Todd Stucke, vice president, sales, marketing & product support, Kubota Tractor Corp., has been elected to the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Board of Directors. AEM is 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 and an industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience in both equipment and agriculture, Stucke is responsible for ensuring that Kubota’s national sales, marketing, dealer development and product support strategies collectively achieve a 360-degree approach to excellence in the customer experience. “I am honored to serve alongside so many talented industry leaders in this capacity,” said Stucke. “Together, we’ll work to conquer the global challenges that face our industry, and I’m confident that with our collective experience and commitment, we will achieve success.”

AEM officers and directors work on behalf of all AEM member companies. These industry leaders volunteer their time and talent to provide strategic direction and guidance for association services, activities and programs, in areas including public policy, equipment statistics and market information. They also participate in exhibitions, as well as technical, safety and regulatory issues, global business development, and education/training.

AEM membership comprises more than 850 companies and more than 200 product lines. AEM is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis,, with offices in the world capitals of Washington, D.C.; Ottawa, Canada; and Beijing, China.

For more information on AEM and its services, visit www.aem.org.