Bill Bochicchio Jr. Becomes Chief Operating Officer
Five Star Equipment is pleased to announce the promotion of Bill Bochicchio Jr. to Chief Operating Officer.
In this new role, Bochicchio will provide leadership and strategic vision to the company, oversee operational and managerial processes and procedures, reporting structures and operational controls of the company. He will be focused on driving results across all branches and revenue centers, spurring growth and increasing the overall efficiency, productivity and profitability of the company.
“We haven’t had a COO previously, but given the robust growth goals that we are pursuing over the next 3 to 5 years, I felt that it was the right time for our company to have this vital leadership role. Given Bill Jr.’s background, and that he represents the next generation of ownership of the company, he is perfectly suited for this role”, said Bill Farrell, CEO.
Prior to his promotion, Bochicchio held positions of increasing responsibility within the company, including Chief of Staff to the CEO and General Manager of the company’s Dunmore branch.
He is a graduate of Villanova University, where he earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Accounting. Bochicchio is also a Certified Public Accountant and worked in the Philadelphia office of the international public accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers as an Auditor, where he managed a diverse group of clients in various industries, including construction equipment.
For 40+ years, Five Star Equipment has been proud to supply and service John Deere Construction and Forestry equipment throughout 58 counties in Pennsylvania and New York.