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Membership Directory 2019 - 2020 Table of Contents Board of Directors 1 Distributor Members 2-12 Manufacturer Members 12-16 Affiliate Members 17-19 UID 28 Geographical Listings 20-21 Bylaws 22-27
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Membership Directory 2019 - 2020
Table of ContentsBoard of Directors 1
Distributor Members 2-12
Manufacturer Members 12-16
Affiliate Members 17-19
UID 28
Geographical Listings 20-21
Bylaws 22-27
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Scott Walker President and Director Bryan Equipment Sales Inc.(513) [email protected]
Alex WyattVice President and DirectorGardner-Greensboro(336) [email protected]
Lorri SklarSecretary/Treasurer and Director Roberts Supply, Inc.(407) [email protected]
David DollardImmediate Past President and Director KPM Exceptional, LLC(201) [email protected]
Mike HorakManufacturer/Affiliate Rep. and Director Term: 2020Wells Fargo CDF(312) [email protected]
Jeff PlotkaDirector Term: 2020Precision Work(516) [email protected]
Nathan HatcherDirectorTerm: 2021Tidewater Power Equipment(757) [email protected]
Tony MarcheseManufacturer/Affiliate Rep. and Director Term: 2021Greenworks Commercial(704) [email protected]
Arin MonroeDirectorTerm: 2021Hayward Distributing Co.(614) [email protected]
Steven PurdyDirectorTerm: 2022Oscar Wilson Engine & Parts(800) [email protected]
Robert ParsleyDirectorTerm: 2022Carswell Distributing Co.(336) [email protected]
OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Nancy Cueroni Executive Director OPEESA(860) [email protected]
Dana Beaupre Executive Assistant OPEESA(860) [email protected]
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AA&D DISTRIBUTORS85 Balm RoadWetumpka, AL 36092Tel: 334.567.0713 Fax: 334.567.9270Website: www.addistributors.com
Dwight D. Sandlin, [email protected]
Major Vendors: Walker Manufacturing Company, Wright Commercial Products
AES LAWNPARTS1651 East Kansas City RoadOlathe, KS 66061Tel: 913.254.2600 Fax: 913.254.2601Website: www.aes-lawnparts.com
www.lawnparts.com
Tom Zschoche, [email protected]
John Musgrove, Vice [email protected]
Tommy Zschoche, Vice President [email protected]
Charles Nicolas, Sales [email protected]
Major Vendors: MTD, Oregon OEP, OregonForestry, Troy-Bilt, Tanaka, Efco
BBILLIOU’S, INC.1343 South Main StreetPorterville, CA 93257Tel: 559.784.4102 Fax: [email protected]: www.billious.com
John Billiou, [email protected]
Rick Groves, Customer Service & Sales Support [email protected]
Major Vendors: BOB-CAT, Generac,Earthquake, Hydro-Gear, Oregon, Ryan, Solo,Subaru, Tecumseh, Walbro, Zama, Yamaha,Jacto
BLALOCK MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 500 Jerry Steele LaneMcDonough, GA 30253Tel: 404.766.0580 Fax: 404.766.0410Website: www.blalockmachinery.com
Bill Blalock, [email protected]
Ken Hessel, VP Sales & [email protected]
Mary Blalock Williams, VP/[email protected]
Mike Jones, Sales [email protected]
Stacy Durden, VP [email protected]
Major Vendors: Exmark, Tru-Cut, BillyGoat, Accelerator, Pro One, Hurricane Blowers
BRYAN EQUIPMENT SALES, INC.457 Wards Corner RoadLoveland, OH 45140Tel: 513.248.2000 Fax: [email protected]: www.bryanequipment.com
Rick Bryan, IV, Owner, [email protected]
Scott Walker, [email protected]
Tom Mattei, Vice President [email protected]
Major Vendor: Stihl, Inc.
CCANTRELL TURF EQUIPMENT3306 Orange Grove AvenueNorth Highlands, CA 95660Tel: 916.481.2273 Fax: 916.481.2304Website: www.cantrellturfequipment.com
Bruce Cantrell, [email protected]
Major Vendors: Walker, Ego, FIRMAN,YARDMAX, Encore, Ecolawn
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CARSWELL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY3750 North Liberty StreetWinston Salem, NC 27105Mailing Address:PO Box 4193Winston Salem, NC 27115Tel: 336.767.7700 Fax: [email protected]: www.carswelldist.com
Bill Parsley, [email protected]
Michael Fairfax, Sales Manager - [email protected]
Jim Steele, Sales Manager - Carswell/OEI [email protected]
Will Parsley, Dir. of New Bus. [email protected]
Eric Rauschenberg, Marketing [email protected]
Robert Parsley, Finance [email protected]
Branch:Carswell/OEI2400 Mount Zion RoadGreenwood, AR 72936Shannon Willsey, General Manager
Major Vendors: BOB-CAT, Ryan, LittleWonder, Classen, Mantis, Tanaka, Dixon,Raven, Red Max, Excel-Big Dog, Tecumseh,Rotary, Worldlawn, Columbia, Jonsered
CENTRAL POWER DISTRIBUTORS, INC.3801 Thurston AvenueAnoka, MN 55303Tel: 763.576.0901 Fax: [email protected]: www.cpdonline.com
John Schaller, [email protected]
John Hedges, Director of Sales & Marketing [email protected]
Tyler Nelson, [email protected]
Ursi Reinhart, Customer Service [email protected]
Jeff Gurath, GM Menomonee [email protected]
Branch:Central Power Distributors of WisconsinN90 W14635 Commerce DriveMenomonee Falls, WI 53051Contact: Jeff Gurath
Major Vendors: Kohler, MTD, LCT, RhinoPost Drivers, Columbia, Tecumseh, Troy-Bilt,Stens, Tanaka, Trac-Vac, Hydro-Gear
COATES LANDSCAPE SUPPLY2960 S 2000 WRexburg, ID 83440Mailing Address:PO Box 305Rexburg, ID 83440Tel: 208.656.0600 Fax: 208.656.0611Website: www.coatespower.com
Blair Coates, [email protected]
Chase Coates, Vice [email protected]
Phillip Coates, Vice [email protected]
Preston Farmer, General Sales [email protected]
Michelle Coates, [email protected]
Dan Coates, Dealer Integration & [email protected]
Andy Linger, Service [email protected]
Major Vendors: Eco Lawn, TurfTeq, WalkerManufacturing Co., Kunz Engineering, Inc.
