Murphy Tractor and Equipment Co., the John Deere Construction Equipment dealer organization in Kansas City, Mo., has added Wade Howard to its staff as a territory sales manager.

He will be responsible for equipment sales in Jackson, Clay and Platte counties.

Howard grew up in St. Joseph, Mo., and has worked as a contractor, owning his own business for 6 years.

Additionally, Howard was a job site superintendent for a major local contracting business and has four years of experience in heavy equipment sales.

“As a contractor himself, Wade’s experience affords him a valuable perspective into the customers’ needs,” said Branch Manager Matt McNett. “He will definitely be a valuable asset to his customers and they will benefit from his insight.”

Murphy Tractor and Equipment Company Inc., is headquartered in Wichita, Kan. The organization has 16 locations throughout the mid-western states of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.

For more information, visit www.murphytractor.com.

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