PARK CITY, KS Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc., appoints Greg Knipp as the Region Sales Manager for the Plains Region and adds Jim Craig as a Region Product Support Manager for the Plains Region.

Greg Knipp

Knipp will be responsible for all sales operations at Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc.'s stores in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.

Knipp has been involved in the construction industry for more than 30 years and has been with Murphy Tractor for the past five years where he has successfully managed the Kansas City, Kansas, store location as the Branch Manager.

"I am eager to get started in my new role and focus on sales, sales support, sales management and sales performance," said Knipp.

Tom Udland, President, is confident Knipp will excel in his new position.

"Greg has been instrumental in elevating the success of our Kansas City branch to its current status and I feel quite confident that he will be equally successful in applying his marketing and sales theories to the Plains Region," said Udland.

In his free time, Knipp enjoys attending sporting events with his spouse and family, taking family trips, yardwork and landscaping and trying to stay healthy.

Jim Craig

Craig will be responsible for all the parts and service operations at Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc.'s stores in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.

Craig comes to Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc. with extensive years of experience in the heavy equipment industry. He spent the last eight years working for an agricultural equipment manufacturer out of Iowa where he held multiple management positions in customer service, marketing and business development. He also has previous experience in sales and service.

"I was attracted to Murphy Tractor because of the company's strong reputation within the industry," said Craig. "Several colleagues strongly recommended Murphy Tractor due to the growth, success and above all the company's reputation for standing behind their people and their products."