Doggett Machinery Services announced that Derek Paternostro has been named vice president of operations as of Jan. 1, 2020. He will have leadership and operational responsibility for all locations throughout Louisiana and East Texas. His management and customer relations skills will be instrumental in continuing the rapid growth of the business, according to the company. Doggett Machinery Services operates 17 John Deere construction and forestry equipment dealerships throughout Louisiana and Texas.
In 2011, Paternostro joined the Doggett organization in a customer support role in southeast Louisiana. He then progressed to various roles including sales, branch manager and then district general manager.
