 Profile
| An accomplished executive, Mr. Brent Rippentrop recently retired from his position as Vice President of Marketing for John Deere Credit, a division of Deere & Company. Employed with Deere & Company for 30 years, Brent Rippentrop contributed significantly to the growth and success of the company through a number of unique initiatives, including the establishment of a direct marketing “center of excellence,” which eventually became the hub of Deere & Company’s direct marketing activities for North American operations. As Vice President of Marketing, Brent Rippentrop managed a large staff of 100 employees and a more than $20-million budget. Prior to becoming Vice President of Marketing for John Deere Credit, Brent Rippentrop served as Director of Marketing for Sunstate Equipment Company. In this position, Brent Rippentrop helped Sunstate implement high-level strategic growth initiatives as part of the company’s senior management team and board of directors. Brent Rippentrop also formerly served as Director of Rental Marketing for John Deere’s Construction and Forestry Equipment Division. In this capacity, Brent Rippentrop effectively managed relationships with Deere and Company's major customers in the fast-growing construction equipment rental market. Brent Rippentrop held numerous additional positions with Deere & Company, including Director of Business Development, Finance Manager, and Financial Analyst. Before beginning his career, Brent Rippentrop earned his Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business and Accounting from Iowa State University. In addition to his formal education, Brent Rippentrop has completed a number of professional development training programs, such as the Global Leadership 2020 Program at Dartmouth University’s Tuck School of Business. From 2004 to 2008, Brent Rippentrop served on the Board of Directors for the American Financial Services Association. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Brent Rippentrop enjoys playing golf, reading, participating in church activities, and spending time with his family. Brent Rippentrop currently resides in Waukee, Iowa.
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