SALEM FARM SUPPLY - Key Persons


Amy Drahushuk

Amy has been the Accounts Receivable Clerk in the office at the dealership since Sept. 1997. Sh... Amy has been the Accounts Receivable Clerk in the office at the dealership since Sept. 1997. She enjoys the "team" feeling with her coworkers. Amy says, if the first few months with Salem Farm Supply are any indication of what it is like to be an employee with us, she is glad and more than ready for the future.

Brian Wilber

Brian has worked in the Service Department for two years and is now the Service Manager. Brian ... + Read More Brian has worked in the Service Department for two years and is now the Service Manager. Brian likes it here at Salem Farm Supply because of the family atmosphere with his coworkers and customers. Outside of work, Brian enjoys showing his herd of Ayrshire cattle. Brian has been with Salem since May 2017 - Less

Candace Mulcahy

Job Titles:
  • Parts Specialist

Carole Lewis - President

Job Titles:
  • President
Carole has been the President of Salem Farm Supply since May 2012. Carole grew up in Washington... + Read More Carole has been the President of Salem Farm Supply since May 2012. Carole grew up in Washington County, working at the dealership performing odd jobs. She also received a BA in History from Bowdoin College. Carole enjoys being here at Salem Farm Supply because agriculture is a fascinating field, both the people and technology are amazing. Outside of work, Carole volunteers at the Agriculture Stewardship Association to help better the future of agriculture. - Less

Chet Damon

Chet is currently our Sales Manager at the Claverack location. Chet has been a part of the Sale... + Read More Chet is currently our Sales Manager at the Claverack location. Chet has been a part of the Sales Dept since Nov. 1998 between Columbia Tractor and Salem Farm Supply. Before Chet's sales position, he owned and operated a dairy farm for 25 years. Chet is convinced that we are positioned perfectly to be competitive in this business for years to come. Outside of work, Chet enjoys spending time with his eight loving grandchildren. - Less

Christian Lafferty

Job Titles:
  • Service Technician

Cody Keys

Job Titles:
  • Field Technician

Colleen Reichelt

Colleen studied at SUNY Cobleskill for Animal Science. Before coming to Salem Farm Supply, she ... + Read More Colleen studied at SUNY Cobleskill for Animal Science. Before coming to Salem Farm Supply, she worked on a 450 head dairy farm. Colleen has always enjoyed agriculture and livestock animals, especially cows. She is looking forward to expanding her knowledge to include crop machinery and enjoys working with her coworkers and meeting customers. Outside of work she enjoy hunting, fishing, and crop/field work. Colleen has been with Salem since June 2020 - Less

Courtney Dennison

Courtney has been with Salem Farm Supply since Feb 2018 as the Administrative Assistant. Before... + Read More Courtney has been with Salem Farm Supply since Feb 2018 as the Administrative Assistant. Before Salem Farm Supply, Courtney has 10+ years in customer service. She enjoys the friendly atmosphere of customers and coworkers. Outside of work, Courtney enjoys hiking and photography. - Less

Dave Rivenburgh

Job Titles:
  • Service Technician

Dave Simmons

Dave has truck driver for almost 30 years, and has been with Salem since July 2016. In that tim... + Read More Dave has truck driver for almost 30 years, and has been with Salem since July 2016. In that time he has learned heavy equipment operating, equipment repairs & maintenance, and welding. He enjoys dealing with the public and helping people solve problems. In his spare time he like hunting, fishing, and kayaking. - Less

David Robertson

Job Titles:
  • Shop Technician

Derek Tuttle

Derek has been at Salem Farm Supply since Sept. 2011, working as a Parts Associate. Before Sale... + Read More Derek has been at Salem Farm Supply since Sept. 2011, working as a Parts Associate. Before Salem Farm Supply, Derek studied Diesel Technology at SUNY Cobleskill and earned his Associates Degree. He enjoys working with his coworkers because of the wealth of knowledge and various backgrounds. - Less

