Chris Watts is the New CEO of Sunstate Equipment

Chris Watts, who had been president and chief operating officer of Sunstate Equipment, has taken over as CEO following the retirement of Benno Jurgemeyer.

Jan 21, 2015

Chris Watts has taken over as president and CEO of Sunstate Equipment following the retirement of long-time CEO Benno Jurgemeyer.

Jurgemeyer joined Sunstate Equipment in December 1991 and has played a major role in the growth of the company. 

Chris Watts, son of founder Mike Watts, had been president and chief operating officer until Jurgemeyer's retirement on Dec 31, 2014. 

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