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 Chairman’s Message, published quarterly, shares timely insights on the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the material handling industry. In his first message as Chairman, Darin Boik outlines an optimistic outlook for 2026, reflects on emerging signs of economic growth, and shares MHEDA’s focus on building a more community-driven, relevant, and connected member experience, reinforcing the power of relationships, trust, and collaboration across the industry.
2026 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 Lauren Reed, MHEDA’s Chief Executive Officer at lreed@mheda.org.
Executive Committee
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
Jim Ripkey
Industrial Equipment
Hy-Tek Intralogistics
Columbus, OH
www.hy-tek.com
Nate Storey
Storage Solutions
A Jungheinrich Company
Westfield, IN
www.storage-solutions.com
Lauren Reed
Bay Village, OH www.mheda.org
Directors
Justin Bailey
Bailey
Nashville, TN
www.baileycompany.com
Jason Effing
Systems in Motion
Elgin, IL
www.systemsinmotion.com
Chris Frazee
ProLift Toyota
Material Handling
Louisville, KY
www.prolifttoyota.com
Brian Hoffmann
Dedicated Material
Handling Solutions
Colleyville, TX
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
Zack Morrison
Morrison Industrial Equipment
Greenville, MI
www.morrison-ind.com
Josh Smith
Toyota Material
Handling Systems
Suwanee, GA
www.atlantaforklifts.com
Jeff Stohr
Conveyer & Caster
Westlake, OH
www.cc-efi.com
Advisory Board Members
Van Clarkson
Fairchild Equipment
Menomonee Falls, WI
www.fairchildequipment.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
David Corey
Motive Power Division
East Penn Manufacturing
Lyon Station, PA
eastpennmanufacturing.com
Chuck Pascarelli
Hyster-Yale Group
Greenville, NC
www.hyster-yale.com
Mitchell Smith
Hytrol Conveyor 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.
Steve Strenck
Lori Palmer
Darin Boik
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