Purple Wave Auction welcomes Cory Porter, Jim Grider, and Mark Williamson as new Territory Sales Managers in Kentucky. Each brings decades of industry experience, offering personalized guidance to buyers and sellers in the agriculture, construction, government, and fleet sectors. Contact them for equipment solutions.
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Cory Porter
Purple Wave Auction announced that Cory Porter, Jim Grider and Mark Williamson have joined the company as territory sales managers in Kentucky.
Purple Wave Auction offers online no-reserve equipment auctions serving the agriculture, construction, government and fleet industries, providing opportunities for customers to buy and sell equipment with confidence.
Cory Porter
As a territory sales manager, Porter will serve as a resource for anyone in Kentucky looking to buy or sell equipment. As the local expert, Porter will answer questions, provide guidance and help connect sellers and buyers with the right solutions through Purple Wave.
At 18, Porter began his career as a heavy equipment operator and has his own construction business. In 2011 he worked for Caterpillar at the Edward Demonstration Learning Center in Peoria, Ill. Porter was a certified demonstrator instructor and transitioned in 2014 to a local dealership at Boyd Cat offering operator training and new machine deliveries to customers.
"I love talking about equipment, operating equipment and anything to do with motorsports," said Porter. "I believe building strong relationships with customers is the key to truly understanding their needs and concerns."
For more information, call 270/702-9769 or email [email protected].
Jim Grider
As the territory sales manager of west central Kentucky, Grider is the local connection for buying and selling equipment. He's focused on building strong, personal relationships with equipment owners and businesses in the area. Grider will help customers navigate the process and find the right solution through Purple Wave.
Grider has 35 years of experience in the heavy equipment and heavy truck industry. Before joining Purple Wave, he sold equipment for multiple leading brands with a strong focus on dirt work, quarry operations, mining, ports and scrap yards. His expertise in crushing and screening equipment has made him a valuable resource for businesses involved in aggregate production — a critical component of the infrastructure that supports growth and development throughout the region.
"I enjoy building friendships and the trust that it builds," said Grider. "I am very client focused and understand their needs. I like to take a ‘KISS' [Keep It Simple Silly] approach."
For more information, email [email protected].
Mark Williamson
Based in north central Kentucky, Williamson is the local connection for buying and selling equipment. He will answer questions, offer guidance and help customers navigate the auction process to get the best results with Purple Wave.
With 25 years of experience in the equipment industry, Williamson brings a deep understanding of both the machines and the market. Over the years, he has worked with a wide range of equipment models across various applications, giving him hands-on knowledge that goes far beyond the surface. Whether you're navigating a complex sale or looking for the right piece of equipment, Williamson's experience makes him a trusted and knowledgeable partner in the process.
"The best experience I've had being a territory manager with Purple Wave has been creating and maintaining relationships with my customers," said Williamson. "I want my customers to know that at our company, we take a team-based approach to sales because we believe that delivering the best experience to our customers requires more than just one point of contact."
For more information, email [email protected].
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