Staff
Leadership Staff
Darrell K Tyler
Owner
Phone: 865-806-7035
Darrell is one of the two original Tyler Brothers. Darrell has been farming since he was 4 years old, and has owned Tyler Brothers since 1980 when he and his brother Donny started the company. When you stop by the dealership you will see Darrell with his great leadership ability helping out even the entry level employee's. It is not uncommon to see Darrell working on tractors or loading/unloading trucks or cleaning the bathrooms. Darrell is a real leader and his employee's love working for him, because to him there is no job to big, or to small for any position in the company! Undoubtedly the success of Tyler Brothers is a direct result of his proven leadership.
John Crafton
C.F.O.
John has been with TBFE since 2003. Mr. Crafton currently serves as the company's Chief Financial Officer. Crafton oversees all of the Tyler Brothers companies and financials for the Dealership, Auction, and Farm. Mr. Crafton is a major key element in the success of the Tyler Brothers Brand. Crafton studied in college at Ole Miss University, and has held a corporate position with AGCO.
Ty Compton
General Manager
Phone: 865-983-2245
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Ty has worked in Kubota dealerships since 2014, he has worked in parts, service and sales. He currently is the General Manger for TBFE and coordinates & oversees the Tyler Brothers Auction. Ty has completed over 100 credit hours of training with Kubota university and is certified as a Kubota field event organizer. He is also a certified instructor and field trainer.
Sales
Lee Wells
Sales
Phone: 865-983-2245
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Lee started with TBFE in December 2013, he has 20 years in the sales industry including boats, cars, rv's, and homes. Lee found his specialty in Ag & Construction sales. He is very knowledgeable and willing to help customers, for a first time buyer he is definitely the guy to help you out!
Byron Houghton
Sales
Phone: 865-983-2245
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Byron started with TBFE in July of 2014. Byron has been in sales for 42 YEARS! Byron is known for his interpersonal ability with customers, and is very knowledgeable of the products and equipment. Byron is the guy you can sit down with have a one on one conversation with about your farming and construction needs and he will definitely get you the product that you need to get the job done.
Jon Abbott
Sales
Phone: 8659832245
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Jon started with TBFE in 2014, Jon started as Sales Finance Manager, and would eventually transfer to the Service Department as a manager. While in charge of the Service Department Jon oversaw the certifications of Elite and Mastery status with Kubota and Massey Ferguson. Jon, in January of 2021 transferred back to the Sales Department, and is currently a Salesman.
Finance & Auction Office
Matt Compton
Finance Manager / Auction Admin
Phone: 865-983-2245
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Matt came to TBFE in 2021, Matt has held prior positions at Kubota Dealers in Parts Management & Service Advising. Matt oversees all finance contracts coming from the Sales Department. Matt also is the Auction Administrator and ensures all consignments, buyers receipts are complete.
Service
Norman Lettieri
Service Department Manager
Phone: 865-983-2245
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Norman has been with Tyler Brothers Farm Equipment since 2017. He is a decorated veteran and brings over 20 years of expertise to the service department in both management and mechanics.
Allen Tyler
Warranty Writer
Phone: 865-983-2245
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Allen started at TBFE as an Auction Employee and worked his way to Service Writer, and to Warranty Writer where he was promoted to in 2023. He has spent most of his life on tractors and equipment. Allen has lived in Blount county all his life and Currently pastors a Missionary Baptist church in Maryville.
Matthew Aultom
Service Writer
Phone: 865-983-2245
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Matthew comes to TBFE in 2023 from the car industry. He brings 12 years of service writing experience with him. Matthew is the best at what he does and we are happy to have him on the TBFE team!
Tanner Keith
Operations Support
Phone: 865-983-2245
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Tanner came to TBFE in 2022 in the Service Department, and achieved a role as Operations Manager in January of 2023. Keith compiles and organizes whole-goods inventory, assist with loading/unloading during the auction, and oversees the "shop-helper" position within the Service Department. Keith has shown exemplary work ethic and embodies the moral character wanted at Tyler Brothers. We are happy to have him on our staff!
Brian T.
Kubota Master Technician
Brian is one of our Kubota Master Certified Techs. Brian has been with TBFE since 2017.
Marc M.
Massey Ferguson Advance Technician
Marc is one of Advance Technicians for Massey Ferguson Tractors and has been with TBFE since 2021
Tim V.
Massey Ferguson Advance Technician
Tim is one of our Massey Ferguson Advance Technicians, and is also our Technician for all Hay Equipment. Tim has been with TBFE since 1999.
Parts
Brad Pershing
Parts Manager
Phone: 8659832245
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Serving since 2003 Brad is one of the longest tenured employee's of Tyler Brothers. Brad oversees the parts department and has 18 year of experience! Brad's oversight has directly led to a small parts organization to a large department with 3 employee's and covers over 10 different lines of parts distributors. Brad oversees all parts coming into the dealership and ensures that they are dispersed accordingly.
Dusty Tyler
Assistant Parts Manager
Phone: 8659832245
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Dusty is the son of one of the original "Tyler Brothers" Donny. Coming into the family business just made sense. Dusty has worked in Parts at TBFE since the beginning of his career. With 12 years of parts sales experience there is nothing that can stump him. Dusty is currently working on his degree in Business, and will certainly be an asset to Tyler Brothers for years ahead.
Tim Ramsey
Sr. Parts Sales Rep
Phone: 8659832245
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Tim started in tractor parts in 1974 with John Deere in the Texas farming area. Tim is our old head around TBFE and brings a vast amount of knowledge, experience and stories. When shopping for parts at Tyler Brothers, Tim has seen and done it all with tractor parts. Tim was also a pastor in Texas for several years. Tim has never had a bad day at work, and is truly a blessing to work with daily. We are proud to have him on the front counter representing our company!
Jason Alexander
Parts Sales Rep
Phone: 8659832245
Jason comes to TBFE in 2023, he brings 25 years experience with him from the auto parts industry. We are excited to have Jason on the TBFE team!