RDO’s Executive Vice President Named Association of Equipment Dealer Chair

RDO Equipment Co. Executive Vice President Marshall Anderson steps into the role of Chairman of the Board for Associated Equipment Distributors (AED). In this role, Anderson will guide AED’s ongoing efforts to support equipment distributors through heavy equipment advocacy, workforce development and industry education. 

“It’s an honor to represent such a critical industry,” Anderson said. “I’m looking forward to working with AED members and leadership to strengthen our collective voice and support long‑term distributor success.”

Anderson partners with Ron Barlet, President and CEO of Bejac Corporation, as he serves as AED’s Foundation Chairman. Barlet will oversee initiatives focused on workforce development and training — areas that align closely with Anderson’s priorities as he steps into the board chair role.

Several construction industry leaders and ag equipment leaders were also welcomed to AED’s Board of Directors during the Summit, including representatives from Bramco, Vermeer Heartland and HOLT of California.

Marshall Anderson, RDO Equipment Co.’s Executive Vice President, begins his term as Chairman of the Associated Equipment Distributors Board of Directors.

Anderson’s Excellence in Leadership

Marshall Anderson serves as Executive Vice President, providing operational leadership for RDO Equipment Co.’s Vermeer, Southwest Construction and Mountain Construction regions. 

Throughout his 20-plus-year career with RDO Equipment Co., Anderson has held a wide range of leadership roles across both the agriculture and construction sides of the business. 

Before being named to the company’s senior leadership team, Anderson served as General Manager of Sales in the Midwest Agriculture region, leading John Deere in agriculture sales departments across Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. Since joining RDO Equipment Co. in 2001, he has also served as General Manager of two agricultural stores, Sales Manager and Wholesale Marketing Coordinator. 

A graduate of North Dakota State University, Anderson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Mass Communications. He has served as a board member and president of the North American Vermeer Dealers Association and now serves as board chairman for Associated Equipment Distributors. 

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