The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) announced its 2009-10 officers and board of directors during its 57th Annual Meeting in Greensboro, Ga. held June 25-27, 2009.

Officers for 2009-10 include: Chairman Michael Hoffman (Chairman, CEO, The Toro Company) Vice Chairman Fred Whyte (President, Stihl, Inc.), and Secretary/Treasurer Jean Hlay (President and COO, MTD Products, Inc.).

Continuing their service on the board are: Immediate Past Chairman Daniel Ariens (President, Ariens Co.), Steven Bly (Executive VP, Echo Inc.), Richard Fotsch (President of the Global Power Group, Kohler Co.), Gary Michel (President, Club Car, Inc.), Paul Mullet (President, Hustler Turf Equipment), Dan Wilkinson (President, Jacobsen, A Textron Co.), and David Zerfoss (President, Husqvarna Professional Products).

Newly elected to the OPEI Board of Directors is: Randy Sergesketter (Senior VP, Ag & Turf Global Platform, Turf & Utility, John Deere Co.).