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Wednesdays With Wheeler
This is my monthly series written by me to keep our members informed of what’s going on in MDNA mixed in with some fun positive life gaining stuff thrown in along the way. These article will appear in the Biweekly, the MDNA News and on social media. And you can always find them in the MDNA Blog.
August Wednesdays With Wheeler
This month I just want to take this opportunity to let all who missed it know that the Detroit/Toledo golf outing was an incredible success. The MDNA leadership team of this association are very proud of this event. The Detroit/ Toledo Chapter Officers led by Chairman Parker Patrona and Chapter Board Representative Nick Gibbs and all who were involved, delivered an incredible event. Everything from the Golf to the meeting and including the networking and fellowship was stellar. All the sponsors should be thanked too. And thanks to the generosity of the sponsors the Detroit Toledo Annual Golf Tournament gave away some $15,000 in gifts and prizes. That’s the kind of stuff I dig. I couldn’t have been happier to have attended this great event. It drew players from every chapter, and you should attend next year too. Every Chapter can emulate this success story and have their own special event.
June Wednesdays With Wheeler
Hey guys and gals, it’s Wheeler. This article is the start of a monthly series to keep our members informed of what’s going on in MDNA mixed in with some fun positive life gaining stuff.
I will always do my best to keep the train moving forward in the right direction. I have found for me and my business; this has been a very valuable tool.
Our association is doing well. Financially, we are as strong as ever. We have made many adjustments over the past five years to get back on track. Two things that needed our attention were Locator and our Alexandria building.
Over the past few years, we were able to team up with Machine Hub, which allowed us to revitalize Locator into an internet presence. We were able to get back on track and have had great success with our bulk email packages and CRMS sales. And I am happy to report that Locator is profitable today.
NEWS
July Wednesdays With Wheeler
Our officer team and committee chairs had our annual summer planning session in Lake Arrowhead, CA. It was an incredible weekend of planning events for the following year and bonding as a team. Our main focus is you - our members and premier vendors. We want every experience, every touch you have with your association to be a good one. The content and material we provide you as members is crucial to the benefit of your membership. We realize this and our priority is to get our chapters moving in a positive direction, with well-thought-out meetings that provide activities that peak all our interest levels. Further to this end, please share with your chapter leadership or me directly any ideas that you think may be of interest to you and your fellow members. We are always interested in new creative ideas.
With the sale of our building, MDNA was able to extricate itself from what was once a very positive investment for our
To read this full Blog or any of the MDNA BLogs click here,
I am excited to attend the Detroit/Toledo Golf Outing next month and in fact I think this is such a great event I am bringing out several members of the Wheeler team, including my son Garrett. Next up is our September board meetings which will be in Las Vegas, NV. This will be held in conjunction with a joint chapter meeting with the West Coast and Southern Regional Chapters. This is an incredible opportunity to get away for a weekend and stay at a first-class resort in the Four Seasons Hotel.
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MDNA STRONG
Meet The New AMEA President
Doris Toronyi, CEA
Doris Toronyi, Senior Appraiser of Maynards, has been appointed as the first woman president of the Association of Machinery and Equipment Appraisers (AMEA). This marks a historic moment for the organization and reflects the growing presence of women in leadership roles within the appraisal industry.
As she has expressed before, Doris does not see herself as a “woman president,” but rather as a president who happens to be a woman. However, she also recognizes that being the first carries significance. It signals that something has shifted—that doors are opening wider and that the definition of leadership is expanding. For this, she is grateful—not only for herself but for every person who has ever waited for a seat at the table.
In the coming months, she looks forward to working closely with the board, committees, and, most importantly, the members themselves. Their input, ideas, and involvement will be essential in shaping the organization’s direction and success. Doris’s goal is to foster a collaborative environment where every voice is heard and valued.
Carl Davis Elected
LOCATOR Services Inc. President
Meet Carl Davis, owner of The Equipment Hub, and now the new president of LOCATOR Services Inc. Carl has served on the board for the last six years, first as a director, then as treasurer, and most recently as vice president. LOCATOR is now operating in the black, and Carl sees tremendous potential in it’s product offerings.
