About Us
Newton Crouch has served the agricultural industry since 1940 as a spreading and spraying equipment innovator. We are known for Building The Best! Newton Crouch manufactures an extensive line of dry and liquid application equipment including: Fertilizer and Lime Spreaders, Compost and Litter Spreaders, Liquid Sprayers and Applicators, Specialty Roadside Sprayers, and more.
We are passionate about our customer’s success and prioritize service, dependability, and quality construction. To support our equipment, we offer a large inventory of parts including precision, pumps, fittings, spray tips, and tanks. Additional, we offer training on our equipment to ensure our customers get the results they expect.
our team
We could not deliver the high level of service and support without our knowledgeable and dedicated team. From our sales team to our production floor, everyone is focused on giving you the best equipment and experience. In every situation, our world-class team members are ready to help our customers get what they need, when they need it.
Chase Hassey
Territory Manager
Chase is the Newton Crouch Territory Manager for equipment sales for the following regions:
- Mid-South – Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana
- Texas
- West Central – Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas
- North Central – Nebraska, Iowa
In 2017, Chase started in our Liquid Equipment Shop and has true hands-on experience. Not only does he have experience building our equipment, but Chase is also a farmer whose hay production won 3rd place in the Southeastern Hay Competition at the SunBelt Ag Expo in 2017 and 1st in Spalding County and Middle Georgia Hay Contests. Chase understands farming, the capabilities of Newton Crouch equipment, and always looks out for his customers.
W. Newton Crouch Jr
Tank Specialist
As a second-generation family member, Newton has spent most of his life and career in the business as it has evolved and grown over the years. Newton is a liquid storage expert. He is extremely knowledgeable about sizes, pricing, usage, specifications, and availability of Norwesco tanks. He provides top-notch service and has helped to make Newton Crouch the largest poly tank provider in the southeastern United States.
Matt Aderhold
Sales & Service Representative
Matt joined Newton Crouch in the Spring of 2022 as our in-house sales and service representative for Griffin and has become a vital part of our team. Matt is a graduate of ABAC and has a background in both agriculture and production. Matt doesn’t shy away from a challenge and is committed to doing whatever it takes for our customers. He has become an excellent resource for technical issues and precision electronics.
STAN JOHNSON
GRIFFIN PARTS REPRESENTATIVE
Stan joined the Griffin Parts Department in February 2020. Stan brings to Newton Crouch experience as an electrician, machine operator, and has worked for nearly 30 years in parts sales with other organizations. Stan understands the mechanical side of our equipment and will work to find the right solution. He is knowledgeable and ready to help ensure you have the parts you need when you need them.
Brad Knoph
Parts Sales Representative
Brad joined the Griffin Parts Team in 2023. He came to Newton Crouch with a wealth of automotive experience. He is eagerly learning the complexity of Ag Equipment and ready to help our customers.
Toni Whatley
Customer Service Administrator
Toni joined our team in 2022 and has a background in administrative support, office management, and event planning. Toni is organized, efficient, and passionate about helping others. She keeps our Griffin location flowing and provides tremendous support to our sales, production, and accounting teams. When you call our Griffin location, more than likely, you will experience Toni’s hospitality. Toni works hard to ensure that our customers’ needs are met and that nothing falls through the cracks.
Richard Williams
Albany Manager
Richard is one of the most efficient managers you will ever meet! He knows his inventory, his customers, and how to deliver excellent service. Richard started with Newton Crouch in 1990 and had been the backbone of the Albany office ever since. Through tornado damage, droughts and floods, Richard has served the South Georgia market with exceptional customer service.
Brian Crosby
Territory Manager
Brian is the Newton Crouch Territory Manager for equipment sales for the following regions:
- South Georgia –South of I-16
- North Florida
If you live in South Georgia, you know Brian Crosby. For more than 20 years, Brian has been working hand-in-hand with growers to ensure they have the equipment they need and the service and support necessary to keep them going. He has a deep knowledge of Newton Crouch equipment and is passionate about his customers’ success.
Marcus White
Service & Pre-Owned Equipment Manager
Marcus brings more than 10 years of Newton Crouch experience to the Albany location where he leads the Service and Pre-Owned equipment programs. Marcus is passionate about growing the service department at Newton Crouch. He can provide in-house or on-location service for your equipment. Make sure your equipment is ready for the field by contacting Marcus! In 2022, Marcus kicked off Newton Crouch’s trade-in program. For more information and to see if your spreader qualifies, please contact Marcus.
Hewett Sutton
PARTS SALES REPRESENTATIVE
With nearly 30 years of experience at Newton Crouch, you can count on Hewett to make sure you are taken care of with it comes to parts and tanks. If you visit our Albany location, Hewett will be ready with a smile to help you when you walk in the door.
Randy White
Sebring Manager
Randy listens to his customers and works to provide them with creative solutions, custom equipment, and service necessary to be successful. Got an airboat sprayer with a problem? Need something extra in your orange groves? Since 2003, Randy has led our Sebring location and provided excellent service to our Florida customers. Not only does the Sebring location sell parts, fittings, and tanks but they build custom equipment and act as manufacturing support to our Griffin facility.
