John Somers

John Somers has held various positions with increasing responsibility over his 18+ years with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and has led the association’s CE Sector since 2021.

Somers serves as Vice President of the Construction & Utility Sector and oversees the strategic direction of construction and utility programs and services for AEM members. He acts as the principal liaison to AEM’s CE Sector Board, as well as CE-focused industry organizations, customer groups, and government agencies throughout North America and globally. Alongside delivering value to both exhibitors and attendees at the association’s trade shows—CONEXPO-CON/AGG and The Utility Expo—Somers is committed to fostering industry advancement.

Somers serves on the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Foundation Board, which is tasked with encouraging continuous learning and by improving the availability and quality of equipment industry employees in the future. He helped lead the coordination of the industry’s telematics standard and continues to promote the adoption of innovative technologies. Somers is responsible for overseeing AEM’s strategic initiatives concerning engine emissions and alternative power, addressing both the opportunities and challenges faced by manufacturers and end users. He additionally participates on the Next Practices Advisory Committee with the Common Ground Alliance (CGA), promoting innovation and the adoption of advanced practices to tackle key challenges within the utility damage prevention industry.