Professional Development

Lori Lovely

AED-accredited Wake Tech prepares students for real-world jobs

North Carolina’s largest community college is one of only 22 that have earned AED accreditation. Wake Technical Community College

Canadian and U.S. Technicians Place Second and Third at 2019 WorldSkills Competition

The closing ceremony at the WorldSkills Competition last August was truly electric.

Phil Riggs

Regional Report - How Attending AED’s Summit Before CONEXPO Gives You the Upper Hand Over the Competition

As a professional in the equipment industry, your involvement at Summit can play a significant role in your success for the coming year – especially during a CONEXPO year.

Constance Dierickx

Why New Leaders Should Make Decisions Slowly

The stakes are high when a new leader takes over.

Rex A. Collins CPA, CVA

Management Succession

Preparing for the Transition

Heidi Bitsoli

The AED Foundation November Donor Profile

General Equipment sees a need for skilled talent and refuses to wait for a solution.

Mike Murray

Regional Report: Professional Development and Education for Your Departmental Managers

An Underutilized AED Member Benefit

Michael D. Brennan

2019 November From the Chairman

It has been my privilege and honor to be your AED chairman this year and I have been proud to be one of the representatives of AED during its 100th year.

Brian Gareau

Good Relationships Don't Just Happen

More than eighty years ago, Harvard began what has been called “the most comprehensive longitudinal study on adult development.”

Brad Wolff

The Key to Leadership Effectiveness

Four critical elements of true success

Hermann Schneider

Finishing Big

B Burlingham, an editor-at-large of Inc. magazine and the author of several books about business ownership, said: “Every entrepreneur exits.

Clifford Black

The Ins and Outs of AED's Leadership Conference

From August 27 to 29, AED will once again hold their Leadership Conference, this time at the Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country in Santa Rosa, California.

Brian P. McGuire

June 2019 From The President

Are you willing to drive change in your company?

Megan Mattingly-Arthur

WPI Staff Completes Weeklong AED Foundation Management Certification Program

The AED Foundation offers department-specific management certifications to help heavy equipment industry managers learn...

Brian P. McGuire

October — From The President

AED Events: Your Destination for Success

Diane Benck

October — From The Chairwoman

New Opportunities Abound for AED Members This Fall and Winter

Why AED Membership Makes Dollars and Sense

Change is inevitable in any industry. In ours, however, staying ahead of the curve takes communication, collaboration, and close attention to customer demand.

Brian P. McGuire

Here’s What’s New With AED!

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) is constantly evolving for its members.

Martin Cabral

Walk the Walk & Talk the Talk

As AED’s production manager, I take pride in being part of the marketing and communications team that is responsible for distributing the Association’s message to its members.

Brian P. McGuire

From the President

How Does Continued Education Enhance Your Business?