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NAEDA Committees, 2011-2012

The NAEDA chairman may appoint or delegate advisory taskforces and committees as deemed necessary by the Board of Directors to carry out the work of the association. The duties, duration and assignments of such taskforces or committees is designated by the chairman. They serve at the pleasure of the NAEDA board and have only the power and authority granted to them by the board.

The following are ongoing committees of the association.

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Audit & Finance Committee

Closely monitors and reports to the board of directors the financial condition of the association.  Recommends the audit firm and related expenses for approval by the board. Presents audited financial statements to board for approval. Oversees association investment policies as approved by the board.  Chaired by the 1st vice chairman.
 
Joe Nash, Chair
Paul Kindinger (NAEDA)
Roger Gjellstad
Brian Carpenter
Tom Nobbe
Vince Zebeau, Jr. (NAEAE)
Lester Killebrew
 
NAEDA Staff Liaison: Mike Williams

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Government Relations Committee

Advises board and staff on significant federal legislative or regulatory proposals and/or suggests legislation or regulatory action to address a significant dealer issues or concerns. Monitors issues in Canada and the U.S. and suggests strategies and options to achieve legislative/regulatory objectives. 
 
Sam Zimmerer, Chair
Farrell Oswald
Mike Forrester
Craig Smith
Brad Griffin
Ralph Gaiss
Gary Manke
John Schmeiser
Billy Adams
Ron Moore
 
NAEDA Staff Liaison: Mike Williams

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Manufacturer Relations Committee

Advises board and staff on major issues and concerns related to the business conditions of the equipment industry with particular focus on the complex relationship between manufacturers and dealers. Suggests options, strategies or programs to address major issues or concerns related to industry or manufacturer conditions.
 
Tom Nobbe (Deere), Chair
Blaine Bingham (AGCO, Kubota, NH)
Bernard Duquette (JD)
Jay Chapman (AGCO, NH, Kubota, Vermeer)
Charlie Hopf (Case IH, Kubota)
J.P. Bliss (OPE)
Kim Rominger
Andy Goodman
Jeff Flora
Mike Caraway
Peter Maurice
Rich Strom
 
NAEDA Staff Liaison: Paul Kindinger

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Member Services Committee

Monitors the operation and success of current affinity programs and other member services. Makes recommendations to the board and staff for improvement, expansion or elimination of such programs. Studies potential new ideas and programs and makes recommendations to board and staff on those that appear to be viable for dealers.
 
Also, monitors and advises board and staff on programs to address the education and professional development needs of dealers and dealership employees. Included would be such programs as 20 Groups, safety and risk management, national dealer forums, seminars or workshops, board orientation and others.
 
Brian Carpenter, Chair
George Fackler, III
Gail Halderman
Stan Stutheit
Marc Swanson
Rich Strom
Vince Zebeau, Jr.
Matthew Larsgaard
Bev Leavitt
Steve Kost 
 
Staff Liaison: Joe Dykes

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Nominating Committee

The chairman appoints a nominating committee prior to the fall board meeting of the association. The committee is chaired by the immediate past chairman and is charged with selecting, interviewing, and recommending candidates to the various officer positions of the association board of directors. Directors may also make nominations from the floor.

Lester Killebrew, Chair
Woody McCartney
Blaine Bingham

NAEDA Staff Liaison: Paul Kindinger