CONGDON ASSOCIATES DIST. COMPANY CADCO1365 Strykers RoadPhillipsburg, NJ 08865Tel: 908.213.0303 Fax: [email protected]: www.cadcodist.com
Tim Congdon, [email protected]
Bennett Rymon, General [email protected]
Matthew T. Congdon – Dir. of Sales & [email protected]
Linda Drake, [email protected]
Cris Kalasky, Inside Sales [email protected]
James Vasko, [email protected]
Marlin Weaver, Sales [email protected]
Major Vendors: Ferris, Big Dog, SnowEx,TurfEx, Goosen, Fraden, Prizelawn, Befco,Ground Logic, Bradley
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COOK’S POWER EQUIPMENT DIST.7920 American WayGroveland, FL 34736Tel: 352.429.2733 Fax: 352.429.8968Website: www.cookspower.com
Ken Cook, [email protected]
Lydia Cook, Operations [email protected]
Jeff Rupnerain, [email protected]
Calvin Cook, Sales [email protected]
Lisa Stephenson, Accounts [email protected]
Rodney Barnes, Service Manager [email protected]
Major Vendors: Hustler Turf Equipment, BigDog Mowers
CPT CANADA POWER TECH., LTD.161 Watline AvenueMississauga, ON, Canada L4Z 1P2 Tel: 905.890.6900 Fax: 905.890.7481Website: www.canadapowertech.com
Tim Bequiri, [email protected]
Gavin Bequiri, Vice [email protected]
Otto Perl, Accounting [email protected]
Chris Critchley, Sales [email protected]
Frank Prete, Warehouse [email protected]
Fred Mertinz, Service & Education [email protected]
Leo Dube, Sales Manager/Western [email protected]
Roger Thibodeau, Sales Manager [email protected]
Branches:101-10821-182 StreetEdmonton, AB, T5S 1J5Don McFadyen,Manager
224 Migneron StreetVille St. Laurent, PQ, Canada H4T 1Y7Andre Dubois, Manager
Major Vendors: Tecumseh, Kohler, Solo, Ore-gon, Tanaka, Campbell Hausfeld, Kipor
CRADER DISTRIBUTING COMPANYHighway 34 WestMarble Hill, MO 63764Tel: 573.238.2675 Fax: 573.238.3088Website: www.cdcbmestihl.com
Stanley L. Crader, [email protected]
Stan Beel, Vice [email protected]
Scott Crader, Co-General [email protected]
Bob Clubb, Sales Manager - [email protected]
Robin Hastings, Sales Manager - [email protected]
Matt Thompson, Operations [email protected]
Roxanne Brown, Marketing [email protected]
Branch:Blue Mountain Equipment1800 South Airport RoadMcKinney TX 75069
Major Vendor: Stihl
EEWI7415 Empire Central DriveHouston, TX 77040Mailing Address:PO Box 40490Houston, TX 77240-0490Tel: 713.937.4000 Fax: [email protected]: www.ewipower.com
Robert Graham, [email protected]
Steve DeWitt, VP Technical [email protected]
John Gielow, Vice President [email protected]
Bret Lowman, Sales [email protected]
Branch:2701 Venture DriveNorman, OK 73069Robert Graham, President
Major Vendors: RedMax, YBravo, BlueBird,Poulan Pro, Poulan Weedeater, Oregon, Walbro, Wright Mfg., Jonsered, Vortexx, Zama
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FFLORIDA OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT, INC.2691 Dardanelle DriveOrlando, FL 32808-5143Tel: 407.295.5010 Fax: [email protected]: www.floridaoutdoor.com
Mark DeShetler, [email protected]
Keith DeShetler, Vice [email protected]
Susan McCullough, [email protected]
Greg Thompson, Sales [email protected]
Mark Stephens, General [email protected]
Andy Sadlon, Service [email protected]
Major Vendors: Echo, Scag, Shindaiwa, Scag/Giant-Vac, Billy Goat, Bearcat
GGARDNER, INC.3641 Interchange RoadColumbus, OH 43204Tel: 614.456.4000 Fax: 614.456.4001Website: www.gardnerinc.com
Ted Finn, President [email protected]
Don Thornton, General [email protected]
Branch:12740 Kenan DriveJacksonville, FL 32258
Mark Long VP - [email protected]
Todd Geyer, Operations [email protected]
Greg Dupree, OEM Sales [email protected]
David Roundtree, Sales [email protected]
Major Vendors: Kohler, Oregon, HomeLite,Carlisle, Hydro-Gear, Champion, NGK, TuffTorq, MTD, Husqvarna
GARDNER-CONNELL, LLC125 Constitution BoulevardFranklin, MA 02038Tel: 508.543.3600 Fax: [email protected]: www.gardner-connell.com
Ted Finn, [email protected]
Alan Rondina, [email protected]
John Joensen, Sales [email protected]
Richard Logue, Purchasing [email protected]
Paul Duhamel, Education [email protected]
Chris Silva, IT [email protected]
John Garforth, Tech [email protected]
Major Vendors: Kohler, MTD, Tecumseh,Lauson, LCT, Generac, Oregon Forestry, Oregon Equipment Parts, Hydro-Gear, Peerless, Tanaka, Worldlawn, Westinghouse,Accelerator Grass Catchers, Carlisle, Troy-Bilt, BCS, Poulan Pro, Rhino, B3C, VP Fuel
GARDNER-DIXIE SALES, INC.5920 Summit AvenueBrowns Summit, NC 27214Tel: 336.375.7500 Fax: [email protected]: www.dixiesales.com
Dan Barbour, [email protected]
Doug Holmes, General [email protected]
Alex Wyatt, VP Customer [email protected]
Branches:Greensboro, NCMemphis, TNBrampton, ON, Canada
Major Vendors: Agri Fab, American Lawnmower, Carlisle, Dewalt, E-Z-Go, FNA,Generac, General Transmission, HusqvarnaOutdoor Power, Meyer Products, Pro Fit,Hydro-Gear, ITW Brands, Karcher, MTD,Poulan, Racor, Rotary, Sunrise Global, TroyBilt, TRU South, Walbro, Yamaha, Zama
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GOLDEN EAGLE DISTRIBUTING CORP.1251 Tinker RoadRocklin, CA 95765Tel: 916.645.6600 Fax: [email protected]: www.goldeneagledist.com
Kara Aakre, Director of [email protected]
Chris Seeman, Sales [email protected]
Branch:100 Rose RoadLake Zurich, IL 60047
Major Vendors: Echo, Echo Bearcat,Shindaiwa, Little Wonder, Classen Mantis,BlueBird, Billy Goat, Oregon
HH. G. MAKELIM COMPANY 219 Shaw RoadSouth San Francisco, CA 94080Tel: 650.873.4757 Fax: 650.872.5438Website: www.hgmakelim.com
Jim Hess, [email protected]
Tony Ghimenti, Sales [email protected]
Gil Buckles, Product [email protected]
Branches:4701 Enterprise WayModesto, CA 95356
14101 E 33rd Place, Suite FAurora, CO 80011
Major Vendors: Kohler, Kubota, Fiat Powertrain
HAYWARD DISTRIBUTING COMPANY4061 Perimeter DriveColumbus, OH 43228Tel: 614.272.5953 Fax: 614.272.5959Website: www.haydist.com
Arin Monroe, Co-CEO & [email protected]
Matt Budde, Co-CEO & [email protected]
Jeff Budde, [email protected]
Craig Tangi, Vice [email protected]
Greg Clouse, Director of [email protected]
Major Vendors: Honda Engines, Bob-Cat,Dirty Hand Tools, Jungle Jim’s, Selbro, BigDog, E-GO, NGK, Mantis, Little Wonder,Brown, Ryan, Meyer, EZ Trench, Classen,Kinedyne, MHP Grills, RedMax, Prizelawn,Rhino, Stens, Selbro, Jonsered, Spyker
KKPM EXCEPTIONAL, LLCOne Exceptional WayLanding, NJ 07850Tel: 973.584.5400 Fax: 973.584.6813Website: www.kpmedi.com
Glenn Beyerl, President /[email protected]
Steven Redan, [email protected]
Jeff Fierle, VP New Business [email protected]
Rick Favata, VP Sales & [email protected]
Dan Nixon, VP [email protected]
David Dollard, Director of [email protected]
Major Vendors: Scag, Wright Mfg., SnoWay,SnowEx, Hurricane, Toyotomi, Rackem, Rinnai, YBravo, Vortexx, Silverstone
LLARSON SALES, INC.100 Larson AvenueHudson, SD 57034Tel: 605.984.2085 Fax: 605.984.2324Website: www.larsonsales.com
Donn Larson, [email protected]
Heidi Austin, General [email protected]
Major Vendors: Big Dog, Jonsered, Red Max,Stens
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LAWN EQUIPMENT ENTERPRISES, INC.3045 Knight AvenueWaycross, GA 31503Tel: 912.284.9900 Fax: 912.284.0510Website: www.leeoutdoorpower.com
David I. Lee, [email protected]
Major Vendors: Walker Mowers, WorldlawnPower Equipment, Turf Teq, EcoLawn Applicators, Z-Rator, Ingersoll
LAWN EQUIPMENT PARTS COMPANY1475 River RoadMarietta, PA 17547Mailing Address:PO Box 466Marietta, PA 17547Tel: 717.426.5200 Fax: 717.426.5206Website: www.lepcoonline.com
