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70 Years of Western States: Tom Terteling, Jr.

44 min · 16 de feb de 2026
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February 2026 marks Western States' 70th anniversary as a Caterpillar dealer, and to celebrate we sat down with VP of Product Support Tom Terteling, Jr. Tom will be the third generation of his family to lead Western States, and told us what it means to him to carry on the family legacy and what he sees for the future of the industry.

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