November 2, 2017
the Wit Hotel Chicago
Co-Presented by MHEDA & MHI
Are you ready to light your fire of excellence? It’s time. Women are seeking a stronger voice in the material handling industry.
MHEDA and MHI are partnering to present the first ever Women in Industry Conference. This dynamic event is designed
for women who want to fire up their leadership and communications skills, connect with other women in the industry and
maximize multiple learning opportunities offered in one-action packed day.
In addition to the knowledge gained, you will also have the unique opportunity to meet other women who work in material
handling businesses and face similar daily challenges. Just like you, these women all have a story to tell. Together we will
share experiences and life lessons learned.
You’ll have a great time laughing, enjoying the amazing downtown Chicago location and learning things that will help you
both professionally and personally. Register today and get ready to Conquer Tomorrow!
Who Should Attend?
•;Material Handling Executives, Owners, Presidents
•;Operations Managers
•;Marketing Managers
•;HR Managers
•;Sales Professionals
•;Women who want to improve their leadership and
communications skills.
What are the Conference Take-Aways?
•;Learn how your peers manage industry challenges.
•;Discover ways to communicate more effectively.
•;Reveal 25 distinct differences in how men and women think.
•;Improve your non-verbal communication skills.
•;Discuss modern trends in HR.
•;Uncover tips for business development in the digital world.
•;Quiet your inner critic and acknowledge your potential.
•;Become a better leader.
•;And so much more!
How Do I Register?
Register Online at www.mheda.org/women
A Conference in the Heart of Chicago
theWit Hotel Chicago
Boldly located in the heart of Chicago’s theater, arts and
shopping district, the Wit Hotel stands as an homage to
creativity and expression. With features like eye-popping
design, stunning views, and innovative culinary creations,
a stay at the Wit is to experience an adventure that
doesn’t start until after you reach your destination. Enjoy
mile after Magnificent Mile of world-class retailers lining
the streets outside of the hotel with over 500 shops and
300 eateries found on nearby Michigan Avenue.
WOMEN IN INDUSTRY CONFERENCE
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Questions? Call (847) 680-3500
Email connect@mheda.org
Visit www.mheda.org/women
201 U.S. Highway 45
Vernon Hills, IL 60061-2398
Ph: 847-680-3500
connect@mheda.org
mheda.org/women
Register by September 15th to
Receive the Early Bird Rate!
201 U.S. Highway 45
Vernon Hills, IL 60061-2398
Ph: 847-680-3500
connect@mheda.org
mheda.org/women
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theWit Hotel Chicago
Wednesday, November 1
6:30p.m.–8:30p.m. Wine, Dineand Unwind–Optional Networking Event
Thursday, November 2
7:00a.m.–8:00a.m. Breakfast&Registration
8:00a.m.–8:30a.m. Welcome&Ice Breaker Activity
8:30a.m.–9:30a.m. Staying Right Side Up When Everythingis Upside Down
9:45a.m.–10:45a.m. Member Panel
11:00a.m.–12:00p.m. GenderCommunications:It’s Not Your Mother’s Playground Anymore
12:00p.m.–1:00p.m. Lunch
1:00p.m.–2:00p.m. Thinkingon YourFeet:Improvfor Womenin Industry
2:15p.m.–3:00p.m. Three Business Workshops
3:15p.m.–4:00p.m. Roundtable Discussions
4:00p.m.–4:30p.m. Trivia Game&Conference Wrap-Up
5:30p.m.–7:00p.m. HappyHour Reception
WOMEN IN INDUSTRY CONFERENCE
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FOR WOMEN IN
MATERIAL HANDLINGAMAZING WOMEN SPEAKERS
Shari Altergott is theCorporate
DirectorofMarketing&Business DevelopmentatAssociated&PeachState
IntegratedTechnologies,Inc.During her16+yearstenureshehasheldseveral positionswithinthecompany;most
recentlybecamepartoftheExecutive LeadershipTeam.
Linda Anlauf isthe Pallet Rack Specialist
at WholesalePalet RackProducts. Linda
has14yearsofmaterialhandling experience.Sheisamemberofthefirst WomeninIndustryMHEDA-NETgroup
wheresheparticipatesasamentor.Sheis passionateaboutsharingknowledgeand
social media.
Amy Blueter is theVP ofOperations
atKineticTechnologieswith15+years ofexperienceinmanufacturing.Previous
roleshelpedAmylookattheoperations ofamanufacturingfacilityfromaunique vantagepoint,tyingalfacetstogetherto
optimize the process.
MaryLynnFayoumi,CAE,SPHR, GPHR,SHRM-SCPisthePresidentand
CEOofTheManagementAssociation,a Chicago-basedemployers’association
whichservesover1000-member organizations.Sheisahighlyrespected
advisorandisanauthorityonavarietyof organizationalissues.
Linda Larsen,BSW,MFA, CPAE, is
one of only 232 people worldwide to be
inducted intothe Speaker Hal of Fame®.
Shehasbeenafeaturedpresenterfor over1, 000conferences.Lindacombines
her20-yearexperienceasaprofessional actresswithhereducationandtrainingin
communicationsand behavioral sciences.