Jeff Clark, [email protected]
Mark Hessinger, Vice [email protected]
Chris Hyrb, Vice President, Sales & [email protected]
Tom Garvey, Sales [email protected]
Dave Peterson, Sales [email protected]
Major Vendors: Echo, Exmark, Columbia,Billy Goat, Brown, Shindaiwa, Bearcat
LIGHTBOURN EQUIPMENT COMPANY13665 Welch RoadDallas, TX 75244Mailing Address:PO Box 801870Dallas, TX 75380Tel: 972.233.5151 Fax: 972.661.0728Website: www.lightbournequipment.com
Walt Lightbourn, [email protected]
Major Vendors: Honda Engines, HondaPower Equipment
LOFTIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY2111 E. Highland Drive, Suite 255Phoenix, AZ 85016Mailing Address:PO Box 10376Phoenix, AZ 85064Tel: 602.272.9466 Fax: 602.272.7582Website: www.loftinequip.com
Mark Loftin, [email protected]
Charles Loftin, [email protected]
John Haney, VP Business Development [email protected]
Luke Livak, Director of [email protected]
Tom Kelly, Director of [email protected]
Martin Moreno, [email protected]
Jon Uber, Customer Service [email protected]
George Siordian, Parts [email protected]
Branches:6280 S Valley View Blvd., Ste. 718Las Vegas, NV 89118Martin Moreno, Sales
6113 Brittmoore RoadHouston, TX 77041Bryan Dietert, Branch Manager
1241 Universal City Blvd.Universal City, TX 78148
12 N 45th AvenuePhoenix, AZ 85043
5204 Bear Creek CourtIrving, TX 75061
Major Vendors: Kohler Engines & Generators, Kubota Engines & Generators,Scania Engines
MMARR BROS., INC.423 E Jefferson Blvd.Dallas, TX 75203Tel: 214.948.7387 Fax: 214.946.6259Website: www.marrbros.com
Russell Marr, [email protected]
Michael Gholson, Sales [email protected]
Major Vendors: Briggs & Stratton, CountryClipper, DR Power, EHP, Generac, Hydro-Gear, Kohler, MTD, MacKissic, Subaru,Tecumseh, Troy Bilt, TruFuel, Walbro, Zama
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MEDART ENGINE124 Manufacturers DriveSt. Louis, MO 63010-4727Tel: 636.282.2300 Fax: 888.510.3100Website: www.medartengine.com
Michael Medart, [email protected]
Dave Strubberg, Exec. Vice President & [email protected]
Ken Erickson, General Sales [email protected]
Wayne Taake, Gen. Mktg. & Purchasing [email protected]
Branches:10310 High Point RoadOlive Branch, MS 38654Zach Brown, Distribution Manager
2644 S 96th StreetEdwardsville KS 66111Joe Guthrie, Distribution Manager
Major Vendors: Kohler, Oregon, Velke, Jungle Jim’s, Walbro, Zama, Carlisle, MartinWheel/Kenda, Slime, Sea Foam, Suttner, OhioSteel, Desert Extrusion, Comet, NGK, Champion, Fluid Film, Radians, Startron,Tufftop, Max-Torque, Mojack, Flambeau, Peerless Gear, Seat King, B3C, Liquitube,Grass Master Tires, Pix Belts, LCT, Xtreme,Opti Oil, Air-Loc Tires, Kisol, Elvex
MENOMINEE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY1112 26TH AvenueMenominee, MI 49858Tel: 906.863.5526 Fax: 800.421.6582Website: www.menindsup.com
Mike Dubey, [email protected]
Josh Dubey, Operations [email protected].
Major Vendors: Oregon OCS/OEP, OregonHarvester, Oregon Splitters and Cordless,Gates, Efco, Powerhouse, Peerless, Startron,Golden Eagle, American Lube, Champion,NGK, Pferd, Grandberg
MIDWEST EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO.2145 Bergdolt RoadEvansville, IN 47711Mailing Address:PO Box 4627Evansville, IN 47724Tel: 812.425.6216 Fax: 812.425.6294
[email protected]: www.mweco.com
Glenn Heseman, [email protected]
Rob Reynolds, [email protected]
Mike Fendrich, [email protected]
Justin Naumovitz, Field Sales [email protected]
Scott Tindale, Dir. Of Customer [email protected]
Jim Claybourn, [email protected]
Erick Shoup, Information [email protected]
Major Vendors: Scag, Giant Vac, Echo,Shindaiwa, Billy Goat, Echo Bear Cat
OOSCAR WILSON ENGINES & PARTS, INC.826 Lonestar DriveO’Fallon, MO 63366Tel: 800.873.6722 Fax: [email protected]: www.oscar-wilson.com
Steven Purdy, [email protected]
Steven M. Purdy, [email protected]
Major Vendors: BOB-CAT-Ryan, Big Dog, Generac, Husqvarna Outdoor Products, Hydro-Gear, MTD Products Inc., Maruyama, OregonOEP, Subaru, TruSouth
OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS 2721 Discovery DriveRaleigh, NC 27616Mailing Address:PO Box 58494Raleigh, NC 27658-8494Tel: 919.876.6937 Fax: 919.850.9163Website: www.oedinc.com
Bob Zucker, [email protected]
Rob Zucker, [email protected]
David Zucker, Vice President - [email protected]
Bob Mitchell, [email protected]
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Jim Fenner, Sales [email protected]
Paul Gillis, Inventory Control [email protected]
Gregg Mangum, Technical Service [email protected]
Lori White, Advertising Mgr./State Contract [email protected]
John Dobbins, IT/Operations [email protected]
Major Vendors: Echo, Echo Bearcat,Shindaiwa, Wright, Billy Goat, Brown, Columbia,Vortexx
PPACE, INC.739 S Mill St.Plymouth, MI 48170Tel: 734.453.6258 Fax: 800.732.5447Website: www.pacelink.com
Chris Saxton, [email protected]
Terry Saxton, [email protected]
Dave Bomers, Vice [email protected]
Shawn Hill, VP [email protected]
Todd Riley, VP [email protected]
Nichelle Saxton-Dominguez, Marketing/Project [email protected]
Lauren Saxton Nassar, HR [email protected]
Pam Tigani, VP [email protected]
Branches:2130 Interstate DriveLakeland, FL 33805Joe Logsdon, Operations
5850 Alder AvenueSacramento, CA 95828Bruce Thorpe, Operations
Major Vendors: BlueBird, Brown, Ferris,Snapper Pro, Honda Engines, Honda PowerEquipment, Little Wonder/Mantis/Classen,RedMax, Scag, SnoWay, Vortexx, Wright, Jonsered, YBravo, Trynex/Snowex, Hurricane
POWER DISTRIBUTORS3700 Paragon DriveColumbus, OH 43228Tel: 800.554.3336 Fax: N/AWebsite: www.powerdistributors.com
Darold Dunham, VP [email protected]
Major Vendors: Briggs & Stratton, Masport,Oregon
POWER EQUIPMENT COMPANY211 W Stephenie DriveCortland, IL 60112Tel: 815.754.4090 Fax: 815.754.4280Website: www.peco1948.com
David H. Olson, [email protected]
Eric Olson, Vice [email protected]
Marty Ward, [email protected]
Howard Carstensen, Sales [email protected]
Holly Bierer, IT [email protected]
Major Vendors: American Honda Motor Co.,Efco, Jacto, Rhino Tools, Tanaka, Worldlawn
POWER EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS69250 Burke DriveRichmond, MI 48062Tel: 800.624.2932 Fax: [email protected]: www.powereqp.com
Bev DeVriendt, [email protected]
Ron DeVriendt, [email protected]
Dean Jobes, Vice President of Sales & [email protected]
Major Vendors: Exmark, Billy Goat, RedMax, Trac Vac, Brinly-Hardy, Carlisle Tires &Tubes, Grass Gobbler, Kohler, Laclede, Champion & NGK Spark Plugs, McLane,Power Trim, RBG Grinders, Oregon, Tillotson,Kipor, Velke, Walbro, Zama, Ohio Steel
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POWER EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS1351 Tandem Avenue NESalem, OR 97301Mailing Address:1331 Tandem Avenue NESalem, OR 97308Tel: 503.585.6120 Fax: 503.585.7510Website: www.pesnet.com
Pete Yunker, [email protected]
Kelly Yunker, [email protected]
David Crain, VP Operations [email protected]
Joe Bonaventura, VP [email protected]
Major Vendors: Columbia, Cub Cadet, Husqvarna Consumer Parts, Kohler, MTDConsumer Parts, Oregon, Redmax, Troy-Bilt
POWER SOURCE CANADA2815 Bristol CircleOakville, ON Canada L6H 6X5Tel: 905.829.0006 Fax: [email protected]: www.powersourcecanada.ca
Mark Baillie, [email protected]
Jack Bergman, Sales [email protected]
Fiona Li, [email protected]
Teresa Huynh, Director of [email protected]
