Staff
Lee Hamre
CEO
Lee Hamre, CEO of AmeraMex International, also serves as chairman of the Company's board. Prior to his current role with AmeraMex, Hamre was president and is now 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 his 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.
Romeo Tesso
V.P. Of African Affairs
Romeo Tesso is a renowned international businessman from Nigeria. He is well versed in international oil business and comes with a 15-year experience in the energy sector which includes working for the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) under a private contract capacity. Aside from the business ventures of the oil industry, he also occasionally organizes private forums where expert advice, guidelines and related services are offered to companies established or establishing in the Nigerian energy sector. Tesso also owns and is the chairman of a number of companies including The Petracon International Group where he is the president. He is actively engaged in various sectors with interests in fields as diversified as real estate, heavy equipment, hospitality, finance, civil engineering, construction, consulting and general trading. He is also an avid investor and shareholder in various companies around the world.
Kacee Hamre
AR & AP Manager, HR, Sales & Parts Administrator, Office Manager
Kacee Hamre is a versatile and accomplished operational leader, currently serving as the AR & AP Manager, HR Department Lead, and Sales & Parts Administrator for AmeraMex International (dba Hamre Equipment). With over 25 years of experience spanning sales, corporate administration, and customer service, Kacee acts as a vital pillar for the organization. She seamlessly bridges the gap between financial oversight, workforce management, and client relations. Born and raised in Chico, California, Kacee’s deep roots in the region match her dedication to its agricultural and local communities. She holds an Associate of Arts degree from Butte Community College and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Animal Science emphasis) from California State University, Chico, where she was also an active member of the professional agriculture sorority, Sigma Alpha. (She also spent time expanding her academic horizons at The Ohio State University from 1999 to 2001). Demonstrating a lifelong passion for animal care, Kacee has held a certification as an equine massage specialist since 1997, and she has served her community as a Notary Public since 2008. Beyond her diverse corporate responsibilities, Kacee is deeply invested in youth development and leadership. She serves as the 2026–2027 PVHS AG Boosters Board Secretary, acts as a dedicated Girl Scout troop leader, and regularly volunteers with her daughter’s local 4-H Club and FFA Chapter.