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STILT.PRO was founded by Tom Knuth in 2018 with the mission to provide their customers in the wholesale nursery industry with Simple products and solutions that are MadeTough and employ appropriate AgTechnology only when needed.  We have been working hard to understand the needs of their customers, grow relationships, and identify and work with growers to solve their problems in a collaborative manner.

Our team

Tom Knuth, Founder and CEO

Tom Knuth

Founder and CEO

(706) 223-0264 · TomK@stilt.pro

Tom founded STILT.PRO after working as a Senior Design Engineer at John Deere and a Systems Engineer at Cirrus Aircraft.

More about Tom

He designed the landing gear and brake systems on the SF50 Vision Jet for Cirrus. At John Deere he designed critical structures and components on the 4R series tractors, led agricultural backhoe development and strategy, and led innovation initiatives where he invented and patented the John Deere Quik Knect, which won an AE50 award in 2020.

He has a BSME from Michigan Technological University, where he was chapter president of Sig Eps, and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Georgia.

In his spare time, he likes to…, wait, he doesn’t have any of that right now. Tom splits his time between the business and his 3 boys and very supportive wife. When he had a little more freedom, he enjoyed spending time outside, working in the shop, remodeling his home and learning how to do new things.

Tyler Kaszas, Account Representative

Tyler Kaszas

Account Representative

“I help growers all over the United States find new machines that are right for them or keep their current machines running strong.”

More about Tyler

“Whether you are a small operation getting ready to make your first machine purchase or an established nursery looking for a full production line, my goal is to give you all the information needed to make the most informed decision. My favorite part of the job is helping customers when they are in a bind, whether it is finding a 30-year-old part or sending parts overnight air to keep them in production!

Outside of work I enjoy running, hunting with my dog Goose, traveling, and anything else outdoors.”

Ashton Knuth, Sales and Marketing

Ashton Knuth

Sales and Marketing

“I was born and raised in Thomson, GA, and taught elementary school for 14 years before coming to work at STILT.PRO with my husband, Tom.”

More about Ashton

“I graduated with a Masters in Early Childhood Education from Valdosta State University. Tom and I have three small boys who keep us busy. I enjoy spending time with my family, going to the beach in St. Simons, visiting Tom’s family in Minnesota, camping, traveling, and being involved with our church family.

I look forward to this new adventure and serving our wonderful customers in the horticulture industry!”

Jeffery Whitmire, Mechanical Engineer

Jeffery Whitmire

Mechanical Engineer

Jeffery has a BSBE from the University of Georgia. He got into agricultural technology at UGA, helping develop automated, self-moving poultry houses.

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We’re always looking for talented, creative and passionate people to join our team.

We’ve got our hands in a bit of everything from IoT software development, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering to Manufacturing and Field Service.  Lets talk!  Introduce yourself – TomK@stilt.pro

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