Dakota Expands Sales Team

E. Grand Forks, MN, September 5, 2003 -- Randy Dufault, equipment sales manager, Dakota Peat & Equipment, today announced the hiring of Tim Obregon as account manager with the company’s customer service team, responsible for sales of Dakota’s equipment on a national basis.

“Tim is a seasoned sales executive with a diverse background in many industries,” says Dufault. “Dakota’s unique team-approach to sales puts the customer first and that’s Tim’s strong suit. His expertise in building and maintaining solid customer relationships will be invaluable as Dakota continues to expand its operations around the world.”

Obregon will be based out of the company’s corporate headquarters in
E. Grand Forks, Minnesota and will report to Dufault.

Dakota Peat & Equipment, headquartered in Grand Forks, North Dakota is a world class manufacturer of equipment designed specifically for the golf course and sports fields industry. Dakota products include topdressers, dethatchers, blenders and soil movers. The company also mines, manufacturers and distributes high quality organic peat.