Todd Stucke of Kubota Elected to Ag Sector Board of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers

Todd Stucke of Kubota Elected to Ag Sector Board of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers

TORRANCE, Calif. – December 15, 2014 – Todd Stucke, vice president, ag & turf equipment, Kubota Tractor Corporation, has been elected as a director of the AG Sector Board of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), the North American-based international trade group for the off-road equipment manufacturing industry (agriculture, construction, forestry, mining and utility sectors).

A vice president for Kubota since 2012, Stucke is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, planning and management of Kubota’s U.S. agriculture, turf & utility vehicle equipment functions, including related attachments and implements.

"AEM officers and directors are active members of the Association and selected from representative member companies to provide guidance and leadership to set the strategic direction for the organization. They reflect an industry cross-section; their dedication of time and energy to this volunteer service helps ensure Association programs continue to meet member needs,” stated AEM President Dennis Slater.

Stucke’s extensive experience in the agriculture industry will be a valuable asset to his role on the AEM Board. A 25-year industry veteran, he has learned the equipment business from the inside out, having progressed through a variety of positions within the industry.

"Agriculture is deeply important to me both professionally and personally, so I am extremely excited to be in a position to help influence its advancement,” said Stucke, regarding his recent Ag Sector Board election. "I’m honored to be a member of the Board, and I look forward to working with senior leaders across the industry to drive the future of agriculture.”

About Kubota Tractor Corporation
Kubota Tractor Corporation, Torrance, Calif., is the U.S. marketer and distributor of Kubota-engineered and manufactured machinery and equipment, including a complete line of tractors of up to 170 Gross hp, performance-matched implements, compact and utility-class construction equipment, consumer lawn and garden equipment, hay tools and spreaders, commercial turf products and utility vehicles. For product literature or dealer locations, contact: Kubota Tractor Corporation, 3401 Del Amo Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503, (888) 4-KUBOTA [(888) 458-2682], Ext. 900, or visit www.kubota.com.

About The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)
AEM membership comprises more than 850 companies and more than 200 product lines. AEM is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with offices in the world capitals of Washington, D.C.; Ottawa, Canada; and Beijing, China. AEM provides innovative business development resources to advance the off-road equipment manufacturing industry in the global marketplace. Areas of focus include public policy; equipment statistics and market information; trade shows; technical, safety and regulatory; global business development; and education/training. For more information on AEM and its services, visit www.aem.org.