DES MOINES, IA — Star Equipment announces the promotion of Kevin McKinney to Des Moines Parts Manager. McKinney steps into this role after spending the past six years as Star Equipment’s South Central Iowa Territory Manager, where he built customer relationships and developed an understanding of equipment support and parts-driven solutions.

Born in Des Moines and raised in St. Charles, Iowa, McKinney is a graduate of Grandview Park Baptist School and completed his Journeyman Carpenter training through JATC Local 103 in Des Moines. Prior to joining Star Equipment in 2019, McKinney built an extensive career with RPW Headlamps in the automotive industry. His experience ranged from procurement management to leading teams of buyers across the country and managing multiple facilities, with work that took him to Georgia, Florida, and more than 20 states before returning to Iowa.

“Kevin’s attention to detail, leadership experience, and deep understanding of our customers make him a natural fit for this role,” said Bruce Bowman, President of Star Equipment. “He has earned the respect of both customers and employees, and we’re excited to see him bring that same dedication and accountability to our parts department.”

McKinney said he looks forward to supporting customers with parts solutions to keep their equipment running strong.

Star Equipment is a family-owned construction equipment dealer serving Iowa contractors since 1968. With locations in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and Ames, Iowa, the company provides equipment sales, rentals, parts, and service to support job site productivity across the state.