Andrea George

Columbus, United States of America

Trained at a mid-sized equipment rental firm in Ohio, moved to independent consulting after managing fleet acquisitions for three regional construction contractors. Holds a Certified Equipment Manager (CEM) designation from AEM. Now advises mid-market firms on lifecycle costing, resale value forecasting, and lease-versus-buy analysis for hydraulic excavators and wheel loaders. Writes to demystify total cost of ownership calculations for buyers who rely on brochure specs. Focuses on how residual value depreciation patterns shift with regional market cycles and fuel price volatility.

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