Thad Bennett has been named the RDO Equipment Co. — Tucson general manager. RDO Equipment Co. is a Fargo, N.D.-based, family-owned and operated dealership that sells and supports John Deere construction and agriculture, and Vermeer equipment.

He brings six years previous experience working at a Caterpillar dealer in New Mexico and West Texas. Prior to the Caterpillar dealership, Bennett was the general sales manager for Lafarge, North America in New Mexico.

“I am thrilled to be at RDO Equipment Co. and work in the Tucson facility. The general manager position will be very challenging, yet provides an opportunity to have a cohesive team that strives for the common goal,” said Bennett.

“The core values at RDO Equipment Co. and the commitment from the company to its employees are exciting,” he added.

Les Saylor, RDO Equipment Co. vice president southwest, said, “I look forward to Thad’s leadership in the Tucson store. His experience with a competitor and as a customer brings a unique skill set to the southwest region and will help take our business to the next level.”

For more information, visit www.rdoequipment.com.

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