New Store Manager In Prophetstown

Prophetstown, Ill. – Birkey’s Farm Store, a full line Case IH dealer, would like to extend our gratitude to Denny Johnson, who will continue to be a key part of our sales department. Denny has worked in the dealership serving our customers for more than 34 years and is excited about the new opportunity ahead. We have all benefited from his years of experience and knowledge about equipment. Denny and I will be working side by side during the next few months of transition. Everyone here is thankful for Denny's leadership in Prophetstown.

“Denny has been a good leader for Birkey’s at Prophetstown for several years. He cares about his staff, his customers, and his community. We would like to wish him the best as he transitions into his new role.” said Birkey’s Vice President Jeff Hedge.

Birkey’s is proud to announce Gale Wind has been named store manager in Prophetstown, effective April 1, 2019. Gale joined our team in October of 2017 and has been serving as our sales representative in the eastern Whiteside County area.

Wind grew up in Woodhull, IL where his family farmed corn, beans, and raised hogs.

Gale and his wife, Sherry, have lived south of Rock Falls for the past 22 years. He enjoys boating, fishing, and helping friends around the area farm.

About Birkey’s Farm Store, Inc.

Birkey’s Farm Store, Inc., founded in 1954, is headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. The company owns and operates a network of full-service Case IH agricultural and Case construction equipment stores throughout Illinois and western Indiana. The Birkey’s network serves the Illinois communities of Arthur, Annawan, Bloomington, Casey, Galesburg, Gibson City, Henry, Hoopeston, Macomb, Mattoon, Newton, Oakland, Polo, Prophetstown, Shelbyville, and Urbana, as well as Williamsport, Indiana.