WHEATON, IL For the 50th year the members of the Illinois Equipment Distributors got together with friends and spouses to celebrate the holidays, the past year and the New Year. The setting was the Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton, Illinois, and it was quite a festive occasion.

Delicious appetizers and refreshing cocktails were enjoyed by all throughout the evening. Everyone attending was also treated to a wonderful performance of holiday favorites and regular selections as sung by the Take Note Barbershop Quartet.

Interim Illinois Equipment Distributors President Jim McCann welcomed everyone, recognized and thanked the sponsors for an enjoyable evening and their support, and thanked everyone for coming. He also thanked the outgoing 2016 Board for their service and then introduced the 2017 Officers: 

President: Jim McCann, McCann Industries
Vice President: Bob Jones, S.E.S. Inc.
Treasurer: Kevin Ridens, Ditch Witch Midwest/1st Choice Equip
Associate Director: Joe McKeon, Construction Equipment Guide
1st Year Director: Tom Stern, West Side Tractor
2nd Year Director: Tom Smith, National Lift Truck