Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame
Recognizing excellence in custom harvesting.
The U.S. Custom Harvesters Hall of Fame is the only nationwide honorarium in the United States which recognizes the top harvesters for their lifetime achievements and support of the business, without regard to affiliation with commodity groups, membership organizations, or the industry sector.
It was founded in 1998 by the Board of Directors, who solicit and review nominations. The organization hosts the annual convention at which members of USCHI are invited to gather and recognize new honorees in a formal induction ceremony at the Awards Banquet on Saturday evening.
"We started out on this custom harvesting journey as kids. Through all the ups and downs, our friends at USCHI have always supported us and conventions are something we look forward to. We're both so proud to hold a place in the U.S. Custom Harvester's Hall of Fame."
Hall of Fame
Full List of Inductees
2026
- Mike Parker
- Waterville, KS
2024
- Steve Cranston
- Ness City, KS
- Shorty Kulhanek
- Colby, KS
2023
- Larry Preisser
- Cunningham, KS
- Jim Smith
- Frederick, OK
2022
- Max and Ray Keller
- Hunter, KS
- Mike and Wendy Kraft
- Munich, ND
- Kelly Kravig
- Racine, WI
- Steve Shepherd
- Onida, SD
2021
- Karl Brooks
- Kansas City, MO
2020
- Bobbie Dobson
- Morton, TX
- Larry and Nancy Schroeder
- Inman, KS
- Greg and Cheryl Thurman
- Burlington, OK
2019
- Jim Baker
- Spearman, TX
- Gerry Rattei
- Napoleon, ND
2018
- Rick and Gary Farris
- Edson, KS
- John Keller
- Hesston, KS
- LaVern and Carlene Schemper
- Holdrege, NE
- David Wolf
- Belfield, ND
2017
- Alfred Friesen
- Meade, KS
- Allen Funk
- Bath, SD
- David Lauer
- Kansas City, MO
- Eddie Popwell
- Wellington, TX
- Forrest Tupper
- Bison, KS
2016
- Kevin Bien
- Atlanta, GA
- Dan Lamb
- Bakersfield, CA
- Roger Nitsch
- Hunter, KS
- Bob and Ann Ogle
- Pratt, KS
- Lance and Mona Stephenson
- Camargo, OK
2015
- Darrell Wagner
- Mankato, KS
- Gordon Haynes
- Odell, TX
- David Haynes
- Vernon, TX
- Jim Deibert
- Colby, KS
- Lloyd Wente
- Hennessey, OK
- Tim and Nita Foslien
- Benson, MN
2014
- Carl Rodgers
- Phillipsburg, KS
- Perry and Candice Hoffman
- Bowdle, SD
- Lonnie and Gail Pruett
- Snyder, OK
2013
- Howard Hale
- Miniatare, NE
- Arthur L. Howard
- Warren, MN
2012
- Keith and Sally Neufeld
- Inman, KS
- Jimmy and Earlene Davenport
- Quinton, OK
2011
- Ron and Kristy Misener
- Elk City, OK
2010
- Bobby Johnson
- Amarillo, TX
2009
- Mike Barnett
- East Moline, IL
- Rex Logan
- Eskridge, KS
2008
- Max Louder
- Mankato, KS
- Doug Paxton
- Weatherford, OK
- Scott and Linda Payne
- Imperial, NE
- Phyllis Weiss
- Tulia, TX
2007
- Roger Lawson
- Lincoln, NE
- Ron Lange
- LeClaire, IA
- Bruce Neufeld
- Inman, KS
2006
- Ed Cole
- Hamlin, TX
- Ron Cooper
- KS, Highway Patrol
- Ed Peck
- Tecumseh, KS
2005
- Danny Dobson
- Morton, TX
- Delmas Dobson
- Morton, TX
2004
- George and Mary Stolzenburg
- Clyde, KS
- Lee Pollert
- Clarksdale, MO
- Wendel and Lynne Nelson
- Hawarden, IA
- Ray Pollert
- Clarinda, IA
- Walter and Ruth Olsen
- Underwood, ND
2003
- Gene and Elaine Martin
- Viola, KS
2002
- Verlin and Dorothy Blehm
- Guthrie, OK
- Charlie Gause
- Overland Park, KS
- Melvin and Vivian Eyster
- Thomas, OK
- Robert and Alvera Johnson
- Mt. Hope, KS
2001
- Leo Popwell
- Wellington, TX
- Ellouise House
- Tulia, TX
- Don Wright
- Sidney, NE
- Tommy Dishman
- Wichita Falls, TX
2000
- Doc and Shirley Eaker
- Uvalde, TX
- Ken and Mable Vieth
- Canyon, TX
- Earl and Ellen Evans
- Levelland, TX
- Dave Jordan
- Broken Arrow, OK
1999
- J.L. Pettiet
- Tulia, TX
- Buster Finneman
- Galva, ND
- Carl Rieger
- Culbertson, NE
- Norris Kytle
- Kansas City, MO
- Don Kniffen
- Lorena, TX
- Camiel and Mercedes Beert
- Bettendorf, IA
- Bill and Jean Jarrard
- Moline, IL
For Farmers & Producers
Need a harvest crew? We'll help you find one.
Membership with USCHI offers direct job leads through our office communication system and a public directory listing to help farmers find your crew. We provide professional advocacy through dedicated lobbying in Washington D.C. while fostering vital networking opportunities at our annual convention.
To find a crew: