Peterson Machinery Co., the authorized Caterpillar dealership for central and southern Oregon, is pleased to announce that Bryan Barnes has been promoted to sales manager. He will have responsibility over the prime product sales force for the organization, reporting to Michael Tougher, General Manager of Sales.

After spending the early part of his work life as an oil field worker in both California and Alaska, where he worked on the pipeline project, Barnes entered a career in sales. His 15 years of experience in equipment sales covers all Caterpillar machines from the compact construction equipment line to the largest dozers, loaders, graders, and pavers.

 “Expanding Bryan’s role allows us to take our sales team in a new direction, and his outstanding leadership skills are a key component driving our 2008 objectives for the organization,” says Jeff Goggin, President of Peterson Machinery. 

With headquarters in Eugene, Peterson Machinery Co. offers full-service stores in Albany, Eugene, Klamath Falls, Medford, North Bend, and Redmond. The company’s Medford, Redmond, and Springfield locations also feature the Cat Rental Store, renting Caterpillar and other name-brand equipment for the construction, agriculture, landscaping, and forestry industries. Peterson Machinery has been a family-owned Caterpillar dealership for more than 70 years. For more information about Peterson Machinery, call 541-302-9199 or visit www.petersoncat.com. 

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