Hartland Equipment Louisville All-Star Team
Brian Boggs, Store Manager, Louisville

18 years experience in operations management and engineering

Brian Boggs is the Store Manager for Hartland Equipment's John Deere Superstore in Louisville. He has 18 years of experience in operations management and engineering. He has an Associates Degree from the University of Louisville in Mechanical Engineerig, with APICS Training in Operations Management. Born and raised in Louisville, Brian currently resides in Hodgenville, KY. He attends Friendship Baptist Church where he serves as Sunday School Director and teacher.

Brian and his wife Kristi Lynn are the proud parents of daughters Kaleigh and Hannah.
  Don Adams, Service Manager, Louisville

30 years equipment experience
Don Adams is the Service Manager for Hartland Equipment's John Deere Superstore in Louisville.
Don brings with him 30 years of experience in the areas of Service and Parts. He was raised and now resides in Shepherdsville, KY.
Don and his wife Rosie like the outdoors and riding their Harley Davidson motorcycle.
  Derek Smith, Lead Parts Person, Louisville

Lifetime of experience working on the farm
Derek Smith is Lead Parts Person at Hartland Equipment's John Deere Superstore in Louisville. He grew up in Caldwell County, Kentucky, doing ag mechanic work on the farm all of his life. Being that close to the Land Between the Lakes Area, he enjoys spending time outdoors. He enjoys camping, water sports, snowboarding, etc.

Derek is married to Sherri Smith and they are the proud parents of one daughter Eliza.
  Jim Schmitt, Sales Representative

13 years sales experience

Jim Schmitt is a Sales Representative for Hartland Equipment's John Deere Superstore in Louisville. Jim's experience includes 13 years in B to B and in-home sales for a multi-billion dollar home improvement industry. He has served in various capacities including sales manager, corporate trainer and representative responsible for recruiting, hiring and training sales professionals. His degrees include a Master of Arts in Teaching, B.S. in Psychology, B.A. in Chemistry and a B.A. in Musical Psychology. Jim is a Fern Creek, Kentucky Native and is proud to be at Hartland Equipment!
Ryan English, Sales Representative

Over 14 years sales experience
Ryan English is a Sales Representative for Hartland Equipment's John Deere Superstore in Louisville.  Ryan's experience includes over 14 years as Territory Manager for NES Rentals, Outside Sales and Sales in general for Louisville Tractor, President of English Enterprises, LLC, and Yes Trucking, LLC.  He has an Associate's Degree in Business Management from ECC.  Additionally, he is a graduate of the Dale Carnegie Sales Training Class, Franklin Time Management and has his Class B CDL.  Ryan is proud to be at Hartland Equipment! 
 
Ryan and his wife Stacey live in Louisville and are the proud parents of Jack, Kate and Logan.
Carly Guinn, Nutrition and Merchandising Specialist
8 years Animal Health experience and a lifetime of Agritourism experience
Carly Guinn is the Nutrition and Merchandising Specialist for Hartland Equipment's Southern States Louisville Store. She has 8 years of Animal Health experience and a lifetime of Agritourism experience. Carly grew up in north eastern Ohio on a family owned apple orchard also raising draft horses. A graduate of the University of Kentucky with a BS in Animal Science, Carly worked on the UK Maine Chance and Animal Research Farms. She is a graduate of the Graham School for Cattlemen and Women in breeding and Production. Carly worked as office manager and technician at a mixed animal veterinary practice in Kansas for 2 years.

Carly is married to Spencer Guinn.
  Debbie Storch, Receptionist and Service Assistant

20 years business experience
Debbie Storch is the Receptionist and Service Assistant for Hartland Equipment's John Deere Superstore in Louisville. She has 20 years of business experience. Debbie is a Louisville native and graduate of the University of Louisville with a degree in Business Administration. She is a member of St. Raphael Church and is a supporter of UofL and Bellarmine Athletics.

Debbie is married and has two daughters, Jessica and Leah.  
Melissa Butler, Cashier and Merchandising Assistant

Over 5 years experience
Melissa Butler is the Cashier and Merchandising Assistant for Hartland Equipment's Southern States Louisville Store. A graduate of Shelby County High School, Melissa was very competitive in FFA and 4-H. She is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University. Her past experiences include working at TSC, Home Depot and as a fire fighter.

Melissa and her husband Adam Butler and they are the proud parents of a two year old son Conner Gauge.  
  Tommy Hardin, Lead Service Technician, Louisville

30 1/2 years farm and equipment business experience

Tommy Hardin is the Lead Service Service Technician at Hartland Equipment's John Deere Superstore in Louisville. He is one of the best known and most respected technicians in all of Kentuckiana. He is a John Deere Factory Trained Technician ready to serve your needs. Tommy was raised on a farm and enjoys tractor pulling. He is a member of Riverview Baptist Church in Spencer County where he teaches Sunday School and also serves as a Deacon.

Tommy and his wife, Barbara Jean, are the proud parents of two daughters, Julie Hourigan and Jennifer Gray.
 
  Brian Cantrell, Service Technician, Louisville

30+ years in equipment service experience
Brian Cantrell is a Service Technician at Hartland Equipment’s John Deere Superstore in Louisville. He is a John Deere Factory Trained Technician ready to serve your needs. He has a B.S. degree in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Tennessee. He has over 30 years experience in equipment service and 12 years experience as a service technician for John Deere. When not working, he and his wife, Tammy, enjoy traveling and scuba diving.
 
  Aaron Redden, Service Technician, Louisville

8 years experience
Aaron Reddon is a Service Technician at Hartland Equipment's John Deere Superstore in Louisville. He is a graduate of Bullitt Central High School and was a Reporter for FFA. He is a John Deere Factory Trained Technician ready to serve your needs. Additionally, Aaron is Stihl Silver Certified and certified in air cooled Briggs & Stratton Engines. He has worked on equipment his whole life and loves his job!
 
  Brian Simmons, Service Technician, Louisville

8 years experience
Brian Simmons is a Service Technician at Hartland Equipment's John Deere Superstore in Louisville. He is a John Deere Factory Trained Technician ready to serve your needs. A graduate of Bullitt Central High School and Nashville Auto Diesel, Brian is trained in heavy duty engines, drive training, electrical high performance engines and diagnostices. A set-up technician, Brian is also Silver Certified in Stihl and John Deere Skid Steers. He enjoys riding Harley Davidson Motorcycles and working on cars.
 
  Ricky Redden, Service Technician, Louisville

20 years experience

Ricky Redden is a Service Technician at Hartland Equipment's John Deere Superstore in Louisville. He is a John Deere Factory Trained Technician ready to serve your needs. He has always enjoyed working on motors. He started working on engines when he was in 4H. A graduate of Bullitt Central, he was a member of FFA. He took welding classes in vocational school with an additional 60 hours of night school in welding. During all of these experiences, he had the opportunity to operate big equipment as well as work on them. He also enjoys drag racing. His biggest race was in St. Louis in the Mobil 1 Ford Challenge where he came in 8th place in the world.

Ricky and his wife Kathy are the proud parents of Lorelei. They live in Mt. Washington and are members of the River View Baptist Church.
 
  Bobby Brown, Truck Driver, Louisville

Bobby is the Truck Driver for Hartland Equipment's John Deere Superstore in Louisville. Bobby has lived within 2 miles of Hartland Equipment all of his life. He has a farm and raises beef cattle. He owned and drove a school bus for 45 years.

Bobby and his wife Wanda Brown have been married for 22 years and they have four children and five grandchildren.