MDNA Detroit/Toledo Chapter Officers

Detroit/Toledo Chapter Board Representative Nick Gibbs
Alexandria, Va. — Members of the Detroit/Toledo Chapter of the Machinery Dealers National Association (MDNA) have elected Nick Gibbs as the chapter’s representative to the MDNA Board of Directors for the 2023-24 leadership cycle.
 As chapter board representative, Gibbs, who is Director of Business Development at Gibbs Machinery Co., of Warren, Mich., joins his chapter colleague Hamilton Cauffiel in the chapter officer ranks.  Cauffiel is chapter president for 2023-24.
 “Serving the MDNA chapter leadership is an honor and a privilege,” said Mark Robinson, Executive Vice President of the MDNA.  “It is a privilege to represent fellow chapter members at the national level as well.”
 Others in Detroit/Toledo Chapter leadership are:
Vice Chairman: Chase Thornton, Presses for Industry
Treasurer Mike Neil, FP Miller Co.
Secretary: Parker Patrona, United Press & Machinery
Membership Chair: Nikita Babintsev, Midwest Machinery
Alternate Board Representative: Ryan Yoder, Yoder Brothers Machinery
 “The biggest benefit of MDNA membership is building relationships with other equipment dealers that can multiply your buying and selling ability,” Gibbs said. “These relationships on the national level increase our opportunities to see machine deals as well as expand our areas of expertise to different industries and equipment types.”
 Gibbs Machinery specializes in gear manufacturing, automotive powertrain, and EV production equipment. It has been a member of MDNA for more than 50 years. Gibbs represents the third generation of his family to be involved in the used machinery business.
 About the MDNA: The MDNA was established in 1941 and today has nearly 400 member companies worldwide. They include machinery dealers, auctioneers, and appraisers. A subsidiary group, the Association of Machinery & Equipment Appraisers, with approximately 400 members covering all sectors of industry, is the world’s premier industrial appraisal association.
 Nick Gibbs phone: 586/755-5353
email: nick@gibbsmachinery.com