1. Like riding a bike At the 2021 Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) meeting in Kohler, Wis., attendees got reacclimated to being at an in-person conference. L to R: Bill Goetz, Louisville Tourism; Karen Williams, Louisville Tourism; Maura O’Hara, MemPro USA; and John Finley, CEO of MemPro USA, took a moment away from discussing their hopes for GIE+EXPO.
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2. Power players For expertise in outdoor power equipment, look no further than this foursome: (L to R) Craig Magalen, Kohler Co. VP of sales and Latin America; Kevin Parker, outdoor power equipment chief sales officer for Sheffield Financial; Kris Kiser, president and CEO, OPEI; and Bob Byrne, business development officer, Sheffield Financial. (Photo: OPEI)
3. Love for Louisville Anything regarding Louisville can be answered by this group: Troy Winebrenner, Sellers Expositions; Cleo Battle, Louisville Tourism; Goetz; Williams; and Aaron Bludworth, Fern Co. (Photo: OPEI)
4. Luck of the Irish During the OPEI golf scramble, this group found favorable lies on the undulating Irish Course at Whistling Straits. (L to R) Doug Odell, VP of sales and commercialization, Bemis Manufacturing; Tom Rugg, senior VP, global sales and marketing, Briggs & Stratton; Kevin Stoltman, president and CEO, North Coast Media and LM; and Lee Van Boxtel, president, CMS, Bemis Manufacturing. (Photo: OPEI)
5. Reading greens LM Editorial Director Seth Jones (left) and Group Publisher Bill Roddy (right) found themselves relying on their playing partners often for putts and drives, as well as insights and opinions on the state of the green industry. With Jones and Roddy are (L to R) Tim Cooper, GM, Duramatic Products; and Mike Horak, commercial leader, outdoor power, Wells Fargo Distribution Finance. (Photo: LM Staff)
