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Wilkerson Crane Rental, Inc. has appointed Cody Ward as its new CEO. Ward brings a wealth of experience to the role, having established a strong reputation as an entrepreneurial leader with a passion for the equipment industry.
With a proven track record of driving growth, Ward has led strategic initiatives, mergers and acquisitions at Kirby-Smith Machinery, and successfully executed business turnarounds at Greer. His expertise spans across strategic planning, market expansion and innovation.
“It’s already clear there has been a winning formula at work in this business for many years,” said Ward.
“Our owner, Diana Holt, has an incredible ability to care deeply for our employees, manage a million details and dig deep to implement well thought out plans. Jeff Holt's entrepreneurial spirit and relentless drive have pushed us to grow exponentially, even when it was an enormous challenge. I'm both incredibly grateful and humbled to get be a part of this American dream success story.”
As Wilkerson Crane Rental continues to grow, the company is confident that Ward’s leadership and vision will help propel the business to new heights.
