Meet Our Staff
FRED DICKMYER: OWNER & SALES
Fred came to work at Wertz Garage in 1954 at the age of 18. At that time he was working for Sam Warner. A year late he married Mr. Warner's daughter Doris on November 5, 1955. When Mr. Warner fell ill in March 1966, Fred took charge of the business. Fred and his father Hiram Dickmyer purchased the business from Mrs. Warner in September 1967 and they were business partners from 1967 to 1995. Fred & Doris along with their sons Kevin & Bradley now own and operate a Wertz Farm & Power Equipment.
KEVIN DICKMYER: SALES & GENERAL MANAGER
Kevin grew up in the shadows of his father and older brothers in the shop and starting working on equipment as a teenager. He continued working in the summers during college and earned a bachelors degree in Agribusiness in 1989 from Delaware Valley College at which time he took a full time roll in the family business. Kevin has worked in all aspects of the business but has put his main focus on growing the lawn & garden business.
CONTACT KEVIN BY EMAIL: KEVINATWERTZ@COMCAST.NET
BRADLEY DICKMYER: LEAD AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT & ROAD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Bradley first assembled pedal tractors on the floor of the shop with Grandpa Sam at the age of 6. By age 8 he could do an engine tune up on a Briggs and Stratton engine with little assistance. He has worked in every aspect of the business, with his main focus on servicing agricultural tractors and combines.
CINDY GARMAN: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, SALES & FINANCE
Cindy joined our staff in 2005. She has previous experience in retail and customer service. Cindy provides assistance in all departments and handles all retail financing for equipment sales.
CONTACT CINDY BY EMAIL: CINDYATWERTZ@COMCAST.NET
LORI BECK: SERVICE WRITER
Lori joined our staff in 2008. Lori has many years of experience in customer service in both the lawn and garden industry as well as the commercial industry. Lori handles all scheduling of incoming service work.
CONTACT LORI BY EMAIL: SERVICEATWERTZ@COMCAST.NET
BILL WINTERSTEIN:LAWN & GARDEN PARTS SPECIALIST
Bill joined our staff in 2005. He has 30 years of experience in a marine industry parts department. He made a smooth transition into the outdoor power equipment industry and now specializes in all aspects of our parts department.
GREG STEINROCK: SALES ASSOCIATE
Greg joined our staff in 2014 as a part time sales associate. He has 35 years of experience in the outdoor power equipment industry. The last 25 of those years were as a territory representative with Simplicity Manufacturing and therefore has vast knowledge of Simplicity and Ferris products.
JASON WERNER: Technician / Assembly / Pickup & Delivery Vehicle Operator
Jason joined our staff in 2016. He has over 10 years mechanical experience included 5 years as a machine operator in a machine shop. His hobby's included wood working and hobby farming and has been a lifelong tractor enthusiast.
BRAD MCKENZIE: LEAD LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN
Brad joined our staff in 2004. He is certified by the Equipment & Engine Training Council as a 2 cycle engine, 4 cycle engine and electrical technician. Brad is also certified as a Briggs & Stratton master service technician and a Kohler expert service technician. Brad has over 30 years of experience in the outdoor power equipment industry.
ALEX RUMMEL: Technician
Alex joined our staff in 2017. He is Scag Silver Certified, has attended several service schools and is working towards other certifications. He has over 10 years mechanical experience after growing up on his family farm and has been a lifelong tractor enthusiast.
BRUCE MILLER: LEAD COMPACT TRACTOR TECHNICIAN
Bruce joined our staff in 2013. He is certified in hydraulics and small engines. Bruce has over 18 years of experience in the construction equipment industry.
DONNA GARRISON: BOOKKEEPER
Donna joined our staff in 1993. She has a degree in accounting from the University of Baltimore.
CONTACT DONNA BY EMAIL: ACCOUNTINGATWERTZ@COMCAST.NET
EVELYN PEAK: INVENTORY SPECIALIST
Evelyn joined our staff in 2005. She started her career in inventory management at Massey Ferguson when they had a facility in Timonium Maryland and then spent many years in the auto parts industry.
JERRY WILDASIN: SHOP ASSISTANT / GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
Jerry joined our staff in 2010. He is retired from Harley Davidson. Jerry takes great pride in keeping our building, grounds and equipment looking good.