People
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Kress promotes two OPE veterans
Positec Group, parent company of Kress Commercial, has promoted two industry veterans to top leadership positions as the company positions…
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Toro names Funk as new president and COO
On Aug. 12, Toro announced it has appointed Edric C. Funk as president and chief operating officer, effective September 1,…
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Rotary awards team members at national sales meeting
Rotary Corporation recognized several team members for outstanding performance in sales and leadership during the company’s national sales meeting in…
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Podcast: New episode on autonomous implementation
“But right now, the people in the field don’t want to adopt [autonomy] because they think it’s going to replace…
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Stihl names new chief of staff
Stihl announced it has promoted Erin Ashcroft to Vice President and Chief of Staff. Ashcroft has been with the company…
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Letter of introduction from new Executive Director of EETC
July 2, 2025 Dear Partners and Friends of EETC, I am honored to introduce myself as the new Executive Director…
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OPPAA announces scholarship recipients
For more than 25 years, the Outdoor Power Parts and Accessories Association (OPPAA) has been awarding scholarships to its members…
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Hyundai announces construction equipment merger, new Develon NA CEO
HD Hyundai, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, will merge its construction equipment divisions to create a new company, tentatively named…
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Bobcat promotes marketing and branding execs
Bobcat Company announced the appointment of Laura Ness Owens as chief marketing officer (CMO). In this newly established executive role,…
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Stanley, Black & Decker names new CEO
Stanley Black & Decker, parent company of Dewalt, Cub Cadet and Hustler among other brands, has named Christopher Nelson as…
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Executive leadership shifts at Kubota
On June 17, Kubota North America Corporation announced significant leadership changes following the Kubota Corporation Board of Directors meeting held…
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New podcast episode: Tom Shay, people person
I need to talk with Tom Shay every so often to check myself and my priorities. And he’s a reminder…
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Oregon names Hames to CEO role
Oregon Tool, Inc. recently announced the promotion of Terry Hames to Chief Executive Officer from his previous roles as President…
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Interview: Andy Hopkins, Mower Finance
To get a handle on the current state of equipment financing, OPE+ interviewed Andy Hopkins, owner of Mower Finance, which…
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RC Mowers names CFO, plus sales and engineering staff
Robotic and autonomous mower manufacturer RC Mowers has hired a new chief financial officer, along with key additions across its…
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Bryant Van Meeteren named general manager of Exmark and Spartan
Bryant Van Meeteren has been named as the new general manager for Exmark and Spartan. Bryant Van Meeteren According to…
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New podcast episode: Talking websites
OPE People talks with George Houle about power equipment dealerships and their websites. How can they get better, what are…
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Husqvarna’s Hajman to step down as CEO
Husqvarna announced that CEO Pavel Hajman will step down from his role as CEO and Board Member as soon as…
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Loftness names Lathrum to marketing role
Ashley Lathrum is the new Integrated Marketing Manager for Loftness Specialized Equipment. Lathrum most recently worked as director of marketing…
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Tallman to become exec. director of EETC
Bruce Tallman will take over as executive director of the Equipment & Engine Technology Council (EETC) effective May 1, 2025.…