Jay Durand (Five Star Equipment photo)

Five Star Equipment, the John Deere distributor of central and western New York and central Pennsylvania, announced that Jay Durand has joined the company in the role of territory sales manager of central New York.

Durand is a seasoned professional with 30 years of experience working with contractors in matching up their needs with the proper equipment.

Durand prides himself on his ability to work closely with his customers and determine what options best fit their needs, whether it be rental, lease or purchase, and his ability to match the right sized machine to his customers' project needs. He is fully versed in all the available mechanical and hydraulic attachments that dramatically increase the efficiency of carriers in many applications. Durand also is fully trained in all the latest automation and GPS technology.

"I'm really excited about representing the John Deere brand, a made in America product that is extremely well accepted in the marketplace and is a leader in the industry," Durand said. "Five Star Equipment has come a long way in showing their commitment to central New York with their brand-new state-of-the-art facility in Syracuse."

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