J.L. Pettiet was inducted into the "USCHI Hall of Fame." He and his wife, Modena, reside in Tulia, Texas. He and Modena have been in the harvesting business for many years.

J.L. aided in forming the U.S. Custom Harvesters, Inc., in 1983, and served as its president for five years. He spent many countless hours promoting the importance of this association, encouraging many people to join throughout all of the wheat belt states. He contacted major equipment and machinery companies to get involved with the association. As word spread, more people became interested and membership increased.

J.L. made trips to promote the organization and to work on issues. He made a special trip to Austin, TX to meet with Texas Legislators for obtaining Over-Width, Over-Size and Annual Permits. He testified on the house floor and aided in getting them approved.

USCHI has come a long way since those days. J.L. has touched many lives over the years, and they in return have also touched his. His strong dedication and determination have made a big difference in the U.S. Custom Harvesting industry. Without people like J.L. and others like him who helped start this organization, we might not have the U.S.C.H.I. organization that we have today.

We are honored to induct J.L. into the USCHI Hall of Fame.