Krone NA Appoints New President/CEO

Thomas F. Jones will join Krone NA as Incoming President/CEO replacing Rusty Fowler who will retire after 26 years with the company. Jones will start with Krone on August 1, 2013 and will be in a transition period for approximately six months.

During a 28 year career with Deere, Jones served in various capacities associated with wholesale and retail credit, and most recently with Deere’s Crop Insurance Group. Earlier in his career he was responsible for the startup and development of John Deere Credit Limited serving JD dealers in Australia and New Zealand.

Jones is a native of Arkansas and holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Drake University.