Don Proctor

Don has been a member of Salem Farm Supply's Sales Department Since March 2008. Don's former pa... + Read More Don has been a member of Salem Farm Supply's Sales Department Since March 2008. Don's former parts and service experience aids him in his salesman position. He enjoys working at Salem Farm Supply because of the friendly environment and being true to his customers. Outside of work, Don has been the Assistant Fire Chief and an EMT for 28 years in Fair Haven, VT. - Less

Ethan Simonds

Job Titles:
  • Shop Technician

Greg Sebast

Job Titles:
  • Shop Technician

Hank Robertson

Hank has been a Parts Associate at Salem Farm Supply Oct. 2014. Hank grew up on a dairy farm ha... + Read More Hank has been a Parts Associate at Salem Farm Supply Oct. 2014. Hank grew up on a dairy farm has worked in the agriculture and equipment field forever. Hank enjoys working with the friendly coworkers here at Salem Farm Supply. Outside of work, Hank enjoys working on older tractors and machinery. - Less

Jacob Lafferty

Job Titles:
  • Service Technician

Jeff Prouty

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Jeff has been a member of Salem Farm Supply since Aug. 1997. Jeff is now a parts associate in t... + Read More Jeff has been a member of Salem Farm Supply since Aug. 1997. Jeff is now a parts associate in the Salem Location. Before Salem Farm Supply, Jeff grew up on a dairy farm and then earned an associate degree in Ag Engineering at SUNY Cobleskill. Jeff enjoys helping and meeting new customers. Outside of work, Jeff restores antique tractors and helping the local Amish farms. - Less

Jeremy Harrington

Job Titles:
  • Shop Technician

Jerry Turcie

Jerry has been in the Salem Farm Supply family since July 2017. He started as the Yard Maintenance and Detailer and just recently has become a salesman! Before Salem Farm Supply, Jerry was into the construction industry. Outside of work, Jerry enjoys the "country life" and views from his home in Hebron, NY. - Less

Jim Joyce

Job Titles:
  • Shop Technician

John Mulica

John is a salesman at our Claverack location. Before John joined us in July 2018, he worked for... John is a salesman at our Claverack location. Before John joined us in July 2018, he worked for Krone for 7 years and has been in the ag industry for 20+ years. John enjoys being at Salem Farm Supply because of the constant plans to make the business better. - Less

Justin McIntyre

Justin went to school at SUNY Cobleskill and graduated with a bachelor's degree for Ag Equipmen... + Read More Justin went to school at SUNY Cobleskill and graduated with a bachelor's degree for Ag Equipment Technology. He completed his internship here at Salem Farm Supply. After completing his internship, he started working at Salem in the shop. When an opportunity to become an AFS specialist came up, Justin went for it. He attended multiple classes online and has traveled to Case training centers to become a certified AFS specialist and Case IH planter technician. Justin has been with Salem since Jan 2016 - Less

Kelsey Tuttle

Kelsey joined the Salem Farm Supply family in Sept. 2019 as the Warranty Administrator. Before... + Read More Kelsey joined the Salem Farm Supply family in Sept. 2019 as the Warranty Administrator. Before Salem Farm Supply, Kelsey studied at SUNY Cobleskill and earned her Bachelor's degree in business management. She has many years of customer service experience and is excited to learn more about the agriculture industry.​​ - Less

Kevin Cooper

Job Titles:
  • Service Manager

Kevin Van De Weert

Job Titles:
  • Field Technician

Liam McMurray

Liam joined the Salem Farm Supply team in January 2020 as Service Writer. He went to SUNY Coble... + Read More Liam joined the Salem Farm Supply team in January 2020 as Service Writer. He went to SUNY Cobleskill for 2 years for Dairy Management. He grew up on his family's farm. He enjoys the atmosphere at Salem Farm Supply and meeting our customers. - Less

Malachi Schnaderbeck

Job Titles:
  • Shop Technician

Maurice Andrew Sr.

