RDO Equipment Co., based in North Dakota, which operates the largest network of John Deere construction and agricultural stores in North America, announced that Gary L. Weihs has joined the company as chief operating officer. In this position, Weihs oversees all of the company’s operations and reports to Paul T. Horn, president.

Ronald D. Offutt, founder and chairman of the company’s board of directors, said he was “absolutely thrilled” that Weihs has joined RDO Equipment.

Weihs joins RDO Equipment from Solutia Incorporated where he served as vice president/general manager of Industrial Products since 1997. From 1994 to 1997, he was director, supply chain — Crop Chemicals, The Americas, for the Monsanto Agricultural Group. Before joining Monsanto, he received an MBA degree with second year honors in 1994 from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration where he also served as section education representative and co-president of the food and agribusiness club.

Today's top stories

Protecting Delaware Memorial Bridge

Widespread Catastrophic Damage From Hurricane Awaits Repair Crews in SE States

Flatiron, Dragados JV Set to Finish Major Job in Corpus Christi

JCB Celebrates 20 Years of Engine Making

Robert H. Finke & Sons Holds Open House at New Colchester, Vt. Facility

Snyder Civil Leads Way to Provide Clean Water, Safe Communities, More

Today's Security Tech Helps Contractors Combat Jobsite Theft

Komatsu Company Stores East Holds Open House in Pennsylvania