AWARDS leader when you see one, and we do too. The Under 40 Award recipients are innovators, solving problems with new ideas, strategies and tactics. They are relentless, with a work ethic that sets an example. They are helpful, working unselfishly beyond their own job title and description. And they are promoters, helping advance the OPE industry for future growth and opportunities.
Nominate: ope-plus. com / under-40-program /
Past winners of Under 40 awards 2025
Cameron Wedde Field sales manager, Medart Engine Distributor
Kenneth Paul Lead technician, Paul’ s Lawn & Garden Equipment dealer, Massillon, Ohio
Michael Broetzman Technical publications and training, Rehklo Engine manufacturer
2024 Justin Espy
Sr. manager of national service, Stihl, Inc., Equipment manufacturer Josh Flynn
CEO, Power Equipment Plus, Equipment dealer, Long Island, N. Y.
Cameron Gillum Service manager, Gillum’ s Service and Repair Equipment dealer, Ashland, Ky.
Ray Harney General manager, Mowers Inc. Bradenton Equipment dealer, Bradenton, Fla.
Jacob Mandoza Sr. product manager, Utility Vehicles, Kubota, Equipment manufacturer
Nick Vincent Sales manager, Wooster Power Equipment, Inc. Equipment dealer, Wooster, Ohio
Jon VantZelfde Sales & marketing, Woodland Equipment Equipment dealer, Grand Rapids, Michigan
We will feature the 2025 award winners in the December 2025 issue of OPE +. Nominate now on the Events & Awards page at ope-plus. com, by Nov. 1, 2025.
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