All staff can be reached by phone at 314.878.2304 or by email using first name @FarmEquip.org
Robert Schnell Executive Vice President - Bob@
Bob joined the association staff in 1968 and served as the Director of Membership Services and Convention Manager until 1983, when he was named Executive Vice President and CEO of the Association.
Vernon Schmidt Vice President Cell: 314.775.8899 - Vernon@
Vernon started with the association as Director of Membership Services in 1995. He has also served as Convention Manager and currently works with members, building support for the association's position on various state legislative matters. While we monitor legislation in all states, when needed, Vernon works with lobbyists to insure our member's voice is heard.
He also works with our Website Committee to keep this website updated in data, content and style.
Hannah Hamontree Membership Services - Hannah@
As Director of Membership Services Hannah is the association's primary contact with our new and prospective members. Her membership duties also put her in the position to coordinate the many services we offer our members. Hannah works closely with the chairs of our Product Councils providing any needed staff assistance.
Our two major publications, the Shortliner newsletter and our Annual Membership and Product Directory are edited and compiled by Hannah.
Sarah Stevener Convention Manager - Sarah@
Joining the association in 1999, Sarah is in charge of the planning and production of both our Fall Marketing Convention and our Spring Management Clinic. From speaker selection to menus to meeting promotion, Sarah's focus is on keeping these two important events on track and relevant to our members.
Tricia Kidd Administrative Assistant - Tricia@
When members contact the association office by phone, chances are Tricia's pleasant greeting will be the voice you hear. Some of Tricia's daily duties include all of our accounting functions, membership records and being ready to direct members to any and all of the many services the association offers.
If you have attended one of our conventions since 1999 the smiling face behind the registration desk was Tricia. Even more important, Tricia deals directly with the hotel reservations staff to be sure you have a sleeping room for the nights you request.
Legal Resources
In addition to our professional staff, the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association offers expert legal advice on Human Resource and Dealer Contract issues through attorneys who specialize in these important areas at no charge.
That's right, the association will pay for a half-hour call per issue to one of our attorneys on either of these topics.
Of course there are limits, just give us a call in the association office and we will be glad to go over the details with you. These calls are totally confidential between you and the attorney. The only information provided to the association is the number of members who called and in the case of dealer contracts, which state's laws were discussed.
Our members often get all the advice they need in the first half-hour.
This service is paid for by the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association Service Corp.