"I am thrilled to step into my new role as president of LOCATOR Services Inc. LOCATOR has a long tradition of helping fellow MDNA members through its product advertising services. In recent years, we've expanded into CRM software solutions via Machine Hub and email blast services. I look forward to carrying on these traditions and working to enhance these services even further for MDNA members. Following in the footsteps of a distinguished line of past presidents, I hope to be as effective and impactful as they have been in guiding this organization. The LOCATOR board has some exciting ideas we're eager to implement in the coming months—we can't wait to share them with you!"
Online 7-Hour
Personal Property USPAP Course for
Machinery and Equipment Appraisers
Monday, September 8, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM ET
Register now for the online 7-hour personal property USPAP course hosted by the AMEA. This course will be taught by R. Lee Robinette, an AQB Certified USPAP instructor with a background in Machinery and Equipment Appraising.
Member Price: $295
Pricing includes a PDF copy of the Student Manual and Reference Manual, and the 2024 USPAP book. Space is limited, so please register now if you plan to attend this course.
AMEA Certified Equipment Appraisers (CEA) are required to complete this class every two years to remain current with this requirement.
Note: This course does not meet the Appraisal Foundation's USPAP continuing education requirements for Real Property appraisers and state licensing or certification.
MDNA 2025 Awards:
MDNA Dick Goldstein Leadership Award - Presented to Andy Kamashian, CEA
We were proud to recognize Andy Kamashian, CEA of Southern Fabricating Machinery Sales, Inc., with this year’s MDNA Dick Goldstein Leadership Award—honoring his exemplary and extraordinary contributions to MDNA, the Board of Directors, and MDNA's subsidiaries. Traditionally the award has been given to an individual that, while having already made significant contributions to the association or it’s subsidiaries in a leadership role, and are poised to go on to even greater service to MDNA. Andy’s dedication, vision, and ongoing leadership have had a profound impact on our community, and we are excited to see the continued legacy he is poised to build.
Andy noted that “it was an honor to receive this award given the long list of MDNA leaders that have received this award including recent recipients; MDNA Second Vice President Tim Cromwell, AMEA President Doris Toronyi and past Presidents Ed Krause, and Dan Wheeler.”
MDNA Jean A. Harris Sr. Award - Presented to Prestige Equipment
Congratulations to Prestige Equipment on receiving the MDNA Jean A. Harris Sr. Award!
Named in honor of the late Jean A. Harris Sr., a longtime MDNA member and passionate supporter of the Austin D. Lucas Scholarship Fund, this award recognizes outstanding philanthropic efforts and dedication to MDNA’s mission. Prestige Equipment exemplifies that spirit—leading by example and giving back generously.
Speaking on behalf of Prestige Equipment, Paul Lashin, Vice President, expressed the Company’s gratitude; “On behalf of Prestige Equipment, Terry, Frank, and I would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Award Committee for the honor of being this year’s recipient of the Jean A. Harris Sr. Award. We know a lot of thought goes into these decisions, and we are humbled by it. This award is particularly meaningful to us, as we have had the great pleasure of being close friends and associates with Jean Sr., Jeanine, and Jean Jr. since we first joined MDNA back in 1992. The MDNA has always meant so much more than just business to us, and we remain dedicated to helping this Associa on stay strong for many years to come.”
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MDNA 2025 Awards:
Congratula ons to John Bouley of Furnace Brokers Interna onal on receiving the Craig L. Ward, Person of the Year Award!
John owns and operates Furnace Brokers Interna onal, which buys, sells, appraises, and exports industrial heat treat furnaces and ovens from its headquarters in Tolland, Conn., a Har ord suburb. He has been in the thermal processing business since 1973 and has run Furnace Brokers since 2016, when Clarence Sherman, his original business partner, re red. They established the company as Furnace Brokers, Inc., in 1983, and remain the best of friends.
