Okada America promoted Jim Brown to president, replacing Tony Neikirk.
Neikirk, who steps down after serving in a number of managerial capacities over 20 years, will serve as a consultant to Okada America during the transition.
Brown previously served as the executive vice president of Okada America, a position he was appointed to in 2015. As president, he will establish both company and individual sales goals while maintaining and strengthening the company’s distributor network.
According to Okada America, Brown offers a wealth of construction and mining equipment experience spanning 30-plus years. His previous experience includes engineering, general management and outside sales of construction and mining equipment. Brown served in upper management for engineering personnel, national accounts, product marketing, service center facilities and sales and service departments.
