Association Welcomes New Membership Director

Gina Clark — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:00:01 +0000

The ��ý is pleased to welcome Cathy Peirick as the Member Services Director. In this role, she will be responsible for developing and executing member recruitment and retention strategies that align with the association’s strategic objectives.

Cathy brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles with various associations and member-based organizations in the St. Louis metro area. Most recently, she served as Member Services Manager for the American Soybean Association where she managed the database and assisting the state affiliates with their dues billing process. Just prior to her departure, she was implementing a new association management system to streamline operations. Additionally, she has held positions with the American Optometric Association and the National Association of Electrical Distributors.

“We are happy to have Cathy on our team,” said Steve Hathaway, FEMA Executive Vice President. “Her extensive experience is certain to have a positive impact on our membership recruitment efforts. I look forward to working with Cathy in quickly driving towards our membership growth and retention goals.”

Cathy is eager to connect with members at farm shows and the upcoming Marketing & Distribution Convention in Addison, TX.

“I am thrilled to be a part of the FEMA team,” Cathy said. “I look forward to meeting our members and enhancing their experience with FEMA. I welcome their thoughts and ideas on our current membership offerings.”

Feel free to reach out to Cathy at Cathy@FarmEquip.org.

Matt Rice Joins Association as Membership Director

Kristi Ruggles — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 16:27:46 +0000

Matt Rice has joined the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association as membership director.

Rice, of Godrey, Ill., comes from the office of Congressman John Shimkus (R-Ill.), where he served as director of projects and grants.

“His work on behalf of the residents of the congressman’s district gave him a unique understanding of the farm equipment industry, agriculture, and the rural Midwest,” said Vernon Schmidt, the Association’s executive vice president. “Matt has a great respect and appreciation for the companies this Association represents, and we are thrilled he has joined us.”

The ��ý, which is headquartered in St. Louis, represents about 700 companies from throughout North America that manufacture shortline equipment, a segment of the farm machine industry that designs and produces equipment to complement mass-produced lines—sprayers, for example, or tillage equipment. The Association serves as the collective voice and resource for companies in each link of the shortline supply chain.

“I’ve always been curious about how things are made and have enjoyed visiting manufacturing plants to meet constituents,” Rice said. “I look forward to getting to know the people who are developing innovative, time-saving tools for farmers and working with them to provide Association services to support them as they thrive.”

For more information, contact Kristi Ruggles, director of communications for the Association, at Kristi@FarmEquip.org, or (314) 878-2304.

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Association Welcomes New Membership Director

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