{"id":13993,"date":"2024-12-19T04:23:41","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T04:23:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/?p=13993"},"modified":"2024-12-18T22:26:09","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T22:26:09","slug":"mhefi-honors-retiring-varner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/mhefi-honors-retiring-varner\/","title":{"rendered":"MHEFI Honors Retiring Varner"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Material Handling Education Foundation Inc. (MHEFI) has honored Donna Varner, a cornerstone of the supply chain industry, with the 2025 MHEFI Exceptional Contribution Award.<\/p>\n

Donna, affectionately known as \u201cthe heart and soul\u201d of MHI and MHEFI, leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of service, leadership, and commitment to advancing education in the material handling and supply chain fields.<\/p>\n

During her distinguished career as MHI\u2019s Director of Events and Administration and MHEFI Executive Director, Donna\u2019s dedication has shaped the success of both organizations and created opportunities for the next generation of supply chain professionals.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s touched every part of MHI. She\u2019s touched our MHI team, our members, and our board. She also had a major impact on the students in our industry,\u201d said John Paxton, MHI CEO.<\/p>\n

\u201cDonna has single-handedly provided scholarships for 579 students.”<\/p>\n

Donna\u2019s reputation for exceptional service has also been noted by several members of MHI’s Board of Governors.<\/p>\n

Bryan Jensen, Chair of the MHI Board of Governors and Executive Vice President of St. Onge Company, praised her profound impact: \u201cOne big reason why MHI has created the momentum it has, grown the way it has, and has been able to serve the supply chain industry the way it has, is ultimately the ripple effect that Donna\u2019s involvement in the organization has had on the entire supply chain.\u201d<\/p>\n

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MHEFI is an independent charitable organization that was established in 1976. Since 1976, its programs have supported over 1,000 students and educators seeking pathways to quality educational programs and fulfilling careers.<\/p><\/div>\n

As Donna prepares to retire at the end of 2024, to ensure that her legacy will endure, MHI has established \u201cThe Donna Varner Honor Scholarship\u201d for $50,000. Scholarships of $5,000 will be awarded annually for a minimum of 10 years and they will support students pursuing careers in the material handling and supply chain industry \u2013 a fitting tribute to Donna’s unparalleled commitment to education.<\/p>\n