Leadership
Powerful voices for the manufacturers and suppliers of the OPE parts and accessories industry.
2022-2023 OPPAA Board of Directors
The Association Officers are elected by its members and provide overall governance while actively promoting the association’s objectives.
John Joensen
OPPAA Executive Committee / Positec USA, Inc. - Kress
“Add value to OPPAA’s membership that will allow growth in all segments of our businesses.”
Darold Dunham
OPPAA Executive Committee / Power Distributors
“Continue to develop, test, and offer meaningful solutions for the betterment of all OPE aftermarket stakeholders, health of the independent dealer, and well being of the OPE industry.”
Scott Rutledge
OPPAA Executive Committee / Medart Engine
“Continue to advocate and grow the independent dealer network, working closely with manufacturers and vendors. Assisting in finding solutions that can help to sustain and grow the OPE industry from an end user standpoint as well as the dealer network.”
Donald (Donny) Desjarlais
OPPAA Executive Committee / Blount International
“Advocate for both the distributor and dealer in the aftermarket parts market space. Provide perspective to help increase aftermarket credibility, flow of information, and development of improved sales and marketing tools for the channel.”
Mark Errick
OPPAA Director / D.E. ERRICK Inc
“Maintain and grow OPPAA’s presence and relevance in the OPE industry.”
Alex Webb
OPPAA Director / Hoosier Wheel
“Continue the welcoming and friendly networking environment, and help OPPAA to grow and increase its relevance in the OPE industry.”
Jim Depolo
OPPAA Director / VP Racing Fuels
“Enhance OPPAA’s sphere of influence in the aftermarket industry, grow B2B networking opportunities, and support aftermarket dealers, distributors and suppliers.”
Todd Mcmahon
OPPAA Director / Rotary Corporation
“I am excited to be a part of the OPPAA Board and look forward to continuing to learn and contribute.”
John Bauersfeld
OPPAA Director / Stens Corporation
“To help the aftermarket industry gain share and advance its reputation its reputation.”
Senior Advisory Committee
Craig Smith, Past Executive Committee, Stens Corporation
Don Martin, Past Executive Committee, Rotary Corporation
Senior Staff
Brandon Martin, Vice President, OPPAA
Suzanne Shomers, Vice President of Finance and Administration, OPPAA
Marla Popkin, Director, OPPAA