Star Equipment, Ltd.
Ben Hammann is a seasoned sales professional with a diverse background in various industries. Currently serving as an Inside Sales Representative at Star Equipment, Ltd. since September 2021, Ben previously held roles including Sales and Leasing Consultant at Toyota of Des Moines and Route Sales Representative at FRITO LAY. With notable experience as an Event Specialist at Skyline Exhibits Iowa | Nebraska, Ben contributed to client preparation for trade shows, handling paperwork and logistics. Earlier positions include Assistant Warehouse Supervisor at Paper Systems and a multifaceted role at The Other Place, encompassing food preparation and delivery. Ben started a career with hands-on experience as a Mover at River City Moving and Delivery and gained media skills as an intern at Around the Corner Productions. Ben holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a focus on electronic media from the University of Northern Iowa.
Star Equipment, Ltd.
Star Equipment was founded in 1968 by Max Bowman, his wife Beverly, and a longtime friend, in our original headquarters in Des Moines. Today we’ve grown to a staff of 70 men and women working in four Iowa locations, and we’re now in our second generation of family ownership: Bruce, Brad, and Brett Bowman have taken the reins and are continuing the Star tradition of top-quality service and product expertise. There are plenty of reasons why we should be your first choice for construction equipment, here are just a few of the big ones: - We invest heavily in our employees, with ongoing training at seminars, conferences, and other programs. - When we recommend a product, we’re confident it will perform the task at hand to your expectations and beyond. - We offer equipment intended to minimize your downtime and maximize your profits. - We’re dedicated to researching new products and offering the ones that benefit your company. - We have mechanics at all four locations and a certified laser technician on staff. - We have a fleet of vehicles, dedicated to delivering equipment and materials to your jobsite on time. - We offer assistance with GPS products. Our staff is easily accessible at all times. - We’re involved in numerous construction-industry organizations.