ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Building on 35 years of success, OPPAA has launched as an evolution of the organization formerly known as OPEAA.

The name and branding change were announced at the organization’s 35th annual meeting in St. Augustine, Fla.

“It’s time to reshape and refocus our organization to better serve a larger portion of the industry,” said John Joensen. Donny Desjarlais also added, “As the industry has evolved, so has the association, and we’re excited for this next chapter in the organization’s history.”

For more than 35 years, OPPAA has been a member-driven organization with the ultimate purpose of facilitating the growth and availability of quality replacement parts and accessories to the outdoor power equipment industry. As the organization was originally founded to support and grow the non-OEM replacement parts business segment — it has evolved to provide less distinction between OEM and aftermarket suppliers.

The association’s mission and strategic goals will remain to protect the integrity of outdoor power equipment parts and accessories manufacturers and distributors but allow us to more broadly address accessories and replacement parts throughout the industry; position ourselves for organizational inclusion and growth; and increase member value with a broader perspective and resources. 

The new OPPAA Board of Directors includes:

President:                                 John Joensen, Gardner, Inc.                            

Vice President:                         Darold Dunham, Power Distributors            

Secretary/Treasurer:               Scott Rutledge, Medart Engine                                  

Immediate Past President:      Donny Desjarlais, Oregon Tool                      

Director:                                  Mark Errick, D. E. Errick, Inc.                          

Director:                                  Alex Webb, Hoosier Wheel                            

Director:                                  John Bauersfeld, Stens                                  

Director:                                  Todd McMahon, Rotary                                  

Director:                                  Jim Depolo, VP Racing Fuels                          




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