Butler Machinery Company is proud to share that Twylah Blotsky has been named Chair of the Pioneer Equipment Dealers Association, reinforcing Butler’s commitment to leadership across the agriculture equipment industry.
This appointment reflects the role our team plays in helping shape the future of the industry across the region.
Pictured L-R (Back Row): Corey Marzolf, Bob Shanks, John Swenseth, Brent Mueller, Jacob Willenbring, Mike Scharber
Pictured L-R (Front Row): John Oncken, Chris Cooper, BJ Knutson, Tom Schuneman, Jason Ruggles, Twylah Blotsky
About Pioneer Equipment Dealers Association
Pioneer EDA represents approximately 350 franchised equipment dealerships across the three‑state region. The association focuses on building a strong business environment for equipment dealers through:
- Legislative advocacy
- Regulatory guidance
- Dealer and employee education
- Workforce development programs
- Industry events
These efforts are aimed at supporting dealerships as they navigate evolving regulations, workforce challenges, and operational complexity across the agriculture market.
Dealer Led Leadership
Pioneer EDA is governed by a Board of Directors made up of dealer principals from across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. This structure helps ensure the association’s priorities reflect real world dealership perspectives and the day-to-day realities of operating in today’s equipment industry.
As Chair, Blotsky will lead the Board that provides direction for Pioneer EDA’s ongoing work in support of its member dealers.
Why This Matters to Our Customers
While Butler Machinery Company operates independently of Pioneer EDA, industry organizations like Pioneer EDA play a role in shaping the broader environment in which equipment dealers operate, particularly around legislation, compliance resources, workforce initiatives, and education.
Work at the industry level can support dealership stability, employee training, and the ability to respond to regulatory and market changes, all of which help dealers better serve their customers.