John Deere Ag & Turf Division Expands and Reorganizes Public Relations Team

Effective immediately and as part of the previously released John Deere Smart Industrial-organizational announcement, the Agriculture & Turf Division has expanded and reorganized its public relations team.

Jon Ebert, Manager, North American Public & Industry Relations, has responsibilities that include developing and managing the public relations strategy for the Ag & Turf Division with an emphasis on promoting the company’s ag, turf, and ag-technology efforts; overseeing the division’s industry relations efforts; and leading the public relations and industry relations team that includes:

  • Laurel Caes – Technology & Innovation Public Relations Manager
    • Responsibilities include developing and managing public relations efforts to support the company’s commitment to unlocking customer value through emerging technologies.
  • Chad Passman – Production & Precision Ag Public & Industry Relations Manager
    • Responsibilities include managing the company’s public relations efforts to promote its ag equipment and precision ag products and services; assisting with management and coordination of the company’s industry relationships related to ag-commodity and manufacturing associations.
  • Darius Lane – Small Ag & Turf Public Relations Manager
    • Responsibilities include developing and managing public relations efforts that support small to mid-sized ag-products, turf products, and Gator Utility Vehicles.