Bobby McNabb
Parts Sales Representative
Bobby joined the Newton Crouch Sebring team in 2024 and comes with a wealth of mechanical knowledge.
ROBBIE SHEPPARD
PARTS & Purchasing MANAGER
Since joining our team in 1999, Robbie has held a variety of positions at Newton Crouch. Today, Robbie manages our Griffin Parts, Purchasing, and Inventory teams. Robbie has a wealth of parts and technical expertise and works hard to ensure our customers are taken care of efficiently. He is always on the move and bounces between Parts, Sales & Production.
David Carter
PRODUCTION MANAGER
David has been a key part of the Newton Crouch team for 15 years and has led our production team since 2017. David is extremely creative and knowledgeable – he is skilled in finding solutions to even the most unusual custom equipment requests. David keeps the production team running smoothly and stays on top of Newton Crouch’s quality control. Whether it’s hydraulics or electronics, David guides his team though the process of building high-quality, dependable equipment.
Andy Hutchens
Design Drafter
Andy joined our team in 2024 and has become an integral part of our production team. Andy comes to Newton Crouch with a rich history in CAD and is helping to modernize our current drawings.
ALICIA WILLIAMS
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Alicia has been an integral part of the Newton Crouch team for more than six years. Alicia began her Newton Crouch career in the Griffin front office supporting the sales and accounting teams. Through the years, Alicia became a “liquid expert” and moved to our production department. Now, she is the master of our production schedule and a liaison between sales and production to ensure our customers’ orders are ready for them when they need them.
Dylan Carter
Quality Control Manager
Dylan has exceled in a variety of roles on the production floor during his tenure. In 2023, he became the Newton Crouch Quality Control Manager. He and his team ensure that our equipment is built to the standard that Newton Crouch is known for and that our customers expect.
Dwayne Lane
Final Assembly Production Lead
Dwayne’s passion for Newton Crouch equipment drives the final assembly team. He and his team ensures our equipment being built to its specifications and test every dry model that comes through his shop.
Aaron Yeoman
Liquid and Parts Production Lead
Since 2019, Aaron has been an integral part of our liquid production team. Promoted to lead in 2023, Aaron leads with levity and can often be caught singing a along with the radio. We are proud to have Aaron on the team and his diligence in keeping our liquid equipment built to the Newton Crouch Standard.
Madeline Weitz
CEO
Madeline has more than a decade of leadership experience across multiple sectors. She is an operations-minded executive who is passionate about driving change and streamlining processes to enable teams to succeed and grow. Madeline has an extensive background in manufacturing, quality control, accounting, and marketing. She has been a driving force in creating efficiencies on our production floor and throughout our business, positioning us for the future.
Dave Guinotte
Vice President of Sales
Dave joined the Newton Crouch team in 2023 as the Vice President of Sales. Dave possesses a strong sales and his experience in building teams that foster strong relations with customers while driving revenue growth will be integral in expanding Newton Crouch’s network. Additionally, Dave has nearly two decades to experience with precision Ag Technology. We are fortunate to have his experience and knowledge join our leadership team.
Dave graduated from Colgate University where he played football. Today, he resides in Colorado with his family.
LUIS GONZALEZ
CONTROLLER
Luis joined the Newton Crouch team as Controller in 2022. Luis has more than two decades of experience in Accounting, Finance, and Management working with large and small organizations in the USA and abroad. He has worked to streamline our accounting, business development, reporting, and administrative processes. Luis’ leadership and expertise will be instrumental in our growth and success.
ELIZABETH MCDOWELL
Marketing Manager
Elizabeth officially began with Newton Crouch in 2003 but as a third-generation family member, she grew up in the business. Elizabeth has worked in several roles over the years, but today her focus is managing Newton Crouch’s marketing strategy and supporting initiatives in digital, social, and print. She has extensive product knowledge and is an integral part of the team. Her love of Newton Crouch – the family, history, brand, and impact we make in communities around the world – is what makes her so successful at sharing our story with you.
Ginnie White
Accounting & HR Manager
Ginnie joined the Newton Crouch team in 2022. Having spent many years in agriculture in South Florida, Ginnie is a great asset to our accounting and HR departments. Ginnie oversees the daily accounting processes and works closely with Controller, Luis Gonzalez, and AP Representative, Jennifer Barden.
Along with Accounting, Ginnie handles Newton Crouch employment opportunities, benefits, and safety. Ginnie is based in our Sebring office.
Maria Solebello
AR & Billing Specialist
Maria is a vital part of the Newton Crouch team. She handles our billing and assists with inventory, all while ensuring that our local Sebring customers get great customer service.
Jennifer Barden
AP Specialist
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to manufacture high-quality, easy-to-use application equipment and provide superior service and support for our customers – resulting in an efficient, accurate, hassle-free application process.
Our Values
Customer Obsessed
We are passionate about maintaining great relationships and are committed to providing exceptional customer support.
Genuine and Honest
Building relationships through open and honest communication.
Take Ownership
We take pride in our work and will do what ever it takes to get the job done right.
Be curious
We believe that curiosity pushes the boundaries and drives us to learn, grow, and excel.
Think Big
Have the desire to see beyond the ordinary and the enthusiasm and energy to follow through.