Major Vendors: Briggs & Stratton, Oregon,Hydro Gear, NGK, OPTI-2
POWER TOOL COMPANY1709 Lamons LaneJohnson City, TN 37602Mailing Address:PO Box 5987Johnson City, TN 37602Tel: 423.926.2174 Fax: [email protected]: www.powertoolco.com
Todd Bohon, [email protected]
Fred Whitson, [email protected]
Ed Walls, Technology [email protected]
Robert Irby, Sales [email protected]
Major Vendors: Scag, Velke
PRECISION WORK, INC75 Harbor RoadPort Washington, NY 11050Tel: 516.883.2002 Fax: 516.883.1400Website: www.precisionworkinc.com
Jeffrey Plotka, [email protected]
Annette Oestreich, Secretary/[email protected]
Steven Fregeau, Sales [email protected]
Ardwin Pena, Service [email protected]
Edward Kim, Parts [email protected]
Major Vendors: Walker Manufacturing Company, Turf Teq Equipment, Ecolawn Applicators
RRBI CORPORATION10201 Cedar Ridge DriveAshland VA 23005Mailing Address:PO Box 9318Richmond, VA 23227Tel: 804.550.2210 Fax: 800.947.1335Website: www.rbicorp.com
Tom Miller, [email protected]
Lucas Mezzenga, General [email protected]
Major Vendors: Kohler, Oregon
ROBERTS SUPPLY, INC.4203 Metric DriveWinter Park, FL 32792-6897Tel: 407.657.5555 Fax: 407.657.4007Website: www.robertssupply.com
Mark Vining, [email protected]
Lorri Sklar, Vice [email protected]
Mark Scalora, Sales [email protected]
Craig Vining, Accounting [email protected]
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Major Vendors: Exmark, Honda Engines,Honda Power Equipment, Jacto, KYSEK Coolers, Tru-Fuel, K-100
SSCOTSCO, INC.16750 SE Kens CourtMilwaukie, OR 97267Tel: 503.353.0326 Fax: 503.653.7838Website: www.scotsco.com
Steve Byerly, [email protected]
Mark Boersma, Vice [email protected]
Don Sharpe, [email protected]
Jon Castleman, Director of [email protected]
Zack Byerly, Sales and Marketing [email protected]
Major Vendors: Honda Engines, Scag, ScagGiant-Vac, Oregon Forestry, Oregon Har-vester, Oregon OEP, Billy Goat, MacKissic,Oregon Log Splitters, Oregon Power On, TopGun Pressure Washers and Pumps, PowerTrim, Tru-Cut
SMITHS SOUTH-CENTRAL SALES CO.1802 South Arkansas StreetSpringhill, LA 71075Mailing Address:PO Box 578Springhill, LA 71075Tel: 318.539.2594 Fax: [email protected] Website: www.smithssc.com
Robert N. Smith, [email protected]
Rose S. Taliaferro, [email protected]
Michael Whittington, Technical Service [email protected]
Major Vendors: Maruyama, Oregon, MTD,Schiller Grounds Care, Comet-USA, Encore,Yamaha
STIHL LIMITED1515 Sise RoadLondon, ON Canada N6A 4L6 Mailing Address:PO Box 5666London, ON Canada N6A 4L6 Tel: 519.681.3000 Fax: [email protected]: www.stihl.ca
Greg J. Quigg, [email protected]
Angelo DeThomasis, Director of [email protected]
Jeff Loosemore, Marketing [email protected]
Hugh Munn, Sales Manager, Western [email protected]
Bob Lemieux, Sales Manager, Eastern [email protected]
Major Vendor: Stihl
STIHL SOUTHWEST, INC.2730 S River Creek DriveMalvern, AR 72104Mailing Address:PO Box 518Malvern, AR 72104Tel: 501.332.2788 Fax: 501.337.4393Website: www.stihlsw.com
Susan Brittain, [email protected]
Bruce Brittain, [email protected]
Adam Hanks, Manager Sales & [email protected]
Major Vendor: Stihl
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TTIDEWATER POWER EQUIPMENT, INC.5795 Thurston AvenueVirginia Beach, VA 23455Tel: 757.464.1755 Fax: [email protected]: www.tpeco.com
Todd Winstead, [email protected]
Charles Winstead, [email protected]
Nathan Hatcher, VP [email protected]
Thorne Saunders, Service Department [email protected]
Branch:7206 Cessna DriveGreensboro, NC 27409Ann Vaughn, Manager
Major Vendors: Belle, Ecolawn, Honda Engines, Honda Power Equipment, HustlerTurf Equipment, E-Z Trench, BlueBird, Timberwolf, Jacto, Prizelawn
TOP EQUIPMENT111 Halmar CoveGeorgetown, TX 78628Tel: 512.863.2998 Fax: 512.863.8050Website: www.topequipment.net
Tim Elliott, [email protected]
Mike Elliott, Vice [email protected]
Kim Chapman, Accts. Receivable/[email protected]
Dennis Elliott, General [email protected]
Ed Meadows, Sales [email protected]
Al Herron, Service [email protected]
Major Vendors: Echo, Scag, Shindaiwa, BillyGoat
WWAUKESHA-PEARCE INDUSTRIES, INC.12320 South Main StreetHouston, TX 77235Mailing Address:PO Box 35068Houston, TX 77235-5068Tel: 713.723.1050 Fax: 713.551.0499Website: www.wpi.com
Frankie Baird, Vice [email protected]
Louis M. Pearce IV, Director [email protected]
Steve Miller, Director Credit/[email protected]
Mike Krueger, Sales Mgr., Small Power [email protected]
Gary Pearce, Jr., Inside Sales [email protected]
Major Vendors: Kohler, Komatsu, GEWaukesha, Generac Power Systems, GE Transportation
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AAMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.4900 Marconi DriveAlpharetta, GA 30005Tel: 678.339.2600 Fax: [email protected]: www.engines.honda.com
Michael Rickey, Senior [email protected]
Dan Wahn, National Sales [email protected]
Products/Services: Enhancing the value andreliability of Power Equipment, AmericanHonda Engine markets and supports highquality, dependable engines through distributors and manufacturers while main-taining our commitment to the environment.
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BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL, INC.4909 SE International WayPortland, OR 97222-4679Tel: 503.653.8881 Fax: [email protected]: www.oregonproducts.com
Scott Harris, Director North America [email protected]
Dave Gioia, Dir. of Corp. Development, Strategy & Global Digital [email protected]
Products/Services: Blount is a globalmanufacturer and marketer of replacementparts, equipment and accessories for theforestry, lawn and garden; farm, ranch andagriculture; and concrete cutting and finishingmarkets. Blount is the market leader in manu-facturing saw chains and guide bars for chainsaws under the brands Oregon and Carlton.Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Blountsells its high-quality, innovative products inmore than 115 countries through an extensiveglobal distribution network.
BLUEBIRD TURF PRODUCTS68 South Squirrel RoadAuburn Hills, MI 48326Tel: 248.243.5600 Fax: 248.243.5650Website: www.bluebirdturf.com
Mike Evans, [email protected]
Chris Durig, VP of [email protected]
Products/Services: Aerators, Bed Edger,Power Rakes/Seeders, Sod Cutters, StumpGrinders, Chipper & Hover Mowers
BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION3300 N. 124th StreetWauwatosa, WI 53222Tel: 414.803.0481 Fax: N/AWebsite: www.vanguardengines.com
Bill Schaut, Sales [email protected]
Products/Services: Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power is a leading provider ofcommercial power solutions. The Vanguard engine family is the premier
line of engines and includes single-cylinderhorizontal engines from 5.5 to 13 gross horse-power, Vanguard V-Twin horizontal and vertical engines from 13 to 23 gross horse-power, Vanguard 810 V-Twin vertical enginesfrom 24 to 28 gross horsepower, and the Vanguard V-Twin BIG BLOCK engines in vertical and horizontal configurations from 25to 37 gross horsepower.Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power helps
professionals maximize productivity by reducing downtime and increasing engine efficiency through practical innovations suchas the all new Oil Guard System, innovativeTransportGuard feature, and Vanguard EFI.All supported by best in class parts delivery,expansive servicing dealer network, and industry leading service education and training.
