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James DeGraff

James DeGraff was an Associate Editor for Ag Equipment Intelligence. A journalism graduate of UW-Madison, he was an intern for Farm Equipment prior to joining Lessiter Media full time in July 2017.

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Compensation Collective: Breaking Down the Pay-Grade Across U.S. Equipment Dealerships

The Equipment Dealers Assn.’s bi-annual report on salary, benefits and total compensation for different positions at ag and OPE dealerships provides managers with a benchmark resource.

By James DeGraff posted on November 11, 2017 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

In 2016, the Equipment Dealers Assn. (EDA) released a revised Compensation & Benefits Survey questionnaire to include wage data pertaining to office staff, parts, service and sales departments. Included are descriptions for over 30 jobs and bonus structures, data categorized by dealer revenues and more.

Making the EDA Compensation & Benefits Report a Vital Dealership Tool

Updated job descriptions, data calculations and dealership feedback highlight the key features of the Equipment Dealers Assn.’s latest Compensation & Benefits Report.

By James DeGraff posted on November 11, 2017 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

For any dealership, finding the ideal set of employees to help their business thrive can be daunting on its own.

Scag: Repeat Recipient of Dealer’s Choice Award

By James DeGraff posted on August 5, 2017 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Scag earned the Dealer’s Choice award in the OPE category in the 2017 Equipment Dealers Assn.’s annual Dealer-Manufacturer Relations survey, having previously held the distinction in 2014.

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RhinoAG Production Tour to Mark 90 years

Lessiter Media editors visited RhinoAG in Gibson City, IL to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the production processes and attention to detail that have contributed to their longevity as they celebrate their 90th anniversary in 2024.

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