Who is Premier Outdoor?
Meet the Staff
Jerry Rode
Owner
Phone: 317-738-0618
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Mechanically inclined and 12+ years of corporate business experience with Lockheed Martin and Rolls-Royce has enabled me to enthusiastically take on ownership of Premier Outdoor Power Equipment. Since purchasing the business in March of 2014 many changes have been made and improved on and we strive to continue to improve as we mature as a business. I'm only as good as the team around me, so let me introduce those that are responsible for helping Premier Outdoor become THE lawn equipment business in Indianapolis and surrounding communities.
Earnie B.
Service Manager
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Earnie was hired in when Premier Outdoor started in March of 2014. He has 30+ years of experience in various mechanical roles, from servicing factory assembly line equipment, to general contracting, and now to managing the service department for Premier Outdoor. He enjoys turning wrenches and we enjoy giving him a hard time!
Tyler C.
Service Manager
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Tyler joins us from most recently as the head of grounds and maintenance at Southwestern Consolidated School District. Prior to that he has held multiple roles in the medical, finance, and forestry industries. Tyler also provides a unique background and experience to Premier Outdoor as he has grown up around the Powersports industry.
Molly P.
Sales Manager
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Where do I start....First off, every company needs to find themselves a "Molly". A former Math teacher, a current Gym owner, turned Sales Manager for Premier Outdoor. She is one of a kind and has the heart to back it up. She will be able to help you find your next mower, manages our online presence, keeps the rest of the employees in line (probably her most difficult job) but most importantly is constantly looking to learn and better herself. She finds creative ways to get things accomplished and ensures that she adds value to every interaction she is a part of!
Justin S.
Parts Manager
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Justin has been with the company since 2018 and is the 'go-to' guy for sorting out what part you need. From finding the near obsolete parts for your older Dixie Chopper or your next set of mulching blades on the SCAG...if it's available, he finds it! Stop in and say hi. You'll find out that he enjoys his motorcycle rides, tinkering with his Subaru WRX or enjoying a nice Irish Whiskey. Not necessarily in that order.
Mike H.
Small Engine Mechanic
Mike brings some good experience to Premier Outdoor from Caterpillar. Joining us in the summer of 2017 to be a small engine mechanic he has picked up the nuances of both the 2 cycle and the 4 cycle engines very well. So whether you bring us a commercial lawn mower, a chainsaw, or a snowblower, chances are Mike will be involved to make sure it meets your satisfaction on the repair.
Jeremy T.
Parts Counter
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Jeremy is very mechanically inclined and has been with Premier Outdoor since 2021. Starting as a small engine mechanic for Premier Outdoor, he then showed interest in working with customers and helping to solve their outdoor equipment problems. Knows his way around the equipment and can help you find the part you need!
Jake H.
Lead Tech
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Jake has been a great asset to Premier Outdoor since he started in April of 2020. Not afraid to get his hands dirty, he has quickly become a reliable go-to tech. He tackles many of our larger repair jobs, has found a niche in working with the Boss Plows and Saltboxes, and continues to educate himself to be better at his profession. In the down time, he's likely working with his daughter on her derby car!
Corey R.
Tech - Powersports and Outdoor Equipment
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Corey has joined us with a long list of Powersports experience, in turning wrenches and as a service manager. He has 20+ years in the Powersports industry, is a certified Polaris technician, and has helped us set up some of the basics necessary to start repairing and providing maintenance on ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes. He enjoys riding in his spare time, tinkering in his garage, and you'll likely catch him in one of his many restored pickup trucks on his way to and from Premier Outdoor!
Kevin E.
Small Engine Technician
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Kevin has worked primarily in the auto repair market, so naturally has a mechanical mindset which has been advantageous here at Premier Outdoor. Kevin primarily works on the handheld equipment, push mowers, snow blowers, chainsaws, and trimmers. When caught up, he helps out knocking out some of the bigger equipment as well. Kevin has a unique side hustle -- he repairs embalming equipment! Yep, that's right - even that sort of equipment needs repaired on occasion as well.
Rod S.
Pickup & Delivery Driver
Rod thought he was retired as a full time truck driver...until he showed up at Premier looking for something to do part time! Sometimes, he may fall into the 'busier now than when I was working' category. Always pleasant - Rod will make sure your equipment is picked up and dropped off with the same care as if it was his own. Rod loves to camp and enjoys traveling to a few Nascar races around the country each year.
Dakota M.
Warehouse
Dakota has been helping keep our warehouse in order since April of '22. As a key helper to the technicians, he pulls and uncrates new mowers, washes mowers in for service, helps add attachments to the equipment and assembles new handheld equipment for displays.
Andrew M.
Warehouse
Starting in March of '21, Andrew has been a staple to the technicians, helping move mowers, getting them prepped for service, and is our go to person for tire changes and repairs. It's not unusual for Andrew to repair or replace 12-15 tires a day in the busy season, so we appreciate all that he does! Andrew loves training his dogs, helps his neighbor with their horses, and travels around to watch his brother race powersports.