MANUFACTURER MEMBERS
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CCOMET USA, INC.1601 Highway 13 EastBurnsville, MN 55337Tel: 800.800.4420 Fax: [email protected]: www.efcopower.com
Jeff Bohr [email protected]
Dennis Larson, [email protected]
Andrew [email protected]
Products/Services: Professional OutdoorPower Equipment: Chainsaws, Trimmers, PoleSaws, Blowers, Edgers, Hedge Trimmers,Multi Attachment Tools
COUNTRY CLIPPER613 W English StreetCorydon, IA 50060Mailing Address:614 W EnglishCorydon, IA 50060Tel: 800.344.8237 Fax: [email protected]: www.countryclipper.com
Blaine Fields, National Sales [email protected]
Rob Hilton, Product Support [email protected]
Products/Services: Country Clipper, a division of Shivvers Manufacturing, designsand manufactures zero-turn mowers for residential and commercial markets. Locatedin the heartland of America, Country Clipperbuilds durable, dependable mowers with innovative features for easy use, maintenanceand performance.
EECHO INC.400 Oakwood RoadLake Zurich, IL 60047Tel: 847.540.8400 Fax: 847.540.9670Website: www.echo-usa.com
Ed Zynomirski, VP Sales & [email protected]
Products/Services: Echo, Shindaiwa
EXCEL INDUSTRIES200 S Ridge RoadHesston, KS 67062Tel: 620.327.4911 Fax: 620.327.4654Website: www.excelii.com
Larry Holman, Dir. of Sales, Big Dog [email protected]
Adam Mullet, VP Sales & [email protected]
Products/Services: We manufacture and sellHustler Turf Equipment and Big Dog Mowers.
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FARIA BEEDE INSTRUMENTS, INC.385 Norwich-New London Tpk.Uncasville, CT 06382Mailing Address:PO Box 983Uncasville, CT 06382Tel: 860.848.9271 Fax: 860.848.2704Website: www.fariabeede.com
Pam Meissner, PresidentJason Blackburn, VP Sales & Marketing
[email protected] Terry, VP Engineering
[email protected] Randall, VP Operations
Products/Services: Analog & digital instrumentation for the marine, commercial,industrial & military global markets
FIRMAN POWER EQUIPMENT14131 N. Rio Vista Blvd #9Peoria, AZ 85381Tel: 602.625.3688 Fax: 623.322.5992Website: www.firmanpowerequipment.com
Mindy Miller, Director of [email protected]
Greg Montgomery, [email protected]
Jason Sutton, Vice [email protected]
Products/Services: FIRMAN producesportable generators for the worldwide marketand for US private labels such as Ridgid andKohler. The FIRMAN line-up includes OpenFrame, Inverter and Dual Fuel Generators.
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HHUSQVARNA GROUP9335 Harris Corners Parkway, Suite 500Charlotte, NC 28269Tel: 704.597.5000 Fax: 704.597.8802Website: www.husqvarna.com
Jeff Dewosky, VP & GM, Dealer Sales [email protected]
Rob Harris, Mgr., Distributor & Rental [email protected]
Kevin Hall, Distributor Sales [email protected]
Products/Services: OPE Manufacturer
KKIPOR POWER EQUIPMENT 13009 SE Jennifer Street, Suite 105Clackamas, OR 97015Tel: 503.445.0197 Fax: 503.445.0198Toll Free Tel: 888.645.0197Website: www.kiporpowerequipment.com
Products/Services: Kipor Generators,Standby Generators, Waterpumps, Light Towers, Tillers, Replacement Engines, Excava-tors, Loaders, Transporters
KOHLER COMPANY444 Highland Drive, MS 102Kohler, WI 53044Tel: 920.457.4441 Fax: 920.453.5848Website: www.kohlerengines.com
Brian Melka, President Engines [email protected]
Craig Magalen, VP Sales & Latin America, Engines [email protected]
Products/Services: Engines
MMARUYAMA U.S., INC.4770 Mercantile DriveFort Worth, TX 76137Tel: 940.383.7400 Fax: [email protected]: www.maruyama-us.com
Mark Dyos, Executive [email protected]
Manuel Galvan, General Sales [email protected]
Garret Monk, Regional Manager [email protected]
Phillip Parker, Technical Service [email protected]
Products/Services: Hand held power equipment, pump & agricultural spray equipment, piston pumps & spray equipment
MEYER PRODUCTS, LLC18513 Euclid AvenueCleveland, OH 44112Tel: 216.486.1313 Fax: 216.486.1321Website: www.meyerproducts.com
Andy Outcalt, [email protected]
Craig Kemmerling, VP Sales & Customer [email protected]
Products/Services: Snow & ice controlequipment for both on and off road vehicles
MTD CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.5903 Grafton RoadValley City, OH 44280Mailing Address:PO Box 368023Cleveland, OH 44136Tel: 330.225.2600 Fax: N/AWebsite: www.mtdproducts.com
Phil Clouse, President, Post-Sale [email protected]
Mark Lape, VP Sales, Wheel [email protected]
Brad Bechtel,VP Post Sale [email protected]
Products/Services: A leader in designingand building durable, easy to use outdoorpower equipment. Our family of brands features many award-winning products.
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PPECO10 Walden DriveArden, NC 28704Tel: 828.684.1234 Fax: [email protected]: www.lawnvac.com
Peter Cook, [email protected]
Dennis Warner, Sales [email protected]
Products/Services: PECO manufactures abroad line of grass and leaf collection systemsfor ZTR mowers, garden and compact tractors,as well as brush cutters and attachments.
SSCAG POWER EQUIPMENT1000 Metalcraft DriveMayville, WI 53050Tel: 920.387.0100 Fax: 920.387.0111Website: www.scag.com
John Crowson, [email protected]
Chris Frame, VP & [email protected]
Dennis Opalacz, National Sales [email protected]
Products/Services: Commercial and residential lawn mowers, truck loaders, debrisblowers and vacs and accessories
SCHILLER GROUNDS CARE1028 Street RoadSouthampton, PA 18966Mailing Address:PO Box 38Southampton, PA 18966Tel: 215.357.5110 Fax: 215.364.2852Website: www.schillergc.com
Pat Cappucci, President & [email protected]
Norman Yanke, [email protected]
David Varney, Director of Distributor Sales [email protected]
Denis Bedard, VP Sales & Parts OperationBob-Cat, Ryan & [email protected]
Products/Services: Outdoor Power Equip-ment: Bob-Cat, Ryan, Little Wonder, Mantis,Classen, Steiner
SNOWEX/TURFEX PRODUCTS531 Ajax DriveMadison Heights, MI 48071Tel: 844.234.2538 Fax: 248.586.3501Website: www.snowexproducts.com
www.turfexproducts.com
Steven Dewey, Manager North American [email protected]
Products/Services: SnowEx–snow and icecontrol products that include sand/salt spread-ers, liquid applicators and snow plows TurfEx–Turf care management products thatinclude ride-on spreader/sprayers, equipmentmounted spreaders/sprayers, walk-behind applicators, dethatchers and top dressers
STAR BRITE 4041 SW 47th AvenueFt. Lauderdale, FL 33314Tel: 800.327.8583 Fax: [email protected]: www.starbrite.com
Jeff Barocas, [email protected]
Greg Dornau, Executive [email protected]
Mark Emmi, Senior VP [email protected]
Natalie Fino, VP Customer [email protected]
Eric Hahn, Director of [email protected]
Product/Services: Founded in 1973, Starbrite is a leading US-based manufacturer ofproducts for the OPE, marine, RV, automotiveand powersports markets, ranging from fueltreatments and lubricants to cleaners and protectants.
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STENS CORPORATION1919 Hospitality DriveJasper, IN 47546Tel: 812.482.2526 Fax: [email protected]: www.stens.com
John Bauersfeld, VP & GM [email protected]
Mike Sorgius, Director of [email protected]
Craig Smith, Market Development [email protected]
Curt Mendel, Key Accounts [email protected]
Product/Services: Stens, a division of Arrowhead Engineered Products, is a leadingsupplier of replacement parts for the outdoorpower equipment, rental, construction and golfindustries. Stens is respected for providing OEMand replacement parts to businesses. Stens is theCanadian distributor for Kawasaki engines.
