Over the course of the last year, the EMDA Board has conducted a nationwide search to fill this position, and is pleased to announce Celeste Lindsey has accepted the offer to become EMDA’s new Executive Director.

EMDA is thrilled to have Celeste join the team at EMDA. Several talented individuals were interviewed, but Celeste’s impressive background, outgoing personality, and vision to help lead EMDA into the future put her at the top of our list. EMDA is excited for the rest of their members to get the chance to meet her at the convention this fall.

Celeste began the new position on July 24 and will be working with Pat through the year on the transition. Pat will continue in her role as Executive Vice President through this year, and will complete her service to the Association in January, 2024.

Source:

The seven-member board was elected during EMDA’s Corporate Annual Meeting held via Zoom on October 28, 2020. The Board will supervise administration of membership services to EMDA’s member firms.

The Equipment Marketing & Distribution Association (EMDA) is the international association for wholesaler-distributors and manufacturer’s representatives of agricultural and related industry equipment and parts. For generations, EMDA members have served as the vital link between manufacturers and North American retail dealers.

• President Steve Prouty, McNeil Marketing;
• First Vice President Kent Zimmerman, John Day. Co.
• Second Vice President Mark Tibbetts, General Implement Distributors;
• Treasurer Jennifer Edney, Edney Distributing Co.
• Secretary Trey Price, Price Bros. Equipment Co.;
• Director Bob Doran, Doran Distribution Services, Inc.; and
• Associate Board Delegate Ryan Skibo, Pequea Machine Co.