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NATM Board of Directors Election Results Are In

1/30/2019

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Newly Elected Board Members

Joel Bauer | Midsota Manufacturing, Inc.
2019 - 2022
​Midsota Mfg., a manufacturer of specialty utility trailers, has been an NATM member since 2001. Bauer has been in the trailer industry for 18 years, 14 of those serving as owner and company president of Midsota. In 2017 Joel received the NATM Young Professional Award. Joel has been a regular attendee of the NATM Annual Convention. Bauer has experience serving as a board member, including 3 years on the board of his church serving as treasurer for 3 of those years, as well as serving 1.5 years on the city planning commission. When asked about his qualifications, Bauer said, "I believe my history owning and growing Midsota Manufacturing Inc. over 14 years with 3 different business partners will bode well for my input to the NATM in both the trailer manufacturing industry and working closely with others that may have a different view point to obtain common goals for the association."

Carl Maxey | MGS Incorporated
2019 - 2022
MGS Incorporated - Fort Collins (formerly Maxey Mfg.), a manufacturer of specialty utility trailers, has been a member of NATM since 1994. Maxey's previous board experience includes the NATM Board of Directors (2001 - 2008), Colorado Motor Carriers Association, and Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce. Over the course of his experience in the trailer manufacturing industry Maxey has served as operations manager, general manager, Vice President and Colorado Operations General Manager. A regular attendee of the NATM Convention and Regulatory Roundup, Carl has also served on the Executive and Government Affairs committee as well as NATM President. In 2009 Maxey was awarded the NATM Outstanding Member Award. When asked to elaborate on his qualifications, Maxey noted "I am very experienced with the multiple levels of challenges trailer manufacturers confront daily, the many issues that the industry will face in the year ahead (skilled labor shortage, supply chain disruption), and I have the passion to serve the industry."

Re-Elected Board Members

Patrick Jennissen | Felling Trailers
2019 - 2022
Felling Trailers, a manufacturer of dump, equipment, utility and landscape trailers amongst others, has been a member of NATM since 1995. Jennissen, Felling's VP of Sales/Marketing, has served on numerous board, including an elementary school board and the NATM Board of Directors from 2013-2018. Jennissen received the NATM Young Entrepreneur award in 2013, and has chaired the Marketing and Finance committees as well as serving on the Government Affairs, Government Affairs Outreach, and Nominations committees. Jennissen has served as the Treasurer, Vice President, and President on the NATM Board of Directors. He is a regular attendee of the NATM Convention and annual Regulatory Roundup. When asked about his qualifications to serve, Jennissen says "my experience within my organization, NATM as well as other organizations and the construction equipment industry has given me a balanced and broad perspective to the issues and the opportunities that face NATM going into the future."
Josh Johnson | Big Tex Trailers
2019 - 2022
Big Tex, a manufacturer of utility, horse, livestock, and cargo trailers, has been a member of NATM since 1993. Johnson serves as VP of Manufacturing Support for Big Tex and was elected to his first term on the NATM Board in 2016. Prior to his work ta Big Tex, Johnson worked at Priefert Mfg., an associate member of the Association and a steel supplier to the trailer manufacturing industry. Along with board participation, Josh has served on the Technical, Guidelines, Nominations, Convention, and Technology committees. He has also played an integral role in garnering involvement of other Big Tex employees with NATM committees and programming. When asked about his qualifications Johnson said, "I feel that because of my experiences in all levels of Big Tex's operations and past involvement with NATM I will be a valued members of the NATM Board of Directors for the good of the entire trailer industry."
Rick Coffey | The Carlstar Group
2019 - 2022
The Carlstar Group, a supplier of tires and wheels, has been a member of NATM since 2001. The Carlstar Group, formerly Carlisle, has been a long-time exhibitor of the NATM Convention and Trade Show as well as longtime sponsor of the event. Coffey's history in the industry includes roles as Sales and Warehouse Manager at both Dico Tire and Titan Tire, as well as ST Product Manager at Carlisle Tire, Aftermarket Sales Manager, and North American OEM Sales Manager. Rick was originally elected to the Board of Directors in 2005. After going off the Board, Rick was re-appointed in 2012 to fill the term of a resigning Associate Member. He was elected again in 2016. During his tenure with NATM, Coffey has served on the Executive, Convention, Membership, and Nominations committee as well as chair of the Marketing Committee. He is a regular attendee at the Regulatory Roundup and Hill Visits as well as Annual Convention. When asked about his qualifications for the role, Coffey sites his knowledge and experience in the industry as well as his commitment to serve in the best interest of NATM members.

