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Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) has promoted Rebecca McNatt to Director of Construction Technology. In this role, McNatt will be responsible for the growth and development of Komatsu Smart Construction and other equipment manufacturer technology programs offered through KSM. Smart Construction from Komatsu provides customers with equipment and services designed to increase production and accuracy, connecting […]

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) has named Kevin Chastain as General Service Manager, expanding the company’s leadership team of highly-experienced industry professionals who have unmatched track records in customer care within the equipment industry. Chastain will work to implement strategies that further the growth and development of all service operations which include over 300 departmental employees […]

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) announced David Kellerstrass as General Manager, Product Support Sales. Kellerstrass will manage product support sales operations, which includes oversight of 16 product support sales representatives for the company. He will focus on growing parts and service opportunities for KSM, partnering with industry suppliers and engaging KSM’s customer base to ensure their […]

McAlester is 11th location for one of the region’s largest heavy construction equipment and crane dealer; additional Texas facilities to open in 2019 The Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) team celebrated the grand opening of its facility in McAlester, Oklahoma yesterday, the 11th location in its network of sales and service branches across a four-state region. […]

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. announced Seth McColley as Vice President of Human Resources. In the new role, McColley will lead people strategy, rewards, talent management, recruiting and leadership development and learning, while also creating an integrated team that will continue to strengthen the culture for the company’s 500 employees in 11 branches in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas […]

New Facility Expands Heavy Equipment Distributor’s Footprint, Provides Additional Coverage for New and Existing Customers in Southeastern Oklahoma Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc.’s newest facility in McAlester, Oklahoma is open for business. The McAlester office will provide new and existing customers in Southeastern Oklahoma with a customer-focused dealership experience – including new and used equipment inventory for […]

42-year Industry Veteran to Lead Parts & Service Operations for the  Heavy Construction Equipment Company Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is proud to announce the promotion of Brad Campbell to vice president, product support. Campbell joined Kirby-Smith Machinery in 2016 as a general service manager following a 40-year career in the heavy equipment industry. As vice president, […]

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 […]