The 2024 Dealership Minds Summit, held at the Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Madison, Wis., on August 6-7, drew a crowd of 219 attendees — including 88 first-timers — from 45 different dealerships across the United States and Canada.
The Offutt Family Foundation announced the formation of the Connelly/Kreps Memorial Scholarship, a tribute to the memories of Mark Kreps and Steve Connelly, RDO Equipment Co. leaders who tragically passed away last year but left an indelible mark on the company and team members.
RDO Equipment Co. announced three role changes in the Agriculture Division. Daryl Shelton transitioned to Executive Vice President of the Agriculture Division.
"Our hearts grieve for their family and friends," Christi Offutt, a chairperson of the R.D. Offutt Co. said. "We are grateful for the years we had working with and learning from Mark and Steve, and we are much better because of it."
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