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OPPAA Hosts Annual Meeting

The Outdoor Power Parts & Accessories Assn. (OPPAA) offered ample networking amongst over 70 members and invited guests at its 2024 Annual Meeting, held in Longboat Key, Fla., February 3-5, 2024. 
 
Business sessions were at the forefront of the programming with special guests highlighting topics from artificial intelligence, machine learning, to actionable thought leadership techniques. Industry experts provided market insights while panelists raised awareness on how to continue supporting the power equipment dealer industry. Speakers included author and columnist Gene Marks; ag AI expert Colin Hurd; Kohler product manager Clayton Bruce; TraQline Vice President Eric Voyer, and Guido Associates Chairwoman Judy Guido.
  
Social events kicked off the event, including the annual Lee Woodcock/Wayne Roger Memorial Golf Tournament. Attendees received a sneak peek into the OPPAA Dealer Survey that highlighted dealer spend on power equipment parts and accessories increased 7% in 2023.
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OPPAA is made up of over 40 members representing the outdoor power parts and accessories industry across the supply chain including: manufacturers, parts companies, and distributors. The organization remains focused on protecting the interests of outdoor power equipment parts and accessories manufacturers and distributors, ensuring a healthy dealer network for today and beyond.
 
The 2024-2025 Board of Directors driving the association forward includes President Scott Rutledge, Medart Engine; Vice President Jim Depolo, VP Racing Fuels; Secretary/Treasurer Carissa Gingras, Oregon Tool; Immediate Past President Darold Dunham, Power Distributors; Director Chris Roessler, Rotary; Director John Walker, Dometic; Director Lee Withers, Kress Commercial; Director Rick Jackson, Gardner, Inc.; Director Shawn Carothers, The Toro Co.; Director, Craig Smith, Stens Corp.; Observer, Dave Johnson, Constellation Dealership Software.                     
 
OPPAA is a member-driven organization with the ultimate purpose of facilitating the growth and availability of quality replacement parts and accessories for power equipment industry. 

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