Steve Hunt Appointed Chairman of the Board for NAEDA

Oct 16, 2025

The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Hunt, president of H&R Agri-Power Inc., as the new Chairman of the Board. Hunt succeeds Jared Nobbe, who has served with distinction and provided strong leadership during a pivotal time for the association, including NAEDA’s recent selection of its new CEO, Brett Davis.

“We are deeply grateful to Jared for his dedication and steady leadership during this important transition,” said NAEDA President & CEO Brett Davis. “His guidance ensured a smooth process and a unified board as we move forward in strengthening the voice and value of equipment dealers across North America.”

Hunt brings decades of leadership experience and deep agricultural expertise to his role as chairman. As president of H&R Agri-Power Inc., a Case IH, New Holland, and Kubota dealership with 20 retail locations across Western Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Northern Alabama, Southern Illinois, and Southern Indiana, Hunt has built one of the industry’s most respected dealer organizations.

In addition to his leadership at H&R Agri-Power, Hunt serves as a board member of Agri-Chem Inc., a member of the Dealer Advisory Board Case IH Crops Committee, and a partner in Hunt Farms and Quarles Spring Farming operations. He also continues his long-time service to NAEDA as a dedicated board member, championing the interests and advancement of equipment dealers across the continent.

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