Leadership Team
Finding the right process and source for maintaining your equipment is critical to the success of your organization. Every minute of every day you rely on your heavy equipment to perform and for every period of time it is not, costs you time and money.
That is why we not only believe that you must have a system in place to keep you running at optimal level, but that you need the right team backing you up to ensure the success of your business. Our Leadership Team is here to assist you in any way that they can keeping you on track and focused on what matters most.
Ike Taylor - Owner
Ike is the owner of Central Lift Maintenance Group (CLMG). Ike’s background is deeply rooted in transportation as the son of an intermodal entrepreneur with 16 years experience in the industry.
After co-founding The Infinity Group in 1999 with his dad, Ike bought and spun off CLMG in 2005 to operate as stand-alone businesses. His academic credentials include a BS in Business Administration from the University of Illinois.
Jim Tesch - President
Jim is the president of CLMG overseeing operations and business development while assisting with penetrating new markets.
Jim has over 40 years of broad management experience beginning with a 13 year career with Alcoa prior to starting his own M&A firm where he has consulted with over 100 companies and served as the president of three.
Jim is a veteran of the U.S. Army; his academic credentials include an MBA from the University of Wisconsin.
Dale Bartley - Chief Operating Officer
Dale is responsible for CLMG operations which includes lift equipment and fleet maintenance.
He leverages 12 years of diverse experience in equipment maintenance, operations management, logistics and call center management.
Dale’s academic credentials include a BS in Economics from Princeton University and an MBA from the University of Texas.
Derek Van Tichelt - Director of Business Development
Derek is responsible for the business development of CLMG.
He has over 14 years managerial experience and his background includes extensive experience in equipment maintenance, intermodal facility management, steel processing plant operations, and safety & environmental management.
Derek is a veteran of the U.S. Army; his academic credentials include a BS in Political Science from Purdue University.
