STATE COLLEGE — Best Line Equipment recently announced the appointment of Adam C. Houseknecht as president.
He succeeds his father, Michael Houseknecht, who founded the company 31 years ago and will remain the CEO.
Prior to joining Best Line, Adam Houseknecht gained several years of experience in sales and marketing at Ingersoll Rand and Bosch Rexroth. For the past 11 years, he has been working in various capacities at Best Line, including operations, general management, sales and marketing, with the intention of running the family business.
“Best Line Equipment is an incredible company, and I am excited to continue the tradition of success,” Adam Houseknecht said. “It’s an organization of talented and well-trained professionals who have a passion for equipment and the customers who use it.
‘While working to preserve a culture that believes hard work breeds success, I hope to serve by providing them the support and tools they need to achieve it.’
In addition to his role at Best Line, he continues to be the active president of the Endurance Organization, a nonprofit organization formed in 2014 between Best Line and McCrossin Inc. to raise funds for causes that support veterans.
Over the past three years, the Endurance Organization has donated more than $200,000 to Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors Inc.
Founded in 1985, Best Line Equipment is a 13-location construction equipment rental, sales, service and parts company. It is considered to be in the top 50 largest rental companies in the United States, according to a release from Best Line.
