The IronCast
The IronCast is built for the backbone of the job site. Each episode digs into the real stories of the people shaping the construction industry: operators, innovators, and leaders who lay the foundation and raise the bar. From the dirt, to the trees, to the pavement, this is where heavy equipment meets heavy conversation.
Episodes
EP 13 — John Deere Technician of the Year: John Shondelmyer
In this episode of The IronCast, we sit down with a true heavyweight in the world of field service: John Shondelmyer, John Deere’s 2024 Technician of the Year and a 35-year veteran of the industry. From Doyle Equipment to Murphy Tractor to GT&E, John has seen it all... the evolution of machinery, the rise of advanced diagnostics, and the changing expecta...
Celebrating Women in Construction Week, we’re proud to feature Cindy Miller, President of BERO Equipment Rental Options, in our latest podcast episode. Cindy leads a valued partner of our Harmony branch, providing essential equipment rental solutions to customers across the region.
Three years ago, she purchased the company’s assets and has since driven a remarkable transformation—earning WBE certification, expanding...
Eric Jumper’s drive to document the construction world runs far deeper than posting videos. His work connects with veterans who’ve spent 30+ years in the dirt and, at the same time, pulls younger generations toward a trade they might’ve never considered. He’s not chasing influence, he’s chasing understanding.
Don’t call him an influencer; call him a foamer, an enthusiast, a translator, and a bridge between eras of t...
In this episode of The IronCast, we sit down with Tyler Shollenberger — GTE’s Connected Support Specialist and the man keeping fleets running long before problems ever hit the jobsite. Jason pulls back the curtain on the tools, tech, and teamwork powering GT&E’s connected ecosystem, from Expert Connect to JDLink to the ever‑evolving Operation Center.
Tyler shares how he went from farm life to sustainable agricult...
Learn how Friends In Action embodies the spirit of Christmas through caring and giving to those in need, as Rob and Reba Donnelly share their journey of serving with Friends in Action. From building airstrips in jungles and drilling wells for clean water, to shipping vital supplies across the globe, their ministry supports missionaries and pastors in the hardest-to-reach places.
In this special Christmas episode of ...
This week, we're joined by John Jones, our Lehigh Valley Sales Representative out of the Bethlehem branch. With many years of experience selling John Deere Construction, John knows his equipment inside and out, and he's dedicated to helping his customers succeed on every jobsite. John is also an amazing photographer! Give him a follow: @deere_jones
Expect:
- Equipment and sales insights even we couldn&apos...
Are you ready to meet GT&E's PMP Division? In this episode, we sit down with Jeremiah Lowe, Director of Paving & Material Processing Division. GT&E proudly serves as the authorized Wirtgen Group dealer covering most of Pennsylvania. Jeremiah gives an inside look at what drives this division forward, from cutting edge equipment and service to the people who keep Pennsylvania's roads running stro...
In this episode we sit down with Geoff Ruhl (yep, that's Geoff with a G) and guest host Jay Cole to talk all things field service. From last-minute calls to keep customers moving, Geoff breaks down how the GT&E service crew makes it happen.
IronCast | Episode 5
This week we're hanging out with Josh Herb of Miller Bros. Construction. From how he found his way into the industry to the deep roots Miller Brothers has with GT&E as their local John Deere dealer, Josh keeps it real about career paths, construction life, family, and how he keeps the fleet running with a little help from his local CSA (and your host), Jason.
Whether you're in the ...
Tune in for Ep. 4 of IronCast and learn more about your host, Jason Gillhooley! In this episode, get to know more about the life of a CSA with GT&E, and their work on building and maintaining relationships with our customers.
Guest host, Rachel Heiser, interviews Jason to detail the intricacy's in the day-to-day operations of a John Deere CSA.
In this episode, we sit down with Sam Davis, our talented co-op student to hear about his hands-on experience working in the shop at GT&E. Get ready for a deep dive into a work based learning program from the lens of an 18-year-old in the field.
Interested in exploring a co-op opportunity with us? Reach out to our Human Resources Department - contact Samantha O-Donnell-White for more information! samanthawhite@g...
In this debut episode of The IronCast, Jay Cole, Certified Dealer Instructor at GT&E, joins us to talk in-house technician training at the corporate John Deere level, and what it takes to keep our customers up and running.
"Through Jay, we got to see what it looks like to feed his teams curiosity, those he's training, by explaining and leaning into the "why," and "How" it works.&quo...
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