Leadership
Powerful voices for the manufacturers and suppliers of the OPE parts and accessories industry.
2023-2024 OPPAA Board of Directors
The Association Officers are elected by its members and provide overall governance while actively promoting the association’s objectives.
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.”
Jim Depolo
OPPAA Executive Committee / VP Racing Fuels
“Enhance OPPAA’s sphere of influence in the aftermarket industry, grow B2B networking opportunities, and support aftermarket dealers, distributors and suppliers.”
Shawn Carothers
OPPAA Director / TheToro Company
Member Elected – 2023 Board Member
Rick Jackson
OPPAA Director / Gardner Inc.
Member Elected – 2023 Board Member
Carissa Gingras
OPPAA Director / Oregon Tool
Member Elected – 2023 Board Member
Curt Mendel
OPPAA Director / Stens Corporation
Member Elected – 2023 Board Member
Chris Roessler
OPPAA Director / Rotary Corporation
Member Elected – 2023 Board Member
John Joensen
OPPAA Past President / Positec USA, Inc. - Kress
“Add value to OPPAA’s membership that will allow growth in all segments of our businesses.”
Senior Advisory Committee
Craig Smith, Past Executive Committee, Stens Corporation
Don Martin, Past Executive Committee, Rotary Corporation
Affiliate Member Observer
Dave Johnson, Constellation Dealership Group
Senior Staff
Brandon Martin, Vice President, OPPAA
Suzanne Shomers, Vice President of Finance and Administration, OPPAA
Marla Popkin, Director, OPPAA