About the team

Experienced people who care about the work.

Behrens Services brings together seasoned leaders and skilled specialists with advanced education and real industry experience — in agriculture, construction, lawn and grounds care, technology and digital solutions, and healthcare. Many have managed complex, global projects.

Leadership

Guided by hands-on experience

Jim Behrens

Jim Behrens

President

Jim brings an agricultural background (BS, University of Illinois) and 24 years at John Deere in marketing and product management. His military service includes Army Officer Candidate School and a tour in Vietnam as a Supply Officer with the 1st Air Cavalry.

Kira Behrens

Kira Behrens

Vice President

Kira's education spans English (BA), Technology Management (MS), and an AI for Healthcare specialization from Stanford Medical. Her career covers marketing, product management, and innovation across the healthcare, IT, and grounds management sectors.

Digital content publishing

The team that brings content to life

Writers, editors, designers, and analysts who turn ideas into polished, published work.

Rebecca Tinlin

Rebecca Tinlin

Editor & Project Lead

BA in English with a writing minor. Expertise in editing, proofreading, and keeping projects on track from start to finish.

Andrew Tinlin

Andrew Tinlin

Content Publisher

BS in Justice and Public Policy. Specializes in specification templates and content publishing — and also serves as a paramedic.

Kelly Marquardt

Kelly Marquardt

Designer & Photo Editor

BA in Communication and Graphic Arts. A Photoshop expert and photo editor with a sharp eye for visual detail.

Bob Thelen

Bob Thelen

Analyst

BS in Business Administration. Experienced in financial analysis and data-driven strategic planning.

Gretchen Kent

Gretchen Kent

Writer & Editor

BA in English Rhetoric with a German minor. A writer and editor with a nonprofit and publishing background.

David Lyke

David Lyke

Engineering Contributor

BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MS from Notre Dame. Co-founder of an electric vehicle gear company.

Authors & researchers

Subject-matter writers and analysts

Mark Waldvogel

Mark Waldvogel

Author

Agriculture graduate and former John Deere Product Manager who authors feature stories grounded in real product knowledge.

Mike Buchheit

Mike Buchheit

Author

BS in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. John Deere–trained author specializing in detailed product information.

Jakob Donohue

Jakob Donohue

Research & Copyediting

BA candidate in English and Psychology. Handles market research and copyediting with care and precision.

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