Board of Directors
Lee R. Hamre
Chief Executive Officer
Lee Hamre, president and CEO of AmeraMex International, also serves as chairman of the Company's board. Prior to his current role with AmeraMex, Hamre was president and CEO of Hamre Equipment Company, which he launched in 1989 with a partner, Warren Murphy.
He has 30 plus years of experience in the heavy equipment and heavy haul business. During his business career, Hamre has held positions in sales and sales management, branch operations, and as a successful business owner and entrepreneur.
Hamre served in the United States Navy Reserves for six years and earned a BA in Business Communications from California State College, Chico. He and family reside in Chico, CA.
Brian Hamre
President
Brian has over 36 years of sales and marketing management experience in the heavy equipment industry. Prior to joining AmeraMex International as president, Hamre spent 14 years with Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers. Ritchie Brothers is a publicly traded company and the world's largest industrial auctioneer.
Before joining Richie Brothers, Hamre worked with AmeraMex International, dba Hamre Equipment, for 22 years. He held a variety of positions within Hamre Equipment, where he successfully expanded the Company's sales and marketing reach within the Western US.
Hamre attended California State University, Chico, California. He has three children and resides in Northern California.
Lee R. Hamre
Chief Executive Officer
Lee Hamre, president and CEO of AmeraMex International, also serves as chairman of the Company's board. Prior to his current role with AmeraMex, Hamre was president and CEO of Hamre Equipment Company, which he launched in 1989 with a partner, Warren Murphy.
He has 30 plus years of experience in the heavy equipment and heavy haul business. During his business career, Hamre has held positions in sales and sales management, branch operations, and as a successful business owner and entrepreneur.
Hamre served in the United States Navy Reserves for six years and earned a BA in Business Communications from California State College, Chico. He and family reside in Chico, CA.
Brian Hamre
President
Brian has over 36 years of sales and marketing management experience in the heavy equipment industry. Prior to joining AmeraMex International as president, Hamre spent 14 years with Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers. Ritchie Brothers is a publicly traded company and the world's largest industrial auctioneer.
Before joining Richie Brothers, Hamre worked with AmeraMex International, dba Hamre Equipment, for 22 years. He held a variety of positions within Hamre Equipment, where he successfully expanded the Company's sales and marketing reach within the Western US.
Hamre attended California State University, Chico, California. He has three children and resides in Northern California.
Mike Knight
Mike Dwayne Knight is the Founder and CEO of MKC, LLC, an OEM‑certified collision repair and refinishing company in Chico, California.
Since starting the business in 2015, he has managed all aspects of operations, compliance, and customer service, earning a strong reputation for following manufacturer repair standards, working effectively with insurance companies, and prioritizing safety. Under his leadership, MKC has built an excellent customer reputation.
Knight’s hands‑on experience, operational discipline, and risk‑management background fit well with AmeraMex International’s focus on heavy‑equipment sales, rentals, and refurbishment. His practical approach and commitment to accurate documentation would support the Board’s oversight of operational risk, equipment quality, customer relationships, and government‑contract performance.
Matt Hoblin
Matt Hoblin is the owner of Matt Hoblin Construction, a Chico‑based residential and commercial construction company with more than thirty-six years of experience in new builds, major remodels, and disaster‑recovery projects across Northern California.
Hoblin is known for strong project management, regulatory compliance, and consistent customer satisfaction. His background in construction planning, structural integrity, cost control, and workforce oversight aligns closely with AmeraMex International’s needs in equipment refurbishment, facility management, and safe project execution.
Hoblin’s practical leadership and experience managing complex construction projects will strengthen the Board’s oversight of operational risk and infrastructure‑related decisions.
George Anast
Anast is a Senior Recruiter and Territory Sales Manager of InSync Consulting Services and has been ranked as the number one recruiter in the company for the past two years. Prior to joining InSync Consulting, Anast was a founding partner and sales director for Dionysos, a wine fulfillment company, a Regional Sales Manager for Producer’s Dairy, and Sales Manager of the New Channels Division for Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream. Anast graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Chico.