By becoming part of a committee, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the content of our benefits, conventions, and publications. Your insights and feedback will help guide the future of our Association.

There’s renewed energy around committee work, especially following our recent Summer Board Meeting. Breakout teams met to discuss ways to provide even more value and improve communication with our members about committee initiatives. And these efforts are paying off.

For example, members of the Communications/Education Committee played a key role in developing and pilot testing the FEMA app. The Membership Committee is crafting strategies to attract new members to our Association and enhance retention efforts. Meanwhile, the Convention Committee is brainstorming ideas for our 2026 conventions.

No matter your area of interest, there’s a committee that could benefit from your input. If you’re attending our Marketing & Distribution Convention in Addison, TX this October, consider sitting in on one of the following committee meetings:

• Communications/Education: Led by Chairs Marc Adams and Kat Coombes, this committee offers suggestions on improving the Association’s communication channels.
• Convention: Chaired by Scott Eisenmenger, this group collaborates with Association staff to develop content for our conventions.
• Dealer Relations: Under the leadership of Glendon Kuhns, this committee works to enhance member connections with dealers and keeps an eye on relevant legislation.
• International Trade: Chaired by Jeff Daniel, this group discusses trade issues that impact our members.
• Membership: Kenny Lee leads this committee, focusing on recruiting and retaining member companies.
• Safety Standards: Led by Brett Cohen, this committee discusses industry safety standards and represents the Association’s product councils.

Most committees meet during conventions, but some are now holding virtual meetings between conventions. To learn more, visit the “Resources” tab at FarmEquip.org.

Your feedback is always welcome. If you have any questions or want to get involved, feel free to reach out to me at Gina@FarmEquip.org or call 314-878-2304.

Committees include:
• Communications – Enhancing the Association’s outreach
• Convention – Shaping event content
• Dealer Relations – Strengthening dealer connections
• Education – Developing member learning opportunities
• International Trade – Addressing trade concerns
• Membership – Growing and retaining members
• Safety Standards – Discussing industry regulations

Learn more at FarmEquip.org under “Resources.” Questions? Email me at Gina@FarmEquip.org.

Recently elected Association President Tim Burenga intends to focus on rebuilding that momentum.

“While the Board of Directors decides direction for the Association, it bases that direction largely on input from committees,” Burenga said in a recent email to members who are listed as serving on an Association committee.

He went on to invite committee members to renew their commitments or perhaps to opt for service on a different committee.

Please review and respond to that email. The first step to success in re-energizing the groups is to assure that every committee member wants to be there.

If you did not receive an email from Burenga, consider this your official invitation to get started in committee work!

Committees meet at conventions and likely will begin to hold occasional virtual meetings between conventions. They help the Association and Board of Directors make the best decisions for most members in these broad categories:

• Membership
• Education
• Communication
• Dealer Relations
• Convention
• Safety Standards
• International Trade

If you are interested in serving on one of those committees, contact Burenga at President@FarmEquip.org. If you have questions about the commitment or want to learn more, contact Matt Rice, the Association’s membership director, at Matt@FarmEquip.org. See lists of who currently serves on Association committees here.