Ferri Appoints New North American Sales & Marketing Manager

Jan 18, 2024

Nicola Simoni, Ferri Srl Export Sales Manager announced Jan. 16 that Kent Zimmerman has been appointed North American sales & marketing manager. Zimmerman replaces Ron Roglis who has served in this position for 10 years. Roglis is a familiar face in the industry and will be missed. Ferri wishes Ron and Janet well in his retirement.

Zimmerman’s career spans 34 years with a longtime EMDA member, and he has actively served on the EMDA board and committees. His knowledge of ag and light industrial wholegoods and aftermarket parts lend well to his strength in these industries. He has actively marketed the Ferri line to a dealer network and municipal markets. Zimmerman is very familiar with the Ferri product line and is excited to represent it to existing North American Ferri distributors.

Source : Farm Equipment

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