Bo Ross hired as general manager of used equipment

FACES OF KIRBY-SMITH MACHINERY

Bo Ross hired as general manager of used equipment

Bo Ross has been hired as the new general manager of used equipment at Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. (KSM). Ross brings over 34 years of heavy equipment industry experience to the position, which includes extensive time in used equipment management positions for other Komatsu distributors, as well as running his own used equipment company. As the general manager, Ross will be responsible for managing KSM’s complete used equipment business, which includes its Komatsu Remarketing program, domestic and international sales, and used equipment operations at the heavy machinery distributor’s 12 locations across Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas and Missouri.

Bo Ross, general manager of used equipment

Jeff Weller, chief operating officer for KSM, believes that Ross’ track record for establishing successful policies and procedures that streamline used equipment operations will be important as the company continues to grow. Weller also mentioned that KSM went through a long and careful search for its successor to the late David Mehrtens and was looking for someone they felt could continue the legacy that Mehrtens started.

“Bo is an experienced leader and a good teammate,” said Weller. “I think and hope that David would approve of the decision we have made in Bo. I am grateful to have him join our organization and excited to see how Bo will put his own fingerprints on the future of Kirby-Smith Machinery!”

Ross has been familiar with KSM for several years due to his experience in the Komatsu-distributor world. He also had a friendship with Mehrtens that spanned multiple decades.

“It’s extremely exciting to be a part of the Kirby-Smith family,” said Ross. “Dave built something special here and put a great team in place that has had continued success. I embrace the challenge of building on that foundation, doing everything I can to drive improvements, support our team, and lead us forward.” ■