Kirby-Smith Machinery announces leadership changes for product support operations
Oklahoma City (August 1, 2024) - Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) has announced several leadership changes related to its product support operations. Kelly Shuffield has been promoted to Vice President of Service, Wade Gaines to Vice President of Parts and Product Support Sales, and Jeff Lechus to Director of Service for Cranes & Lifting.
As Vice President of Service, Kelly Shuffield will now be responsible for the strategic oversight of all service operations throughout KSM. With over 30 years of equipment product support experience, Shuffield brings a deep understanding of building successful customer support operations to the role. Since joining KSM in 2005, Shuffield has held several key positions, including Crane Product Service Manager, General Service Manager, and most recently, Vice President, Product Support Cranes & Lifting.
Wade Gaines’ executive role has been expanded to include oversight of KSM’s product support sales operations. Gaines, who has over 33 years of experience in the heavy equipment industry, joined KSM in 2022 as Vice President of Parts. He has served in various parts sales management roles for Komatsu America Corporation.
With Shuffield’s promotion, Jeff Lechus has also been promoted to Director, Service - Cranes & Lifting. Lechus has been with KSM for a combined total of 10 years and has over 20 years of experience in heavy equipment service. Since starting at KSM in 2005, Lechus has held positions, including Crane Technician and Product Service Manager, bringing a wealth of experience to his new role.
Jeff Weller, Chief Operating Officer for KSM, believes these moves will further grow and strengthen KSM’s support capabilities to its customer base.
“I am grateful for the leadership that Kelly, Wade, and Jeff have continually provided for KSM,” said Weller. “I know that both our customers and employees will benefit from their increased responsibility.”
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 888-861-0219 or visit kirby-smith.com.
