John Sakschek

I'm John Sakschek and I joined N-A in July of 2009 as the Dean of Continuing Education. My goal is to elevate the culture of learning across all of our customers and industry partners with a healthy blend of technology and knowledge sharing. I have enjoyed over 25 years in manufacturing environments overseeing highly technical initiatives--all very reliant on successful education and mindshare with the involved audiences. I am currently focused on expanding the depth and breadth of capabilities within Nilfisk University. I am thoroughly impressed by our devoted faculty who provide the learning content and support for our virtual campus. Feel free to write me directly concerning your experience here at NU.

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Sheila Stamper

Welcome to Nilfisk University! My name is Sheila Stamper. I have been with Nilfisk-Advance, Inc. since October 1999. Over the years I've held positions such as Literature Fulfillment Clerk and Account Administrator. My desire to learn led me to a position as Nilfisk University's Admissions and Relations Administrator. Other than my desire to learn, my passions in life include spending time with family, fishing, and writing short stories and poems. I hope your experience at Nilfisk University awards you with a wealth of knowledge about our products, services, and programs to promote learning and growth within your organization.

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Doug LaPoint

I joined Nilfisk-Advance in January of 2011. As the Courseware Development Manager for Nilfisk University, I am working to help expand and enhance the university's curricula. In the 20 years prior to coming to Nilfisk-Advance, I've held positions involving technical writing and support in the manufacturing, telecommunications, and technical services industries, and have also been a user interface designer for a software development company. In my various positions I have assumed such roles as editor, graphic designer, technical illustrator, technical writer, documentation coordinator, knowledge base engineer, help desk analyst, sound engineer, media production developer, videographer, video editor, and webmaster. I have a BS in Business from the University of Wisconsin-Stout with a concentration in Publications Development and a minor in Journalism. If you have any feedback or suggestions regarding the curricula offered at NilfiskU, you are most welcome to contact me directly. Your input is valuable to me and to all of us here at NilfiskU because, "None of us is as smart as all of us."

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Dave Eckart

I have been working for Nilfisk-Advance since April of 2003. I have a degree in Graphic Design and I have been working as a graphics production/designer since 1995. I have 8 years of experience working for two printing companies, and experience working on a wide variety of creative and production projects. Some of my responsibilities with Nilfisk-Advance include creating literature for product launches, coordinating photo shoots, photo editing and manipulating, along with managing and updating all literature, marketing, flyer maker and sales tools files available on NilfiskU, our local network, and CDs. In my off time I enjoy writing, recording and mixing music. I also enjoy photography, and painting.

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Aaron Clark

Hi everyone, I'm Aaron Clark and I've been with Nilfisk-Advance since 2005. I've earned my Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. I also have a B.S. in Mortuary Science.

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Dave Elsbury

I have been with Nilfisk-Advance since 2005. I started in the technical service department assisting other technicians with parts calls and troubleshooting. My experience includes mechanical design, and computer systems and processes support for large clients.

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Lance Hartmann

Hello and thank you for spending some of your time to learn more about our industry and products. I have the privilege of managing the Americas Product Management Team whose primary job is to assure we translate customer needs into remarkable products and manage their life cycles. This team also serves as the primary educators of our products and about our industry. I have worked for Nilfisk-Advance since 2003. Prior to managing the team, I was a Product Manager, and over my time in the position I managed a variety of Commercial and Industrial machines for several of the Americas Floorcare brands. I have never been able to escape my childhood passion for equipment. I financed my mechanical engineering degree by operating all types of road construction and mining equipment. After graduating I went on to work with equipment companies like Cedarapids who makes rock crushers and road pavers and for the CASE IH wheel loader division. Most recently I earned an MBA from Carlson School of Management. I believe that continuous education is an important facet of life. I wish you well as you expand your own knowledge and urge you to share your knowledge with others as this is a critical part of learning.