TracyNiehausistheMarketingManager atInteligrated.Tracyhasmorethan
27yearsofmarketingexperience,with expertisedevelopingintegratedprograms
forcomplexindustrialproductsand services.PriortoIntelligrated,Tracyheld
comprehensiveleadershiprolesinB2B- focusedmarketingagencies.
Register Online at www.mheda.org/women
EllenSchnuristhefounderofImprovTalk. Equippedwithbothformalimprovtraining
fromthehighlyacclaimedSecondCityand with25+yearsinacorporatecareer,Ellen successfulyinjectslearningwithenergy,
laughterandfuntoproduceimmediate results.
AnnetteSpringeristheCEOof SpringerEquipment&SouthforkLiftTruck. BothcompaniesarecertifiedWBENC
woman-ownedbusinesses.Springer Equipmenthasbeenrecognizedinthe
annualBirminghamBusinessJournal’s BookofListsas“Top25WomenOwned
Business.”
Jacqueline Terrell is theVP of Marketing
forREBStorageSystemsInternational. JacquelinehasworkedintheMaterial HandlingIndustryfor7years.Shestarted
inanadministrativeroleatREBStorage SystemsInternationalandmovedinto marketingasREB’smarketingadministrator.
Molly Woodisan EngineeringManager
forAceIndustries.Molyhasworkedin thematerialhandlingindustryforthe past12years.Shenowmanagesateam
ofengineersanddetailerstoprovide ngineeringfortwoproductionfacilities
and 22service branches.
2017 WOMEN IN INDUSTRY CONFERENCE
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
theWit Hotel Chicago
Wednesday, November 1
6: 30 p.m. – 8: 30 p.m. Wine, Dine and Unwind – Optional Networking Event
Thursday, November 2
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast & Registration
8:00 a.m. – 8: 30 a.m. Welcome & Ice Breaker Activity
8: 30 a.m. – 9: 30 a.m. Staying Right Side Up When Everything is Upside Down
9: 45 a.m. – 10: 45 a.m. Member Panel
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Gender Communications: It’s Not Your Mother’s Playground Anymore
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Thinking on Your Feet: Improv for Women in Industry
2: 15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Three Business Workshops
3: 15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Roundtable Discussions
4:00 p.m. – 4: 30 p.m. Trivia Game & Conference Wrap-Up
5:30p.m.–7:00p.m. HappyHourReception
WOMEN IN INDUSTRY CONFERENCE
CONQUER TOMORROW
November 2, 2017
theWit Hotel Chicago
A CONFERENCE
FOR WOMEN IN
MATERIAL HANDLING
AMAZING WOMEN SPEAKERS
Shari Altergott is the Corporate
Director of Marketing & Business
Development at Associated & Peach State
Integrated Technologies, Inc. During
her 16+years tenure she has held several
positions within the company; most
recently became part of the Executive
Leadership Team.
Linda Anlauf is the Pallet Rack Specialist
at Wholesale Pallet Rack Products. Linda
has 14 years of material handling
experience. She is a member of the first
Women in Industry MHEDA-NET group
where she participates as a mentor. She is
passionate about sharing knowledge and
social media.
Amy Blueter is the VP of Operations
at Kinetic Technologies with 15+ years
of experience in manufacturing. Previous
roles helped Amy look at the operations
of a manufacturing facility from a unique
vantage point, tying all facets together to
optimize the process.
Mary Lynn Fayoumi, CAE, SPHR,
GPHR, SHRM-SCP is the President and
CEO of The Management Association, a
Chicago-based employers’ association
which serves over 1000-member
organizations. She is a highly respected
advisor and is an authority on a variety of
organizational issues.
Linda Larsen, BSW, MFA, CPAE, is
one of only 232 people worldwide to be
inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame®.
She has been a featured presenter for
over 1,000 conferences. Linda combines
her 20-year experience as a professional
actress with her education and training in
communications and behavioral sciences.
Tracy Niehaus is the Marketing Manager
at Intelligrated. Tracy has more than
27 years of marketing experience, with
expertise developing integrated programs
for complex industrial products and
services. Prior to Intelligrated, Tracy held
comprehensive leadership roles in B2B-
focused marketing agencies.
Register Online at www.mheda.org/women
Ellen Schnur is the founder of ImprovTalk.
Equipped with both formal improv training
from the highly acclaimed Second City and
with 25+ years in a corporate career, Ellen
successfully injects learning with energy,
laughter and fun to produce immediate
results.
Annette Springer is the CEO of
Springer Equipment & Southfork Lift Truck.
Both companies are certified WBENC
woman-owned businesses. Springer
Equipment has been recognized in the
annual Birmingham Business Journal’s
Book of Lists as “Top 25 Women Owned
Business.”
Jacqueline Terrell is the VP of Marketing
for REB Storage Systems International.
Jacqueline has worked in the Material
Handling Industry for 7 years. She started
in an administrative role at REB Storage
Systems International and moved into
marketing as REB’s marketing administrator.
Molly Wood is an Engineering Manager
for Ace Industries. Molly has worked in
the material handling industry for the
past 12 years. She now manages a team
of engineers and detailers to provide
engineering for two production facilities
and 22 service branches.
