Austin Caskey, formerly of Sunbelt Rentals, has joined Lew Hudson Sales as executive vice president of sales. A third generation rental industry man, Caskey grew up in and has been involved with the rental industry throughout his life. His role will be to work with the current LHS sales team in the 17 states that they cover as well as help to manage relationships with the manufacturers that LHS represents.
Caskey brings experience in both facets from several rental companies in a large variety of geographies across the country.
“It’s an honor to join such a highly respected, industry leading group like Lew Hudson Sales, and I look forward to exploring and growing this business in many new ways,” Caskey said.
“We are very excited to have Austin join us,” said Darrell Hudson, president of LHS. “He brings a fantastic blend of energy and industry knowledge that is very unique. He will give us a fresh insight, and together we have already laid the groundwork for a long-term mutual commitment that will benefit rental owners as well as our principals.”
Lew Hudson, CEO of LHS and Rental Hall of Fame member, said “I am very pleased to have Austin join our team. I believe that he and Darrell together with our fine group will continue to serve the industry well.”
Lew Hudson Sales represents Toro, Mi-T-M, Norton, Bomag, Club Car, FTG/Rotair, Broce Broom, Electric Eel, Gadsden Scaffold, Takeuchi, and others in the southern United States from the Carolinas and Florida to Arizona and the Rocky Mountain states.