TTANAKA POWER EQUIPMENT1111 Broadway AvenueBraselton, GA 30517Tel: 770.925.1774 Fax: 770.564.7003Website: www.tanakapowerequipment.com
John Ludeman, Key Account [email protected]
Products/Services: Grass Trimmers, BrushCutters, Hedge Trimmers, Blowers, Edgers,Chainsaws
WWALKER MANUFACTURING5925 East Harmony RoadFort Collins, CO 80528Tel: 800.279.8537 Fax: 970.221.5619Website: www.walkermowers.com
Bob Walker, PresidentDean Walker, Vice PresidentWill Merrick, Sales Manager
Products/Services: Walker Mowers
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WORLDLAWN POWER EQUIPMENT, INC..2415 Ashland AvenueBeatrice, NE 68310Mailing Address:PO Box 888Beatrice, NE 68310Tel: 402.228.4255 Fax: 402.223.4103Website: www.worldlawn.com
Hardy Shao, [email protected]
Nathan Antons, National Sales [email protected]
Products/Services: Manufacturer of residential & commercial turf products
WRIGHT MANUFACTURING, INC.4600X Wedgewood BoulevardFrederick, MD 21703Tel: 301.360.9810 Fax: 301.360.9820Website: www.wrightmfg.com
Ed Wright, VP Engineering, Sales & [email protected]
Andrea Vaughan, Dir. of HR, Sales & [email protected]
William R. Wright, President & CEO
Products/Services: Manufacturer of Commercial Mowers, Grass Gobbler Catchersand Velke Sulkies
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YARDMAX POWER PRODUCTS 1850 W Winchester Road, Suite 106Libertyville, IL 60048Tel: 847.327.0566 Fax: N/AWebsite: www.yardmax.com
Justin Carlson, VP [email protected]
Jim Dockstader, [email protected]
Products/Services: YARDMAX offers retailers and their customers year-round, innovative outdoor power equipment including log splitters, snow blowers andwood chippers, as well as new power barrows,power sweepers, plate compactors and concrete mixers. YARDMAX products are designed for homeowners/ DIYers, who seekthe highest quality equipment at a competitive price.
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AARI NETWORK SERVICES, INC.10850 W Park Place, Suite 1200Milwaukee, WI 53224Tel: 414.973.4300 Fax: [email protected]: www.arinet.com
Colleen Malloy, Director of [email protected]
Mangy Greasy, Marketing [email protected]
Paul Berkholtz, Dir. of Bus, Development-OPE [email protected]
Products/Services: Lead Generation, LeadManagement, Websites, eCommerce, Electronic Catalogs, Digital Marketing Services
EEQUIPMENT & ENGINE TRAINING COUNCIL (EETC)3880 Press Wallace DriveYork, SC 29745Tel: 888.406.1810 Fax: 803.250.3632Website: www.eetc.org
Erik Sides, Executive [email protected]
Rainy Greene, Certification Test [email protected]
Products/Services: Technician Certification,School Accreditation
OOUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT INSTITUTE (OPEI)341 S Patrick StreetAlexandria, VA 22314Tel: 703.549.7600 Fax: 703.549.7604Website: www.opei.org
Kris Kiser, President & [email protected]
Marla Popkin, Director of [email protected]
Products/Services: OPE Trade Association
OWNER RESOURCE GROUP221 W. 6th Street, Suite 2000Austin, TX 78701Tel: 512.505.4180 Fax: N/AWebsite: www.orgroup.com
Mangy Patterson, Vice [email protected]
Products/Services: Private investment firmlooking to partner with businesses and helpthem grow.
SSHEFFIELD FINANCIAL, div. BB&T Bank6010 Golding Center DriveWinston-Salem, NC 27103Mailing Address:PO Box 1704Clemmons, NC 27012Tel: 800.438.8892 Fax: 800.438.8894Website: www.sheffieldfinancial.com
Jack Snow, [email protected]
Jeff McKay, [email protected]
J. C. Hendrix, Chief Sales [email protected]
Bob Byrne, VP [email protected]
Kevin Parker, VP [email protected]
Anne Beall, Sales Strategy [email protected]
Products/Services: Retail Financing
SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL332 Minnesota Street, Suite 600Saint Paul, MN 55101Tel: 877.856.8733 Fax: 866.315.9277Website: www.synchronybusiness.com
Gary Slagle, Vice [email protected]
Sara Martin, Client [email protected]
Corin Brewer, Managing Dir., Network [email protected]
Bob Hendley, Relationship [email protected]
AFFILIATE MEMBERS
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Products/Services: Revolving and installment loans to both residential buyersand landscape professionals, and for both newand used power equipment
TTCF INVENTORY FINANCE1475 E Woodfield Road, #1100Schaumburg, IL 60173Tel: 847.330.5275 Fax: 877.329.8237Website: www.tcfif.com
Rossario Perrelli, President & [email protected]
Tom Sorrentino, Sr. VP General [email protected]
Cassie Hopkins, Director of Operations [email protected]
Products/Services: Inventory Finance
TD RETAIL CARD SERVICES1000 MacArthur BoulevardMahwah, NJ 07430Tel: 201.818.4000 Fax: N/AWebsite: www.tdrcs.com
Rory Campbell, AE [email protected]
Art Couch, Director/Vice [email protected]
Mike Lupo, Vice [email protected]
Craig McGuinness, Vice [email protected]
Products/Services: Consumer and Commercial Financing in both the US andCanada
WWELLS FARGO COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION FINANCE10 South Wacker Drive, 31st FloorChicago, IL 60606Tel: 800.451.5944 Fax: N/AWebsite: www.wellsfargo.com/cdf
Mike Horak, [email protected]
Steve Hupp, National Account [email protected]
Jeff Schimmel, National Account [email protected]
Dan Walker, National Account [email protected]
Products/Services: Inventory Finance
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GEOGRAPHICAL AND BRANCH OFFICES ArizonaFIRMAN Power Equipment
ArkansasCarswell/OEIStihl Southwest, Inc.
CaliforniaCantrell Turf EquipmentGolden Eagle Distributing Corp. Pace, Inc.
ColoradoLL Johnson Distributing Co.Walker Manufacturing
ConnecticutEDM Distributing
FloridaCooks Power Equipment Distributors Florida Outdoor Equipment, Inc.Gardner, Inc.Pace, Inc.Roberts Supply, Inc.Slope Care dba Spider Mower USA
GeorgiaAmerican Honda Motor Company, Inc. Blalock Machinery & Equipment Co., Inc. Lawn Equipment Enterprises, Inc.
IdahoCoates Landscape Supply
IllinoisEcho, Inc.Golden Eagle Distributing Corp. PACETCF Inventory FinanceTurf OneWells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance YARDMAX Power Products
IndianaMidwest Equipment & Supply Co. Inc.
IowaCountry Clipper
KansasExcel IndustriesMedart Engine
LouisianaSmiths South-Central Sales Co.
MarylandWright Manufacturing
MassachusettsBlack Ink TechnologiesGardner-Connell, LLC
MichiganBlueBird Turf ProductsPACE, Inc.Power Equipment Distributors SnowExTrue Radius Marketing
MinnesotaCentral Power Distributors, Inc. Synchrony
MississippiMedart Engine
MissouriCrader Distributing Co.Medart EngineOscar Wilson Engines & Parts, Inc.
NebraskaWorldlawn Power Equipment Inc.
New JerseyCongdon Associates Dist. Company - CADCO KPM Exceptional Distributors, Inc. TD Retail Card Services
New YorkPrecision Work Inc.
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North CarolinaCarswell Distributing Co.Equipment and Engine Training Council (EETC)Gardner-GreensboroGreenworks CommercialHusqvarna GroupOutdoor Equipment Distributors PECOSheffield FinancialTidewater Power Equipment Co.
OhioBryan Equipment Sales, Inc.Gardner, Inc. Hayward Distributing CompanyMeyer Products Inc.MTD Consumer Products, Inc.Power DistributorsSISCO
OklahomaSmith Distributing Co./Mower Parts Inc.
OregonBlount InternationalPower Equipment SystemsScotsco, Inc.
PennsylvaniaLawn Equipment Parts Company Schiller Grounds Care
TennesseeGardner-GreensboroPower Tool Company
TexasCrader Distributing Co.EWIKongsberg AutomotiveMarr Brothers, Inc.Maruyama U.S., Inc.Medart EngineOwner Resource GroupTOP Equipment
UtahCantrell Turf Equipment
VirginiaOutdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) RBI CorporationTidewater Power Equipment, Inc.
