13.03.2007

United promotes Kneeland

United has promoted Michael J. Kneeland to the post of executive vice president and chief operating officer. he was previously executive vice president-operations since 2003.
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Michael Kneeland

Kneeland joined United Rentals when it took over Equipment Supply Company in 1998 and became a district manager. In 1999 his responsibilities were expanded to include multiple districts within United Rentals' aerial lift operations. He was appointed as vice president-aerial lift operations in 2000 and vice president-southeast region in 2001.

He was promoted to vice president-operations in 2003.
Kneeland was president of Freestate Industries, from 1995 until it was acquired by Equipment Supply in 1996.

He then served as general manager for Rylan Rents trading as Freestate Industries, a division of Equipment Supply. At the time it was acquired by United Rentals, Equipment Supply was the largest aerial equipment rental company in North America.

Wayland Hicks, chief executive officer of United Rentals, said, "Michael's new position as chief operating officer allows United Rentals to further capitalize on his extensive knowledge of the equipment rental business. His wealth of experience has been instrumental in helping our company to shape its strategy and achieve significant growth."