The Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) has named its new 2012/2013 Executive Committee Members to its Board of Directors. Each year, AEMP members select top peers from various organizations to lead the Board, as well as the organization's new President / CEO who also serves as Chairman of the Board. The Board was officially sworn in March 20 at AEMP's 2012 Management Conference and Annual Meeting.
Guy Gordon, CEM, Director, Asset Management at Aegion Corporation, was elected Chairman of the Board, the role previously held by Dave Gorski, CEM. Gordon takes office immediately and will serve through March 2013. An AEMP member for more than 15 years, Gordon says he has enjoyed seeing the organization evolve over the years, and is looking forward to continuing the legacy that began 30 years ago.
"It's an honor to be elected into this position with AEMP, especially in such a milestone year for the organization," he said. "I'm thrilled to be in a position where I can help ensure we continue to grow and evolve to better serve the needs of the industry and our members."
In addition to Gordon's position, AEMP elected Bob Merritt, CEM, URS, as Chairmen Elect and Pat Crail, CEM, John R. Jurgensen as Secretary/Treasurer. Three Vice-Chairmen were also chosen, Thad Pirtle, Traylor Bros, Chris Ryan, CEM, Boh Bros Construction Co. and Warren Schmidt, CEM, Flatiron.
Five new Directors of Designated Industries were also elected. Ed Gestido, CEM, Gray & Son, takes the position of Director of Construction. Don Lubinsky, CEM, PA Operation Lifesaver, has become the Director of Governmental. The new Director of Mining is Don Gengelbach, CEM. Mulzer Crushed Stone, John Shearer of James River Equipment, is the new Director of Associates at Large. Finally, Dixon Linklater, Case Construction Equipment, was named the Director of Strategic Partners.
Finally, AEMP appointed 11 new Board Members: Chuck Boen, Caterpillar, Peter Causer, Volvo, Barry Gilberg, Komatsu, Tom Jackson, Equipment World, Michael Lamlech, International, Carl Porter, John Deere, Joe Phelan, Ritchie Bros, Alex Smith, Castrol, Rod Sutton, Construction Equipment, Scott Walter, IronPlanet.
Formed in 1980, the Association of Equipment Management Professionals represents fleet professionals working in construction, government, utilities, energy, mining and more. AEMP maintains relationships among manufacturers, users, governmental agencies, educational institutions and others involved in the design and management of heavy equipment.
