Aftermarket Parts Group Names Officers

OPEAA recently elected its 2012-13 officers and board of directors; Dale Marcell of Oregon Cutting Systems to serve as president.

March 19, 2012

Outdoor Power Equipment Aftermarket Association (OPEAA)

The Outdoor Power Equipment Aftermarket Association (OPEAA) announced its 2012-2013 officers and board of directors during its annual meeting in Phoenix, AZ, held February 18-21.

Officers

President: Dale Marcell, Oregon Cutting Systems
Vice President: Jim Paugh, NGK Spark Plugs
Secretary/Treasurer: Eric Gunderson, Jarden Applied Materials
Immediate Past President: Mike Watts, Better Heads LLC.

Continuing their service on the board are:

Jeff Andrews, Desert Extrusion
Arnaud Legrand, Speed North America
Walter Rieck, Sierra/Prime Line Power Equipment Products
Chris Roessler, Rotary Corporation
Barry Stiles, Stens Corporation.

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