MACHINERY DEALERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION EST. 1941
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NEWS November2018/ 2020 /VOLUME Volume 36 / Number 2 NOVEMBER / NUMBER
MDNA AUSTIN D. LUCAS SCHOLARSHIP Fund EDITION
Austin D. Lucas Scholarship Fund Trustees (left to right) Michael F. Feinstein, CEA, Kim Khoury, CEA, Kristine M. Conroy (President), Jack Boecher, AEA, Randy Stevens, CEA - (not pictured) Jeannine Harris, Dina Shuster
The Trustees of the Austin D. Lucas Scholarship Fund are proud to announce the scholarship recipients for the 2020-2021 academic year. These exceptional students have shown their determination to pursue their education in these dif icult times. They have demonstrated their ability to balance part time jobs, community service and extracurricular activities with their academic schedules. Your contributions to the Austin D. Lucas Scholarship Fund have helped to ease the inancial burdens of a college education for these students. Each student has directly bene itted from your contributions. We appreciate your continued support, which has made this program something we can all be proud of. Thank you on behalf of the children who bene it, their parents who serve this industry, and the Trustees of the Austin D. Lucas Scholarship Fund. We wish the students a successful and safe academic year. Kristine Conroy, ADLSF President
Austin D. Lucas TRUST WARD WINNER Camden Ko (see all Award Recipients on page 6)
IN THIS ISSUE Letter from ADLSF President Kristine Conroy Blackbird TV
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President -John Greene, CEA First Vice President – Craig L. Ward, CEA Second Vice President – Ed Krause, AEA Treasurer – Dan Wheeler, CEA Immediate Past President – Joe Lundvick, CEA Public Relations Committee Chairman– Tim Cromwell, CEA
Executive Vice President – Mark J. Robinson Accounting Manager – Will Keys Director of Administration – Joyce Fitzgerald AMEA Director of Member Services - Jason Baker
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Winternitz Branch When recently asked for an introductory paragraph or two, for the MDNA News, as is common practice for new members, Charlie Winternitz (not known for his brevity), gave us a very interesting history lesson that we could not put down. It’s worth the read. “Winternitz Industrial Auctioneers & Appraisers is a National asset disposition services rm. A reputation that spans over 125-years and four generations of experience. Thousands of transactions completed with a repeat client base. Winternitz specializing in complex projects from entire plants to multiple locations, from surplus equipment to complete closures. We have a global reach, loyal customer service and a trusted partner. Winternitz serves privately and publicly held companies, United States bankruptcy court, nancial institutions, advisors, and turnaround management professionals. Our appraisal division provides certi ed equipment appraisals widely accepted throughout the manufacturing and nancial sectors. Our appraisers maintain designations of Certi ed Equipment Appraiser (CEA) from the Association of Machinery & Equipment Appraisers (AMEA), among other distinctions. Winternitz industrial is a licensed auctioneer in 20 states. Charlie Winternitz and Kevin Miller are AMEA Certi ed Equipment Appraiser’s (CEA); Charlie Winternitz is a past president and current board member of the AMEA; board member and past executive officer of the MDNA. In addition to the MDNA and AMEA, Winternitz Industrial is a member of numerous National professional trade & state associations. Their sister division, Northview Capital LLC., provides best-in-class collateral-based equipment nancing to companies who do not t traditional bank lending requirements. Our decision making is based on the underlying equipment value, understanding the current nancial situation, and being part of structuring a successful path forward. Winternitz Industrial Auctioneers & Appraisers and Northview Capital, LLC are led in partnership by Charlie Winternitz, John Hagist & Andy King. A little family history, stay with me it gets interesting… I represent the fourth generation of an active auction family in the machinery marketplace, dating back to 1894 when my great-grandfather, Samuel l. Winternitz, auctioned items from the World’s Columbian exposition in Chicago. Our rich history is “un-matched.” The original name of the company was Railroad Wrecking & Salvage, subsequently changed to Samuel l. Winternitz & Co. Samuel’s wife was Mary Winternitz, whose maiden name was “Tauber.” Michael Tauber branched out into the auction business, and in the 1920’s headed west to California. His daughter subsequently married an “Arons,” and Tauber-Arons was formed. Led by tony Arons, Tony is a cousin, competitor & friend. For many years, the family business was run by Lester Winternitz and Stephen Winternitz, the 2nd and 3rd generation. They enjoyed much success with close machinery dealer partners such as Eli & Harold Blumberg of Adams machinery. Harold was the 1st president of the MDNA. Many family members worked for the auction business over the years, and for various
