Van Clarkson

Van Clarkson, MBA has an extensive work experience history in various leadership roles within the equipment distribution and material handling industries. Van served as the President of Fairchild Equipment, overseeing 11 branches across 5 states and being involved in advisory boards. Van also held the role of President at American Motive Products. Additionally, Van Clarkson has been actively involved with MHEDA, serving as the Chairman-Elect & Convention Chair and being a member of the Board of Directors. Van has also held senior leadership positions at JCB North America, Hyster, Caterpillar Financial, The Associates Commercial Corp, and Komatsu America Corp.

Van Clarkson, MBA, obtained their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from North Central College, specializing in Leadership and Change Management. Van completed the MBA program from 1998 to 2004. Prior to this, they earned their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Business Management from the same institution, graduating between 1991 and 1995.