Russell Sheaffer named AED Board Director at Large

 



Road Machinery & Supplies Co. President, Russell Sheaffer was named Director at Large of the Associated Equipment Directors (AED) Board. His nomination was approved by the AED Board in December 2022, and he will serve a three-year term. 

As Director at Large, Sheaffer will be assist in developing strategies to support AED’s membership and establish legislative priorities that serve to benefit the industry.

It is the second time that a representative from RMS has led the AED Board as Mike Sill Sr., was President of AED in 1985.

“Road Machinery & Supplies Co. has been a longtime member and strong supporter of AED. I am honored to accept this role, and I look forward to serving on the board of an association that plays such a vital role in the success of our industry. It’s our ability to speak with one unified voice as an industry that makes AED such a valuable resource to its members. This is a great opportunity for Road Machinery & Supplies Co. to be directly involved in shaping the key legislative issues affecting our industry. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve,” said Sheaffer.

AED is an association made up of independent equipment distributors that advocates for the industry by influencing policy on a national level; providing education, training and career development; performing research and analysis on economic and business trends in the industry; hosting events and networking opportunities to facilitate interaction and cooperation of members; and handling public relations that promote knowledge understanding; and enhancing the evolving role of its members.

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