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. In this episode, Nate Storey explores the future of automation and e-commerce in the industry. He delves into key industry trends, including sustainability and challenges posed by labor shortages.
2025 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
Nate Storey
Storage Solutions, Inc.
Westfield, IN
www.storage-solutions.com
Darin Boik
Advanced Equipment
Charlotte, NC
www.aec-carolina.com
Lori Palmer
REB Storage Systems
Darien, IL
www.rebstorage.com
Steve Strenck
Gregory Poole Equipment
Hanahan, SC
www.gregorypoolelift.com
Van Clarkson
www.fairchildequipment.com
Jeannette Walker
Kansas City, KS www.mheda.org
Directors
Mark Andres
Total Industries
Livermore, CA
www.total-ind.com
Justin Bailey
Bailey
Nashville, TN
www.baileycompany.com
Jason Effing
Systems in Motion
Elgin, IL
www.conveyorsolutions.com
Chris Frazee
ProLift Toyota Material Handling
Louisville, KY
www.prolifttoyota.com
Brian Hoffmann
Dedicated Material Handling Solutions
Atlanta, GA
www.dedicatedmhs.com
Tim Hoj
Hoj Innovations
South Salt Lake, UT
www.hoj.net
Kevin Kelley
Xact Warehouse Solutions
Cedar Park, TX
www.xactws.com
William Maybury
Maybury Material Handling
E Longmeadow, MA www.maybury.com
Jim Ripkey
Hy-Tek Intralogistics
Columbus, OH
www.hy-tek.com
Jeff Stohr
Conveyer & Caster
Westlake, OH
www.cc-efi.com
Advisory Board Members
Thomas Albero
Alliance Material Handling
Jessup, MD
www.alliancemat.com
John Gelsimino
All Lift Service Company
Willoughby, OH
www.alllift.com
Manufacturer Board of Advisors
Nathan Andrews
Morse Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Syracuse, NY
www.morsedrum.com
Pete Drake
Cascade Corporation
Fairview, OR
www.cascorp.com
Chuck Pascarelli
Hyster-Yale Group
Greenville, NC
www.hyster-yale.com
Mitchell Smith
Hytrol Conveyer Company
Jonesboro, AR
www.hytrol.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 L. Gelsimino
Lori Palmer
Darin Boik
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