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Powerful relationships achieve great things. And so, we’re pleased to share that Huntington Distribution Finance has been chosen as the exclusive floor plan financing provider for outdoor power equipment manufacturer Husqvarna North America. Huntington’s best-in-class inventory financing and actionable analytics will support Husqvarna’s dealers and their strategic development efforts. And these strategies start with listening—Huntington aims to understand Husqvarna’s business and its needs. The Husqvarna team selected us because they are confident in our expertise to deliver tailored solutions, programs, and insight. ” “ We are excited to announce our business relationship with Huntington Distribution Finance and Huntington Commercial Finance Canada. We look forward to their support of our dealer and strategic development efforts. Matt Nuijens, President - North America Husqvarna Group To learn more about Huntington’s financing programs, contact: Zach Thuecks National Business Development Representative zach.thuecks@huntington.com Huntington and Husqvarna proudly announce their new exclusive program. Welcome.
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OPEI Board of Directors 2023–2024
Working from offices in Alexandria, Virginia, and Louisville, Kentucky, the staff of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and Equip Exposition work year-round to advocate for the industry and produce the industry’s largest trade show. Equip Exposition and Outdoor Power Equipment Institute Senior Staff Kris Kiser , President & CEO Chuck Bowen , Vice President, Communications & Member Relations Juli Clary , Office/Client Services Manager Brian Corbett , Equip Exposition Director of Sales, Indoors Richard Corbett , Equip Exposition
Kris Kiser President and CEO
Chair : Mike Clancy , CEO, Chervon North America
Karen Williams Senior Vice President, Partnerships and Development
Vice Chair : David Thorne , Vice President, Turf & Compact Utility Business Unit, Deere & Company Secretary/Treasurer : John Wyatt , Senior Vice President and President of Outdoor, Stanley Black and Decker
Troy Winebrenner Show Director
Richard Corbett Operations Manager
Immediate Past Chair : Brian Melka , Group President–Power, Kohler Co.
Chuck Bowen Vice President, Communications and Member Relations
Equip Exposition Show Chairman : Dan Ariens , Chairman and CEO, AriensCo
Allie Filley Photographer
Director of Sales, Outdoors Evan Cox , Director, Digital Outreach & Social Media Frances De Leon , Alexandria Office Manager Hannah Finchum , Manager, Contracts & Show Operations
Additional Directors
Gilly Goodman Vice President, Senior Managing Creative Director, HZ
Peter Hampton , President and CEO, Active Dynamics Chris Keffer , President & CEO, STIHL Inc. Matt Nuijens , President–Residential NA, Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division Rick Olson , Chairman and CEO, The Toro Company Harold Redman , President and CEO, Echo Incorporated Lee Sowell, Techtronic Industries Power Equipment Klaus Hahn , President North America, Greenworks Nelson Wilner , Senior Vice President
Contributors Lauren Sable Freiman Sara Hey Brian Love
Laura Gipe , Manager, Meetings and Hotels Sam Hodapp , Staff Accountant Heather Heishman , Database Manager Greg Knott , Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs & Standards Brandon Martin , Vice President, Battery & Electric Products and Industry Affairs Dan Mustico , Senior Vice President, Government & Market Affairs Marla Popkin , Director, Meetings Suzanne Shomers , Vice President, Finance & Administration Karen Williams , Senior Vice President, Partnerships & Development Troy Winebrenner , Equip Exposition Show Director
Rosanne Mastin Christy Nielson Amy Willer
Register online at EquipExposition.com Want more information? Email: info@equipexposition.com Call: (844) 770-2963 Visit: 209 E Main St., Suite 301, Louisville, KY 40202
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