MPMA Announces New Board, Officers, and More for 2026–2027

The Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA) today announces new Board, Officers, and other leadership changes for 2026–2027.

Joining the Board of Directors are Michael Kapp, General Manager of KAPP NILES and Jared Scott, National Training Manager, SEW-Eurodrive.  MPMA members elected the two leaders at their Annual Meeting, held April 23-26 at the Sunseeker Resort in Port Charlotte, FL.  They will begin their three-year terms at the August 2026 Board Meeting.

“We welcome Michael and Jared to the MPMA Board and look forward to their leadership as we continue to navigate an ever-changing power transmission industry,” noted Jenny Blackford, President of MPMA.  “These are the first additions to the Board following our May 1 merger between AGMA and ABMA, and we are excited to have them with us, ready to move forward.”

In addition, the Board of Directors voted its Executive Committee Officers to serve their two-year terms beginning on April 26th; Officers for 2026-2027 include:

Chair:  Steve Janke, President, Brelie Gear

Treasurer:  Alejandro Pardinas, President & CEO, Atlantic Bearing Services

Past Chair: Sara Zimmerman, VP, Customer Experience and Product, Sumitomo Drive Systems

Business Division: Michelle Maddox, Sales Director, B&R Industrial Gear and Machinery

Technical Division: Jason Daubert, Chief Engineer, Fuller

At Large:  Brian Parsons, President and CEO, NSK Americas

“I look forward to stepping into the Chair role and appreciate all that Sara Zimmerman has done to connect the merged groups as she closes her year as Chair,” notes Steve Janke, MPMA Chair and President of Brelie Gear.  “I have previously served on the Board, as well as Show Committee Chair, and will now enter into the Chair role with the passion and respect for this wonderful organization that will enter its 111th year in 2027.”

MPMA appreciates the commitment of its leadership.

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