WisconsinARI Network Services, Inc.Briggs & Stratton CorporationCentral Power Distributors of Wisconsin Kohler CompanyScag Power Equipment
CanadaCPT Canada Power Tech. Ltd. Gardner-GreensboroPower Source Canada
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Article I – Name
The name of the corporation shall be the Outdoor Power Equipment and Engine Service Associ-ation, Inc. (hereafter referred to as “the Association”). The Association represents the consoli-dation of the Engine Service Association, Inc. (ESA) and the Outdoor Power EquipmentDistributors Association (OPEDA).
Article II – Offices
The principle office of the corporation shall be at such place as the Board of Directors may fromtime to time determine or the business of the Association may require.
Article III – Purpose
The purposes of the Association are to foster, promote, improve, further and enhance – throughits membership – lawful high standards of efficiency and cooperation among the manufacturers,wholesaler and retailers in providing, distributing, and marketing those goods and services re-lated to the outdoor power equipment industry. In general, to do all such lawful acts and thingsto formulate, determine and coordinate policies of mutual and national importance and concernfor the industry.
To do any other act or thing incidental to or connected with the foregoing purposes or in ad-vancement thereof, but not for the pecuniary profit or financial gain of its members, directorsor officers.
As used in these bylaws, “outdoor power equipment” shall include OEM parts for engines usedon such equipment.
Article IV – Membership
1. Membership Eligibility
A. Regular Membership – Regular membership in the Association shall be open to any Dis-tributor of outdoor power equipment, OEM equipment parts or engines who meets the mini-mum eligibility requirements adopted by the Board of Directors.
B. Associate Membership – Associate membership in the Association shall be open to anymanufacturer of outdoor power equipment or any firm or corporation regularly engaged insupplying products to regular members for resale by the regular members who meet the mini-mum eligibility requirements adopted by the Board of Directors.
Associate members shall have the privilege, by Board approval, of the floor at the open ses-sions of the Association. They shall be extended the facilities of the Executive Director’s of-fice, in the promotion of matters of mutual interest. Associate membership shall be withoutprivilege to vote.
C. Affiliate Membership – Affiliate membership in the Association shall be open to any indi-vidual, firm or corporation regularly engaged in providing services to the retail and/or whole-sale segments of the outdoor power equipment industry who meets the minimum eligibilityrequirements adopted by the Board of Directors.
Affiliate members shall have the privilege, by Board approval, of the floor at the open sessionsof the Association. They shall be extended the facilities of the Executive Director’s office, inthe promotion of matters of mutual interest. Affiliate membership shall be without privilegeto hold office or vote.
OPEESA BYLAWS - Revised February 2012
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2. Membership Procedure
A. Application – Applications for membership shall be made in writing and addressed to theAssociation and shall state the name, place and nature of business of the applicant includingits qualifications for membership. Further the applicants will agree to pay dues in accor-dance with the schedule as approved by the Board of Directors. Upon application, a companyqualified in accordance with Article IV, paragraphs 1A, 1B or 1C shall be approved for mem-bership by the Board of Directors and shall become a member of the Association upon sub-scribing to the bylaws of the Association. If an applicant is rejected by the Board of Directors,the applicants shall be furnished a copy of the Membership Eligibility Requirements and beadvised in writing of such rejection and the reasons therefore and shall be given the opportu-nity to provide additional information to the Board of Directors.
B. Resignations – Resignations from membership shall be presented in writing to the Associa-tion at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the current membership term and shall not beaccepted until all dues and other obligations to the Association shall be liquidated in full.Upon termination of membership, all rights, privileges and interests in and to the Associa-tion shall cease.
C. Expulsion – Any member may be expelled from the Association for good cause. Good causefor suspension or termination of membership shall be the failure to pay dues within 90 daysof the date of invoice, gross violation of the bylaws and any rule or practice properly adoptedby the Association, or failure to meet the eligibility requirements of the Association. Such sus-pension or expulsion shall be by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors; provided that astatement of the charges shall be sent to the member at least 15 days before final action istaken thereon. This statement shall be accompanied by a notice of the time and place of themeeting of the Board of Directors at which the charges shall be considered and the membershall have the opportunity to appear in person or by his representative and present any de-fense to such charges before action is taken thereon.
D. Membership Non-assignable – Membership shall reside in the name of the company andnot in an individual. A membership may not be transferred by assignment or otherwise.
3. Membership Meetings
The Association shall conduct at least one membership meeting per year. Membership meet-ings, annual or otherwise, of the Association shall be held at a time and place as set by theBoard of Directors. The Secretary shall cause to be sent to every member, in good standing,advance notice stating the time and place of such meeting. A notice may be sent by mail, fax,private delivery service or electronic mail. Except as otherwise required by law or these bylaws,members entitled to vote who are present at any membership meeting shall constitute a quo-rum and shall be necessary to conduct the business of the Association.
4. Action Without A Meeting
Whenever the members, Board of Directors, the Executive Committee or any committee of theAssociation are required or permitted to take any action by vote, such action may be taken byballot, returned by the person entitled to vote thereon. The vote necessary to take the specifiedaction shall be affirmative ballots returned by a majority of the members of the Board of Direc-tors, the Executive Committee or any member of the Association by its established date of re-turn. A ballot may be submitted by mail, fax, private delivery service or electronic mail.
5. Proxies
Every member entitled to vote at a meeting of the members or to express consent or dissentwithout a meeting may authorize another person or persons to act for the member by proxy.Every proxy shall be revocable for any meeting or action at the pleasure of the member execut-ing it.
6. Membership Dues
For the purpose of equitably dividing the cost of conducting the affairs of the Association amongthe members thereof, dues to defray such cost shall be determined by the Board of Directorsand shall be assessed in an equitable manner including payable dates as directed by the Boardbe assessed in an equitable manner including payable dates as directed by the Board.
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Article V – Directors
1. Management of the Association
The Association shall be managed by a Board of Directors elected by the Membership. A direc-tor may hold office as an officer of the Association concurrently with his or her directorshipterm.
2. Election
The Board of Directors shall consist of at least nine (9) members of regular members companiesin good standing, to be elected at each annual meeting of members for terms of up to threeyears each. No director who has served a full three-year elected term to the Board of Directorsshall be eligible for reelection to the Board until he or she has remained off the Board of Direc-tors for a period of one full year.
Two (2) members of an associate or affiliate member company in good standing shall also serveas a Director, with all the rights and responsibilities of a Director, for a term of two (2) years.The Officers, including the Immediate Past President, shall also serve as Directors.
3. Directorship Vacancies
Directorships resulting from vacancies occurring in the Board of Directors for any reason maybe filled for the unexpired term by a vote of the majority of the Board of Directors then in of-fice, although less than a quorum exists.
4. Quorum of Directors
A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business orfor any specified item of business.
5. Action of the Board
Except as provided in Article V, paragraph 3, the vote of a majority of the Directors present atthe time of the vote, if a quorum is present at such time, shall be the act of the Board of Direc-tors. Each Director present shall have one vote. The Board of Directors may also act without ameeting as authorized in Article IV, Section 4 of the bylaws.
6. Notice of Meetings of the Board
Regular or called meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at such time and place as itshall from time to time determine. Special meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held uponten days of notice to each Director. Meeting notices may be sent by mail, fax, private deliveryservice or electronic mail.
7. Chairman
At all meetings of the Board of Directors, the President, or in the President’s absence, a Chair-man chosen by the Board of Directors shall preside.
8. Appointment of Committees
The Board of Directors may create such committees, with powers and responsibilities as it maydeem appropriate, and the President shall have the power, with the approval of the Board of Di-rectors, to make appointments to such committees.
9. Executive Committee
The elected officers of the Association and the Immediate Past President shall constitute theExecutive Committee which shall have and may exercise, when the Board of Directors is not insession, the powers of the Board of Directors in the management of the Association.
Article VI – Officers
1. Officers, Election, Term
The Board of Directors shall elect a President, one or more Vice Presidents, a Secretary and a
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Treasurer and such other officers as it may determine, who shall have such duties, powers, andfunctions as hereinafter provided. The offices of Secretary and Treasurer may be held by oneperson. Each officer shall hold office for one year or until a successor is elected.
2. Resignation
In the event of death, resignation or the inability to act as an Officer, the Board of Directors inits discretion shall elect a successor to fill the unexpired term. Any two or more offices may beheld by the same person, except the offices of President and Secretary.