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Winternitz Branch reasons, branched out on their own. As example, Adolph “fats” Winternitz, Norman Levy & Company in Chicago and Norman Levy & Associates in Detroit. Charlie Ackerman ran the family office in Detroit. Dick Brody was a valued member of the rm. Mike Ackerman, currently at PPL, is Charlie Ackerman’s son, and Mike’s son, who currently works at Loeb, is named after his grandfather. Charlie Winternitz is also named after Charlie Ackerman. Lester Winternitz re-married, and his wife was Ruth Muslin, David’s mother. David Muslin & Stephen Winternitz are stepbrothers. David worked at Winternitz with Mike Ackerman. David then held a position at Kempler Industries and afterwards with Perfection Machinery under Sid Lieberstein where he became partners with Pat Angus. Michael Ackerman worked at Industrial Plants with Danny Herz for many years until the “Jimmy Blumberg Invasion.” When IPC/Levy was formed, Michael came back to Winternitz and then he reunited with David at PPL. Russell & Randy Koster (Randy is AMEA Immediate Past President) worked at the New York Headquarters of Industrial Plants. Norm Adler & Joey Herz (Danny’s son) subsequently moved from Industrial Plants to Hilco. Are you following this??? Winternitz, Inc. Struck a deal in 2008 with Hilco, which was a very short experience. Dave Heath & Tom Mowery worked at Winternitz for over 20-years, and after the short stint at Hilco, they started Heath Industrial. In 2009, Charles started Loeb Winternitz of which he was president until 2020. In April of 2020, Charlie, john & Andy formed Northview Capital and re-started Winternitz industrial. After 126-years of juicy gossip & a storied history, we are just scratching the surface and it’s a little crazy! There are so many more great stories about the history of MDNA members throughout the Country. We ask that you share your stories to help the Association preserve its rich history. To share with younger members, to better understand where we came from, and strengthen the foundation for the future. Winternitz Industrial is now well into the fourth generation and today our company offers a legacy of integrity, service,
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and industry expertise. Plus, the innovative thinking and drive of a new generation. Dedicated to the values that have made Winternitz a leader in industrial auctions and appraisals. Winternitz industrial is a dynamic, results-oriented leader with a strong track record of resolving multiple and complex issues, providing keen analytics and insights while driving projects to timely conclusions. Winternitz Industrial is one of north America’s most experienced and respected industrial auction rms. We have conducted over 3,000 auctions sales throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. With direct industry experience in: metalworking, woodworking, plastics, construction & transportation, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, processing, packaging, distribution, and various specialty industry asset sales. Some of our more famous sales throughout the span of our history were: Studebaker-Packard, Tucker Automobile, Hudson Automobile, Murry Automotive, Lionel Train, Pullman Rail Car, Gould & Eberhardt, Bell & Howell, United Technologies, Ekstrom-Carlson, Curtis-Wright Air Force Base, Circus World Museum, Maywood and Sportsman’s Race Tracks, Kraft Foods, Quaker Oats, AT&T, Siemens, Wurlitzer, Marmon Group, and even a “Sunken Ship” off the Port of Milwaukee, to name a few. We value all our partnerships & friendships at MDNA. As an Association, we have weathered many different economic challenges, political hurdles and legal issues that directly affected our businesses. The MDNA has fostered many close business relationships that have bloomed into prosperous business dealings and lifelong friendships. We look forward to working with you on many future projects. Buying, selling, auction, appraising and partnering all types of machinery & equipment. Leverage our experience, let’s sign that next deal & make sone money together!”
Do you have an interesting story about the MDNA, our industry or your company? If so MDNA Is always looking for news content. Contact us at office@mdna.org. MDNA NEWS | PAGE 5
Scholarship Winner Camden Ko
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I am grateful and honored to receive the Austin D. Lucas Scholarship. Along with other recipients, I want to thank the generous donors who donate to the Scholarship Fund to fund such a large number of scholarships for so many students. This scholarship will allow me to graduate with my degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from Vanderbilt University. With my degree, I plan on working in software engineering and data science along with projects I am passionate about to helps others - such as creating a new type of social media that makes better use of our time; improving on my code to summarize paragraphs so people can save time when reading; and creating a platform where people can share website information easily. The Austin D. Lucas Scholarship Fund allows students to obtain our education with less debt and nancial burden. College tuition in ation factor is almost around three times the general U.S. in ation factor. College tuition has ballooned to a nearly untenable level. America is the land of the free, but if students have mountains of college loans weighing us down, we do not have the freedom to start a business, buy a home, or pursue our American dream. Thank you for offering us the very precious, additional freedom. I hope to use this freedom to the best of my ability to develop myself through my career and eventually start a technology rm in my hometown of Aurora, Illinois, and give back to the people and the community that I love and that has shaped me.
