Goodner Wins Lifetime Achievement Award

Hytrol board member and former company president Gregg Goodner received a lifetime achievement award during the 2025 MHI Annual Conference in Arizona.

Goodner received the 2025 Norman L. Cahners Industry Award from MHI CEO John Paxton.

The lifetime achievement honor “recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary, long-term contributions to the material handling industry,” according to MHI.

Members of the Hytrol family, including Boyce Bonham (CTO), Mitch Smith (CRO) and Ajit Baridun (Dir. of Business Development), joined Goodner at the event to celebrate his recognition.

Hytrol President David Peacock also provided a pre-recorded message that played during the award presentation.

Gregg Goodner received a lifetime achievement award from MHI CEO John Paxton.

“Gregg’s leadership and vision helped shape Hytrol; his dedication to innovation, integrity, and people has had a lasting impact on the material handling industry,” said Peacock.

“This recognition from MHI is a fitting tribute to his career and the many people he has inspired and influenced along the way. We’re incredibly proud to see Gregg honored with this well-deserved award.”

• Goodner was among five exceptional supply chain and material handling professionals recognized during the MHI awards ceremony.