Dean Klein provides priceless knowledge and experience that has been an asset in growing Industrial Equipment. He graduated from UND Williston College with a degree in Diesel Mechanics. Klein worked in Idaho for in implement dealer until moving back to Williston in 1979 where he began working for the Waukesha Engine distributor as a shop mechanic. He quickly moved up to Lead Field Service Technician and then to Service Manager. Klein stayed in the Service Department after the buy-out from Stewart & Stevenson and in 1999 partnered up with Stewart Vachal to form Industrial Equipment when Stewart & Stevenson was sold. He has attended most of the Waukesha Service Schools at Waukesha, WI and was two schools away from receiving his gold wrenches from Waukesha Engine.