Loftness Specialized Equipment announces the appointment of Shannon McComas as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this role, McComas will oversee day-to-day operations, drive strategic growth initiatives, and continue strengthening the company’s commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction. He will work closely with executive leadership to advance the company’s long-term strategic plan and support continued innovation across Loftness’ diverse product lines.

Since joining Loftness in 2024, McComas most recently served as Vice President of Sales & Marketing, where he played a pivotal role in strengthening dealer relationships, expanding market presence, and leading the company through a period of considerable growth. This leadership has been instrumental in positioning Loftness for continued success across its agricultural and vegetation management equipment lines.

With his extensive experience in sales leadership, business development, and enterprise operations, McComas brings a balanced perspective that integrates market demand with operational execution. His continued oversight of sales and marketing ensures alignment between customer needs, product innovation, and production capabilities.

“Shannon is a proven leader that has a deep understanding of sales and operations with a track record of success,” said Josh South, CEO of Loftness. “His expanded role as COO reflects the confidence we have in his ability to guide the company into its next phase of growth, and we are excited to promote him into this key leadership position.”

McComas echoed enthusiasm for his future role. “Loftness has built an outstanding reputation for quality, innovation and customer support,” he said. “I look forward to continuing to work closely with our dealers and customers while strengthening our operational capabilities to support long-term growth.”

Loftness Specialized Equipment, an employee-owned company, is a leading manufacturer of innovative agricultural and vegetation management equipment, providing high-performance solutions for farmers, land managers, and industry professionals. Based in Hector, MN, the company offers a diverse range of products, including crop residue management tools, grain bagging systems, precision application equipment, forestry mulchers, and vegetation control solutions such as land-clearing attachments and right-of-way maintenance tools. Loftness is dedicated to delivering durable, high-quality solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency in the field.

For information on Loftness’ complete product line, visit , email info@loftness.com, or call 800-828-7624 (U.S. and Canada) or 320-848-6266 (international).

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Loftness Specialized Equipment is pleased to announce the appointment of Shannon McComas to Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Previously serving as Director of Sales, Shannon will now lead the company’s sales and marketing initiatives, focusing on driving growth and expanding Loftness’ presence in key markets. In this new role, McComas will also share leadership of the engineering and R&D departments alongside Sarah Lamers, who was promoted to Director of Operations in February.

“We are excited to elevate Shannon to this important leadership role,” said Josh South, CEO of Loftness Specialized Equipment. “His experience and strategic vision have already contributed significantly to our success, and we look forward to seeing his impact in this expanded capacity.”

Loftness is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Lamers as Director of Operations. Sarah stepped into the role in February and now oversees the company’s daily manufacturing and procurement operations. She will also share leadership of the engineering and R&D departments alongside Shannon McComas, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

“We are excited to welcome Sarah to this key leadership role,” said Josh South, CEO of Loftness. “Her diverse experience in both operations and engineering, along with her track record of driving efficiency and innovation, makes her an outstanding fit for our Director of Operations. We are confident she will help strengthen our manufacturing capabilities and support Loftness’ continued growth.”

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