MISSION

Sterling Crane's mission is to deliver lifting solutions that are tailored to the unique needs of each industry and project, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and providing exceptional customer service.

Industries Served

No matter the size of the project, our team provides our clients with the lifting services they require.

Whether it’s heavy lift engineering, project planning, or taxi work, we have the right equipment, experience, and certified personnel to get your lift completed safely and on schedule.

Commercial
Infrastructure
Mining
New Construction
Oil & Gas
Petrochemical
Power
Refineries

Meet our leaders

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Brian Boudreaux

Vice President & General Manager

Brian joined Sterling Crane USA in 2019, bringing with him over 20 years of experience in the crane industry. Throughout his career, he has taken on various progressive positions in international, offshore, and regional operations. This track record highlights his ability to drive growth and enhance operational efficiency. In his current role, Brian is committed to cultivating a safe, professional, and accountable work environment that effectively meets customer needs. He emphasizes the importance of a strong safety culture as a foundation for operational success. Under his leadership, his team is focused on delivering innovative, customized crane solutions that prioritize both safety and efficiency. Together, they aim to set a new standard in the crane rental industry, ensuring clients receive exceptional service and reliability. Brian's strategic vision and dedication are key to solidifying Sterling Crane USA’s position as a leader in the marketplace.

Jeff Meador

Jeff Meador

Sr. Director of Business Development

Jeff serves as the Senior Director of Business Development for Sterling Crane USA, leading Regional Marketing, Business Development, and Sales Initiatives. With over 30 years of industry experience, he leverages extensive market and product knowledge to guide a team of sales professionals in delivering the "Sterling Standard" and exceeding customer expectations. Having started his career as a rigger and progressing through roles such as rigging supervisor, crane operator, project manager, and in sales/business development, Jeff's diverse background enhances his expertise, and he has been a Licensed CCO crane operator for 22 years. As a member of the leadership team, he is committed to the ethics and integrity of the Sterling and Marmon groups, fostering a culture of these values within his teams to ensure they are evident in all interactions with partners, customers, and the community, while focusing on stability and growth through strong relationships built throughout his career.

Kevin McDougall

VP of Projects and Turnarounds

Kevin joined Sterling Crane USA in 2004 with the acquisition of Ridge Crane and has over 43 years in the rental crane industry starting a crane operator/rigger for Pro-Crane in Kalispell, MT. Based out of Ft Collins, Kevin served as Branch Manager since 1998, taking on Projects and Turnarounds in 2004 and served as a Regional Manager over 4 Branches in 2015. He has served in his current role since 2018 and is responsible for leading the Sales, Planning, Scheduling and Logistics for Labor and Equipment for all US Projects and Turnarounds.

Rodney Oliver

Rodney Oliver

Safety Director

Rodney joined Sterling Crane USA as HSE Manager bringing with him a career of over 40 years of Safety Leadership experience to the Organization. Rodney has held leading positions in safety with both North American and International companies during his career. As part of the Leadership Team, Rodney is focused on implementing methods to continuously improve Sterling Crane USA’s Health Safety & Environment culture throughout the organization.

Justin Hartman

Maintenance Director

Justin joined Sterling Crane USA in 2024 as the Director of Maintenance, bringing more than 15 years of leadership experience in the chemical and industrial gas business. Having worked hand-in-hand while establishing relationships with some of the largest chemical and petrochemical companies, Justin has extensive knowledge and understanding of what is needed to maintain high-reliability assets while keeping safety and efficiency at the forefront. Justin’s solid background in leading both operations and maintenance of numerous world-scale facilities streamlines the process to reduce costs for customers while minimizing equipment repair costs and downtime. His effectiveness in implementing the compliance of regulations and safety programs ensures Sterling Crane USA maintains their position as the industry leader.

Connie M. Farmer

Senior Accounting Manager

Connie joined Sterling Crane USA in 2023, bringing over 30 years of financial expertise, particularly in the construction and manufacturing sectors. She possesses a proven track record in leading ERP implementations, developing LEAN processes, and managing successful accounting departments. Her strategic vision and unwavering dedication have significantly enhanced the company's efficiency and financial performance. Connie’s exceptional leadership skills continue to drive innovation and excellence within the organization.

What We Provide Our Customers

Industry Expertise

We’re not leaders in our industry by accident. We rely and build on the expertise of our people.

Customer Knowledge

We pride ourselves on anticipating customer needs at every level, because we know our customers pain-points better than anyone.

Innovation

We continuously strive to do things better, strengthen our competitive position, serve our customers and advance our industry.

Strategic Planning

Our team knows the market and can help us see into the future of the crane industry — not with a crystal ball but using their eyes, ears and experience.

Stability

With a successful track record of 65+ years, we have deep roots and aren’t going anywhere — except forward and upward.

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Sterling Crane USA is a Marmon Crane Services / Berkshire Hathaway Company

Marmon Crane Services is a business unit within The Marmon Group, an international association of more than 185 autonomous manufacturing and service businesses with collective revenues of approximately US $8 billion. Berkshire Hathaway and its subsidiaries engage in a number of diverse business activities including property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, utilities and energy, finance, manufacturing, retailing and services. Common stock of Berkshire Hathaway is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading symbols BRK.A and BRK.B.

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