Congratuling Deere Company Vice President of Global Government Affairs Collis Jones on His Retirement

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Mr. LaHOOD. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize Collis Jones, Vice President of Global Government Affairs, for his nearly 37 years of distinguished service at Deere & Company. Throughout his career, Jones demonstrated unwavering dedication, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to advancing the company's mission and values.

Collis joined John Deere in 1989 as a financial services representative. Throughout his career, he has held key positions in Sales, Marketing, and Government Affairs, including serving as the director of U.S. Public Affairs before leading the Global Government Affairs organization. In this pivotal role, he developed Deere's strategy and advocacy priorities leading to legislative, regulatory, and public policy outcomes that ultimately benefited the company, customers, employees, and business partners.

His extensive experience with product sales uniquely equipped him to educate policymakers and regulators about the company, its products, and processes. This expertise made him an effective advocate at the global, federal, and state levels, where he successfully influenced policy discussions.

Throughout his career, Collis has dedicated himself to building and leading effective teams and mentoring numerous colleagues. As a strong brand ambassador, he has served on several boards, including the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and The Congressional Award Foundation. His dedication and leadership have left a lasting impact on the company and his many colleagues across the enterprise.

Collis and his wife Stefanie, who also recently retired, plan to spend time traveling, enjoying family and friends, and perfecting their golf game. I wish Collis, Stefanie, and their daughter, Camryn, all the best in the years to come.

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