Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP)

The countdown is on!

Only two weeks remain to lock in the lowest registration rate for EquipmentSHIFT 2026. Register by Aug. 14 to save $600 and secure your spot at the industry's premier event for equipment management-focused education, growing your network of future-focused peers, and exploring the future of the profession.

Register by now before prices increase: https://aemp.org/page/EQSHIFTConferenceRates

Our staff was privileged to visit Superior Construction and see a day in the life of an equipment manager. Thank you to Brian Connolly, CEM and his team for giving us a tour of their Gary, IN yard and shop, and answering a bucket full of questions to help us learn more about the amazing role AEMP members play everyday keeping work moving forward.

One of the most popular sessions at AEMP CONNECT 2026 challenged a common assumption about workforce development:

What if the goal isn't to convince every employee to stay for 30 years?

AEMP spoke with Thomas Haun, president of Turner Staffing Group, to dig deeper into how equipment managers can adapt to changing workforce expectations.

Among his insights:
🔹 Younger professionals often prioritize work-life fit over career progression.
🔹 Most candidates research employers long before they apply.
🔹 Organizations should think beyond retention and build strong alumni relationships.
🔹 Recruiting doesn't begin with a job posting—it begins with the story your company tells every day.

The conversation offers practical ideas for equipment managers looking to attract, develop and retain the next generation of talent while recognizing that careers today don't always follow the same path they once did.

Read the full article: https://aemp.org/news/731659/The-Next-Generation-Workforce-Isnt-Looking-for-ForeverIs-Your-Talent-Strategy-Ready.htm

A great 2 days in Chicago with our AEMP Board of Directors strategizing about how to best serve our members and and grow the equipment management profession. We are thankful for these passionate, knowledgeable professionals and their vision for AEMP!

The future of equipment management isn't waiting, and neither should you. Education sessions for EquipmentSHIFT are here, bringing together the forward-thinking strategies, emerging technologies, and real-world insights shaping the industry today and preparing equipment management professionals for what's next.

From integrating AI into your daily operations to uncovering industry game changers into your strategy, this year's program is designed to help you stay ahead of the curve and ready for what's on the horizon.

Join fellow equipment management professionals in New Orleans to explore the trends making headway now, and the ideas that will define the future.
https://aemp.org/page/EQSHIFTScheduleEducation

The future of equipment management isn't waiting, and neither should you. Education sessions for EquipmentSHIFT are here, bringing together the forward-thinking strategies, emerging technologies, and real-world insights shaping the industry today and preparing equipment management professionals for what's next.

From integrating AI into your daily operations to uncovering industry game changers into your strategy, this year's program is designed to help you stay ahead of the curve and ready for what's on the horizon.

Join fellow equipment management professionals in New Orleans to explore the trends making headway now, and the ideas that will define the future.
https://aemp.org/page/EQSHIFTConferenceSchedule

Only hours remain before the Technician of the Year nominations close. This is the time to recognize technicians who go above and beyond by tackling tough repairs and keeping equipment running safely and efficiently. Don't let their hard work go unseen; submit your nomination by 11:59 p.m. ET.
https://www.cognitoforms.com/AEMP2/_2026AEMPTechnicianOfTheYearNominationForm

The next installment of AEMP's Road to Equipment Management Leadership webinar series is almost here.

Join us on Wednesday, August 26 at 12pm CT.

This session connects operations and performance, helping participants build a practical understanding of equipment costs, depreciation, capitalization, cost recovery, CAPEX and OPEX budgeting, and the financial metrics that drive decision-making. You'll walk away with tools and insights to confidently contribute to your organization's bottom line.

Missed Part 1? No problem. Catch the recording on your own schedule, then join us for Part 2 as we explore the financial fundamentals every emerging equipment manager needs to understand.

🔗 Register today and take the next step on your road to equipment management leadership: https://aemp.org/page/Webinars

In the latest Chairman's Message, Jon Kaye highlights how investing in people, leadership, and professional development today is shaping the future of equipment management. From welcoming 92 new members this year to launching new educational opportunities like the Road to Equipment Management Leadership webinar series and the Equipment Lifecycle Learning Lab, AEMP is focused on helping professionals grow at every career stage.

Plus, get updates on EquipmentSHIFT 2026, the Technician of the Year™ Award, and opportunities to help lead the association forward.

📖 Catch up on the full message today: https://aemp.org/news/730204/Chairmans-Message--June-2026.htm

The deadline to submit an AEMP Board of Directors nomination is almost here.

Whether you're ready to grow as a leader or know someone whose expertise could help move the profession forward, now is the time to get involved. The AEMP Board plays a critical role in advancing the association, driving new initiatives, and strengthening the future of equipment management.

We're accepting nominations for:
• Four (4) Director-At-Large positions
• One (1) Director of Associates position
• One (1) Director of Strategic Alliance Partners position

⏰ Nominations close July 15 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
AEMP members, please check your inbox for the nomination form link.