The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announces its 2018 officers as well as directors elected to the AEM Board of Directors and AG and CE Sector Boards at its recent annual business meeting.
2018 AEM Officers are:
- Chair Richard M. Goldsbury, Regional President, North America & Oceania, Doosan Bobcat Inc.
- Vice Chair Jim Walker, VP Case IH N.A., CNH Industrial
- AG Chair John D. Lagemann, Sr. VP Sales & Marketing–Regions 3 & 4, Deere & Co.
- CE Chair Jeffrey R. Reed, President & CEO, Reed International/VSS Macropaver
- Treasurer Todd H. Stucke, Sr. VP Sales, Marketing & Product Support, Kubota Tractor Corp.
- Secretary Dennis J. Slater, President, AEM’s full-time President
AEM officers and directors work on behalf of all member companies, giving their time and talent to provide strategic direction and guidance for the Association’s business-development initiatives in areas including public policy, market data and exhibitions, as well as technical, safety and regulatory issues and education/training.
“At AEM, we benefit from the support of our member companies and the dedication of their representatives who serve in AEM leadership roles,” said AEM President Dennis Slater. “They help ensure Association programs continue to meet member and industry needs, helping them succeed in the changing business environments of the future, and we appreciate their knowledge and participation.”
Directors elected to the AEM Board of Directors:
- Robert B. Charter, Group President, Caterpillar Inc.
- Grant D. Godbersen, VP Manufacturing, GOMACO Corp.
- Michael A. Haberman, President, Gradall Industries, Inc.
- Jerry Johnson, President Farm, Ranch & Agriculture Div., Blount International, Inc.
- David L. Koppenhofer, Exec. Dir., OEM Sales & Support, Cummins Inc.
- Leif J. Magnusson, President, CLAAS Global Sales Americas, Inc.
- Richard A. Patek, Group President Astec Aggregate & Mining Group, Astec Industries, Inc.
- Austin Ramirez, President & CEO, HUSCO International
- Jeffrey R. Reed, President & CEO, Reed International/VSS Macropaver
- Todd H. Stucke, Sr. VP Sales, Marketing & Product Support, Kubota Tractor Corp.
Directors elected to the AEM AG Sector Board:
- Grant H. Adolph, COO, Buhler Industries Inc.
- Wayne R. Buchberger, President & CEO, Hardi North America, Inc.
- Gene Fraser, VP Global Sales & Marketing, MacDon Industries Ltd.
- Mani Iyer, President, Mahindra USA, Inc.
- Jerry Johnson, President Farm, Ranch & Agriculture Div., Blount International, Inc.
- Tommy Jones, President & CEO, Krone N.A., Inc.
- Darryl Matthews, Sr. VP & Sector Head Natural Resources, Trimble Inc.
- Brian A. Nelson, President & Chairman, HCC, Inc.
- Dale M. Szuminski, President, Alo North America Inc.
- James A. Wessing, President, Kondex Corporation
Directors elected to the AEM CE Sector Board:
- Mary Erholtz, VP Marketing, Superior Industries, Inc.
- John R. Grote, Global VP Sales & Marketing, Grote Industries, Inc.
- Scott R. Harris, VP Case Construction Equip. N.A., CNH Industrial
- Jeff Heinemann, VP, Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology USA
- Lori L. Kieklak, President Americas Hydraulics Business, Eaton
- Robert C. Mortensen, President Off Highway Division, HUSCO International
- Frank R. Nerenhausen, President JLG & Executive VP Oshkosh, JLG Industries, Inc.
- Rick Rodier, VP Sitework Systems Div., The Toro Company
- Ingo P. Schiller, President, Tadano America Corp.
- David F. Thorne, Sr. VP Worldwide Sales & Marketing, Construction & Forestry Div., Deere & Co.
- Patrick Weiler, President & CEO, Weiler
Dyke Messinger of Power Curbers Inducted Into Hall of Fame
The AEM also announced that Dyke Messinger, President and CEO of Power Curbers Inc., has been inducted into the AEM Hall of Fame, which recognizes and celebrates outstanding individuals in the off-road equipment industry.
“The AEM Hall of Fame honors the dedicated individuals who have invented, managed, built and led the off-road equipment industry, and we are pleased to welcome Dyke Messinger into this elite group,” said AEM President Dennis Slater.
“Their innovation and creativity inspire the next generation of leaders to continue our industry’s commitment to enhancing productivity, sustainability, and economic and social prosperity.”
Nominations for the AEM Hall of Fame are open year-round. Companies or persons may submit nominations for individuals, living or deceased, who have made significant contributions to the industry’s legacy of progress.
An independent panel of industry experts evaluates potential inductees on five criteria considered vital to the health of the off-road equipment manufacturing industry: innovation, industry contributions, leadership, corporate citizenship/social responsibility and sustainability.
Below is a brief summary of some of the reasons Dyke Messinger was chosen for induction:
Through focusing on research and development, customer service and support, and diversification, Dwight “Dyke” Messinger took Power Curbers Inc. from a small regional manufacturer to a major global player in the concrete paving industry.
Under Dyke’s leadership, Power Curbers launched the 5700 Series curb machine, a product that has had dramatic effects on industries ranging from agriculture to rail. Always seeking ways to improve, Dyke made drastic changes to the business throughout the 1990s and 2000s, including moving to a direct sales and service model, creating a lean manufacturing environment, strategically acquiring other businesses, launching a new product line of concrete slipform pavers, and enhancing customer service.
By embracing safety and sustainability before it was in vogue, Dyke instituted numerous safety and green initiatives. As a result, thousands of pounds of waste is now diverted from landfills each year. In addition, energy consumption at the facility has declined, and cost-savings and resources have been realized from recycling. Dyke has made safety a top priority in both product development and in the manufacturing facility. Always concerned about the safety of those who work around concrete pavers, Dyke initiated a gathering of U.S. manufacturers to study ways to make the machines safer through a commitment to listening to customer concerns.
Active within the industry, Dyke has served in leadership positions for both the Association of Equipment Manufacturers and the National Association of Manufacturers. Dyke is a shining example of corporate citizenship within his community, contributing to the success of the United Way, Livingstone College, Boy Scouts of America, Rowan Helping Ministries, and numerous other area youth foundations, community projects and environmental groups.
More than 55 industry leaders have been inducted into the AEM Hall of Fame since its inception in 1993. Honorees are publicly announced and celebrated during special ceremonies at AEM’s annual conference and take their place of honor in AEM’s Hall of Fame. For more information on the AEM Hall of Fame and its inductees, visit www.aem.org/HallofFame.
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