Class: 2024
Age: 38
Company: Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas
Website: www.HitachiCM.US
As senior national rental account manager, Jason works with rental firms and has been part of the process of building up this business for Hitachi following the separation from John Deere in 2022. He has grown Hitachi's presence in the rental segment, according to Matt Sawyer, rental manager.
“He has done this by maintaining Hitachi’s core values, the Kenji spirit, as well as maintaining his word and not sacrificing his integrity to grow at exponential rates,” said Sawyer in his nomination of Jason.
Education: B.S., Purdue University
Professional accomplishments: Achieved 34% and 62% growth in national accounts with an industry penetration of about 17% to 22%. Helped integrate the dealer networks of Yanmar and ASV brands.
Off the clock: With three children under 7, golf, sporting events.
Favorite music: Electronic dance music for “that upbeat, go-with-the-flow vibe.”
Extracurricular: Active in church, supports Outside the Box and Zoobilation for the Indianapolis Zoo.
