Justin Ashlock new Abilene Sales and Operations Manager overseeing Kirby-Smith Sales team

Kirby-Smith Machinery Promotes Justin Ashlock to Abilene Sales and Operations Manager

September 18, 2023 / Company Updates

Kirby-Smith Machinery promotes Justin Ashlock to Abilene Sales & Operations Manager

Oklahoma City (September 18, 2023) Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) has promoted Justin Ashlock as its new Sales and Operations Manager in Abilene, Texas. His responsibilities will include overseeing Abilene’s sales team, building and growing customer relationships, and supporting the rental, parts, and service departments. Ashlock previously served as a Product Support Sales Representative where he honed many of the customer relations skills that will aid him in leading KSM’s Abilene location.

Gavin Cole, Executive Vice President, Sales for KSM, believes Ashlock will do great things in his new position.

“It is great to see a young leader rise through the ranks of Kirby-Smith Machinery,” said Cole. “From starting as a technician to holding positions in departmental management and product support sales, Justin has proved his skill and passion for both the industry and the people of this organization.”

Ashlock credits his own development to the positive examples he witnessed throughout his years at KSM and is proud of the opportunities ahead for Abilene.

“Kirby-Smith has an excellent foundation and culture, and being a part of this team is an honor. I am looking forward to working with our team to grow partnerships with our customers while providing top notch product support.”

About Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. was established in 1983 and is recognized as one of the premier new and used heavy construction equipment and crane dealers in the country. Kirby-Smith Machinery and its hundreds of dedicated professional employees are committed to providing reliable new and used equipment for sale and equipment rentals, as well as responsive service and equipment parts for multiple makes and models. Kirby-Smith Machinery has 12 branch locations in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas and Missouri. For more information about Kirby-Smith Machinery, call 888-395-6227 or visit kirby-smith.com.

 

Media Contact:

Julia Branum
Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc.
jbranum@kirby-smith.com
405-495-7820


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