Meet the team behind the torque!
Glenn Buurma
President & Owner
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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 oversees daily operations and strategic growth, ensuring Penta’s machinery meets the highest 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.
Jamie Cooper
Ontario & Western Canada
Julie Garry
Eastern Canada & BC
British Columbia, Quebec, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick
Cell: 418-709-7782
Email: jgarry@pentaequipment.com
Tom Porter
Midwest & Northeast USA
Michigan, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, Rhode Island, Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, West Virginia
Cell: 517-462-5563
Steve Peavey
North Central USA
Clif Faircloth
South Central & Western USA
Washington, Idaho, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Nebraska, Kansas, New Mexico, Texas
Cell: 308-660-7040
Garrett Kelly
Southeast USA
Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Arkansas, Alabama. Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, Arizona
Cell: 765-414-0111
Charles Preston
International