NAEDA Elects Killebrew As Chairman Of The Board

Lester H. Killebrew, of Abbeville, AL, has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA). He is chairman of SunSouth LLC, a John Deere dealership with 15 locations and an area of responsibility that includes Alabama, Georgia and Florida.

“Lester is an effective leader and is well respected by staff and board alike. We look forward to his leadership of NAEDA this year,” said Paul Kindinger, president/CEO, NAEDA. “He is straightforward and dealer-focused. These qualities are important for a chairman when working with NAEDA, its affiliates and others in the industry on issues affecting dealers throughout the United States and Canada.”

Killebrew represents the Southern Equipment Dealers Association, one of 18 North American dealer associations affiliated with NAEDA. He was installed as board chairman March 11, 2010, during NAEDA’s annual meeting in Scottsdale, AZ.

First Vice Chairman Roger Gjellstad and Second Vice Chairman Joe Nash also will serve as officers of NAEDA’s executive committee for 2010-11. Gjellstad represents the North Dakota Implement Dealers Association. Nash represents the SouthEastern Equipment Dealers Association.