The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has announced its 2025 officers and directors elected to the AEM board of directors.
Linamar Executive Chair Linda Hasenfratz has been elected as Chair of the AEM Board. Based in Guelph, Ontario, Linamar is the parent company of Skyjack.
Joining Hasenfratz on the Board of Directors is:
- Vice Chair: Phil Kelliher, Senior Vice President, Caterpillar
- Treasurer: Melvin Porter, President and Chief Executive Officer, Link-Belt Cranes
- Ag Chair: Greg Petras, President, Kuhn North America
- CE Chair: Eric Sauvage, President and Chief Executive Officer, LBX Company
- Secretary: Megan Tanel, President, AEM
“We are thrilled to welcome our officers and both new and returning directors for 2025, and we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to them and their companies for their steadfast support of AEM’s mission,” said Megan Tanel, President of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.
“The success and progress of AEM relies on the unwavering dedication of our volunteer leaders and the strong participation of our members. Their commitment and contributions drive the industry forward, empowering us to deliver exceptional service and programs that truly benefit our members and the equipment manufacturing industry.”
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Hasenfratz served as President, Chairman and CEO of Linamar from 2002, when she succeeded her father, Frank, who founded the company.
In August, Hasenfratz shifted to the position of Executive Chair of Linamar’s board. As part of a multi-year succession transition plan, Jim Jarrell was appointed Chief Executive Officer and President of the company.
Hasenfratz holds a bachelor’s degree and an MBA from the University of Western Ontario. In 2019, she was named as the university’s 23rd chancellor.
She is a member of the Canadian Business Hall of Fame and was the first woman named EY Entrepreneur of the Year. Hasenfratz also chaired the Business Council of Canada.
In 2018, Hasenfratz was appointed to the Order of Canada.
AEM’s officers and directors provide strategic direction and guidance for association initiatives that help member companies, and the industry succeed. Key action areas include advocacy and public affairs, market information, events as well as safety, regulatory and technical issues.
The 2025 AEM Board of Directors also includes:
- Jason Andringa, President and Chief Executive Officer, Vermeer
- Brian Bieller, President, BOMAG Americas
- Jason Daly, Vice President, Earthmoving Sales, Marketing & Customer Success, Deere and Co.
- Richard Fox-Marrs, President & Chief Executive Officer, JCB North America
- Grant Godbersen, President, GOMACO
- Scott Harris, Brand President of Case IH and STEYR, CNH Industrial
- Linda Hasenfratz, Executive Chair, Linamar
- Bill Hurley, Vice President of Global Government Affairs, AGCO
- Keith Johnson, President, Kondex
- Phil Kelliher, Senior Vice President, Caterpillar
- Laura Ness Owens, Vice President, Global Brand and North American Marketing, Doosan Bobcat North America
- Greg Petras, President, Kuhn North America
- Melvin Porter, President and Chief Executive Officer, Link-Belt Cranes
- Austin Ramirez, Chief Executive Officer, Husco
- Jeff Reed, Chairman, Reed International
- Eric Sauvage, President and Chief Executive Officer, LBX Company
- Rod Schrader, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Komatsu America
- Kristie Stern, President, Green Mountain Lion Corp
- Todd Stucke, President of Kubota Tractor Corporation and Executive Officer of Kubota Corporation
- Pat Weiler, President and Chief Executive Officer, Weiler
The Construction Equipment board will be chaired by Eric Sauvage, President and Chief Executive Officer of LBX Company. Erica Baird, Executive Director of Cummins will serve as Vice Chair.
