Dean Wile

Julia and David with Dean Wile

the rock

A diamond is formed in intense heat and pressure and under the skillful care of a diamond cutter, its full brilliance is revealed.

Dean Wile is the DG Rock. His journey to becoming the DG Rock began in his late teens when he was in a car accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Most of us would have given up or felt sorry for ourselves during months of painful recovery and rehabilitation, but Dean worked hard and had such an amazing positive attitude that he even reached out to other patients who were struggling at the Mayo Clinic. His remarkable response to this life changing event paved the way for him to change our lives as well. Today, he continues to be the same kind of inspiration to everyone that knows him.

There are countless stories that testify to Dean's selfless work ethic and positive attitude. “We will never forget the morning we received a phone call from Dean apologizing that he would be late to work,” says David Gardner. “We later found out that at the time of his phone call, Dean was driving himself to the emergency room and had already lost several pints of blood due to a broken femur.” The severity of his injury caused him to spend several months in the hospital, yet his greatest concern was getting back to work. The DG team and Dean's loyal following were honored to support him during his time of need because that is what he does for people.

It's safe to say that Dean’s least favorite place to be is the hospital, and while he loves taking care of his customers, there is no place he would rather be than on his tractor or in his shop, rebuilding one of his street rods.

“We are forever indebted to Dean,” remarks Julia, “who, through his unwavering loyalty during the early and often uncertain years, won our hearts.”