The people behind the connections
Leadership and Staff
EMDA brings equipment businesses together. Meet the member leaders and staff who support the association’s work across North America and internationally.
Member Leadership
EMDA’s Board of Directors oversees association services for member firms. Its leaders bring experience from equipment distribution, independent representation, and manufacturing.
Director
Chance Massey
Lone Star Sales and Marketing
Sulphur Springs, Texas
Your connection to EMDA
Celeste Lindsey
Executive Director
Have a question about joining EMDA, participating in an event, or connecting with the equipment industry? Contact Celeste to discuss your company’s goals and the next step.
A Tradition of Member Service
EMDA’s volunteer leaders carry forward the work of the distributors and representatives who built FEWA, AIMRA, and EMDA.
Build your next connection
Become Part of EMDA’s Story
Find the people, product lines, and business relationships that can help your equipment business move forward.
Meet the team:
Chance Massey- Director
Owner of Lone Star Sales and Marketing, Sulphur Springs, Texas.
SHANNON SOPARLO - TREASURER
Shannon is Vice President of Adair Sales & Marketing Co. Inc., Swift Current, Saskatchewan Canada
KRIS YANCEY - PRESIDENT
JOSH OVERHOLSER - 1st VICE PRESIDENT
Josh is President of Superior Implement & Supply Co., Inc. (SISCO) in Greenville, Ohio
CHRIS RANKIN - 2nd VICE PRESIDENT
Sean Morrisey - SECRETARY
IDA VAN SCYOC- ASSOCIATE MEMBER DELEGATE
EMDA’s seven-member Board of Directors oversees supervision of services to EMDA’s U.S. and Canadian member firms and their branches, and associate members worldwide. EMDA member firms are reps and distributors of shortline agricultural and outdoor power equipment and related specialty products.
