Alex Lyon & Son Sales announced the promotion of Chad J Ketelsen to president of U.S. operations and business affairs.

Ketelsen developed a passion for the equipment business nearly three decades ago. From growing up on a farm in Iowa and starting his career with a farm auction company, he knows the equipment market. Ketelsen also invested eight years with a successful Caterpillar dealership as a used equipment manager. Even more importantly, he has earned the respect of Alex Lyon & Son customers.

Alex Lyon & Son’s core values have always been hard work, honesty and earning trust with customers. Ketelsen embodies these qualities. That, coupled with his equipment knowledge, makes Ketelsen a true fit for the position.

Alex Lyon & Son has 10 offices across the United States, including Chicago, Ill., Columbus, Ohio, Oklahoma City, Okla., Des Moines, Iowa, Charlotte, N.C., Parkersburg, W.Va., Fort Wayne, Ind., Memphis, Tenn., Las Vegas, Nev., and Denver, Colo.

For more information, visit http://www.lyonauction.com.