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Worthington, OH  ·  (865) 264-8580  ·  info@opeesa.com
About OPEESA

The association behind outdoor power equipment distributor success

OPEESA — the Outdoor Power Equipment and Engine Service Association — connects 60+ distributor, manufacturer, and affiliate member companies working with air-cooled gas and diesel engines. We exist to provide and promote industry growth through collaboration, high-quality and pertinent annual meetings, education programs, political and economic awareness, and industry benchmarking and best practices.

Our mission

What OPEESA provides and promotes

Industry Growth Through Collaboration

High-Quality, Pertinent Annual Meetings

Education Programs

Political and Economic Awareness

Industry Benchmarking and Best Practices

Who we serve

Three membership categories, one association

Membership is the primary way to engage with OPEESA — including event sponsorship, which is available to member companies rather than as a separate track.

Distributor

Companies distributing outdoor power equipment and air-cooled gas or diesel engines. Distributor applicants need an OPEESA distributor sponsor.

Manufacturer

Companies manufacturing outdoor power equipment, engines, and parts for the distributor channel.

Affiliate

Supporting businesses — banks, financial services, marketing companies, and other providers serving the industry.

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The next generation of leadership

Emerging Leaders Group

A dedicated program for the industry's next generation — building leadership skills and connecting peers through conference calls and networking events.

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2026–2027

Leadership & Board of Directors

OPEESA is governed by member volunteers who serve as officers and directors, supported by a full-time Executive Director.

Officers

Lauren NassarPresidentPace
Griffin MedartVice PresidentMedart Inc.
Robert ParsleySecretary / TreasurerCarswell Distributing
Steven PurdyImmediate Past PresidentOscar Wilson Engine & Parts

Board Directors

John DobbinsOutdoor Equip. DistributorsTerm through 2027
Glenn BeyerlKPM ExceptionalTerm through 2028
Doug GeersBryan EquipmentTerm through 2027
Sean PattersonPrecision Work Inc.Term through 2028
Ron DeVriendtPower Equipment DistributorsTerm through 2029

Manufacturer & Affiliate Representatives

Kevin RamirezAmerican Honda MotorTerm through 2029
Kevin ParkerSheffield FinancialTerm through 2027
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Emily SavingExecutive Director  ·  (865) 264-8580