Shortline Legends Shine at Fall Convention
Farm Equipment Magazine is thrilled to announce a brand new initiative that celebrates the unsung heroes of the machinery and dealer distribution industry in North America. The “Shortline Legends Hall of Fame,” is a platform recognizing the remarkable individuals whose innovations have significantly impacted our industry over the last 55 years.
You are cordially invited to join FEMA for the “Shortline Legends Hall of Fame,” presentation, which will take place at the upcoming Marketing & Distribution Convention in Kansas City. This event is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 1 and will be part of the General Session at 9:00 a.m.
Congratulations to the 2023 inaugural class of Farm Equipment Magazine’s “Shortline Legends Hall of Fame”
- Roy Applequist (Applequist Mfg.)
- Jon Kinzenbaw (Kinze Mfg. Inc.)
- Don Landoll (Landoll Company, LLC)
- Joe MacDonald (MacDon, Inc.)
- Gary Vermeer (Vermeer Corp.)
The Shortline Legends’ first honorees have already drawn comparisons to baseball’s first hall of fame class in 1936. That means the five names above are to farm equipment what Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson, Walter Johnson and Ty Cobb were to baseball.
Unfortunately, two of the inaugural class (Joseph MacDonald and Gary Vermeer) are no longer with us, but this honor will help to ensure that all are aware of what they accomplished and how they blazed the trail for today’s shortline businesses.
These individuals left an indelible mark on the industry and have also inspired countless others with their innovation, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Their contributions have played a pivotal role in shaping the machinery and dealer distribution landscape in North America.
A special thank you for the article to Mike Lessiter, from Lessiter Media, long-time member of the Association, since 1970, who has served in several capacities with FEMA and is a frequent industry speaker.
Source: Farm-Equipment.com