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Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc., the fastest growing heavy equipment distributor in the Southwest, has announced the hiring of Dan Thompson and Homero Gonzalez to its Governmental Sales Team in Texas. Thompson will focus on governmental markets in northeast Texas, while Gonzalez will be responsible for the western part of the state. The hires are part of […]

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. today announced the promotion of Kelly Shuffield to General Service Manager, Crane Division. Shuffield will be responsible for leading the Crane Division’s service operations, which span across the company’s ten branches in Oklahoma, North and West Texas, Kansas and Missouri. “Kelly has a precise understanding of our service operations, and has consistently […]

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. announced its commitment to contribute a total of $30,000 to support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The multi-state equipment distributor donated $20,000 to the American Red Cross through Komatsu America Corp. and $10,000 to Strike, LLC. to support The Woodlands, Texas-based company with their relief work in the Houston area as they continue […]

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. has announced the hiring of David Marston as Product Support Sales Manager. Marston will manage product support sales operations for all locations in Kirby-Smith’s territory, and be responsible for growing revenues from support related activities. He will also be responsible for partnering with industry suppliers and engaging Kirby-Smith’s customer base to identify […]

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc., a leading Komatsu distributor, has hired five new salesmen to offer more comprehensive sales coverage for its customer base in North and West Texas.   Kirby-Smith’s Vice President of Sales, Del Keffer believes the hires will ensure that Kirby-Smith can better partner with customers to provide a one-of-a-kind business relationship. “At Kirby-Smith, we […]

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc., a leading Komatsu distributor, has announced the hiring of John Arapidis as Vice President of Major Accounts. Arapidis will be responsible for the management and development of long-term strategic partnerships between Kirby-Smith and its large-scale customer base. He will office out of Kirby-Smith’s Dallas location. Executive Vice President & COO for Kirby-Smith, […]

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is proud to announce the promotion of Chad Cox to the role of Sales & Operations Manager for its Dallas branch. Cox will be responsible for all facets of branch operations in Dallas, including sales and rental oversight. He will be focused on expanding Kirby-Smith’s presence in the Dallas metro area, and […]

Kirby-Smith Machinery is pleased to announce the hiring of Del Keffer as Vice President of Sales. Keffer will manage the direction of Kirby-Smith Machinery’s corporate sales and rental strategy to support organizational objectives as the company positions itself for further growth and development. His office will located at Kirby-Smith’s Dallas branch. Vice President and Chief […]

Kirby-Smith Machinery is excited to announce the hiring of Brad Campbell as General Service Manager. Campbell will lead Kirby-Smith’s service business, including strategical oversight of company goals and objectives to further the growth and development of all business segments related to the company’s service operations. The creation of the General Service Manager position will ensure […]

R&D: Tell us about your company’s history. Kirby-Smith Machinery: Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is a leading distributor of heavy equipment and cranes in the central United States. As a full-service dealer, Kirby-Smith has been serving the construction, mining, and industrial markets since 1983. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, we have additional full-service branches in Tulsa, Kansas City, […]

In 2004, Kirby-Smith developed its own internal award program with the goal of promoting continued education in its parts & service departments. For over 12 years, the Guild Program has helped ensure that Kirby-Smith Parts and Service Employees are continually among the best and brightest in the industry. 2015 was a banner year for the […]

Kirby-Smith Machinery has hired Bill Sinkinson as Technician Recruiter and Retention Specialist. He will be responsible for recruiting, developing, and retaining quality service technicians for Kirby-Smith’s ten branch locations across OK, TX, MO, and KS. Sinkinson brings valuable hands-on experience to the role, having served as a service technician while attending the Oklahoma State University […]