Maurice has been a salesman here at Salem Farm Supply Since Nov.1972. He enjoys selling to fell... + Read More Maurice has been a salesman here at Salem Farm Supply Since Nov.1972. He enjoys selling to fellow farmers and consumers. Maurice was born into a dairy farming family and assisted in that operation as a child. Until his career at Salem Farm Supply, Maurice was a full-time dairy farmer from 1957 to 1972. Outside of work, Maurice enjoys volunteering at the Jermain Church and his hobbies include working around the house and completing carpentry projects. - Less

Mike Albrecht

Mike has spent 41 years behind a parts counter since 1980. He grew up on a farm and then studie... + Read More Mike has spent 41 years behind a parts counter since 1980. He grew up on a farm and then studied Agricultural Engineering at SUNY Cobleskill. Mike enjoys it here at Salem Farm Supply because of the "team spirit" and great attitudes from customers and coworkers. Outside of work, Mike likes to tinker with anything mechanical and watch old, adventurous movies. - Less

Nick Rossi

Job Titles:
  • Parts Manager
Nick is our Parts Manager at the Claverack location. Nick earned an associate's degree in Agric... + Read More Nick is our Parts Manager at the Claverack location. Nick earned an associate's degree in Agricultural Tech and spent 10 years as a mechanic and operator of ag and construction equipment before joining us at Salem Farm Supply on July 2018. - Less

Pierce Randall

Job Titles:
  • Corporate Sales Manager
Pierce joined the Salem Farm Supply team in 2021 and is our Sales and Inventory Manager. He gre... + Read More Pierce joined the Salem Farm Supply team in 2021 and is our Sales and Inventory Manager. He grew up on a small farm in MA and received a BT in Agricultural Equipment Technology from SUNY Cobleskill in 2015. Pierce spent several years traveling the country working with producers of all shapes and sizes, and loves the passion he finds in agriculture. Pierce lives in Salem and splits his time between our two stores. When Pierce isn't working you can find him hunting and fishing with his dog, Drake. - Less

Preston Stiffler

Job Titles:
  • Service Technician

Rich O'Dell

Job Titles:
  • Shop Technician

Rick Gerlach

Rick joined the team in August of 2020. He was born and raised in Claverack where he currently ... + Read More Rick joined the team in August of 2020. He was born and raised in Claverack where he currently resides with his wife Heidi of 35 years. As a kid growing up in Claverack, he worked summers on the Keeler Farm, where he developed his drive and hard-working ways. Rick has been into Sales and Marketing for most of his career. From Foodservice Distribution, to Commercial Truck Sales and now Tractor, Farm Equipment and RTV/UTV Sales. He contributes all his success to his down to earth consultative selling ways. Building relationships and taking care of his customers' needs is EVERYTHING. - Less

Shelby Traver

Job Titles:
  • Shop Technician

Steve Morrison

Job Titles:
  • Parts Technician / Sales

Tim Simonds

Tim has been at Salem Farm Supply Since Jan. 2013, working in the Sales Department. Tim believe... + Read More Tim has been at Salem Farm Supply Since Jan. 2013, working in the Sales Department. Tim believes his lifetime in Agriculture and working with equipment aid him in his position as a salesman. Tim grew up on his family's Registered Holstein farm and partnered with his father on the farm in 1993. Tim enjoys working with his fellow coworkers and customers here at Salem Farm Supply and spending time with his wife and two sons. - Less

Wayne Stickles

Wayne joined the parts team in September 2020. He was born and raised in Columbia County. He sp... + Read More Wayne joined the parts team in September 2020. He was born and raised in Columbia County. He spent his childhood years working on his grandfather's farm in Copake. Wayne currently resides on the old farmland with his wife, Corinne. Wayne has 34 years of service and parts experience at local car dealerships. Knowing many customers from the area, it is always a pleasure to help with their needs and continue working relationships. - Less

Wyatt Coluccio

Job Titles:
  • Shop Technician