EETC Appoints Eric Sides as New Executive Director

January 22 -- The Board of Directors of the Equipment and Engine Training Council (EETC) recently announced the appointment of a new Executive Director. Erik Sides was chosen to succeed Jim Roche with the appointment effective upon Roche’s retirement Dec. 17.

                                                                               

Sides has been in the power equipment industry for the past 15 years, working as a training manager for turf equipment manufacturer Jacobsen. In addition to developing technical training programs, manuals and videos for turf equipment, Sides worked closely with several engine manufacturers, including Kubota, Honda and Briggs and Stratton. He has also served as an active EETC board member for the past eight years.

“Erik has been a very involved, influential and respected EETC board member,” said Roche. “With Erik serving as Executive Director, I believe I am leaving the EETC in great hands. He has the knowledge, experience and respect to keep the EETC moving in the right direction.”

The EETC is grateful to Roche for his 12-year tenure as Executive Director. “Jim played a big role in getting the EETC where it is today,” said EETC President Ed Cole. “It was his vision that helped expand our reach and create the respected organization that the EETC has become today.”

The EETC offices have been relocated to York, S.C. The EETC’s new contact information is: 3880 Press Wallace Drive; York, SC 29745; phone (803) 222-6149; and eetc at eetc.org. The EETC’s 17th annual conference will take place April 10-13 in Bloomington, Minn. For more information, visit the EETC’s website at www.eetc.org.