In this special episode, Mark Jadwin, Training & Business Development at MIR / Ammega and 2025 NIBA President, joins Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, for a personal and professional deep dive. Mark shares about his upbringing, family, and education, and reflects on the work he did before entering the belting industry. He walks us through what led him into the industry, his journey with MIR / Ammega, and the variety of responsibilities he has held throughout his career. We’ll also hear Mark’s perspective on his involvement with NIBA, the importance of training—whether technical, sales, or manuals—and what being part of this organization means to him. Beyond his professional role, Mark opens up about what he enjoys outside of work, his guilty pleasures, nicknames he’s picked up along the way, and even how many  ...