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Donald E. Bently

Donald E. Bently — Owner

Donald E. Bently is owner of Bently Agrowdynamics - the agricultural business of the Bently Family Limited Partnership, of which he is General Partner. He also owns a diverse portfolio of other businesses including:

Bently Tribology Services, Inc. (www.bentlytribology.com)
Bently Tribology Services (BTS) is a customer-focused laboratory that offers a broad range of analytical tests. Testing capabilities range from the analysis of fuels (including bio-diesel) to the condition monitoring of hydraulic fluids and lubricants with emphasis on the detection of contamination and machinery wear debris. Trained analysts are available to assist with the interpretation of test results for predictive maintenance decisions and root cause diagnostics. Two-day oil analysis seminars are held annually at both east and west coast laboratories. BTS is ISO-9001 Certified.
biodieseltesting.com (www.biodieseltesting.com)
biodieseltesting.com offers a full complement of laboratory tests designed for biodiesel producers, blenders, and users. Packages include standard tests required by ASTM D6751 for Biodiesel Fuel including free and total glycerin determination. biodieseltesting.com is a division of NTS Inc., A Bently Family Company
Bently Pressurized Bearing Company (www.bentlypressurizedbearing.com)
Bently Pressurized Bearing Company (BPB) designs and manufactures externally pressurized gas and liquid bearings for many types of rotating machinery applications. The proprietary bearing design solves bearing stability problems using a unique axial pressure profile. Custom engineered bearing solutions are available for a wide range of loads or operating speeds. BPB bearings offer excellent performance, reliability, and efficiency in a simple and low cost design.
RoMaDyn (www.romadyn.com)
RoMaDyn Rotating Machinery Engineering Services is a global consultancy offering unbiased third party advice based on sound engineering principles. The consultancy focuses on essential engineering services needed to protect and optimize the operation of rotating machinery. RoMaDyn’s team of experienced professionals is ready to assist with machinery diagnostics, product service on vibration instrumentation, and technical training when and where it is needed.
Gibson Tool and Supply (www.gibsontool.com)
Gibson Tool and Supply has been serving the Northern Nevada region since 1974. They specialize in providing products and services for metalworking, machine shop, and manufacturing applications. They are staffed with experienced employees who have a full understanding of the various machining processes. They represent over 200 manufacturers of cutting tools, abrasives, shop accessories, carbide tooling, and measuring instruments.
Bently Holdings Corporation (www.bentlyholdings.com)
Real estate holdings and commercial office facilities in the principal industrial centers of the United States and numerous other countries worldwide.

A more extensive biography of Mr. Bently's numerous business, scientific, and other achievements is available here.

Jim Usher

Jim Usher, P.E. — General Manager

A licensed civil engineer in California and Nevada, Jim draws upon his experience as a design consultant and his agricultural engineering education to design irrigation, drainage, and crop storage systems to meet Bently Agrowdynamics needs.

Woody Worthington

Marvin 'Woody' Worthington — Operations Manager

Woody Worthington is the Operations Manager for Bently Agrowdynamics. Originally from Southern Oregon, Woody served 14+ years in the United States Marine Corps; being stationed in San Diego, CA; Okinawa, Japan; and Bridgeport, CA before he and his family moved to the Carson Valley area in 1995. His in depth training and education in operations management and logistics led him to Bently Agrowdynamics early in 2006. Drawing on his understanding of the trucking, mechanical, equipment, and related personnel needs of business procedures he is able to provide product delivery in a timely manner for Bently Agrowdynamics.

Matt McKinney — Cattle Operations and Compost Division Manager

Matt McKinney is a Graduate of California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. He has a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and a Masters of Business Administration. Matt grew up on and worked on ranches throughout the Rocky Mountain States before going to college and after college worked on two large Purebred Angus operations in California. Matt takes care of the Bently Agrowdynamics cattle and also facilitates the leasing and care of the outside cattle that utilize some of Bently Agrowdynamics property.
Matt also takes care of the large commercial compost operation where Bently Agrowdynamics recycles large amounts of carbon and nitrogen sources and with other recyclables into healthy compost for its own farming operation.

Tod Bently — Safety Manager

Sarah Jo McKee

Sarah Jo McKee — Accountant

Sarah Jo McKee joined Bently Agrowdynamics in April, 2004. Originally born and raised on a small Iowa farm, she says it is good to return to her roots. For the past 25 years, Sarah has worked in the hospitality/casino as well as the local ski industry in Lake Tahoe.