Southeastern Equipment Company announces that Brian Burket is the new regional sales manager for Southeastern's Michigan branches and Marty Clements is the new branch manager for the company's Burlington, Ky., location.

Burket's responsibilities include managing the regional sales team while overseeing the parts and service departments of each individual Michigan branch. Clements' responsibilities include leading Burlington's sales, service and parts teams. In addition to these duties, both Burket and Clements are tasked with ensuring that customers receive the same excellent service they associate with Southeastern Equipment.

"We are extremely excited that Brian joined the Southeastern family," said President Mickey Gourley. "His extensive experience and knowledge of the construction industry will prove invaluable to our continued growth in Michigan."

Burket joins Southeastern Equipment with 30 years of experience in the construction industry. He held positions as the Vice President of North American Sales for Haulotte Group and as the regional sales director for Hertz Equipment Rental. A certified boom, scissor and forklift operator and trainer, Burket holds an associate degree from Specs Howard School of Media Arts in Southfield, Ohio. Outside of work, Burket coaches youth sports and enjoys playing tennis and basketball, as well as spending time with friends and family.

"I am looking forward to the growth of the Burlington store," Clements said of his promotion within the company. "We have a great team and we're ready to make waves in Kentucky."

Marty Clements

Before rising to Branch Manager, Clements was Burlington's Operations Manager. Clements has 24 years of experience in the construction equipment industry and previously worked for Hertz Equipment Rental and Genie Industries. He holds an associate degree in recreation and wildlife from Hocking College and spends his free time hunting and fishing.

Southeastern Equipment has been selling, servicing and renting heavy machinery since 1957. The company has eighteen locations throughout Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Indiana. Manufacturers represented by Southeastern Equipment Company include: Case Construction, Kobelco, BOMAG, Gradall, Kubota Construction, Mauldin Paving Products, Etnyre, Vacall, Schwarze, Eager Beaver Trailers, Superior Broom, Fecon, Skytrak, JLG, Sullair, Werk-Brau and several others. For more information, visit www.southeasternequip.com. CEG