Some folks say agriculture is in your blood—and for the Woodman and Voegeli families, that couldn’t be more true.
In the summer of 1999, a 16-year-old Evan Woodman landed his very first job at Livingston Machinery in Chickasha, Oklahoma. His dad, Fred Woodman, had come home one evening with news that Evan’s Uncle Earl (yes, that Earl Livingston) was willing to give the teenager a shot at summer help. A trip out to the farm, a handshake, and just like that—Evan was part of the team.
Fast forward 26 years, and Evan is still here. But this summer brings a full-circle moment: now it’s his own 16-year-old son, Hesston, starting his first job under the same roof.
Standing side by side under the Parallel Ag sign at the Chickasha store, Evan and Hesston represent more than just a shared work history. They’re a living example of what our core value of family truly means.
And the story doesn’t stop there—Hesston is actually a third-generation Parallel Ag employee on both sides of his family. His Pops, Philip Voegeli, retired from Parallel Ag after 29 years of service. And his uncle, Jared Voegeli, also spent time as part of the team.
Between the Woodmans and the Voegelis, you’d be hard-pressed to find a stronger legacy of commitment, work ethic, and pride in being part of something bigger than yourself.
For all of us at Parallel Ag, this story is more than a cool throwback—it’s a reminder that the future of ag is built on generations working together, learning from each other, and passing the torch with pride.
Here’s to Hesston, Evan, and the families who make this place more than just a job—it’s home.
