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Hartland Equipment Corporate All-Star Team

Sam Lawson, President/CEO

32 years farm & equipment business experience
Sam Lawson is President/CEO of Hartland Equipment, the John Deere Dealership with locations in Bowling Green, Glasgow, Louisville and Somerset. He graduated from Western Kentucky University with a B.S. in Agriculture and has been in the farm equipment business for thirty-four years.

He serves on the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board (he is the representative for Kentucky's Chamber of Commerce on the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board), the Kentucky Agricultural Council (he is the representative for Kentucky's Chamber of Commerce), Kentucky Agriculture Heritage Center Board, EQUIP Dealer Advisory Board, the WKU Gordon Ford College of Business Advisory Board, and John Deere's JDIS National Dealer Advisory Committee. He is the past president of the Kentucky Farm Equipment Dealers Association, the Kentucky FFA Foundation, the Kentucky FFA Alumni Association, Western Kentucky University's Agriculture Alumni Association, and the Alpha Gamma Rho Alumni Association. He is a member of the Louisville Agriculture Club and the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce recognized him as the 2003 Agri-Business Person of the Year in Warren County.

Sam and his wife, Beverly, live in Bowling Green and are the proud parents of Jean-Marie Lawson, who is the Corporate Marketing Manager for Hartland Equipment.

Sam can be reached at (270) 781-4747 and bsamlawson@hartlandequip.com.

Porter Barton, Vice-President/Sales Manager

32 years farm & equipment business experience
Porter Barton is Vice-President and Sales Manager for Hartland Equipment in Bowling Green, Glasgow, Louisville and Somerset.

Porter and his wife, Fay, live in Scottsville. He is the proud dad of Mike Barton, Salesman at Hartland Equipment, and grandfather of Colton Michael and Ellee.

Porter can be reached at (270) 781-4747 and porterbarton@hartlandeq.com.

Dot Walker, Vice-President of Finance/ Corporate Secretary/Treasurer

45 years farm & equipment business experience
Dot Walker is the Vice-President of Finance/ Corporate Secretary/Treasurer for Hartland Equipment in Bowling Green, Glasgow, Louisville and Somerset. She works with all of the departments of Hartland Equipment including sales, parts and service. In additions to those responsibilities, she also works very closely with John Deere Credit.

Dot is the proud mother of Robin and Phillip and grandmother of Kacy, Zac, Ross and Elle.

Dot can be reached at (270) 781-4747 and bgmail@hartlandequip.com.

Beverly Lawson, Director of Human Resources

32 years farm & equipment business experience
Beverly Lawson is the Director of Human Resources for Hartland Equipment in Bowling Green, Glasgow, Louisville and Somerset. Among many responsibilities, her main duties include payroll and insurance. She works very closely with all of the employees. She is a graduate of Meade County High School and Western Kentucky University. Beverly is Past President of the Sigma Kappa Sorority Alumni Association. The WKU Spirit Master Organization recognized her as an Honorary Spirit Master in 1996. She is a member of Kentucky Women in Agriculture and the Louisville Agriculture Club.

She is the proud wife of Sam Lawson, President and CEO of Hartland Equipment, and proud mom of Jean-Marie Lawson, Corporate Marketing Manager for Hartland Equipment. Sam and Beverly have been married for 36 years. They are members of the First Baptist Church of Bowling Green.

Beverly can be reached at (270) 781-4747 and beverly@hartlandeq.com

Jean-Marie Lawson, Corporate Marketing Manager
Jean-Marie Lawson is the Corporate Marketing Manager for Hartland Equipment in Bowling Green, Glasgow, Louisville and Somerset. She is co-host of the Jean-Marie and Joe Show, the radio program which brings you the most up-to-date news about agriculture in South Central Kentucky. It can be heard live every Monday from 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. on WKCT 930 am.

Jean-Marie graduated from Western Kentucky University with a B.A. in Corporate & Organizational Communication with emphasis in Marketing. She was a scholarship student-athlete on the Western Kentucky University Women’s Golf Team. She was named Western Kentucky University Homecoming Queen first runner-up and served as a WKU Spirit Master (official student ambassador), President of the International Association of Business Communicators, member of the Student Government Association and Phi Mu Sorority. A native of Glasgow, Jean-Marie graduated with honors from Glasgow High School and was a 2-time Kentucky All-State High School Golfer. She qualified and played in the USGA Junior Girls Golf Championship, won the Kentucky Maxfli PGA, which qualified her to play in the National Finals at PGA National, and competed in many AJGA and other national tournaments across the nation.

