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.
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
NAEDA Staff Liaison: Paul Kindinger
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
Kelly Mathison
Stan Stutheit
Marc Swanson
Rich Strom
Joe Dykes
Vince Zebeau
Matthew Larsgaard
Bev Leavitt
Steve Kost
NAEDA Staff Liaison: Mike Kraemer