HECTOR, Minn. — Loftness Specialized Equipment is pleased to announce the appointment of Josh South as its new chief executive officer.
South brings a wealth of financial and strategic leadership experience to Loftness, having served as the company’s chief financial officer since November 2023. With an extensive background in financial management, cost accounting, and business expansion within the manufacturing and industrial sectors, Josh is well-positioned to drive Loftness toward continued growth and innovation.
Prior to joining Loftness, Josh held several executive leadership roles, including serving as CFO of Farmers Union Industries LLC, where he played a key role in the company’s organic expansion, acquisitions, and strategic pricing negotiations. His expertise in financial planning, risk management, and operational efficiency has made him a trusted leader in the industry.
“I am honored to take on the role of CEO at Loftness Specialized Equipment,” said South. “Loftness has a strong legacy of innovation and excellence in the agricultural and industrial equipment market. I look forward to working with our talented team to build on this foundation.”
As CEO, Josh will lead the management team at Loftness consisting of Sarah Lamers, director of operations; Shannon McComas, director of sales & marketing; and Kimberly Karg, human resources manager. This team’s focus will be on expanding its market presence, optimizing operational processes, and ensuring the continued development of high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of customers.
Loftness announced in January that CEO Jeff Reinhart had resigned for personal reasons, effective Dec. 31, 2024.
