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NOW ACCEPTING

OPE + staff is now accepting nominations for its two awards programs – the Movers & Shakers Award , and the Under 40 Award .
Movers & Shakers Award
The OPE + Movers & Shakers Award recognizes professionals in the OPE industry who lead with vision and influence to move the industry forward . In the past year , these leaders have embraced the challenges facing the industry , they ’ ve taken the opportunity to rethink the way they do business , and they ’ ve managed teams and projects . Winners of this prestigious award span across work segments in the OPE industry . They can work in retail , distributing , manufacturing , professional service , technology , and more .
Winners of this Movers & Shakers award are leading people and teams to success . “ Success ” might be an objective outcome , goals focused , or it might be more subjective , resulting in a process improvement , a design direction , or a cultural change .
Nominees can be from any company , group or organization that does business in the OPE industry as long as they are showing the vision and leadership to move their company and the industry forward .
Last year ’ s Movers & Shakers include :
Ryan Dodson American Pride Power Equipment , owner Equipment dealer ( Zaynesville , Ohio )
Andrew Firth Yakta , CEO Equipment manufacturer
Jeremy Krueger Stihl Inc ., director of business development Equipment manufacturer
Sean McLaughlin Flyntlok , CEO Technology provider
Rob Reynolds Midwest Equipment and Supply , vice president & COO Distributor
Robb Ponn Yellowstone Landscape , senior production manager Landscape service
Jake Segrin Wright Manufacturing , business development Equipment manufacturer
Under 40 Award
The OPE + Under 40 Award celebrates the younger generation of pros in the OPE industry who are doing amazing work . The award winners work in dealerships , in technology , in services , and in manufacturing ; this award program is open to all who work in the OPE industry . Nominated by their peers and chosen by our staff , the professionals honored here are driving improvements in sales , customer service , marketing and technology , engineering ,
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