MT. WASHINGTON, Ky.,
June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MHS, a
single-source provider of material handling automation and software
solutions, today announced that it has named Senior Vice President
John Sorensen as the head of its
North America Parcel division. Sorensen succeeds MHS Co-Founder
Greg Judge, as Greg steps down from
his position as the company's President in a well-planned
leadership transition. Co-Founder Scott
McReynolds remains the company's CEO.
MHS was jointly founded in 1999 by McReynolds, Judge and
Tony Mouser, who was the company's
previous CEO and continues to serve as Special Advisor. Together,
they grew the company into a nearly $1
billion enterprise that counts among its customers some of
the world's largest logistics providers and e-commerce retailers.
In April 2017, the trio led MHS to a
recapitalization in partnership with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P.
("THL"), followed by a series of acquisitions that expanded the
company's global footprint, capabilities and product and service
lines.
"Greg has shown tremendous vision and leadership as he has
helped build MHS into the successful, growing company it is today,"
said Jim Carlisle, Managing Director
for THL. "We appreciate his contributions as a company founder and
valued partner to THL."
"Meanwhile, John has more than lived up to his impressive
résumé, leading MHS's Lifecycle Performance Services (aftermarket)
division during the past two years," Carlisle added. "His deep
industry knowledge, relentless determination and unwavering
commitment to the MHS vision and culture make him the ideal
candidate to lead MHS's largest business unit."
"It has been an incredible journey to build MHS alongside Scott
and Tony, and I am excited to see the company continue to reach new
heights," Judge said. "We have always placed a premium on orderly
succession planning, and this was no different. John is a rare find
and a tremendous asset to MHS, which is why I recommended him for
the role. I appreciate that Scott and the Board chose to support my
recommendation, and I know he will successfully carry the NAP
division well into the future."
Sorensen has more than 17 years' experience in the material
handling industry, including senior leadership roles with Evergreen
Industrial Services and Intelligrated (now Honeywell
Intelligrated). He holds a bachelor's degree in Electronic
Engineering Technology from DeVry
University and an MBA from Webster
University.
"Building a company with someone is a bonding experience like no
other, and I consider it a great privilege to have worked alongside
Greg for the past 20 years," McReynolds said. "He has left a
permanent imprint on this company and his legacy is irreplaceable.
He will always be a part of the MHS family."
"We are also fortunate to have a worthy successor in John,"
McReynolds continued. "Since joining our company in 2018, he has
proven himself many times over and commands respect for all the
right reasons. John is perceptive, practical and forward-thinking,
while managing to balance strength and humility – all of which
makes him a great fit for our culture. I am eager to see his
continued impact on our company as he moves into his new role."
"I'm grateful for this opportunity and look forward to helping
lead MHS toward a bright and promising future," Sorensen said. "I
am proud to be part of a company whose values so closely reflect my
own, and I know we will continue to advance toward our goal of
becoming one of the top intralogistics providers
worldwide."
About MHS
Founded in 1999, MHS Global is a full-service provider of
innovative material handling systems that solve the challenges of
distribution and fulfillment operations. We take a comprehensive,
customer-centric approach that includes custom engineering, design,
manufacturing and turnkey integration services. Our quality
solutions leverage a broad range of controls and automated
equipment, including but not limited to sorters, conveyors,
extendable loading and unloading systems. We provide complete,
responsive support to maintain systems for peak performance, with
predictive analytics and local technicians to maximize long-term
value and return on investment.
MHS has a global installed base of over $5 billion for small to large distribution and
fulfillment projects in a variety of industries, including
e-commerce, parcel, third party logistics and outside
integrators.
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SOURCE Material Handling Systems, Inc.