LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!
Demonstrate existing leadership skills OR develop/refine new skills in the process.
All are welcomed to serve, regardless of years of membership or time in industry.
CHAIR
Walter Sperko
1st VICE CHAIR
Don Ellington
2nd VICE CHAIR
Sergey Kobelev
SECRETARY
TREASURER
David Schaefer
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News and Events
Recap: Tour of John Deere Excavator Manufacturing plant
Date of Event: 02/26/2026 Location: John Deere Plant, Kernersville, NC Number of Attendees: 20 Event Summary: John Deere manufactures excavators weighing from 17 to 52 tons at this 1.2 million square foot plant. Excavators are
📣Join Us 2/26 for Plant Tour- John Deere Kernersville🦌
Come join us in Kernersville, NC! John Deere Kernersville is hosting our Section’s Event on February 26th at 6:00 PM. John Deere Kernersville is a purpose driven design and manufacturing company for John Deere branded hydraulic
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