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has been named 2021 show chair. He will be leading the ICUEE management committee, a volunteer group of utility construction industry executives for overall show planning. ICUEE, or the International
Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition, is the largest of its kind, known for the invaluable and numerous interactive product demonstrations that take place over the 3-day show. The biennial show last took place in 2019 and is set to reopen September 28 – 30, 2021. “AEM is more than pleased to have
Dave on board as the new chair for ICUEE 2021. His expertise and participation will be incredibly valuable to our team as we continue to work towards our goals for 2021. We know that Dave and the rest of our management committee all have a great vision of what ICUEE can and will be and we look forward to announcing some exciting changes in the coming year,” said ICUEE Show Director John Rozum. “I am extremely pleased to accept this
position for the 2021 show. I know that everyone on the committee is dedicated to best serving industry professionals by providing an interactive and valuable experience at ICUEE,” said Hughes. Dave lives in Tulsa, OK and is married
to Michele whom they have three children together. He attended the University of Oklahoma where he received his degree in Accounting and earned an MBA from Case Western Reserve University. Dave has served in many capacities at McElroy since joining in 2001. He is also the President and COO of Southern Specialties (SSC) based in Tulsa, OK. Hughes is returning to the ICUEE
management committee as he served as the 2019 vice chair. He is also very active in Young President’s
Organization (YPO) and has served his Tulsa Chapter in all of its major offices, including Chairman Serving as vice chair of the ICUEE 2021
Management Committee is Julie Fuller, vice president of engineering, marketing and purchasing for Tadano Mantis Corporation. ICUEE is the leading event for utility
professionals and construction contractors seeking comprehensive insights into the latest industry technologies, innovations and trends. y
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Laclede Chain Restructures to Provide Niche Market Expertise to Rigging & Marine Industries, Appoints New GM of General Industries Division
> Laclede Chain Manufacturing Co., a nationwide manufacturer of domestic industrial chain, recently restructured its sales division to better meet the needs of specialized customers, specifically in the rigging and marine industries. With this restructuring, Laclede promoted
Jeff Doerge to General Manager of its new Rigging & Marine Division. Doerge has been with Laclede for over a decade, and has spent the last five years focused specifically on developing his expertise in the rigging and marine sectors. Laclede Chain company president Tim
Riley is grateful for Doerge’s commitment to this growing sector. “Until just over 5 years ago, we were doing very little in rigging and marine,” Riley said. “Then, we started to see a growing need in the market and Jeff jumped at the opportunity to learn the industry in order to help these customers grow their businesses. His commitment to understanding the needs of our rigging and marine customers has been hugely valuable, and I’m looking forward to seeing him make an even greater impact in his new role.” Doerge is also focused on developing
his expertise and understanding of the rigging sector that he serves. He recently underwent (and continues to pursue) continuing education courses in rigging to hone his knowledge. “Laclede continues to lead the chain
industry in safety with our Hi-Viz line for overhead lifting,” Doerge said. “And with any of our Grade 120 products, we offer the strongest American-made overhead lifting chain and assemblies on the market today.” Doerge’s vision for serving the rigging
industry is for Laclede to become the foremost chain expert for serving customers in this sector. “It’s my goal to further specialize in serving these guys,” Doerge said. “We want to get narrow and deep into serving different niches in their market.”
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and rigging solutions, Doerge and Laclede Chain’s lead engineer, Melissa Searle, work with customers one-on-one. They collaborate with customers’ engineering departments frequently to optimize designs for use in the field using 3D printing technology. “Because of 3D printing, we’re able
to help our customers prototype new solutions faster and more cost-effectively,” said Searle. As part of a strategic restructuring, the
company also recently promoted Dennis Boxdorfer to General Manager of Laclede’s General Industries division, which includes customers in the trailer, construction, and large retail sectors, to name a few. Boxdorfer
previously served the company as Rep Firm Manager for four years leading up to this promotion. In his former role, Boxdorfer expertly managed and provided resources to Laclede’s team of contracted independent manufacturer representatives. Before joining Laclede, Boxdorfer gained decades of experience in construction and machinery as a business owner and successful sales leader. In his new role, Boxdorfer will be
focused on forming deeper partnerships with customers by helping them make smart business decisions when it comes to their chain needs. He will be working with customers directly to help them evaluate their current chain needs and optimize the solutions Laclede is providing. Laclede Chain company president Tim
Riley is looking forward to seeing Boxdorfer’s impact on a broader set of customers. “Dennis has developed so much expertise in his years at Laclede,” Riley said. “I am eager to see him lead his team to hone their knowledge, and also to see him help guide our customers at a deeper, strategic level.” “We want to ensure we are developing
the right solutions for our customers in their specific application,” Boxdorfer said. “Our goal is to develop partnerships with these customers and help them grow their business.” y
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