IFPs Welcomes New team Member for technical training and Curriculum Development

IFPS WELCOMES BRADLEY (BJ) Wagner as the newest addition to our team. We are delighted to introduce BJ as the second technical member of the IFPS staff, focusing on training and curriculum development. With a wealth of knowledge in fluid power, BJ brings valuable expertise to our organization. He graduated from Penn State University in 2004, earning a BS degree in Agricultural & Bio Engineering with a specialization in Power & Machinery and Fluid Mechanics. In addition, he holds minors in Off-Road Power Equipment and Youth & Family Education.

During his college years, BJ obtained his first IFPS certification as a Hydraulic Specialist. Over the course of 18 years, he gained extensive experience in the hydraulics and off-road power machinery industry, specifically in agricultural and construction mobile equipment.

BJ has a substantial background in training, expressing his passion for teaching others since his college days. He served as a 4-H leader and advisor for over 10 years and has provided training to colleagues throughout

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2023 IFPS Annual Meeting and Hall of Fame Awards Dinner

» THE IFPS ANNUAL Meeting will be held in-person and virtually September 25-28, 2023. The in-person meeting will take place at the Pfister Hotel, Milwaukee, WI. Why attend? You’ll meet a dedicated (and fun) group of professionals who exchange ideas and technologies, on ways to improve and educate the fluid power workforce. Our board members have diverse backgrounds and work in many different segments of the industry. So, the discussion is lively and informative. Imagine the things you’ll learn!

Each of our committees, Education, Certification, Membership, Marketing and Finance, follows a mission statement and each team works together on projects to meet those goals. Our members’ input is vitally important, so if you can’t attend in person, consider joining one of our committees. Contact Jenna Mort at jmort@ifps.org.

In addition to committee meetings, tours, and networking, a Technical Workshop, Hydraulic Fluid - The “Life Blood” of Hydraulic Systems – Purpose, Performance Characteristics, Maintenance & Monitoring, will be held on Monday, September 25th Register by visiting ifps.org his professional career. Obtaining his accredited instructor certification has allowed him to discover his true calling—educating and sharing his hydraulic experience. As an IFPS Accredited Instructor, he has taught hydraulics for over 3 years, with 2 years of formal experience in this role. BJ recognizes the importance of education and training in the industry, emphasizing the significance of safety and success in the hydraulic field.

Impressively, BJ possesses the following certifications:

• Hydraulic Specialist (CFPHS)

• Pneumatic Specialist (CFPPS)

• Specialist (CFPS)

• Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic (CFPMHM)

• Mobile Hydraulic Technician (CFPMHT)

• Connector Conductor (CFPCC)

• Master of Mobile Hydraulics (CFPMMH)

• Authorized C&C Job Performance Proctor (CFPAJPPCC)

• Authorized Job Performance Proctor (CFPAJPP)

• Accredited Instructor (CFPAI)