ANKENY, IA — Star Equipment welcomes Gary Graf to the team as the newest salesman, covering West Polk County. With deep Iowa roots and decades of experience in the construction industry, Graf will help customers with everything from rentals to equipment solutions.
Graf was born in Corning, Iowa, and moved to Ames, Iowa, in grade school. After graduating from Nevada High School, he jumped straight into the workforce. He got his start at Keith Cooper & Sons in Ames, where he first began doing business with Star Equipment. Graf went on to be one of the first employees at J&K and later owned Prime, building long-standing relationships with the Ames store team along the way.
“Gary is a great addition to our team,” said Nate Sizemore, Sales Manager at Star Equipment’s branch in Des Moines, Iowa. “He already has strong relationships with our staff and many of our customers, which makes this transition seamless. His experience and customer-focused approach will be a real asset to the West Polk County market.”
Graf brings a lifetime of hands-on industry experience, local connections, and a customer-first mindset to his new role.