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In The Yard

Western States Equipment

From logging and mining to construction and general contracting, host Tyler Simmons will sit down with industry professionals to dive deep into the roles they (and their machine) play in our communities. Join us for insightful conversations about industry trends and advice from folks with decades of experience in and around heavy equipment. See you In The Yard!

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All Episodes

59:44

Ben Davenport: Idaho Mining Association Executive VP

In The Yard ·

2025/10/20

Ben Davenport finds it hard to envision a world without mining. He joined us In The Yard talk about Idaho's rich mining history, what's next for the industry, and the upcoming conference in downtown Boise.

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47:37

Season Finale: In The Woods with Mason Logging

In The Yard ·

2025/09/15

Founded 41 years ago, Mason Logging is a true family business, now thriving through 3 generations. The Mason family joined us In The Woods this week to talk about how the logging industry has evolved, what people get wrong about their work, and the machines helping them win everyday.

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60:01

Customer Episode: Rock Placing Company

In The Yard ·

2025/08/18

Dan Kinney from Rock Placing Company joined us In The Yard to share how his team transforms steep terrain into usable space. From sourcing boulders in Idaho to building 22-foot engineered walls, RPC is bringing artistry to machine operations.

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8:54

Bonus Episode: Operator Challenge Winner!

In The Yard ·

2025/07/28

Cwentin Clifton wasn’t sure he’d make it to the 2025 Western States Operator Challenge—but with a last-minute decision and a little encouragement, he walked away with first place. A seasoned operator with many years of experience, Cwentin joined us "In the Yard" to talk about seat time, the challenges, and the support system that makes him a winner.

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59:23

Wayne Hammon: Idaho AGC CEO

In The Yard ·

2025/07/09

Wayne Hammon, CEO of the Idaho Associated General Contractors, joined us In The Yard to talk about the Idaho AGC's commitment to supporting small business owners and to creating pathways for young people coming into construction careers. Over the course of his 13 year tenure, he's taken pride in the Idaho AGC's advocacy work for the construction industry and seeing AGC members (including Western States) work toward building our communities for a better tomorrow.

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52:21

Customer Episode: D&D Tri-Rivers Excavation

In The Yard ·

2025/06/30

Jordan from D&D Tri-Rivers Excavating can sum up what he values in an employee's work ethic in 3 L's: don't be late, don't lie, and don't be lazy. With strong company values and a dedication to a job well done, Jordan joined us In The Yard to talk about his own career experience with the company and how his team has benefitted from Cat's recent machine and technology updates.

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34:56

Father's Day Highlight: Marc Holmes

In The Yard ·

2025/06/15

Marc Holmes has worked on equipment all over the world. While he learned a lot wrenching on mining machines in the field, he now enjoys working on the rebuild team at Western States with his son, Brock (you might remember Brock from our second episode of In The Yard!). Marc told us about the pride he feels in watching his son succeed and follow in his footsteps as a heavy equipment tech. Happy Father's Day from In The Yard!Listen to Brock's episode here:

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45:29

Customer Episode: Mountain West Excavation

In The Yard ·

2025/06/09

Starting a business from scratch is never easy, and Mountain West Excavation owner Travis sat down with us to share his experiences being a contractor in the Treasure Valley. From looking for the best employees to watching his work contribute to the growth of his community, Travis talked about the highs, lows, and many in-betweens of excavation entrepreneurship.

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52:39

The Satisfaction of Doing It Right: Dean Lynn

In The Yard ·

2025/05/27

With nearly 30 years at Western States, Dean Lynn has had an incredible journey to his current position as a Lead in the Component Rebuild Center. Join us "In The Yard" as Dean talks about leading by example, technical challenges, and the satisfaction of solving problems. From managing stores to mastering pumps and valves, Dean's story is a testament to dedication and constant learning.

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21:22

BONUS EPISODE: Executive Safety Award Winners - Erik...

In The Yard ·

2025/05/05

As the winners of the 2025 Executive Safety Award, Erik and Ally have both had a huge influence on the safety culture at their stores. They were recognized for their safety efforts at this year's leadership meeting, and joined us "In The Yard" (or rather, at the meeting) to talk about how their teams tackle safety and what it means to be on the Safety Squad.

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57:25

On The Leading Edge: Kelly Olson

In The Yard ·

2025/04/28

Western States President Kelly Olson joins us "In The Yard" to talk about her vision for the company and for our customers. Kelly's career growth and approach to partnerships at Western States can be summed up in one question: "What's the best that could happen?

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30:18

Doing It Right the First Time: Chase Sparks

In The Yard ·

2025/04/14

From watching his dad's WSECO coworkers play softball to introducing customers to their first piece of Caterpillar equipment, Chase Sparks understands what it means to be a part of the Western States community. By getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, Chase has spent his career helping customers succeed while building strong relationships with the people who count on him to help build our communities for a better tomorrow.

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40:05

Climbing Up Knowledge Mountain: Stephen Roberts

In The Yard ·

2025/03/31

Stephen Roberts has spent over 17 years at Western States, working in everything from Parts to Heavy Rents to his current role on the Worksite Solutions team. He told us about the value of layering knowledge from all of his experiences in heavy equipment, and the satisfaction that comes with helping customers be more efficient and productive with technology.

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37:05

31 Rebuilds and a Leap of Faith: Brock Holmes

In The Yard ·

2025/03/17

Brock Holmes grew up around yellow iron. After going through the ThinkBIG program to follow in his dad's footsteps as a technician, Brock now works in the rebuild shop and has been a part of 31 machine rebuilds (and counting!). His stories showcase what it means to jump into a career with enthusiasm, and to take pride and ownership in a job well done.

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37:25

It All Started with Paper Books: Phil Crozier

In The Yard ·

2025/03/03

Phil Crozier has spent nearly 50 years in the truck parts industry. From earning his customers' trust on the parts counter to making sure the sugar beet plant doesn't shut down, Phil's stories showcase the pride he has in his work and his relationships with customers across the region. With decades of experience to share, Phil joined us for the first episode of In The Yard one week before his retirement.

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1:18

Introducing: In The Yard | A Western States Podcast

In The Yard ·

2025/02/28

Join the Western States Cat team as we kick off this exciting project.

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