Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co. Inc., recently announced that Chris Peabody has accepted the branch manager position of the Omaha, Neb., store location. Peabody will be responsible for overseeing branch operations, equipment sales and all aspects of product support for the Omaha branch.

Peabody brings with him six years of experience in the construction equipment industry, including a branch manager position for another equipment dealer in the Omaha area.

He said he was attracted to the quality product lines and industry reputation that Murphy Tractor represents and he is excited to "Be a part of a team of high quality individuals all performing tasks to accomplish the same goal, helping Murphy Tractor succeed in the marketplace."

Matt McNett, region manager — Plains said, "I’m confident the combination of Chris’s work experience along with his strong will-to-succeed will make him an excellent addition to Murphy Tractor. Chris is familiar with the customer base, but more importantly, he has a passion for the industry that’s infectious."

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