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14 A lifetime of service Jeff Kugler of Servi-Tech Expanded Premium Services is pictured at his retirement party on Dec. 2 in York, Nebraska. Kugler will retire after 41 years at Servi-Tech. Photo by Cecil Smalley Servi-Tech’s Jeff Kugler to retire, search for replacement underway Jeff Kugler of Manhattan, Servi-Tech’s longest serving employee, is set to retire December 31. “Jeff has had an incredible career at Servi- Tech, spanning more than 40 years and serving in a variety of capacities,” offered Greg Ruehle, Servi-Tech President and CEO. “He helped shape Servi-Tech into the company that it is today.” WINTER 2017 Kugler has worn many hats in the company throughout the years. Currently, he serves as CEO of Servi-Tech Expanded Premium Services, LLC, (STEPS) which is Servi-Tech’s technology arm. He earned the company’s first ever 40-year service award earlier this year. “Jeff has devoted his entire adult life to making our company better. That is amazing,” said Ted Glock, a grower from Rising City, Neb., who serves on Servi- SERVITECH.COM