Big Joe Lift Trucks Inc. Staff

Rick Blagdon is a seasoned material handling professional with nearly 28 years of experience at Big Joe, where he has built a reputation for deep product knowledge, practical problem-solving, and a customer-first approach. Over the course of his career, Rick has helped organizations evaluate and improve their warehouse and store-level operations by aligning the right equipment, service strategy, and total cost of ownership considerations to the realities of day-to-day throughput and uptime requirements.

Rick’s expertise spans a broad and diverse customer base, including grocery, pharmaceutical, aerospace and defense, manufacturing, and eCommerce operations. He is known for quickly understanding the unique demands of each environment—whether it’s the tight aisles and high-frequency movement common in retail grocery, compliance-driven requirements in pharmaceutical facilities, precision and documentation expectations in aerospace and defense, or the productivity pressures found in high-velocity manufacturing and eCommerce distribution. His breadth of experience allows him to deliver solutions that prioritize safety, reliability, and long-term performance.

Outside of work, Rick enjoys spending time with his wife, his two kids and grandkids, and his dog. When he’s not with family, you’ll often find him enjoying his Jeep and the open road—and while he appreciates a little excitement now and then, he prefers to keep the “best bets” focused on doing things the right way the first time.

Robert Henning II joined Big Joe in March 2025 and, in a short time, has already built a strong reputation for consistently delivering results well beyond what you’d expect from someone new to the Material Handling Industry. Known for his energy, relentless work ethic, and customer-first mindset, Robert approaches every engagement with a consultative style—taking the time to understand operational goals, constraints, and pain points before recommending solutions that truly fit.

Robert is particularly skilled at bringing together end-to-end material handling strategies that balance productivity, safety, and total cost of ownership. He has also developed meaningful expertise in high-density racking solutions, helping customers maximize utilization, improve pick efficiency, and better align storage design with throughput demands—especially in space-constrained or fast-growing operations. Whether he’s supporting a new facility layout, optimizing an existing footprint, or aligning equipment and storage systems to reduce friction on the floor, Robert is focused on measurable outcomes and long-term partnerships.

Outside of work, Robert enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, exploring fine dining, and making the most of being a Disney Season Ticket holder—proof that he appreciates both great experiences and operational excellence.

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Mickey is a seasoned material handling professional with extensive industry experience and a reputation for taking a consultative, customer-first approach. He focuses on understanding how an operation truly functions—workflow, constraints, safety requirements, throughput expectations, and budget realities—before recommending equipment, service strategies, or process improvements. His goal is straightforward: deliver solutions that perform in the real world and support the customer’s long-term success.

Known for his relationship-driven style, Mickey prioritizes trust, responsiveness, and follow-through. He works to become a reliable extension of the customer’s team by providing clear communication, practical guidance, and honest recommendations grounded in total cost of ownership and uptime. Whether he is supporting store-level material handling, warehouse replenishment, or higher-volume distribution environments, Mickey consistently centers the conversation on outcomes—reducing downtime, improving safety, increasing productivity, and protecting the customer’s investment.

Outside of work, Mickey enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, staying active through sports, and taking on new challenges—often quite literally—through rock climbing.

Matthew Kelley is the Sales Manager at Big Joe Lift Trucks, where he has been helping customers improve safety, productivity, and uptime since joining the company in 2021. He is committed to advancing Big Joe’s mission: to set the standard in material handling by combining safety, efficiency, and superior customer support. In his leadership role, Matthew focuses on developing a high-performing team of consultative salesmen—professionals who prioritize understanding the customer’s operation first and delivering solutions that create measurable, long-term value.

Matthew is a 2013 graduate of the United States Naval Academy and a United States Marine, bringing a disciplined, service-oriented leadership style to his work. He emphasizes accountability, preparation, and follow-through—both internally with his team and externally with customers—while maintaining a practical, solutions-first approach grounded in operational realities.

Outside of Big Joe, Matthew is a husband and father of two, and he brings the same commitment to family, integrity, and continuous improvement to every part of his life.