NAEDA proudly announced retirement plans for Gary Manke, who served NAEDA and its predecessor associations in leadership positions for decades, offering key support to NAEDA’s dealer members.
Gary Manke is retiring after a career with NAEDA spanning over 49 years. During his tenure, Gary played an instrumental role in shaping the future of the Midwest SouthEastern Equipment Dealers Association as its Executive Vice President/CEO. Most recently, Gary served NAEDA as its Senior Vice President of Manufacturer Relations. In this role, Manke was able to successfully continue his long-standing commitment to advocating for dealer interests, and driving industry-wide initiatives that promoted growth, efficiency, and sustainability. His ability to foster collaboration among manufacturers, dealers, and policymakers has earned him the respect and admiration of colleagues and industry stakeholders.
“Gary Manke’s leadership has been a defining force at NAEDA for many years,” said Kim Rominger, CEO of NAEDA. “His strategic vision, dedication to excellence, and genuine passion for the industry and for assisting dealers have had an immeasurable impact on our association and the broader equipment dealership community. We are incredibly grateful for his contributions and wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement.”
“I have had the opportunity to work with and beside our members who are some of the most genuine people you will ever meet. Thank you members for making my career a rewarding experience in this industry.” — Gary Manke | Former Senior Vice President of Manufacturer Relations
As Manke prepares to step into the next chapter of his life, he leaves behind a legacy of accomplishments that will continue to shape NAEDA’s mission for years to come. “I have had the opportunity to work with and beside our members who are some of the most genuine people you will ever meet. Thank you members for making my career a rewarding experience in this industry.” His retirement marks the end of an era, but his influence will remain a guiding light for the Association and the equipment dealership sector as a whole. Manke will also continue to assist NAEDA as a consultant on an as-needed basis as NAEDA transitions his responsibilities.
