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I DA U N I V E R S A L M a rc h -A p r i l 2 0 1 9 4 EDITOR'S NOTES Nancy Estes, MBA, CAE Executive Director/Editor BREAKING NEWS! Ready for your next career move? • Quickly search and fi nd new job opportunities in heavy equipment distribution • Save time by signing up for job alerts to be delivered right to your inbox • Upload your resume so employers can fi nd you Looking for your next hire? • Quickly fi nd highly qualifi ed, targeted applicants • Save time by tracking your applicants right through the career center • Prices starting at $150 John Blodgett started working for MacKay & Company in 1994 as project manager oversee- ing single and multi-client research projects. Today John is Vice President, Sales and Mar- keting, responsible for client contact for single and multi-client projects. John is a regular industry speaker for industry associations and companys and also contributes to several industry publications. Prior to MacKay & Company, Blodgett worked for John Fluke Manu- facturing, Gould Electronics and Syracuse Supply Company (Caterpillar Dealer) in a variety of sales positions. Blodgett received his BS in Interdisciplinary Engineering and Management from Clarkson University and a MBA from Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Man- agement. Blodgett has served as vice president of the M.P.S.A. (Midwest Parts & Service Association) and is a member of TMC (Technology & Maintenance Council), AEM (Asso- ciation of Equipment Manufacturers) and IAC (Intermodal Association of Chicago). To contact John email: john.blodgett@mackayco.com MacKay & Company is a specialized management consulting and market research fi rm. The company's focus since 1968 has been and continues to be commercial on-highway vehicles, construction equipment, farm fi eld machin- ery and related areas. Our client base includes the major original equipment manufacturers, component suppliers, private equity and investment banking fi rms and publishing companies in these markets. The scope of MacKay & Company's practice includes analyses of original equipment and aftermarket potential, strategic options, distribution policies, product introduction, quality management, acquisitions and a range of related subjects. More information can be found at www.mackayco.com. IDA WEBINAR Coming April 24, 2019 12:00 PM Central Time Register online at www.idaparts.org After registering, you will receive a confi rmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Is There Room for Independents in the Future? John Blodgett Learn about IDA's exciting new resource for job seekers and employers! Visit us at jobs.idaparts.org