Emerging Leaders

Emerging Leaders by Garrett King, Rod Szalay, and Stephanie Garrett In this episode of MHEDA Talks, Shari Altergott, Chief Experience Officer of The CX Edge, interviews Garrett King, Rod Szalay, and Stephanie Garrett, previous attendees of the Emerging Leaders Conference to discuss their journeys within the material handling industry. The conversation highlights their experiences, personal growth, and the value of attending MHEDA events. As anticipation builds for the 2024 Emerging Leaders Conference, this episode offers insights into how young professionals can gain critical skills, connect with peers, and advance their leadership capabilities. Key Topics Discussed Growing through Leadership Programs Building Leadership Skills Networking with Industry Peers Navigating Leadership Challenges Embracing Innovation About Garrett King Garrett King has experience in the material handling industry and is a Project Engineering Manager at SilMan Industries. With over 10 years at SilMan Industries, Garrett has a passion for continuous improvement as he measures success as a team not only by completed projects, but also the learning experiences along the way. Garrett’s inspiration for success comes from the mutual desire for achievement that he shares with his teammates. About Rod Szalay Rod Szalay is an Engineering Manager at Conveyor & Caster with over five years of experience in the world of material handling, specializing in conveyance systems and automation. Rod has a passion for working with his team to develop creative and cost effective solutions to solve customer problems. When he is not in design mode, you can find him leading teams, learning about new products, and sharing his expertise with the material handling industry. About Stephanie Garrett Stephanie Garrett is an experienced professional in sales operations and pricing management, currently serving as the Parts Sales, Pricing, and Systems Manager at Toyota Material Handling since June 2021. Her experience includes developing pricing strategies, managing global pricing functions, and leading teams to implement market-based pricing across multiple regions. Stephanie also has experience in sales analysis and parts management.