AGCO's 2026 Technician of the year is here
2025 AGCO Technician of the Year
Congratulations to Kyle Hildebrand from AgWest Ltd. in Neepawa, Manitoba, Canada on being named the 2025 AGCO Technician of the Year! “Kyle exemplifies the very best of AGCO service and truly delivers on our Farmer-First strategy, combining deep technical skill with a true commitment to our farmers’ success. We are proud to honor him with this well-deserved award.” said Ash Alt – Manager, Aftersales Technical Training at AGCO.
2025 AGCO Technician of the Year Finalists
Eldon Kalinocha
Full Line Ag Sales Ltd
Saskatoon, SK
"Eldon is widely recognized as “The Rogator Guy,” a reputation built on more than 20 years of unmatched expertise and dedication."
Justin Bohl
Butler Machinery Company
Chadron, NE
"Justin is very thorough and resourceful. He's always more than happy to lend advise or a hand when asked. He likes to work with the less experienced techs and train them."
Kyle Hildebrand
AgWest Ltd
Neepawa, MB
"Kyle has a significant impact on our organization. He mentors apprentice technicians, guiding them through complex diagnostics and repairs, which accelerates their development and strengthens overall team performance."
Malcolm Klassen
LMS Ag Equipment
Stanley, MB
"Malcolm demonstrates strong leadership through his actions, attitude, and willingness to support others. He is kind, soft-spoken, and approachable, making him a natural mentor for younger and developing technicians."
Josh Kirsch
AgRev
Vincennes, IN
"Josh’s farmer-first approach consistently keeps customers satisfied day and night. He understands that spraying windows are critical and that downtime can have serious consequences for farmers."
Andrew (AJ) Odquist
Plevna Implement
Kokomo, IN
"AJ is truly a pillar of Plevna. Application questions from customers, as well as other technicians within the company are typically fielded to AJ because he is nearly guaranteed to have the correct answer."
