Our Team. Your Advantage.
Outstanding representation leads to outstanding results.
Ben Harney - MIP East Sales
Ben came to MIP as an intern in 2014 and has remained a part of the team ever since. After graduating from Luther College and surviving a 6 month bike tour through Central and South America, Ben married Kristin and they have 1 son. Outside of work you can find Ben biking, backpacking, skiing, and traveling.
Lanette Paper - Marketing
Lanette has been with MIP since 2009 and is in charge of the marketing department. Earning both a BFA and MA from the University of Northern Iowa, she it married to Kevin and has 2 children. In her free time Lanette enjoys golf, gardening, and scrapbooking.
Ed McCanless - MIP West Sales
Ed received a BA from Webster University and has over 25 years in the industry. Joining MIP in 2010, Ed is married to Shelly and is the proud parent of 2 children and 4 grandsons. When he’s not working, Ed enjoys attempting to play golf and cheers the Kansas City Chiefs, KC Royals, and Mizzou to victory.
Dan Kilen - MIP East Sales
With over 38 years in the industry, Dan founded Midwest Industrial Products in 2007 with the goal of providing superior technical sales solutions to our customers. Married to Kathy and with 4 daughters, Dan graduated from Luther College and enjoys sports of all kinds.
Lisa Holdorf - Customer Service
Lisa joined MIP in 2015 and oversees the customer service department. She has a BA from the University of Northern Iowa and is married to Jason. They have 1 daughter and she enjoys attending her sporting events, serving at church and community events, and traveling.
Mike Jones - MIP North Sales
After graduating with a BSME from North Dakota State University and with over 35 years in the industry, Mike joined MIP in 2011. Married to Lynda and with 3 daughters, Mike enjoys sports of all kinds, games of chance, and anything to do with the great outdoors.