The construction industry is gearing up for the 2020 CONEXPO-CON/AGG convention in Las Vegas. As the registration period for attendance approaches, preparations continue for the industry-leading tradeshow that brings together thousands of new products and technologies across industry sectors of construction equipment, manufacturers, and service providers. CONEXPO-CON/AGG widely distributes an e-newsletter to tens of thousands of industry members providing information and promotion about the tradeshow, in part by showcasing the stories of industry leaders such as Sukut Equipment Parts and Rentals (SEI) and Mike Ortiz.
The article shared in the latest newsletter recounts the journey of an Ohio schoolboy mesmerized by the power of a bulldozer evolving into an executive presiding over a company with one of the largest rental fleets of Caterpillar heavy equipment in the United States. Mike’s rise through the ranks to president of SEI from the entry-level position of parts runner epitomizes Sukut’s successful strategy of optimal utilization of both human and equipment resources. Under his supervision, highly-trained, efficient, upwardly mobile employees mirror the productivity of well-maintained, innovative, and efficiently allocated heavy machinery. SEI embraces a strategy of cultivating professional talent from within. Mike Ortiz was groomed by longtime mentor Mike Kelly whom he replaced as President in 2000. In turn, Ortiz’s vacated position as equipment superintendent was ably filled by a 35- year Sukut veteran, John Casperson, who continues in that capacity to this day. As Mike Kelly before him, Mike Ortiz, along with John Casperson and the entire management team, foster this culture within SEI. They offer an opportunity for growth to the next generation of construction professionals through apprenticeship and training. Looking at his advancement within the Company, any employee can see the immense payoff for hard work and extensive training, and recognize a similar path available to themselves.
Just as Sukut strives to maximize its human resource potential, they seek to utilize its heavy equipment inventory to its fullest potential. Under the direction of Mike and according to his example, SEI leads their sector of the construction industry by pairing a dependable workforce, rigorously trained and conscientiously administered with dependable machinery, relying on cutting edge technology, meticulously maintained to maximize productivity.
About Sukut Equipment Parts and Rentals:
Established in 1985 on a 15-acre site, located in San Bernardino, CA, Sukut Equipment Parts and Rentals focuses primarily on Caterpillar heavy equipment. With over 11,000 parts in their inventory, 300 machines in the rental fleet, outfitted with GPS and, many with Tier-4 clean-air technology, and numerous machines for sale, they focus on making their customers’ job easier by solving their heavy equipment needs.
Working worldwide, Sukut Equipment Parts and Rentals prides themselves on their first-class customer service and extensively trained technicians who ensure that their customers’ needs and expectations are met time after time.
