MHI Board of Governors bolsters Future Supply Chain Talent with $250,000 donation to the Material Handling Education Foundation (MHEFI)

Posted on Dec 30, 2024 in Nuts & Bolts

As the supply chain industry evolves to meet global demands, attracting and cultivating top talent is critical. Recognizing this, the MHI Board of Governors has approved a $250,000 contribution to the Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (MHEFI). This one-time gift underscores MHI’s commitment to building a robust talent pipeline for the material handling and supply chain industry.

With this significant contribution, $50,000 will be used to establish “The Donna Varner Honor Scholarship” to celebrate the impactful career of Donna Varner, MHI’s retiring Director of Events and Administration and MHEFI Executive Director. This scholarship will award $5,000 annually to an eligible student for a minimum of 10 years.

Mary Alyson Ammons, the incoming Executive Director of MHEFI, welcomed this contribution, noting, “This generous donation is a game-changer for MHEFI and the students we support. It enables us to reach future innovators and leaders, strengthening the workforce that drives the material handling and supply chain industries forward.”

For the 2024/2025 academic year, MHEFI awarded a total of $231,700 in student scholarships. With the call for 2025/2026 scholarships now open, aspiring students are encouraged to learn more and apply at mhefi.smapply.org.