Craig L. Ward, Person of the Year Award is named in honor of Former MDNA President Craig L. Ward. Mr. Ward was dedicated to his community and beyond. He was MDNA’s president from 2021 to 2023. This award is presented annually, honoring a member’s commitment to benevolence and community impact, as well as their excellence in the used machinery industry. John Bouley's excellence and
commitment has earned him this honorary award.
Before life in the used machinery business John joined the Marines at age 17. His four-year s nt included a Vietnam combat tour as a helicopter door-gunner.
For the past 25 years, John has been ac ve through his local Roman Catholic church in relief work in the Caribbean na on of Hai . He joined the board of the Outreach to Hai organizaon and has made numerous trips to the na on’s capital, Port-au-Prince, where Outreach is involved in food distribu on, a health clinic, and educa on. Though he has been unable to visit Hai since 2019 because of the na on’s crippling social unrest, he remains devoted to the cause.
Read more about John on the MDNA Blog: h ps://www.mdna.org/blog/john-bouley-recipient
MDNA 2025 Awards:
The MDNA Earl Elman Dis nguished Service Award - Presented to John Lawton, CEA
Congratula ons to John Lawton, CEA on receiving the MDNA Earl Elman Dis nguished Service Award! Named in honor of past MDNA/MIS President Earl Elman, this pres gious award is presented only when truly deserved—recognizing individuals who have made excep onal contribu ons to MDNA and the used machinery industry. John Lawton's dedica on and service sets a powerful example for us all.
Upon returning home and reflec ng on the conven on and this award John posted on Facebook: “I have had the great pleasure to serve this associa on and it's AMEA (Associa on of Machinery and Equipment Appraisers) subsidiary. Working and networking with the Machinery Dealers, Auc oneers, and Appraisers that make up this great Associa on has greatly improved the quality of my business. And learning from them has frankly made me be er at all I do. The friendships made with my fellow MDNA members are more reward than I could ever ask for. I was, and s ll am, stunned by the fact that this group gave me an award, considering all that I already gain from them. At the Conven on, the MDNA shocked me with the Earl Elman Dis nguished Service Award. I cannot say THANK YOU enough. Serving this Associa on is truly it's own Reward...but I accept this with pride anyway.”
Congratula ons to John Greene, CEA of FL Sales Inc.Recipient Of The MDNA Randolph K. Vinson Award!
The award is named in honor of MDNA’s professional staff director for many years un l his re rement in 1965 and presented to individuals in recogni on of and apprecia on for outstanding and con nuous contribu ons to the advancement of MDNA and the used machinery industry. John Greene, CEA has exemplified this commitment to advancement and has earned this honorary award!
In reflec ng on this honor John shared “I am thrilled to have received the MDNA Randolph K. Vincent Award at the New Orleans conven on. It was a complete surprise, and I am blown away by this honor. I have dedicated over 20 years to the MDNA and the rewards from the organiza on and the members will be remembered for a long me. The MDNA has made lots of progress in the last several years and the new team of officers will carry the organiza on forward into the future. I am looking forward to con nuing to contribute as a past president and a presiden al appointee or wherever or however asked to serve.”
