Steve Depriest

Steve DePriest, MBA, currently serves as Regional Business Manager at Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc. since January 2022, following a successful tenure in similar roles at Takeuchi and Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas. With a comprehensive background spanning over two decades, Steve has expertise in sales management, market development, contract negotiations, and strategic planning across multiple construction equipment manufacturers. Previous positions include National Account Manager at Neenah Enterprises, Inc. and General Manager / Sales at Georgia Hydraulics International, where Steve managed both international and domestic sales efforts. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Leadership/Management from Kennesaw State University and a BA in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from The University of Southern Mississippi.