Leadership & Committees

The MHEDA Board of Directors is dedicated to  strengthen the member companies and industry we represent, and we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead to do just that. Thank you for being an integral part of our association, and we look forward to a year filled with growth, collaboration, and shared success.

Chairman's Perspective

The MHEDA Chairman’s Message, published quarterly, provides members with valuable insights into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities within the material handling industry. Each message highlights key insights on industry trends with a focus on moving our industry forward.

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2024 Board of Directors

Your feedback is invaluable to us. Feel free to reach out to us with your suggestions, concerns, or ideas at boardofdirectors@mheda.org. If you would like to be considered for a director position, or if you know someone who would be an ideal candidate, please contact Jeannette Walker, MHEDA’s Chief Executive Officer at jwalker@mheda.org.

Executive Committee

Van Clarkson

Chairman of the Board
President - Dealer Principal Fairchild Equipment Menomonee Falls, WI www.fairchildequipment.com

Nate Storey

Chairman - Elect
President
Storage Solutions, Inc.
Westfield, IN
www.storage-solutions.com

Jim MacGregor

Treasurer
VP of Operations
Toyota Material Handling Systems
Suwanee, GA
www.atlantaforklifts.com

Darin Boik

Vice President
President
Advanced Equipment
Charlotte, NC
www.aec-carolina.com

John Gelsimino

Immediate Past Chairman
President
All Lift Service Company
Willoughby, OH
www.alllift.com

Jeannette Walker

Chief Executive Officer
MHEDA
Kansas City, KS
www.mheda.org

Directors

Mark Andres

President & CEO
Total Industries
Livermore, CA
www.total-ind.com

Troy Donnelly

Marketing & Solutions
DMW&H
Carmel, IN
www.dmwandh.com

Jason Effing

VP Direct Sales
Systems in Motion
Elgin, IL www.conveyorsolutions.com

Chris Frazee

President
ProLift Toyota Material Handling
Louisville, KY
www.prolifttoyota.com

William Maybury

President
Maybury Material Handling
E Longmeadow, MA
www.maybury.com

Gerardo Padilla

CEO
SEIL Rentals SA de CV
Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico www.seilrentals.mx

Lori Palmer

President
REB Storage Systems
Darien, IL www.rebstorage.com

Jim Ripkey

President - Industrial Truck
Hy-Tek Intralogistics Columbus, OH
www.hy-tek.com

Jeff Stohr

CEO
Conveyer & Caster
Westlake, OH
www.cc-efi.com

Steve Strenck

Director of Sales
Gregory Poole Equipment
Hanahan, SC www.gregorypoolelift.com

Advisory Board Member

Tom Albero

President/CEO
Alliance Material Handling
Jessup, MD www.alliancemat.com

Manufacturer Board of Advisors

Nathan Andrews

President
Morse Manufacturing
Syracuse, NY www.morsedrum.com

Pete Drake

Sr. VP Operations Americas Cascade Corporation Fairview, OR www.cascorp.com

Brian Neuwirth

President
UNEX Mfg.
Lakewood, NJ www.unex.com

Chuck Pascarelli

President Americas
Hyster-Yale Group
Greenville, NC
www.hyster-yale.com

Community Representatives

We are proud to represent the different unique industry segments in our newly formed business communities.  Each business community works to develop strategies to support the unique interests of the industry segments they represent. Our goal is to create opportunities for growth and collaboration. Together, we build stronger networks, drive innovation, and create a thriving environment for businesses to succeed.  If you have a suggestion for a program or service that would benefit the industrial truck, storage and handling or system integrator community please let us know at boardofdirectors@mheda.org.

John Gelsimino

Industrial Truck Chair

Lori Palmer

Storage & Handling Chair

Darin Boik

Systems Integrators Chair

Meet the MHEDA Team

The MHEDA staff is a dedicated team of professionals committed to supporting the material handling industry by providing resources, education, and networking opportunities for members. Together, we work to deliver value and ensure the success of MHEDA’s mission.
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