Jeff Solbrack named Papé Machinery general manager

COLFAX – A local man has been named general manager of Papé Machinery Agriculture and Turf division.

The firm has promoted Jeff Solbrack of Colfax to general manager of its Walla Walla Region.

"Jeff has proven himself as an excellent leader and an effective problem solver with Papé Machinery members and our customers," said Ryan Papé, president of Papé Machinery Agriculture and Turf. "We are pleased he has accepted this new position within our organization and look forward to watching him achieve great success."

Solbrack's career with Papé Machinery began in 2013 following the acquisition of Arrow Machinery. He has served as the Walla Walla Region's precision agriculture specialist prior to being promoted to general manager.

"I'm extremely grateful to accept this new role with Papé Machinery," Solbrack said. "I look forward to seeing what our team can accomplish as we push to provide top-of-the-line John Deere equipment to our customers here in Eastern Washington."

Solbrack is a 2006 graduate of Washington State University, where he earned his degree in agricultural technology and management, with a minor in business administration.

He entered the agriculture industry in 2006, serving as an AMS specialist, parts salesman and combine specialist with Arrow Machinery prior to joining the Papé Machinery team.