2020-21 RECIPIENTS LEFT TO RIGHT, TOP TO BOTTOM Joshua Carlone, Kensington, CT Lisa Carlone, J. L. Lucas Machinery Co. Inc. Trusted Awarded: Stephen L. Winternitz Memorial Trust; Max Leach Scholarship Trust; Robert and Martha Atherton Scholarship; Robert and Martha Atherton Scholarship; Jane D. Weiss Scholarship School Attending: Endicott College Zachery Carlone, Kensington, CT Lisa Carlone, J. L. Lucas Machinery Co. Inc. Trusted Awarded: J.L. Lucas Machinery Company Trust; Kristine and John Conroy Trust; New England Chapter Memorial William Barowsky and David Cardoza Fund; New England Chapter Memorial William Barowsky and David Cardoza Fund; John & Stella McMillan Trust School Attending: Spring eld College Giovanni Chalco, Dix Hills, NY Daniel McDonald, Prestige Equipment Corp. Trusted Awarded: David M. Kosik Memorial Trust; McEwen Family Trust; Nancy Buckens Moran & Edward Moran Scholarship; Nancy Buckens Moran & Edward Moran Scholarship; Max Noble Scholarship Trust School Attending: SUNY College at Old Westbury Jesse Dalfonso, Canton, GA David Dalfonso, Rosen Systems Inc. Trusted Awarded: Julius and Shirley Feinstein Memorial Trust; Jean Arthur Harris Scholarship; Ruth Mary Harris Scholarship; Ruth Mary Harris Scholarship; David Baker Memorial Trust
School Attending: Kennesaw State University
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WINNERS Kerrianne Darby, Ringgold, GA Jonathan Darby, T. J. Snow Co., Inc. Trusted Awarded: Jeffrey M. Scott Memorial Trust; MDNA Southwest Chapter Fund; U.S. Material Management Inc. Div. U.S. Machinery Movers Inc. Scholarship; U.S. Material Management Inc. Div. U.S. Machinery Movers Inc. Scholarship; The Arthur W. Bell Scholarship School Attending: Covenant College Brenda Diaz, Chicago, IL Nicolas Diaz, Blades Machinery Co. Inc. Trusted Awarded: The Surplus Record Scholarship; MDNA Chicago Chapter Trust; Sidney H. Lieberstein Memorial Trust; Sidney H. Lieberstein Memorial Trust; Norman Levy Memorial Fund School Attending: Dominican University Thadius Dubsky, Southbridge, MA Edward Cosention, Absolute Machinery Corporation Trusted Awarded: Stella and John McMillan Memorial Trust; Stuart and Claudia Millner Trust; William and Margaret Buckens Trust; William and Margaret Buckens Trust; Pelagia Danowski Sellers Trust School Attending: University of Massachusetts Lowell Adam Eimer, Hillsboro, MO Timothy Eimer, Abbott Machine Co. Trusted Awarded: MDNA Cleveland Chapter Scholarship; Charles W. Wood Scholarship; Clarence & Ethel Waltman Scholarship; Clarence & Ethel Waltman Scholarship; Frank & Ursula Laurens Scholarship Trust School Attending: St. Mary's University Joseph Garcia, Orange, CA Starr Garcia, Dennis and Sons Machinery DBA P M Machines Trusted Awarded: Morton Rogo Memorial Scholarship Fund; Ruth Rogo Kitay Memorial Trust; Swirsky Family Trust; Swirsky Family Trust; Max Rouse & Sons Scholarship School Attending: California State Polytechnic University Jacob Good, Novi, MI Charles Good, Broaching Machine Specialties Co. Trusted Awarded: David and Sandra Schwartz Scholarship; Robert and Martha Atherton Scholarship; Hilpipre Auction Co. Scholarship; Hilpipre Auction Co. Scholarship; J.L. Heppner Sr. Scholarship School Attending: Wayne State University
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Emma Harris, Findlay, OH Jennifer Harris, Freedom Machinery Company, Inc. Trusted Awarded: Fritzie Elman Memorial Trust; Charles & Frances Kempler Foundation; Frain Industries Scholarship; Frain Industries Scholarship; Bianca B. Weber Trust School Attending: Bowling Green State University
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Tanner Hellevik, Dodge Center, MN Lisa Hellevik, SOMINN Machinery Sales Trusted Awarded: Morton Rogo Memorial Scholarship Fund; MDNA Southwest Chapter Fund; Betty Eisen & Bella Orfus Memorial Trust; Betty Eisen & Bella Orfus Memorial Trust; Machinery Information Systems Inc. Locator Scholarship School Attending: Winona State Heather Hicks, Chattanooga, TN Simon Hicks, T. J. Snow Co., Inc. Trusted Awarded: T.J. Snow Scholarship; G.E. Scott, Jr. Memorial Trust; George and Peggy Scott Trust; George and Peggy Scott Trust; Jeff Mannion Memorial Trust School Attending: The University of Tennessee at Knoxville Camden Ko, Aurora, IL