# David Meyer

> David J. Meyer co-founded Titan Machinery with Darrell Larson in 1980 and helped develop it from a North Dakota dealership business into an international agricultural and construction equipment network. Known for his emphasis on parts, service, dealer consolidation and succession, he stepped down as CEO in February 2024 and remains chairman of the board.

- **Role:** Chairman of the Board of Directors at Titan Machinery
- **Organizations:** Titan Machinery, J.I. Case Company, University of Minnesota Foundation, North Dakota Implement Dealers Association, North Dakota Community Foundation, Evans Scholars Foundation
- **Education:** University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management
- **Known for:** Co-founded Titan Machinery in 1980., Led Titan through its December 2007 IPO., Recognized in the 2009 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year program, including a Venture Capital Award of Excellence.

## Career timeline

- **1975** — Graduated from the University of Minnesota and worked for J.I. Case as a four-wheel-drive tractor product specialist before moving into dealership retail in Wahpeton.
- **1976** — Became a minority shareholder in the Wahpeton dealership with Darrell Larson.
- **1977** — Opened and managed a second dealership in Lisbon, North Dakota.
- **1980** — Co-founded the corporation that became Titan Machinery with Darrell Larson.
- **1985** — Had acquired all company stock, according to the University of Minnesota account.
- **2003** — Joined forces with Peter and Tony Christianson; Titan had 13 stores.
- **2006** — Titan Machinery received Farm Equipment’s Dealership of the Year award.
- **2007** — Titan Machinery completed its IPO in December.
- **2018** — Received the University of Minnesota Entrepreneur of the Year award.
- **2024** — Inducted with Peter Christianson into Farm Equipment’s inaugural Dealer Hall of Fame class; transitioned from CEO to executive chairman on February 1.
- **2025** — Completed executive-chairman employment on January 31 and continued as non-employee board chairman.
- **2026** — Listed as board chairman in Titan Machinery’s proxy materials.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Titan Machinery in 1980.
- Led Titan through its December 2007 IPO.
- Recognized in the 2009 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year program, including a Venture Capital Award of Excellence.
- Received the University of Minnesota Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2018.
- Entered Farm Equipment’s inaugural Dealer Hall of Fame class with Peter Christianson in 2024.
- Received NAEDA’s Merit Award for Dealer of the Year on January 30, 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Titan’s 2026 proxy materials identify Meyer as chairman of the board and document his transition to non-employee director status in February 2025.
- **2025-03** — Published a personal reflection on Titan’s customers, employees, communities and dealership succession.
- **2025-02** — Spoke at StartupBREW Fargo about his career and entrepreneurship.
- **2025-02** — Continued as board chairman after completing his executive-chairman employment.

## Links

- Website: https://ir.titanmachinery.com/Directors

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