3. President
The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Association and shall preside at allmeetings of the members and of the Board of Directors. The President shall have the generalsupervision of the management of the affairs of the Association and shall see that all orders andresolutions of the Board of Directors are carried into effect.
4. Vice President
During the absence or disability of the President, the Vice President shall have all the powersand functions of the President. The Vice President shall perform such duties as the Board of Di-rectors shall prescribe.
5. Treasurer
The Treasurer and/or Treasurer’s designate shall have responsibility of all the funds and secu-rities of the Association, and shall deposit said funds in the name of the Association in suchbank or trust company as the Board of Directors may elect; the Treasurer and/or designateshall, when duly authorized by the Board of Directors, sign and execute all contracts in thename of the Association. The Treasurer and/or designate shall at all reasonable times exhibitfinancial books and accounts to any Director or member of the Association upon application atthe office of the Association during ordinary business hours. At the end of each fiscal year, a re-view of the accounts of the Association will be conducted by a certified public accountant ap-pointed by the Board of Directors and shall present such report to the Board of Directors.
6. Secretary
The Secretary or a designate shall keep the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directorsand of the members. The Secretary or a designate shall have charge of such books and papersas the Board of Directors may direct; shall attend to such correspondence as may be assigned tohim or her, and perform all duties incidental to such office. The Secretary or a designate shallkeep membership rolls containing the names, alphabetically arranged and addresses of allmembers and the date when each became a member.
7. Executive Director
The Board of Directors may employ an Association Management Company and/or Executive Di-rector at a mutually agreed upon management fee or salary for the performance of the adminis-trative functions of the Association. The Executive Director, by authority of the Board ofDirectors, may be delegated certain other responsibilities of the Treasurer and Secretary.
8. Sureties and Bonds
If required by the Board of Directors, an Officer or agent of the Association shall execute to theAssociation a bond in such sum and with such sureties as the Board of Directors may directconditioned upon the faithful performance of his or her duties to the Association and includingresponsibility for negligence and for the accounting for all property, funds, or securities of theAssociation which may come into his or her hands.
Article VII – Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of the Association shall begin on October 1st.
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Article VIII – Amendments
The bylaws may be amended, repealed, or new bylaws adopted, at any regular or special meet-ing by a vote of two-thirds of the members present and voting, or by the Board of Directors at ameeting by a vote of two-thirds of the directors present and voting, or by the Board of Directorsacting without a meeting as authorized in Article IV, Section 4 of the bylaws by a vote of two-thirds of the directors voting.
Article IX – Indemnification and Insurance
Section A. The Association shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened tobe made a party to any threatened, pending, or completed action, suit, or proceeding,whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative by reason of the fact that he or she isor was a representative of the Association, or is or was serving at the request of the Associa-tion as a representative of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other en-terprise, against expenses (including attorney’s fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid insettlement actually or reasonably incurred by him or her in connection with such action, suitor proceeding if the person acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believedto be in, or not opposed to, the best interest of the Association, and, with respect to anycriminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was un-lawful. The termination of any action, suit, or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement,conviction or upon plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not of itself create a pre-sumption that the person did not act in good faith and in a manner which he or she reason-ably believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best interest of the Association, and, withrespect to any criminal action or proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that his or herconduct was unlawful.
Section B. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of the Articles of Incorporation or these by-laws, to the extent that a representative of the Association has been successful on the meritsor otherwise in defense of any action, suit or proceeding referred to in Section A above or indefense of any claim, issue or matter therein, the representative shall be indemnified againstexpense (including attorney’s fees) actually and reasonably incurred by the representative inconnection therewith.
Section C. Unless ordered by a court, any indemnification under Section A above shall be madeby the Association only as authorized in the specific case upon a determination that indem-nification of the representative is proper in the circumstances because he or she has met theapplicable standard of conduct set forth in such Section. Such determination shall be made:
(1) By the Board of Directors by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of directors whoare not parties to such action, suit or proceeding.
(2) If such quorum is not obtainable, or, even if obtainable, a majority vote of a quorum ofall of the directors or of disinterested directors (as the case may be) so directs, by inde-pendent counsel in a written opinion or;
(3) By the members.
Section D. Expenses incurred in defending a civil or criminal action, suit or proceeding, maybepaid by the Association in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceedingin the discretion of the Board of Directors in any specific case upon receipt of an undertak-ing by or on behalf of the representative to repay such amount unless it shall ultimately bedetermined that the representative is entitled to be indemnified by the Association.
Section E. The Association shall also indemnify any person against any expenses, including at-torney’s fees, actually and reasonably incurred by him or her in enforcing successfully anyright to indemnification under this Article.
Any person who shall serve as a director, officer, employee or agent of the Association, or is orwas serving at the request of the Association as a director, officer, employee or agent of an-other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, shall be deemed to do
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so with knowledge of an in reliance upon the rights of indemnification provided in thisArticle.
Section F. The Indemnification provided in the Article shall not be deemed exclusive of anyother rights to which a person seeking indemnification may be entitled under any agree-ment, vote of members or disinterested directors or otherwise, both as to action in his or herofficial capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such office, and shall con-tinue as to a person who has ceased to be a representative and shall inure to the benefits ofthe heirs and personal representative of such persons.
Section G. Any indemnification under this Article by the Association shall not apply to ex-penses or liability incurred by such individuals which are covered by insurance.
Section H. The Association shall have purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any per-son who is or was a director, officer, volunteer, employee or agent of the Association, or is orwas serving at the request of the Association as a director, officer, volunteer, employee oragent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise againstany liability asserted against the person and incurred by him or her in any such capacity, orarising out of his or her status as such, whether or not the Association would have the powerto indemnify him or her against such liability.
Article X – Dissolution
The Association may be dissolved by the affirmative vote of no less than a majority of all the As-sociation’s members entitled to vote at a meeting held after notice to the members of that pur-pose; or by the unanimous written consent of the members. In the event of dissolution orwinding up of the Association, the Association’s assets after all debts and expenses have beenpaid or provided for shall be paid over to such existing nonprofit organization or organizationsas the Board of Directors, in their sole discretion, shall determine to be operated for purposessubstantially similar to those of the Association, or, in the absence thereof, to such charitableorganization or organizations as the Board of Directors shall designate, it being understoodthat any surplus funds shall not inure to the benefit of the individual members of theAssociation.
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March 8-11, 2020 - JW Marriott, Indianapolis, IN
“As a first timer attending the UID, I found it to be a great experience. The environment is engaging, encouraging and educational. I appreciate that the variety of courses offered allows you to decide how deeply you want to delve into a topic, function or process. That's especially useful for management in cross-training. Throughout the conference, I found great value in hearing from industry experts as well as networking with distributors from many different industries."”
- Lorri Sklar, Roberts Supply Inc.
The University of Innovative Distribution (UID) is a concentrated educa-tional program focused on the unique needs of the industrial wholesale distribution industry. For more than 25 years UID has been serving the distribution industry. Known worldwide for excellence in education, UID is sponsored by the leading industrial distribution professional associations, in cooperation with the Industrial Distribution Program of Purdue University. Working together, these groups take great pride in providing a superior learning experience. UNIVID.ORG
UNIVERSITY OF INNOVATIVE DISTRIBUTION (UID)
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OPEESA has created OPEESA University through strategic partnerships with a number of different organizations. Simply click on the “OPEESA University” icon on the home page and you will be taken to a list of seminars, teleconferences and webinars available to you and your sales team. Following is information about our strategic partners.
Association Education Alliance (AEA)An alliance of more than 40 U.S. and Canadian associations created to develop and promote seminars, workshops and sales training for companies involved in distribution. Members come from a variety of industries including high technology, plastics, metalworking, outdoor power equipment, and more. AEA also established the University of Innovative Distribution, an annual management-level course in conjunction with Purdue University.
Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association MHEDA offers year-round programs to sharpen your business edge. Some of the topics MHEDA has or will be featuring this year include:
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• Aftermarket Management Compensation• Recruiting and Retaining Top Sales People• 2019 Economic and Financial Outlook• The 6 Biggest Tools and Technologies for Motivating Millennials• Sales Management Made Simple• Role of the Technician in Today’s Marketplace
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