Jill Ko, Allways Precision Inc. Trusted Awarded: Austin D. Lucas Trust School Attending: Vanderbilt University Cassandra Ko, Aurora, IL Jill Ko, Allways Precision Inc. Trusted Awarded: Jack Boecher Scholarship; John Josko Memorial Trust; MDNA Chicago Chapter Trust; MDNA Chicago Chapter Trust; Robert and Martha Atherton Scholarship School Attending: The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Samantha LaRosa, Sainte Lazare, Quebec, CN Cosimo LaRosa, C3 - Crescent Commercial Corporation Trusted Awarded: JR and Debbie Kraemer Trust; Michael & Alyssa Beck Scholarship; Joe Clar Trust; Joe Clar Trust; Melvin A. and Sandra Peters Fund School Attending: McGill University
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WINNERS
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Adrian Lewczuk, Mississauga, Ont., CN Andrzej Lewczuk, Westway Machinery Ltd. Trusted Awarded: Canadian Chapter Trust; Steve and Joanne Bignell Trust; Austin D. Lucas Memorial Trust; Austin D. Lucas Memorial Trust; Morton Rogo Memorial Scholarship Fund School Attending: The University of British Columbia Serena LoMonaco, Woodbridge, ON, CN Vincent Lomonaco, Westway Machinery Ltd. Trusted Awarded: Hollander Family Trust; Jim Heppner Trust; Clarence & Ethel Waltman Scholarship; Clarence & Ethel Waltman Scholarship; Bel Small Foundation School Attending: York University Zoe Lucas, Mount Prospect, IL James Lucas, Liberty Machinery Co. Trusted Awarded: John Josko Memorial Trust; Sidney H. Lieberstein Memorial Trust; Austin D. Lucas Memorial Trust; Austin D. Lucas Memorial Trust; Jack Boecher Scholarship School Attending: Valparaiso University Madison P ster, Elgin, IL Timothy P ster, Hilco Industrial, LLC Trusted Awarded: Ray and Mildred Roberts Scholarship; Hilco Global Hilco Helps Trust; Austin D. Lucas Memorial Trust; Austin D. Lucas Memorial Trust; MDNA Detroit/Toledo Chapter Trust School Attending: Cedarville University Carson Real, Lombard, IL Russ Real, Aaron Equipment Company Trusted Awarded: Annette and Sidney Mandell Scholarship; Robert and Martha Atherton Scholarship; A.G. Wigglesworth Sr. & Jr. Memorial Trust; A.G. Wigglesworth Sr. & Jr. Memorial Trust; The Lieberstein Family Foundation School Attending: University of Kansas Landon Real, Elmhurst, IL Michael Real, Aaron Equipment Company Trusted Awarded: MDNA Chicago Chapter Trust; The Lieberstein Family Foundation; Loeb Equipment Scholarship; Loeb Equipment Scholarship; Herrick Family Foundation School Attending: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Aneesh Sabnis, Canton, MI Rajendra Sabnis, Broaching Machine Specialties Co. Trusted Awarded: Robert Atherton Memorial Trust School Attending: University of Michigan Levi Thaler, Middleville, MI Doug Thaler, Turner Industries Inc. Trusted Awarded: Frain Industries Scholarship; Lieberstein Family Foundation; Stuart and Claudia Millner Trust; Stuart and Claudia Millner Trust; Jane D. Weiss Scholarship School Attending: Grand Valley State University Andrew Tufano, Melrose Park, IL Anthony Tufano, Aaron Equipment Company Trusted Awarded: June Goldstein Memorial Scholarship; Harold Goldstein Memorial Scholarship; Thomas and Josephine Scanlan Trust; Thomas and Josephine Scanlan Trust; Charles & Frances Kempler Foundation School Attending: Millikin University Bridget Walsh, West Chester, OH Timothy Walsh, Mohawk Machinery Inc. Trusted Awarded: Virginia Chaudier Memorial Trust; David and Sandra Schwartz Scholarship; Frances T. Lucas Memorial Trust; Frances T. Lucas Memorial Trust; Robert and Martha Atherton Scholarship School Attending: Emory University Lauren Weimer, Washington Twp., MI Danielle Weimer, Pneumatic Feed Service Trusted Awarded: Roberts Machinery Sales Ltd. Scholarship; MDNA Detroit/Toledo Chapter Trust; Thomas M. Scanlan Trust; Thomas M. Scanlan Trust; Yoder Machinery Sales Scholarship School Attending: Grand Valley State University Caden Wendling, Brook Park, OH Randy Wendling, Absolute Machinery Corporation Trusted Awarded: Charles & Bertha Kriser Foundation; Dave & Joyce McEwen Memorial Trust; Michael Fox Memorial Scholarship; Michael Fox Memorial Scholarship; Annie and Armond Rogovsky Memorial Trust School Attending: Gannon University
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