Vermeer Welcomes Shane Rourke as New Managing Director of Forage Solutions

Oct 26, 2023

Vermeer Corporation names Shane Rourke as the new managing director of Forage Solutions, the company’s business segment that produces Vermeer agricultural equipment. In this position, Rourke is responsible for the overall leadership and strategic direction of Vermeer products and services for the agricultural market, including balers, bale processors, bale wrappers, mowers, rakes, tedders and vertical mixers. From the industry’s first wagon hoist to pioneering the round baler, Vermeer agricultural inventions have helped farmers for 75 years.

"Vermeer started as a pioneer in the agricultural industry," said Vermeer executive vice president of Forage and Lifecycle and chief marketing officer,

Mark Core. "Since then, we've been dedicated to incorporating innovation into our equipment and growing our dealer network. With his vast experience and leadership skills, Shane will help us continue to serve the industry and adapt to the changing needs of our valued customers.”

Rourke graduated from Central College with degrees in business management and marketing. He obtained his master’s degree in business administration from Colorado State University and went on to receive multiple certificates from the Columbia School of Business and the Kellogg School of Management. He joins Vermeer from Kreg Tool, where he served as the chief revenue officer for seven years. Before this role, Rourke worked for John Deere, Geico Information Network and Quorum/Lainer.

“I am proud to be part of a family-owned organization with such a strong legacy and commitment to supporting our dealers and customers. I am impressed by the company’s dedication to meeting the needs of the agricultural market, and I look forward to equipping the Vermeer Forage Solutions business to do even more in the future,” said Rourke.

Source : Farm Equipment

Video: A Farm Song (Busy) | Parody of A Bar Song (Tipsy) by Shaboozey

Lyrics:

My days begin with workin’, Alarm’s at 5 o’clock,
I Fill 5 gallon buckets, The feeders and the troughs,
This five to nine ain’t workin’, why the heck do I work so hard?,
I can’t worry ‘bout health problems, I can sleep in when I’m gone,

One, here comes the two to the three to the four,
Tell em’ ‘buy another cow, we need plenty more’,
Blue jeans are gettin’ dirty, what else could I ask for,
Oh my, more chores

Someone pour me up another shot of sweet tea,
They know me and working hard’s got a history,
There’s another flock of sheep that still needs feed,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,

Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,

I’ve been working pretty stressed but,
I ain’t changing for some cash,
Lord knows that I’m very blessed (More chores),
But I gotta say it’s hard,
Workin’ outside gettin’ charred,
Living out here on the farm, (more chores)

One, here comes the two to the three to the four,
Tell em’ ‘buy another cow, we need plenty more’,
Blue jeans are gettin’ dirty, what else could I ask for,
Oh my, more chores

Someone pour me up another shot of sweet tea,
They know me and working hard’s got a history
There’s another 20 chickens that still need feed,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,

Everybody on the farm getting’ busy,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,

Fun, here on ranch that’s what you can’t ignore,
Might be pretty hard but I love it to its core,
Flannel’s gettin’ dirty, what else could I ask for,
Oh my, more chores (Tell ‘em sing with me)

Someone pour me up another shot of sweet tea,
They know me and working hard’s got a history,
There’s another flock of sheep that still needs feed,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,
Someone pour me up another shot of sweet tea,
They know me and working hard’s got a history,
Watching cattle in the dark, don’t miss me,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,
(Yeeeeeehaw)
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,
It’s the best bro, go get yourself a farm