Pioneer Equipment Dealers Association Announces 2024 Board of Directors

Dec 28, 2023

The Pioneer Equipment Dealers Association (EDA) has announced its 2024 board of directors, representing dealer principals from Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. Jason Ruggles, who previously served as vice chairman, will serve as chairman of the board in 2024, while Jacob Willenbring will replace Ruggles as vice chairman. Additional EDA board members include Corey Marzolf, Chris Scott, Bob Shanks, John Swenset, David Anfinson, Mike Scharber, Kevin Roy, Charlie Grossenburg, Chris Cooper, BJ Knutson, Tom Schuneman, Jamie Melgaard and Twylah Blotsky.

Working to support the success and profitability of its dealer members, the Pioneer EDA represents dealer interests in government regulation and legislation, enhances dealer education and promotes equitable dealer and manufacturer relations.

The Pioneer EDA was launched in 2019 as a merger between the Minnesota-South Dakota EDA and the North Dakota Implement Dealers Association.

Source : Farm Equipment

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