FEMA Appoints Marc Ivey as Incoming President

St. Louis, Missouri – Mr. Marc Ivey, District Sales Manager for Bush Hog, Dixie Chopper, and RhinoAg, a brand under the Alamo Group, has been announced as the next President of the Board of Directors for the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association (FEMA). He will succeed Craig Harthoorn, former president of the Oxbo Forage Division, who is retiring and concluding his tenure as Board President.

With more than two decades of active participation in FEMA and six years on its Board, Ivey brings deep industry knowledge and a longstanding commitment to the association’s mission. His leadership is expected to continue FEMA’s legacy of supporting innovation, collaboration, and progress within the farm equipment sector.

Mr. Marc Ivey, said, “I am both thankful and humbled to have the opportunity to help lead this long-standing Association. Our members have built a remarkable legacy through their innovation and drive. I look forward to what the next 75 years will bring for FEMA - and to building on the strong foundation already in place.”

Bush Hog, Dixie Chopper, and RhinoAg - key brands Ivey represents are widely recognized in North America for their robust agricultural equipment, including rotary cutters, finishing mowers, zero-turn mowers, and tractor-mounted implements.

Ivey’s appointment underscores FEMA’s commitment to strong leadership and continued support for its member companies in a rapidly evolving agricultural landscape.