Precision Ag Across East Central Indiana

Dawson Smith is an Optimization Specialist who helps farmers across Wayne, Henry, Madison, Hancock, Marion, and parts of Shelby counties get more out of their John Deere precision technology. A Purdue Agronomy graduate who grew up farming, Dawson combines an agronomy background with hands-on equipment knowledge to help producers optimize their operations.

Dawson Smith

Optimization Specialist

Dawson has been with Koenig Equipment for 7 months. He started in agriculture at age 16 and has stayed involved ever since, attending Purdue University for Agronomy and continuing to farm until he joined Koenig.

Dawson is originally from Knightstown, Indiana. Outside of work, he enjoys hunting and spending time with his family and his pet chocolate lab.

Contact

Email: dawson.smith@koenigequipment.com

Phone Number: (463) 266-7756

Dawson Smith, Optimization Specialist, Koenig Equipment John Deere

Who Dawson Works With

Dawson works alongside Koenig's Precision Ag team of Optimization Specialists, supporting row crop producers across Wayne, Henry, Madison, Hancock, Marion, and parts of Shelby counties.

Row crop farming operations
Producers adopting or expanding John Deere precision technology
Customers looking to optimize equipment setup around their farm's goals
Operations that want an agronomy-informed technology partner

John Deere ExactEmerge planter working a field — Koenig Equipment

Customer-First Approach

Dawson's Purdue Agronomy degree shapes how he works with every Customer, focusing on how equipment and technology can help a farm reach its ultimate goals rather than just moving a sale. His own experience farming gives him a personal understanding of what producers are trying to accomplish, and that firsthand perspective is what he leans on most to set himself apart.

One of his most common pieces of advice:
“Try a battery disconnect.”

Producer reviewing field maps and data in the John Deere Operations Center — Koenig Equipment

In the Field

Dawson's agronomy background gives him a unique lens on precision ag technology, connecting how a machine and its data are set up to how it affects the field. He combines his own farming experience with his Purdue education to help producers understand not just what the technology can do, but how to configure it to support their farm's bigger-picture goals. His approach is grounded in personal experience rather than a one-size-fits-all playbook.

Agronomy degree from Purdue University paired with hands-on farming experience
Equipment and technology setup tied directly to farm optimization goals
A personal, experience-based approach to every Customer conversation

“The satisfaction of completion and making the Customer happy is my favorite part.”

Close-up of a John Deere in-cab display showing precision agriculture data — Koenig Equipment

Frequently Asked Questions

What areas does Dawson Smith serve for Koenig Equipment?

Dawson works as an Optimization Specialist with Koenig Equipment's Precision Ag team, supporting producers across Wayne, Henry, Madison, Hancock, Marion, and parts of Shelby counties in Indiana.

What types of Customers does Dawson work with?

Dawson works primarily with row crop farmers, helping them optimize their equipment and precision technology to fit their operation's larger goals.

What does an Optimization Specialist do?

As an Optimization Specialist, Dawson helps Customers get the most out of their John Deere precision technology, connecting equipment setup and data to a farm's agronomic and operational goals. He draws on his Purdue Agronomy degree to explain how the technology translates to results in the field.

What makes working with Dawson different?

Dawson brings personal farming experience and a Purdue Agronomy education to every conversation, helping Customers see how precision technology choices connect to their operation's bigger-picture goals.

How do I get in touch with Dawson at Koenig Equipment?

You can reach Dawson directly by email at dawson.smith@koenigequipment.com or by phone at (463) 266-7756. He is happy to talk through your precision technology options and help you find the right setup across east central Indiana.