When you partner with Kahler, you’re set for success from the start.
Amanda Philipp
Industry Relations Manager
Across several roles at Kahler Automation, Amanda has always ensured our customers' voices were heard throughout the organization. That focus continues today as she engages with key accounts, industry partners, and trade associations in support of Kahler’s national and global sales strategies. Amanda was born and raised in Fairmont, Minn., and attended South Dakota State University.
Austin Benes
VP of Sales
Austin has been an ag sales professional for nearly two decades. He grew up in a family farming operation in southeast Nebraska, and attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Austin’s leadership experience spans the industry and North America, focusing on delivering technology solutions for agchem, fertilizer, grain, and livestock management.
Tim Glienke
Regional Accounts Manager
Tim has been with Kahler Automation since 2009, joining the sales team in 2015; before Kahler, he was involved in risk management for 10 years. "The ag industry offers many challenges which I see as opportunities to help customers achieve goals, maintain competitive advantages, and improve their bottom line,” says Tim, a University of South Dakota grad in Business Administration.
Jake Geiser
Regional Accounts Manager
Jake has spent his entire career in agriculture, starting at the operations level and working his way up to running equipment, then into management and sales. “Ag is my passion,” he says. “I love helping provide solutions to help feed the world.” When he’s not working he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters, exploring the outdoors, and cheering on Nebraska sports teams.
Gerald Reeves
Regional Accounts Manager
Gerald has spent his career laser-focused on agriculture, from managing the family agribusiness, working on his farm in southwest Ohio, to developing key relationships across the Midwest. His experience in strategic roles within the industry encompasses seed, fertilizer, chemicals, and equipment. “My goal is to be the trusted advisor who develops solutions for optimized efficiency and safety,” he says. Gerald and his wife live in Winchester, Ohio.
Brandon Buie
Regional Accounts Manager
For 25 years, Brandon has worked across the food value chain, primarily focusing on innovation and value captures for digital farming, ag retail, and food processing. He diligently works with customers to provide solutions that bring exponential, bottom-line value. Brandon grew up in a farming and ranching family and graduated from Oklahoma State University. He and his family reside in Northwest Arkansas.
Brett Pehl
Regional Accounts Manager
Brett has 20+ years of experience in growing the agronomy industry, including management, sales, and customer service. “I am passionate about agriculture and its future,” he says, “and I strive to provide quality products and services that enhance profitability and sustainability.” Brett is a Western Washington University graduate, and he and his wife live on their farm in the Evergreen State.
Sam Muenstermann
Inside Sales
Sam has been working in sales since graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in 2017 with a degree in Business Administration. He joined the Kahler Automation sales team in 2023. “I have enjoyed learning more about the agriculture industry and am excited to be with Kahler,” he said. Outside of work, Sam enjoys spending time outside with his wife and son, and getting in a little golf.