PARK CITY, KS Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc., adds a new position to serve the rapidly growing advanced technology in the construction equipment industry. An Integrated Grade Control Specialist has been added in both the Plains and Midwest regions of Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc. Jesse Scheele will be the Integrated Grade Control Specialist for the Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska store locations. Dave Russell has been promoted to Integrated Grade Control Specialist for the Ohio and Pennsylvania locations. They both will be responsible for driving sales and demonstrations of grade control and other machine technology components within the company's defined territory.

Jesse Scheele attended Central Community College in Hastings, Nebraska, where he received his associate's degree in diesel technology. He went on to work as a Service Technician, Field Technician and Service Manager for several construction equipment dealers in Nebraska. Scheele is excited to get started in his new role with Murphy Tractor and help others understand the impact technology has on machines.

"I was attracted to Murphy Tractor because of my past experiences with the eastern Nebraska stores," said Scheele. "Everyone was always so helpful and friendly and they always seemed to have a great team atmosphere. I look forward to getting out there and meeting everyone and help wherever I can with Intergraded Grade Control systems. I think this is great technology that can benefit Murphy Tractor and our customers greatly."

Dave Russell has been involved in the construction equipment industry for 6 years. He began with Murphy Tractor nearly four years ago as a Customer Support Advisor out of the Cambridge, Ohio, location.

"I am looking forward to learning the new technology, the challenges of a newly established position and working with all the staff and customers in the Midwest Region," said Russell.

Mike Slinger, Region Manager- Midwest, is confident Russell will thrive.

"Dave demonstrated expertise in supporting John Deere products and has provided exceptional customer service for Murphy Tractor as the Customer Support Advisor and I know he will carry that to his new position," said Slinger.