New OPEI Director Of Standards

New OPEI Director Of Standards

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) appointed Michael Ross as Director of Standards. “We couldn’t be more pleased to evolve our standards and regulatory compliance activities with the addition of Michael Ross,” said Kris Kiser, President and CEO of OPEI. “In...
Stihl Vice President Of Operations

Stihl Vice President Of Operations

Stihl Inc. announced Stephen Ballenger as the new vice president of operations in the U.S. Ballenger will oversee all production operations at the corporate headquarters in Virginia Beach, Va. As the Stihl Vice President of Operations Ballenger will direct...
New Kawasaki Engines Division Sales Managers

New Kawasaki Engines Division Sales Managers

The Kawasaki Engines Division announced the promotion of Bryant Huyser to regional sales manager of the company’s dealer sales team. The company also added two new dealer sales managers—Shawn Blatt and Mike Miller. Huyser has been with Kawasaki for nine years, holding...
New Stihl Southeast President

New Stihl Southeast President

Stihl Southeast, Inc. announced Randy Lail as the new president of the company effective immediately. Randy succeeds Bob Noble, Jr., (affectionately known as JR) who passed away unexpectedly the morning of March 8, 2016. “This is without a doubt the most difficult few...
Echo Inc. Named Preferred Supplier

Echo Inc. Named Preferred Supplier

Share On Social      Echo Inc. Named Preferred SupplierEcho Inc. was chosen by Sunshine State Biomass Cooperative (SSBC) as their preferred supplier for handheld power equipment.  Echo Inc. will supply Echo and Shindaiwa products to a network of over 100 companies...