Vince Smith, rental manager of Luby Equipment Services.

Luby Equipment Services, a St. Louis-based Case Construction Equipment dealer, has announced the promotion of Vince Smith to rental manager, effective immediately. Smith has been the rental coordinator for the past four years based out of the corporate headquarters.

“Vince has done an excellent job facilitating the day-to-day operations and supporting the sales and rental departments as the rental coordinator,” said Doug Juergensen, COO, Luby Equipment Services.

Prior to Luby Equipment Services, Smith spent nine years as the Assistant Manager at Nu-Way Rents located in St. Louis.

In his new role, Smith will be responsible for providing leadership in guaranteeing efficient procedures and management of all branch rental activities. He is replacing longtime rental manager Jim Bailey, who is transitioning into an equipment management role.

“Vince's skills and experience will be instrumental in the future growth of the rental department as well as improving the customer experience,” said Sales Manager David Kedney, Luby Equipment Services. “The rental industry is poised for accelerated growth over the next three years, especially in the St. Louis Metro area, and with Vince in this leadership role, we will be positioned to take advantage of these opportunities.”

Luby Equipment Services operates out of its headquarters in Fenton, Mo., and seven other branch locations. They serve their customers' equipment needs with a variety of new, used, and rental equipment. The company represents several manufacturers, including Case Construction, Takeuchi, Doosan, Indeco, Atlas Copco, Wacker Neuson, Oshkosh Airport Products, Eager Beaver and Towmaster trailers.

For more information, visit www.lubyequipment.com.

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