Meet the team behind the torque!
Glenn Buurma
President & Owner
A hands-on farmer and founder, Glenn leads Penta with deep agricultural roots and a drive to build equipment that lasts in the field.
Trevor Newman
Chief Operating Officer
Trevor oversees operations and strategic growth, ensuring Penta’s machinery meets high standards of quality and innovation.
From Welders to Engineers: Skilled Teams Powering Precision.
At Penta, it’s not just machines that move with precision — it’s people. With over 120 employees across our Glencoe and Thamesville facilities, our team of welders, engineers, assemblers, office staff, and service experts work with dedication and pride. Rooted in rural communities, we uphold the values of trust, hard work, and respect. Whether it’s laser cutting, assembly, or customer support, every task is done with purpose and a commitment to delivering lasting value to farmers and dealers worldwide.
We believe great equipment starts with great people. That’s why we invest in a culture where talent grows, ideas are welcomed, and every employee feels part of something bigger. At Penta, precision, pride, and people come together to build equipment — and relationships — that stand the test of time.
Sales Contacts
Charles Preston
International
Director, International Business
Cell: 613-808-5119
Email: cpreston@pentaequipment.com
Clif Faircloth
South Central USA
California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington
Cell: 620-794-2349
Email:
Garrett Kelly
Southeast USA
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee
Cell: 765-414-0111
Email:
Jamie Cooper
Ontario & Western Canada
Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta
Cell: 519-381-7785
Email: jcooper@pentaequipment.com
Julie Garry
Eastern Canada & BC
Quebec, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, British Columbia
Cell: 418-709-7782
Email: jgarry@pentaequipment.com
Tom Porter
Midwest & Northeast USA
Maryland, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia
Cell: 517-462-5563
Email:
Steve Peavey
North Central USA
Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Cell: 715-760-0877
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