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Alejandra Hernández

Hi, my name is Alejandra Hernández. I joined Nilfisk-Advance's sales office in Mexico City on January 2006 and I have a Bachelor's Degree in Media and Cultural Studies from Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. I started as Office Administrator supporting also General Management, Sales and Finance. In my desire to pursue other activities, I began getting involved in Marketing themes and I am currently working to develop marketing material for Mexico and Latin American countries. I am also deeply interested in customer satisfaction, and I work as part of the Advance Commercial team, especially taking care of our dealers’ network and their needs. As a team, we have created several marketing and sales tools in Spanish for our LATAM dealers and customers, and now it is a pleasure to be part of NilfiskU working to create the material for ALL the Nilfisk-Advance Spanish speaking customers and associates. Welcome to Nilfisk University in Spanish!

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Ted Hershey

My name is Ted Hershey. I received a double major from the University of Minnesota in BSME and BFA. I spent my early years following college working for Rand, performing engineering design consulting and training for many large U.S. manufacturers including John Deere, Caterpillar and Cirrus Designs. I first began working at Nilfisk-Advance in 2003 as a design engineer on extractor projects. In 2005 I moved into my current role as a Product Manager. Today I manage extractor, sweeper and all-purpose cleaners for the US Floorcare brands. I believe that knowledge is the most important ingredient to success and my goal is to help provide this to you through these lessons.

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Justin Horton

I'm Justin Horton and I joined Nilfisk-Advance in 2009 as a Product Manager and am focused on commercial hard floor equipment including floor machines, burnishers, and small auto-scrubbers. I hold an Engineering degree and my background is in new product development. I am passionate about creating innovative products that emphasize the needs of end users.

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Mike Kanitz

I'm Mike Kanitz. I began with Nilfisk-Advance as a Product Manager in 2010. My professional background reflects roles in both product marketing management and sales in the hydraulics industry supporting various off-highway mobile OEMs. I currently manage Industrial scrubbers and sweeper/scrubbers for our US Floorcare products. Good luck to my students.

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Jeff Knowlen

I'm Jeff Knowlen. I have over 30 years of experience diagnosing and repairing automobiles, trucks and other machines. I earned an associate degree in automotive technology and an associate degree in theology. I am also an Advanced L1 level ASE Master Technician.

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Tom Kolyer

Welcome to Nilfisk University! I am Tom Kolyer and I have enjoyed the challenge as the Senior Service Engineer / Technical Service Manager at Nilfisk-Advance, Inc. for the last three years. Prior to joining the Nilfisk team I was the founder and CEO of Medchanics, Inc., a mobile medical imaging equipment manufacturer and service provider. I wave my serviceability flag to foster improved serviceability of the Nilfisk products through sharing, educating and supporting improved product service understanding. I enjoy working with all members of the Nilfisk Product and Sales group. This keeps me motivated to share the vision of customer care through teamwork and innovation. I live by the concept, "There are no problems, only solutions."

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Jakki Krause

Hello all, I'm Jakki. As a Technical Dispatcher, I'm one of the first people you will speak with when calling Technical Service. After several years managing multiple duties as a legal secretary and an event planner, I joined the Technical Service Department at Nilfisk-Advance in 2008.

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Marty Makowsky

I began my career in the cleaning equipment industry in 1989 as a dealer sales rep selling American-Lincoln and Advance Industrial cleaning equipment. After a brief stint with the Tennant Company I returned to American-Lincoln as a Product Manager, and after holding several positions, I became the Vice President of Sales and Marketing in 2000. After Nilfisk-Advance acquired Alto I became the Industrial Sales Director until 2008, when I took on the role of Strategic Marketing and Business Development. Over the last several years I have had the opportunity to take management and leadership courses both in the U.S. and abroad. These learning experiences have shown me that continued education is omnipotent to one's personal and professional growth. With that said, I hope that you find my distant learning courses to be both educational and enjoyable!

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Jake Mosbek

Welcome to Nilfisk U! I am Jake Mosbek and have been with Nilfisk-Advance since 2010 working as a Product Manager for commercial floor machines, burnishers and the Clarke American Sanders line of products. I have a background in marketing and engineering and enjoy helping others expand their knowledge base to become more efficient and build confidence. I truly believe that knowledge is power and feel that NilfiskU is one of the best tools offered in this industry to build a team of world class sales and service individuals.

