Multiquip Announces Retirement of Mike Ferguson
Multiquip Inc. announces the retirement of Mike Ferguson, senior director of the Concrete Equipment Group, effective June 30, 2020. Ferguson began his Multiquip career in 1983 and was a mainstay of its sales organization and management team, holding several key leadership positions over the years.
Ferguson’s dedication helped establish Multiquip, a still relatively young company at that time he joined, in the southeastern United States. From early on, his preparation and attention to detail were apparent to contractors and dealer personnel during countless sales calls and field demonstrations. His enthusiasm and dedication to taking care of the customer helped him gain the trust and respect of contractors, rental operators, and competitors alike.
“I am very happy for Mike, but this announcement comes with mixed emotions”, said Tim Ardell, senior vice president of sales for Multiquip. “For many of us at MQ, and within our industry Mike has been both a friend and the face of Multiquip for over 30 years.”
During his career, Ferguson witnessed a seismic shift as independent rental companies and regional chains gave way to industry consolidation. During this time, he helped guide the company’s direction as it adapted to a changing marketplace. Over the years, his industry knowledge and tireless passion for Multiquip continued to prove essential as he took on additional leadership roles. Ferguson’s willingness to share his experience with other team members helped establish longstanding friendships and earned the appreciation of the entire company.
“Mike has been instrumental in the growth of our company,” said Bob Graydon, Multiquip CEO. “We wish him the best in his retirement and extend our heartfelt thanks to him for his many years of service.”
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Michael Roth has covered the equipment rental industry full time for RER since 1989 and has served as the magazine’s editor in chief since 1994. He has nearly 30 years experience as a professional journalist. Roth has visited hundreds of rental centers and industry manufacturers, written hundreds of feature stories for RER and thousands of news stories for the magazine and its electronic newsletter RER Reports. Roth has interviewed leading executives for most of the industry’s largest rental companies and manufacturers as well as hundreds of smaller independent companies. He has visited with and reported on rental companies and manufacturers in Europe, Central America and Asia as well as Mexico, Canada and the United States. Roth was co-founder of RER Reports, the industry’s first weekly newsletter, which began as a fax newsletter in 1996, and later became an online newsletter. Roth has spoken at conventions sponsored by the American Rental Association, Associated Equipment Distributors, California Rental Association and other industry events and has spoken before industry groups in several countries. He lives and works in Los Angeles when he’s not traveling to cover industry events.