Ed Weisiger Jr. serves as Chairman and CEO of Weisiger Group (formerly CTE, Carolina Tractor and Equipment Co.) and began his career in 1987. In 1988, he became General Manager of Carolina Cat’s Engine Division before becoming President and CEO in 1991. His responsibilities include overseeing the company’s two operating divisions (Carolina Cat and LiftOne), shareholder strategy, and championing the customer service culture. Weisiger Group is the brands such as Caterpillar and Hyster-Yale Group in the Southeast and is one of the largest private businesses in North Carolina. He is co-founder of Beacon Partners, a prominent real estate development and asset management firm in the Carolinas. Additionally, he co-founded WSC & Co., a private equity enterprise that supports entrepreneurs by facilitating the acquisition of existing small and medium-sized businesses and transitioning business leadership to these entrepreneurs, commonly referred to as search funds. He is a member of CEO Organization, holding the position of Chair at the annual CEO Harvard Presidents’ Seminar. He is also a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (Past Chapter Chairman) and served the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce (Past Chairman). Ed has also made significant contributions as a former President of the Southeast Caterpillar Dealer Association, a former Director of the North Carolina Chamber, and a former Director of the NC State Engineering Foundation. He is also very community-minded and gives back in many ways to nonprofits and community organizations such as: Myers Park Presbyterian Church (Elder), North Carolina State University (Board of Trustees and current chair), North Carolina State University Student Aid Association (Past Director), Charlotte Sports Foundation (Director), and has previously served on the boards of several educational institutions and non-profit organizations. Ed’s academic background includes a BS in Industrial Engineering from NC State University and an MBA from the Harvard University Graduate School of Business.