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Bill Munn

I'm Bill Munn. I received my BA from Knox College with a major in social psychology and went on to earn an MFA from the University of Iowa's Writers Workshop. I started my career teaching at the college level, including Troy, Beloit College, and the University of Iowa. At Iowa, I worked for the athletic department and headed up the first ever program designed to offer academic and career counseling for student-athletes. After that, I went to work in the automobile business and quickly moved from sales, to sales management, and finally into a specialist who turned around failing automobile dealerships. I retired from Vactor Manufacturing, a business unit of Federal Signal, and during my 18 years there I worked as a regional manager, product manager, national sales manager, director of industrial and strategic accounts, and, finally, as group director of product and sales training. Upon retirement, I started my own consulting and training business based on 54321, a sales process that I devised for my own purposes while in the car business. I now work with nearly forty client companies providing testing and training services for sales people and managers. I offer additional advanced courses for managers who are committed to developing their people. To date, my training efforts for Nilfisk-Advance include sessions for 130 employees, a second advanced management session for over 80 employees, and special sessions for two Premier Dealerships as well as Nilfisk CFM, a sister company.  Email Bill

Corinne Murray

Hello there and welcome to Nilfisk University - I'm Corinne Murray. I've been with Nilfisk-Advance since July 2009 and started as a Customer Service Representative for the Advance Dealer team. When I started, I absolutely fell in love with the customers, the product line and the people here. This propelled me forward to want to help the bigger Customer Care team and I became one of the Customer Care Analysts in charge of training and developing the department. I have a background in training at a local online retail website as well as lots of experience with Customer Service. My passions in life are my husband, my family, the arts, and the Minnesota Vikings. Feel free to contact me with any questions - I'm happy to help!

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Andrew Nagel

Hi, I'm Andrew Nagel and work in Technical service at Nilfisk Advance as a Tech 1. I have a strong background in hydraulics and hold a Hydraulic Specialist Certification. I've worked in the automotive and hydraulic industries for over six years before joining Nilfisk Advance. I enjoy building and restoring vintage motorcycles and dirt bikes as a hobby.

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Erich Schroeder

Hi all, I'm Erich Schroeder. I'm an engineer in Plymouth Minnesota and have worked in industrial equipment industries for my entire career. I joined Nilfisk-Advance in 2002 and have focused my energy on industrial sweepers and outdoor equipment. When not at work I enjoy many different sports, outdoors, music, faith and family. Good luck to all of my students.

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Brian Simmons

Thank you for taking part in the Nilfisk University program. I hope you find it enjoyable and more importantly; that it enriches your career and your product and industry knowledge. I started with Nilfisk-Advance in 2003. Since joining the company I have had the opportunity to manage most of the US Floor Care commercial products from small canister vacuums up through commercial rider scrubbers. Today I have responsibly for automatic scrubbers: small, medium, large and riders. Prior to coming to Nilfisk-Advance I spent 13 years in the telecommunications industry in a variety of roles. I have BA in Business Administration from the University of Minnesota.

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Wayne Swanson

Hi, I'm Wayne Swanson. I came to Nilfisk-Advance from Tennant where I served for 32 years as TNV Marketing Manager, International Service Manager, and New Product Manager.

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Scott Wilson

Greetings, I'm Scott Wilson. I have worked in the vacuum and air flow industry for over 12 years in the sales and service areas. In the past eight years I have developed over 80 Web-based training courses and assisted in the production of many others. I have also led and prepared educational materials for others to use in training for the operation, maintenance, service, and repair of vacuum and air flow equipment.

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Angie Olson

Hi there, I'm Angie Olson, I joined the Nilfisk-Advance team in 2006 as the government customer service rep. A couple years later I found my calling as the Government Administration Manager. In between bids and contracts I make it my mission to keep everyone informed and on track with all types of government business. Before Nilfisk I was a Daycare Mom and ran my own home daycare business. I have a degree in Education along with a long history of teaching preschool and elementary school children. Outside of work I love to garden, sew, crochet and my newest obsession scrap booking. Most summer weekends you can find me camping and fishing with my husband and kids. Good Luck with all of the NilfiskU courses.

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