OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — November 6, 2026 — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM), a leading distributor of heavy equipment and cranes, has announced the promotion of Josh Lee to Sales Manager, Oklahoma Region.
In his new role, Lee will provide leadership and support to KSM's Oklahoma sales teams, focusing on developing new business opportunities, supporting customer needs and driving continued growth throughout the state.
“Josh's extensive experience, understanding of our customers' needs and commitment to Kirby-Smith make him a great fit to lead our sales efforts in Oklahoma,” said Gavin Cole, Executive Vice President of Sales for KSM. “He brings the knowledge, leadership and dedication needed to support our sales team, and I'm confident he will do an excellent job in this new role.”
Lee brings more than 14 years of experience with Kirby-Smith Machinery. Since returning to the company in 2020 as a Rental Sales Representative, he was promoted to Territory Manager in 2021, where he continued to expand his industry expertise and knowledge of the Oklahoma equipment market.
"I’m honored to step into this role and grateful for the opportunities Kirby-Smith Machinery has given me throughout my career. Having spent more than 14 years with the company, I understand the importance of building strong customer relationships, supporting our people and earning our customers’ trust every day," said Lee. "I’m excited to lead our Oklahoma sales team, build on the success we’ve achieved and continue growing alongside our customers and the Kirby-Smith team."
About Kirby-Smith Machinery
Founded in 1983, Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is a leading distributor of heavy construction equipment, cranes and industrial equipment, serving customers throughout Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Missouri and southern Illinois. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Kirby-Smith represents leading equipment manufacturers, including Komatsu, Wirtgen Group, Takeuchi, Manitowoc, Grove and National Crane.
With 14 locations across Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas and Missouri, Kirby-Smith provides new and used equipment sales, rentals, parts and service to customers in the construction, road building, aggregate, quarry, utility and infrastructure industries. The company is committed to supporting its customers with reliable equipment solutions, experienced personnel and comprehensive product support.
For more information, visit www.kirby-smith.com.
