Announcing the Evergreen Company of the Year®

Tugboat Institute is thrilled to present Stotz Equipment as the 2024 Evergreen Company of Year, the top position of the Best Evergreen Companies® list.


Stotz Equipment, a fourth-generation, family-owned John Deere dealership, has grown from its beginnings in 1947 to 24 locations across eight western states. Guided by the values of Quality, Integrity, Loyalty, Caring, and Community, the Stotz team has built a reputation for excellence that reflects their shared commitment to customers, communities, and one another.

Certified Evergreen® since 2021, Stotz has achieved the highest assessment score in our program to date. Their Purpose-driven culture shines through in daily decisions and long-term strategy, while their disciplined approach to growth ensures independence and lasting strength. A spirit of transparency and teamwork makes every employee part of the journey, and their close collaboration with customers fuels practical innovation.

Stotz Equipment represents the very best of what it means to be Evergreen, and we are honored to recognize their entire team as the second annual Evergreen Company of the Year®.

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