy with a business degree upon returning to Schmidt Implement Company. Steve was the lead in 1984 when Schmidt Implement Company merged with Bill Marcotte to become Schmidt-Marcotte Inc. Steve remains actively involved in the sales department.
Michael Schmidt
President
Name Michael Schmidt
Title President
Michael Schmidt, 5th generation, has been around the family owned business his entire life. He received an agriculture science degree from Western Illinois University and returned to the family dealership where he has since worked in service, parts, and sales, along with managing the dealership.
Brian Reeser
Vice President
Name Brian Reeser
Title Vice President
Brian Reeser began his career at the family dealership sweeping floors for his grandfather George H. Dunn. Over the years, he has worked with the service, parts, and sales teams. Brian now successfully manages each department while also being actively involved with the sales team.
Tim Evans
Chief Financial Officer
Name Tim Evans
Title Chief Financial Officer
Tim Evans grew up around farm machinery at his family's business, Evans Implement. After graduating from Illinois State University with a finance degree, he began his accounting career at Evans Implement before merging to become Central Illinois Ag. His lifelong passion for the business has led him to become our Chief Financial Officer, while successfully managing the accounting team.
Service
Kyle Wright
Assistant Service Manager
Name Kyle Wright
Title Assistant Service Manager
Jake Glandon
Service Foreman
Name Jake Glandon
Title Service Foreman
Parts
Lily Barr
Parts Representative
Name Lily Barr
Title Parts Representative
Bailey Billington
Parts Representative
Name Bailey Billington
Title Parts Representative
Ron Burk
Parts Representative
Name Ron Burk
Title Parts Representative
Aaron Durchholz
Parts Representative
Name Aaron Durchholz
Title Parts Representative
Sales
Austin Coers
Sales Representative
Name Austin Coers
Title Sales Representative
John Coers
Sales Representative
Name John Coers
Title Sales Representative
Adam Davis
Construction Sales Representative
Name Adam Davis
Title Construction Sales Representative
Joe Fisher
Sales Representative
Name Joe Fisher
Title Sales Representative
Doug Franzen
Sales Representative
Name Doug Franzen
Title Sales Representative
Todd Irwin
Sales Representative
Name Todd Irwin
Title Sales Representative
Michael Wheet
Sales Representative
Name Michael Wheet
Title Sales Representative
Tyler Williams
Sales Representative
Name Tyler Williams
Title Sales Representative
Jon Yaklich
Sales Representative
Name Jon Yaklich
Title Sales Representative
Marketing
Office
Bailey Daugherty
Administrative Assistant
Name Bailey Daugherty
Title Administrative Assistant
Melissa Meister
Administrative Assistant
Name Melissa Meister
Title Administrative Assistant
Central Illinois AG is conveniently located near the areas of Clinton, Farmer City, Mason City, Bloomington, and Decatur.