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MDNA 2025 Board of Directors
The following Boards of Directors have been elected to serve for the 2025-26 Year
Presidential Appointees
John W. Conroy, AM, MDNA Past President
David DiBenedetto, Sr, CEA, AMEA Past President
Michael F. Feinstein, CEA, MDNA Past President
John Greene, CEA, MDNA Past President
Kim Khoury, CEA, MDNA Past President
Randy Koster, CEA, AMEA Past President
Paul Lashin, CEA, MDNA Past President
Ron Shuster, AM, MDNA Past President
Terry Yoder, MDNA Past Officer
Directors-at-Large
John Butz, AM (2027)
Tom Lowkes (2027)
John Stencel, IV (2027)
Charles Winternitz, CEA (2027)
Ryan Yoder (2026)
Directors-at-Large serving their second year
Ryan Blumberg, CEA (2026)
Brian Epstein (2026)
Robert Yeoman, CEA (2026)
Voluntary Board Member
Tom Mowery
Chapter Representatives
Canada – Nelson Martins
Chicago – John J. Myers
Cleveland – Marc Swirsky, CEA
Detroit/Toledo – Nicholas Gibbs, CEA
European – Matt Gadsden
Milwaukee/Minneapolis – Chuck Radtke
New England – Marc Mazzalupo, CEA
New York/New Jersey – David Valitt
Ohio Valley – Mark Coxon
Philadelphia – Nick Lykon
Southern Regional – Andy Kamashian, CEA
West Coast – Dr. Gina Wheeler
Officers
Dan W. Wheeler, CEA – President
John Taucher, CEA – First Vice President
Troy Clark, CEA – Treasurer
Tim Cromwell, CEA – Second Vice President
Ed Krause, CEA – Immediate Past President
Doris Toronyi, CEA– AMEA President
Carl Davis – LOCATOR Services Inc. President
Kristine Conroy – Austin D. Lucas Scholarship President
2025 Subsidiary Board of Directors
President -DorisToronyi,CEA
AMEAOfficerLiaison – Troy Clark, CEA
StaffLiaison - Jason Baker
1st VicePresident – Robert Yeoman, CEA
Treasurer – Terrance, Jacobs, CEA
2ndVicePresident – Jake Josko, CEA
ImmediatePastPres.-David DiBenedetto, Sr., CEA
Presidential Appointees:
RandyKoster,CEA
John Lawton, CEA
CharlesWinternitz,CEA
Directors:
Edwinna, Kamashian, CEA
Jasen Kisber,CEA
JamesSlattery,IM
Austin D. Lucas Trustees
President: Kristine Conroy
Trustees
Jack Boecher, AM
Jeannine Harris
Kim Khoury, CEA
Tom Lowkes
not pictured: Michael F. Feinstein, CEA
Dina Shuster
LOCATOR Services Inc. Officers and Directors
Carl Davis – President
Tom Lowkes – Treasurer
Ryan Yoder, Immediate Past President
Mark Robinson – Secretary
Directors
Ryan Blumberg, CEA
Brian Epstein
Michael F. Feinstein, CEA
Next Up
Complete details and registra on at mdna.org website, calendar page
Thursday, August 28th
The Milwaukee/Minneapolis and Chicago MDNA Chapters are invi ng you out to the ball game!
Note: Only 3 ckets le for the Baseball Event. So RSVP soon!
Where American Family Field in Milwaukee, WI. First pitch is 1:10 p.m. with the Brewers taking on the Arizona Diamondbacks. We will have a tailgate lunch and a brief chapter mee ng before the event. This will be a great opportunity to network with two Midwest chapters and enjoy the ballpark beverage(s) of your choice. The cost is $65 per person for the cket, as well as food and beverages before the game. Please note that this does not include parking, so feel free to carpool and park in the available lots. For ques ons and to RSVP, please contact Chuck Radtke – chuck@wismet.com
Monday,September 8, 2025
Online 7-Hour USPAP Update Course for Machinery and Equipment Appraisers
Member Price: $295
Non-Member Price: $345
AMEA Cer fied Equipment Appraisers (CEA) are required to complete this class every two years to remain current with this requirement.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
MDNA/AMEA Lunch and Learn WebinarPresents“Just One Word: Plas cs”
Iden fying the Different Types of Machinery in this Sector
Presented by Marc Mazzalupo, CEA, ASA, The Branford Group
The plas cs machinery market includes a wide range of equipment designed for specific processes. In this presenta on, you will learn the various types of plas cs equipment, what to look for when determining value, and where different OEMs rank within each category. The webinar will offer an opportunity for machinery dealers and appraisers not familiar with this sector to learn what has value and what you should avoid. Also, discover how the plas cs industry is impacted by an ever-changing regulatory environment.
Friday, September 19-22, 2025
West Coast/Southern Regional Chapter Event & MDNA Board
Mee ngin Las Vegas
Friday, September 19, 2025
Golf: First Tee Time: 10:40 a.m. Bali Hai Golf Club
