DRAFT OPEI Board Book 0625

Proposed OPEI Board Slate and Officers

2025 Election Results The majority of the membership re-elected the following to the OPEI Board of Directors:

• Chris Keffer, President & CEO, STIHL Inc. • Klaus Hahn, President North America, Greenworks • Brian Melka, CEO, Rehlko

• Andres Rangert, President-Residential NA, Husqvarna-Forest & Garden Division • Nelson Wilner, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Engines Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA Proposed Candidates to fill terms: • Jonathan Chase, Vice President, Turf and Utility Business Unit, Deere & Co. (July 2025-June 2026) • Frank Carroll, CEO, Chervon Corporation, (Jan. 2026- June 2027)

Action requested: Approve Board appointments.

Proposed OPEI Officers 2025-2026 • Rick Olson, The Toro Company - Chair • Chris Keffer, STIHL Incorporated - Vice Chair • Harold Redman, Echo Incorporated - Treasurer/ Secretary

Action requested: Approve OPEI Board officers.

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