Welcome to our first post of the “Material Handling Helpful Tools Series”. This series will spotlight many different material handling professionals and offer helpful information for the material handling industry. Our goal with this series is to introduce you to individuals and websites that can improve your success in the industry. Today, we introduce you to General Manager/Publisher of the Material Handling Wholesaler Dean Millius.

I have been the General Manager/Publisher for Material Handling Wholesaler for over 13 years and with our corporation for 29 years. In today’s world, this is sort of a weird statement when the average employee remains at one business between 3-7 years in their business career.  I have been blessed to be part of an employee-owned communications company which is based in Dubuque, IA and is also my hometown.  During college, I was a part-time DJ on the radio moving to sales after graduation from Loras College in 1986.  In 1995, I accepted a position with our newspaper as a specialty publications sales manager and then advancing to retail sales manager.  In 2000, I was asked to be General Manager/Publisher of Material Handling Wholesaler.  Again, I am blessed to have been introduced to an exciting and well niched publication with some of the best business relationships I have ever had across the globe literally.  It’s great going to trade shows and having people stop me and say how much they love Wholesaler and what a great job it does for their business and helps them to keep in touch with industry trends and news.

When I’m not selling on the phone, you can find me on the Mississippi River in pools #11 and #12 between Guttenberg and Bellevue, Iowa.  I have a 2007 Crownline CR 250 Cruiser which I share with my family and my dogs.  I would be lost without living near the river.  

I also love the history of the river including being an activist for bringing the Delta Queen back on America’s rivers.  I recently took my family on the Delta Queen for an over-night stay in Chattanooga, TN.  It is now a floating hotel until Congress gives it the OK to sail the rivers.  Even though it has a sterling safety record, it has to conform to the rules and regulations of a sea-going vessel.  Congress in the past has given the Delta Queen exemptions from the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) act until 2008 because it has over 50% wood structure throughout the boat.  

Talking about activists, I have been known to express my views on politics.  I think the picture says it all.

 
Oh, I almost forgot I love my big cars.  Here is my 1979 Lincoln Town Car.  The last year for the big cars.

If you want to talk about material handling, the river or politics be sure to call, write or text me.  Thanks for reading.
Dean Millius
General Manager/Publisher

WPRP would like to thank Dean for taking the time to share about himself and the Material Handling Wholesaler.