During his corporate journey, Dean Devore noticed the lack of OEM focus on the professional development of Parts Employees at their authorized dealers. In 2015, he left corporate America and founded Parts Academy to train and certify Parts Professionals working for equipment dealers.

William Jerry Danuser, 80, of Fulton, Mo., passed away November 29, 2024. He became the third-generation family owner of Danuser Machine Company in 1976, and served as past president of the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association.