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NATM Selects 2019 Committees

1/29/2019

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OPERATIONS

Finance
Josh Johnson, Big Tex Trailers*
Jim Berry, Dexter Axle
Patrick Jennissen, Felling Trailers
Charles Lange, Legend Mfg.
Richard Lavanture, LaVanture Products
Marty Lorick, Triple Crown Trailers
Carl Maxey, MGS Incorporated
Owen Shelton, Boatmate Trailers
 
MEMBER SERVICES

Convention
Jim Berry, Dexter Axle*
Robert Roden, H.E. Parmer Co.*
Brent Freel, KampCo Steel Products
Pat Jennissen, Felling Trailers
Josh Johnson, Big Tex Trailers
Brian Jones, Champion Hoist & Equip.
Marty Lorick, Triple Crown Trailers
Stacey Miller, Dexter Axle
Joe Ostrowski, Kenda/Americana
Dustin Smith, Optronics
Greg Snyder, CAR MATE Trailers
Ron Yarnell, PPG
 
Education
Buck Hataway, Axalta*
Joel Bauer, Midsota Mfg.
Brent Bystrom, 3M
Shaun Douglass, Optronics
Michael Etheridge, Wylie Mfg.
Stephen Houston, Vitracoat
Eric Kazmierzak, Laclede Chain
Justin Kurth, Tracker Marine
Gary Sale, Diamond Vogel
Greg Snyder, CAR MATE Trailers
Brian Wise, BWise Mfg.

Government Affairs
Leo Akins, Forest River*
Chris Connington, Hopkins Mfg./TAG
Charles Daugherty, Red Fern Dynamics
Les Eaves, Delta Trailers
Andy Gehman, MGS Incorporated
Pat Jennissen, Felling Trailers
Brett Johnson, Oprtonics
John Kerr, Marsh and McLennan
Lucas Landis, ATC Trailers
Mike Lemrick, Gem State Mfg.
Dustin Miller, Cross Trailers
Jake Morrison, H&H Trailers
Ty Scott, Hydrastar
Joe Steinberger, BWise Mfg.
Don Taylor, Brakequip
Jacob Woodard, Manus Products
 
Marketing
Stacey Miller, Dexter Axle*
Johnathan Bradley, Big Tex Trailers
Rebecca Gerads, Felling Trailers
Ryan Griesemer, Ridewell Suspensions
Jeff Jones, Statistical Surveys
John Kerr, Marsh and McLennan
Tary Krahenbuhl, Austin Hardware
Cary Kronebusch, Peerless Industrial Group
Amanda Seabaugh, Ryerson
Catherine Shaw, North West Rubber Ltd.
 
Membership
Marcus Hester, Optronics*
Cary Loeser, Automotive International*
Joel Bauer, Midsota Mfg.
Rick Coffey, Carlstar Group
Andrew Douglass, Rumber Materials
Mike Lloyd, Aluma
Chris Pokornowski, Towmaster, Inc.
Ami Stombaugh, Taskmaster Components
Michael Swedak, WC Manufacturing & Specialty Co., Inc.
Robert Tsas, AkzoNobel Coatings, Inc.
 
TECHNICAL

Technical
David Mihalick, Bison Coach LLC*
Lyle Berning, Novae Corp.
Jon Devitt, Midwest Industries
Fred Dosmann, Dec-O-Art, Inc.
Nick Dorfer, BrakeQuip
Nick Gamby, TexTrail Trailer Parts
Randy Gressley, Big Tex Trailer Mfg.
Taylor Jones, B&W Trailer Hitches
Tom Kaufman, Hillsboro Industries
Tim Lammers, Demco
Bryce McIntyre, American Eagle Accessories Group
Randy McMann, Dexter Axle
Shannon Papa, U-Haul
Owen Shelton, BoatMate Trailers
Brandon Starkey, EZ Loader Custom Boat Trailers
Luis Vendrell, U-Haul
 
Guidelines
Lyle Berning, Novae Corp.*
Willie Bauer, CAR MATE Trailers
Paul Feight, MGS Incorporated
Rick Huddleston, Ranger Boats
Erik Ohlsson, Optronics
Paul Murphy, MVSCS
Dan Presley, Big Tex Trailer Mfg.
Nathan Uphus, Felling Trailers
 
Technology
Marco Garcia, U-Haul*
Ellis Breskman, Z Tech
Elton Cordell, Lippert Components
Jonathan Gravell, Truck System Technologies
Jeff Gray, ASA Electronics
Kirk Hawkins, 3M
Daniel Luby, BoatMate Trailers
Rod Ludwig, Midwest Industries
Dave McKee, BWise Mfg.
Todd Brinkman, GM
Mark Leonard, EFI Global
Stephen Robertson, Toyota
Ray Smith, RS Supply LLC
Nathan Uphus, Felling Trailers
Jamie Wenger, Royal Adhesives & Sealants

*Indicates Committee Chair
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NATM, Dedicated To You

1/29/2019

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PictureMembership & Education Director Kelli Maydew
​NATM continuously aims to provide exceptional membership services and benefits. One way the Association attempts to do this, is by conducting a phone survey to both Regular and Associate members, in hopes to better understand the current climate of the supplier and manufacturing industries.
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There are several common themes that have surfaced when asked about challenges or barriers that members are experiencing:
  • Tariff/rising component prices
  • Uncertainty in the marketplace
  • Workforce challenges
  • Transportation availability and costs
  • Marketing
 
Armed with this knowledge, NATM will strive to provide educational opportunities and resources in the coming year to assist members in tackling the hurdles that they may be facing or expect in 2019. The 2019-2021 strategic plan aligns well with the feedback received. The Board, committees, and staff are already at work to address these barriers and add more value for your investment. NATM will provide updates on these actions in upcoming issues of Tracks and the NATM Insider eNewsletter as well as Government Affairs updates via email.
​

If there are additional topics or hot button industry issues that you would like to discuss further, please do not hesitate to contact Kelli Maydew, NATM Membership & Education Director. 

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