A Message From Derek Samples, General Manager
I began working for Material Handling Systems in 2008 at the heart of the recession. I took an interest in better understanding the various types of storage systems available and getting my feet wet selling used rack, shelving and whatever material handling equipment we could get our hands on.  Back then you had to do it all to keep the doors open, including making deliveries and installing them (I know, can you believe it!?).  
​Getting my hands on this stuff gave me a real feel for the industry and how to support our customers in distribution, manufacturing and supply chains.
Fast forward through a lot of growing pains, today we have an amazing team, a great order system in place, excellent customer service (have you seen our reviews?) and we're the largest stocking distributor in Northern California of new cantilever and pallet racking.  Our inventory is manufactured by domestic plants, and we're proud to say "Made in the U.S.A.!!!"
We look forward to the opportunity to earn your business and give you the Rack Man! experience.  Whether it's a single wire deck or a completely new distribution center, every order counts and it’s our goal as a team to make sure you’re 100% satisfied with your order and the service we provide.
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Derek Samples, General Manager
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Fun Fact:  Derek met his amazing wife his sophomore year in High School when he was sent to the front of the class for talking.  He never imagined being punished could end up being so awesome!

Mandy Dahl, CFO
"On the weekends you will find me on the front porch reading, at my sons soccer/baseball games, or with my family at one of the many restaurants waking distance to our house.  I find great joy in running and participating in various workout classes while also cherishing the time spent with my husband and 5-year-old son."  Fun Fact: Mandy is addicted to home improvement projects and would rather tackle them with her husband than hire someone else.

Mark Munsinger, Sales Manager
"Traveling and going to movies with my wife and kids and playing with our dogs."  Fun Fact:  Mark plays rec. basketball and guys half his age can't keep up with him!  Around the office, we call Mark: "The Tall Guy"
(One more fun fact, if you're taller than Mark, you get a discount.)

Terra Brock, Office Manager / H.R. / A.P. and A.R. Supervisor
"Being outdoors, wake surfing, paddle boarding, camping and being by any body of water reading. 
​Watching my daughter's water polo matches makes me so proud, she recently participated in the Junior Olympics."
Fun Fact:  Terra could water ski at 5 years old and wakeboard at 8 years old!

Samantha Ortega, Outside Sales / Client Concierge
"Sam" enjoys going out and visiting our existing customers and introducing our company to new potential clients.
While working here, Sam is also pursuing her life-long dream of
being an RN in an Emergency Room or Trauma Center!

Alexis Clynes, Customer Service / Sales Support
Alexis is the first person you'll meet when you call or visit our office.  She's highly experienced with customer service and sales support.  "I love cats, especially my two.  After my recent trip to Japan it's on my "must do" list to go back annually." Fun Fact:  As a child, Alexis was in a space program and received Astronaut training.

Nikos Garloff, Inside Sales / Project Management

"I enjoy reading, and am on pace for a book a week.  I try to overland as much as I can with my wife and two kids. 
I make charcuterie boards, and love to cook."  Fun fact:  Nikos has been to every National park in Utah and plans to return.

Rene Pena, Customer Service / Order Fulfillment

Rene has been with our company since 2007.  When we want something done perfect, spot-on, we count on Rene.  He is such a pleasure to work with and always has a great attitude.  We call him:  "Mr. Perfection".

Rene has taken on many roles over the years from yard operations to installing, there's nothing he can't do.  Now Rene is in charge of our warehouse order fulfillment and special projects.

Fun Fact: Rene's oldest daughter is studying at UC Berkeley and we're all so proud of the incredible husband, father and friend he is!

Israel "Izzy" Garcia, Customer Service / Order Fulfillment
"Hiking, spending time at the lake, traveling and going to hockey games is what I like to do on my time off".  Fun Fact: Izzy commutes
​over an hour each way for work and he is NEVER late.  Everyone admires his positive attitude and he is so fun to be around.

Logan Tompkins, Customer Service / Order Fulfillment

​"I take pride in being a good son and big brother in my family. I enjoy dirt bike riding, nature, music, and working!  I never give up on anything because nobody likes a quitter!"  Fun fact:  Logan always has a smile on his face and is always ready to take on anything!

Alfonso Obregon, Project Manager / Installation Superintendent

Alfonso is going on 20 years with our company.  Alfonso never settles for a "good" job, it always has the be EXCELLENT!

​There isn't enough room on this page to describe what Alfonso has brought to our company with his incredible attitude, integrity and work ethic.  Alfonso never says "no" to a challenging project, he finds solutions to make our projects the best they can be for our customers.

Alfonso and his team have crisscrossed the entire United States to help our clients Nationwide.  He would always prefer to be home with his family but his commitment to taking care of our customers is so important to him, he wants to be there in person to make sure each installation is "EXCELLENT"!

Tony Cruz, Installation Foreman
"I've always loved soccer, the competition and excitement of the game makes me forget anything I might be worried about in life.  I also enjoy the completion of any project, making the customer happy makes me happy.
Fun Fact:  Tony rose up from installer to Foreman in less than 3 years.

Juan Piz, Installer
"Spending time with family is most important, working with family is a blessing.  It makes me most happy when a customer says they are so happy with my work, it makes me very proud.  Fun Fact:  Juan enjoys landscaping, having laughs with friends and family and is an amazing hunter.

Lupe Obregon, Installer
"Spending time with my family makes me happy.  My father is my inspiration and I try to follow in his footsteps every day!"  Fun Fact: Lupe thinks he'll be a better installer than his dad someday.  Challenge Accepted!

Alfonso Obregon, Jr., Installer
"I'm most proud of myself for being an amazing new dad.  I learned everything I know from my dad- being a great father and now being an awesome rack installer!"  Fun Fact:  Alfonso is following in his dad's footsteps and never wants to have less than an EXCELLENT installation.

Ramon Celaya, Installer
"I look at every day as a new opportunity to enjoy working with my team and making
our customers happy.  They are always so surprised how much we can do in a day.
It makes me proud to know our customers really appreciate the hard work we do for them."
​Fun fact:  Ramon enjoys traveling and would like to visit all 50 states in the U.S.

Here are two guys that make things happen behind the scenes- we couldn't do this without them!

Ty Keller, Lead Mechanic
"Hiking, working out, spending time with my kids, working on my cars and  riding my motorcycle."  Fun Fact:  Ty has never come across a broken forklift that he couldn't fix but is always looking for a challenge so he says:  "Bring it on!"

Brian Schyberg, Permit Compliance Specialist
"Cycling, skiing, traveling and being outdoors in general.  Trying new restaurants... as long as it's my wife and my favorite in Elk Grove, Todo Un Poco!"  Fun Fact:  Brian was in the ski patrol and is an Eagle Scout!

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