Meet the Team

Our dedicated team is committed to supporting the material handling industry by providing valuable resources, training, and networking opportunities. Through educational programs, industry events, or expert guidance, we are here to empower the material handling community and drive its continued growth and success.

The MHEDA Staff

MHEDA’s rich history is built on innovation, dedication, and a commitment to excellence.  Our vision for the future is rooted in preserving and building upon these foundations while steering us into another era of growth and success.  Our member companies drive innovation in every segment of our industry. The MHEDA team fosters a culture that encourages new ideas, creative thinking and is agile enough to adapt to new emerging trends to support our members. Innovation will be the driving force behind our programs, services, and processes.

Jamie Aiwohi

Accountant

Kathy Cotter

Director of Member Programs & Services

Susan Freibrun

Education & Meetings Manager

Rebecca Hein

Networking Manager & Meeting Planner

AnnaMaria Kendall

Marketing Manager

Renee Murphy

Database & Member Services Support

Katie Richards

Membership & Advocacy Manager

Isa Stein

Marketing Content Specialist

Mary Strickler

Director of Digital Marketing

Jeannette Walker

CEO

Lori Zarling

Director of IT & Administration

Need Our Help?

Whether you have a question, need assistance, or want to learn more about how MHEDA can support your business, our team is here to help. Reach out to us today, and we’ll connect you with the right resources and information to make your experience with us seamless and rewarding. Let’s start the conversation – we’re just a click away!

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Gene Marks

CPA, National Business Columnist, Author & Speaker

Gene Marks is a past columnist for both The New York Times and The Washington Post. Gene now writes regularly for The Hill, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Washington Times, and The Guardian. Gene is a best-selling author and has written 5 books on business management. Gene appears on Fox Business, MSNBC, as well as CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor and SiriusXM’s Wharton Business Channel where he talks about the financial, economic and technology issues that affect business leaders today. Gene helps business owners, executives and managers understand the political, economic and technological trends that will affect their companies and provides actionable insights.

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