Jean-Marie was elected statewide to two terms as the State President of the Kentucky Young Democrats and also served as the Secretary for Kentucky Democratic Party State Central Executive Committee and National Young Democrats Assistant Secretary and Press Secretary. Prior to those roles, she served as the National Committeewoman representing Kentucky to the Young Democrats of America. At the 2003 Kentucky Young Democrats State Convention, she received the John F. Kennedy Outstanding Young Democrat Award. In 2004, Jean-Marie was elected as a National Delegate representing Kentucky at the Democratic National Convention in Boston. She was also selected by Leader Pelosi and Senator Clinton as 1 of 5 panelists for the Next Generation Democratic Summit in Washington, D.C.

Jean-Marie is a 2002 Leadership Bowling Green Graduate and a 2005 Focus Louisville (hosted by Louisville Leadership Center) Graduate. She serves on the Communication Committee for the Kentucky Agriculture Heritage Center and Public Awareness Committee for the Kentucky Agricultural Council. She is Executive Director of the Kentucky Farm Women Field Day. She is involved in many agriculture organizations across the Commonwealth including Kentucky Women in Agriculture and the Louisville Agriculture Club. She is a member of the Friends of the Louisville Zoo Board and member of the Western Kentucky University Alumni W-Club Board of Directors. The Club, which consists of former WKU Student-Athletes and Letter winners, is active in various projects which support the activities of the student-athletes and University mission.

Jean-Marie can be reached at (502) 239-8484 and jean-marie @hartlandeq.com.

Dave Upright, Controller
Dave Upright is the Controller for Hartland Equipment in Bowling Green, Glasgow, Louisville and Somerset. He graduated from Western Carolina University with a B.S. in Business Administration. He has 10 years retail operations experience and 16 years in the military as an engineer/heavy equipment operator.

Dave is married to Paula Upright, who is the Athletic Trainer for the WKU Lady Topper Basketball Team. They are the proud parents of two sons, Lance (4) and Zachary (2).

Dave can be reached at (270) 781-4747 and daveupright@hartlandeq.com.

Joyce Ann Watkins, Corporate Bookkeeper

41 years farm & equipment business experience
Joyce Ann Watkins is the Corporate Bookkeeper for Hartland Equipment in Bowling Green, Glasgow, Louisville and Somerset. Some of her responsibilities include accounts payable and accounts receivable duties.

She is the proud mother of two children and grandmother of four grandchildren.

Joyce Ann can be reached at (270) 781-4747 and jwatkins@hartlandeq.com.

Marilyn Hester, Human Resources Assistant

30 years experience
Marilyn Hester is the Human Resources Assistant for Hartland Equipment. She has 30 years clerical experience working with payroll and human resource issues. She grew up on a farm in rural Ohio County where she developed a real love and understanding of farming. Marilyn is a member of Woodburn Baptist Church where she serves as pianist.

She and her husband, Rhodes, are former owners of Richpond Market & Deli in Bowling Green. They also enjoy doing mission work in Central America. Marilyn is the proud mother of three children, and Nana to six gorgeous grandchildren.

Marilyn can be reached at 270-781-4747 and marilynbhester@hartlandeq.com

Bill Pegues, Sales Trainer and Management Advisor

52 years farm & equipment business experience
Bill Pegues is a former employee of Ford Motor Company and was the Owner/Manager of Western Kentucky Tractor Company for over 20 years. He is now the Sales Trainer and Management Advisor for Hartland Equipment.

Bill is married to Sue Pegues and they are the proud parents of 4 children and proud grandparents of 6 grandchildren.

Pete Dotson, Training Consultant
O.W. "Pete" Dotson, a recent retiree of the WKU Department of Agriculture for 32 years, is a part-time employee of Hartland Equipment. Pete's duties include training, marketing and special events.

Pete is a life-long resident of Warren County living in the Woodburn community for over 30 years. He serves as a director of the Warren County Farm Bureau, Warren County Conservation District, Vice-Chairman of the Kentucky Soil and Watter Commission and sits on the board of directors for Warren Rural Electric Co-op. His favorite past times include restoring antique tractors, golfing and playing with his two grandsons.

Pete can be reached at (270) 781-4747 and OWPeteDotson@HartlandEq.com.