Lester Killebrew, of Abbeville, Ala., has been elected chairman of the board of directors of the North American Equipment Dealers Assn. (NAEDA).

Killebrew is chairman of SunSouth LLC, a John Deere dealership with 15 locations and an area of responsibility that includes Alabama, Georgia and Florida.

“Lester is a very effective leader and is well respected by staff and board alike. We look forward to his leadership of NAEDA this year,” says Paul Kindinger, President/CEO, NAEDA.