Leadership

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Chuck Moratz
Chuck MoratzPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Chuck Moratz, President and CEO of CLARK Material Handling Company North American Headquarters and President of CLARK Global Headquarters joined CLARK in 1995. In his role, Mr. Moratz oversees all operations in CLARK North American business, spanning the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as well as the operations of the CLARK Global Headquarters.

Through his 30-year tenure at CLARK, Mr. Moratz has been pivotal in guiding the organization’s operational and design innovations through various leadership roles in product support, engineering, and manufacturing. His extensive experience in the forklift industry and his unwavering dedication to CLARK have significantly contributed to the company’s success and resurgence.

Mr. Moratz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from U.S. Military Academy at West Point and a Master of Business Administration degree from Golden Gate University.

Mr. Moratz is a dedicated supporter of Military Missions, a nonprofit organization that aids deployed military personnel through care packages and ministry.

Jeff Gallegos
Jeff GallegosChief Operations Officer
Jeff Gallegos joined the CLARK Material Handling leadership team in 2024 as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Mr. Gallegos oversees daily operations of CLARK North America, working closely with the CLARK dealer network and facilitating the continued innovation of the company, as well as working closely with the CLARK management team to build on the success of company with its long-term strategic plan.

Mr. Gallegos holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma. Mr. Gallegos brings his extensive leadership and management experience to CLARK to support the strategic efforts of the company.

Jon Nederveld
Jon NederveldVice President of Commercial Operations
Jon Nederveld, Vice President of Commercial Operations, joined CLARK in 2022.

Mr. Nederveld oversees Global commercial activities as well as leading the Marketing and Parts Sales & Purchasing teams. In his role as VP of Commercial Operations, Mr. Nederveld is responsible for accelerating growth world-wide, strengthening the iconic CLARK brand, and providing industry-leading service levels to our customers.

Mr. Nederveld has over 25 years’ experience within the material handling industry and brings with him a unique skillset with leadership roles in the marketing, supply chain, parts, corporate planning, and business intelligence functions.

Mr. Nederveld earned his M.B.A in Strategic Planning & Marketing and his B.A in from Rice University in Houston Texas. He is an avid tennis player and has a passion for books, learning and teaching.

HP Woo
HP WooHead of Program Development
HP Woo joined the CLARK Material Handling leadership team in 2024 as Vice President, Head of Program Development in addition to his current role as Program Director in CLARK Global Headquarters. Mr. Woo oversees the CLARK Engineering Department & Product Support Group and enhances the engineering network around the world. Mr. Woo leads the successful execution of product development, program expansion projects and the development of product strategies aligned with the future CLARK growth strategy.

Mr. Woo has over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry and has extensive experience with Engineering, Product Strategy & Planning and Program in various countries. He brings some of best practices from the automotive industry to CLARK and strengthens the processes and the organization as a whole.

Mr. Woo holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Materials Engineering from University of Southern California.

Mark Dyster
Mark DysterDirector of Product Support and Engineering
Mark Dyster joined CLARK in May 1990. He has been in the forklift industry since 1988, having worked in the industry before joining CLARK. During his time at CLARK, Mr. Dyster has held several positions in the Engineering and Product Support department.

In his current role as Director of Product Support and Engineering, Mr. Dyster oversees all new product development and current product support. He also serves as the US representative on the CLARK global Product Development and Product Planning teams. During his career at CLARK, Mr. Dyster has served on industry standards committees that help establish safety standards for the industrial truck market. He has overseen many advancements in his time at CLARK, including the continued electrification of the product line, advancements in low-emission models, and the automation of industrial forklifts.

Mr. Dyster earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from SUNY Binghampton. Mr. Dyster enjoys volunteering for many of the organizations CLARK supports through the Raising Hope program and has a particular fondness for Habitat for Humanity.

Brandon Bullard
Brandon BullardVice President of Sales
Brandon Bullard joined CLARK in January 2022 and serves as Vice President of Sales. In this role, Mr. Bullard oversees the sales functions at CLARK, as well as managing the relationships with CLARK dealers and strategic partners. He is responsible for guiding the development of new products, as well as scaling product sales through the dealer network and National Accounts.

Mr. Bullard brings two decades of successful sales and leadership experience across multiple industries, including at the OEM level, and at the dealership level. He is passionate about delivering solutions that meet the evolving needs of customers, growing the CLARK National Account division, and strengthening the CLARK dealer network. Mr. Bullard is a graduate of the Texas Christian University- M.J. Neeley School of Business.

Dan Kaiser
Dan KaiserVice President of Finance
Dan Kaiser joined the CLARK staff in October 2016 and serves as the Vice President of Finance. In this role, Mr. Kaiser oversees the financial and accounting functions of CLARK, as well as the relationships with CLARK Financial Partners.

During his tenure at CLARK, Mr. Kaiser has introduced many measures that have led to a more efficient and effective financial arm of the company. Mr. Kaiser has over 25 years of financial and management experience.

Mr. Kaiser earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University and earned his MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University.

Mr. Kaiser is a current board member and treasurer of The Well of Lexington, a non-profit housing and recovery support facility for victims of human trafficking. He also enjoys volunteering with the Central Kentucky YMCA.

Jeff English
Jeff EnglishGeneral Counsel
Jeff English joined CLARK in 2021 as General Counsel. In this role, Mr. English is responsible for all legal, corporate and ethics compliance at CLARK. Mr. English brings over 16 years of legal, risk management, intellectual property, and insurance experience to CLARK.

Mr. English earned his law degree from Washburn University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts from Wichita State University. Mr. English is admitted to practice law in Kentucky and Kansas and is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association. Mr. English is a proud supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters, and is a Big Brother to a young man in Lexington.