Bane-Welker promotes Sara Howard

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. — Bane-Welker announced the promotion of Sara Howard from sales administrator to equipment settlement supervisor.

Howard first began her career with Bane-Welker in October 2006 at the Wingate location, working part-time during a busy harvest season. At that time, there were only four locations.

After nine years at the Wingate location, Howard moved to the administrative office in Crawfordsville, where she is located today. While her main role has remained in the wholegoods department, Howard has contributed to many different roles over the years, including accounting, auditing, warranty, training and even jumping in to help at the parts counter at times.

“Sara is a long-term loyal team player for BWE,” said Kyle Young, Howard’s supervisor. “She always goes above and beyond with BWE’s best interest in mind. We’re looking forward to seeing her grow with BWE in this new position.”

Bane-Welker Equipment, founded in 1967 by Kenneth and Patricia Bane, is an agriculture equipment company representing Case IH and other complementary brands.

The company operates nine stores in Indiana, including Crawfordsville, La Crosse, Lebanon, Pendleton, Plymouth, Remington, Terre Haute, Winamac and Wingate, and three stores in Ohio, including Eaton, Georgetown and Wilmington. In 2018, the company became 100% employee owned.