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.
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
Nate Storey
Storage Solutions, Inc.
Westfield, IN
www.storage-solutions.com
Jim MacGregor
Toyota Material Handling Systems
Suwanee, GA
www.atlantaforklifts.com
Darin Boik
Advanced Equipment
Charlotte, NC
www.aec-carolina.com
John Gelsimino
All Lift Service Company
Willoughby, OH
www.alllift.com
Jeannette Walker
Kansas City, KS
www.mheda.org
Directors
Mark Andres
Total Industries
Livermore, CA
www.total-ind.com
Troy Donnelly
DMW&H
Carmel, IN
www.dmwandh.com
Jason Effing
Systems in Motion
Elgin, IL www.conveyorsolutions.com
Chris Frazee
ProLift Toyota Material Handling
Louisville, KY
www.prolifttoyota.com
William Maybury
Maybury Material Handling
E Longmeadow, MA
www.maybury.com
Gerardo Padilla
SEIL Rentals SA de CV
Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico www.seilrentals.mx
Lori Palmer
REB Storage Systems
Darien, IL www.rebstorage.com
Jim Ripkey
Hy-Tek Intralogistics Columbus, OH
www.hy-tek.com
Jeff Stohr
Conveyer & Caster
Westlake, OH
www.cc-efi.com
Steve Strenck
Gregory Poole Equipment
Hanahan, SC www.gregorypoolelift.com
Advisory Board Member
Tom Albero
Alliance Material Handling
Jessup, MD www.alliancemat.com
Manufacturer Board of Advisors
Nathan Andrews
Morse Manufacturing
Syracuse, NY www.morsedrum.com
Pete Drake
Brian Neuwirth
UNEX Mfg.
Lakewood, NJ www.unex.com
Chuck Pascarelli
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
Lori Palmer
Darin Boik
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