About Us

Branch 15 of the Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Association, Inc. was founded in May 1971 at Powerland Heritage Park in Brooks, Oregon and today is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Branch 15 is one of many branches of the Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Association spread across the USA. It was organized exclusively for educational, scientific and recreational purposes in conjunction with the preservation, collection, exchange and public display of antique gas engines, tractors and equipment.

 Our Mission

Our mission is to collect, preserve, restore and display antique agricultural and industrial engines, tractors, drag saws, and related items to educate the public on the agricultural and industrial heritage conveying the history, uses and significance of these technologies.  Branch 15 is a membership-based supportive organization to operate a museum, meet, share and exchange information and interests, educational classes, shows for public education and display purposes, conduct swap meets, and generally nurture the benefits to be acquired from participation.

 Our Directors

Our Board Members are elected during our annual meeting held in December. The organization has no paid officers and depends solely on volunteers from the membership. We encourage both new and current members to volunteer to assist on committees to retain the enthusiasm, growth and stability of the club.

President:                                          Steve Johnson

Vice President:                                Frank Weber

Communications Coordinator: Cheri Kinkaid

Treasurer:                                        Laura Hildebrandt

Secretary:                                         Janelle Boell

Membership:                                   David Kinkaid

Editor:                                                John Batch

Historian:                                         Dee Layton

Safety Officer:                                Wayne Low

Swap Meet Chairman:

Volunteer Coordinator: