Doug Boston

I was raised on a family grain and livestock farm in central IL. Picked up a lot of operating, mechanical and welding skills at a young age. Graduated from Virden High School in 1980. Courses include Agriculture, Ag Mechanics, Drafting.

Got started in the truck equipment industry in 1981 building truck bodies, grain bodies and equipment loaders at Schien Body and Equipment Carlinville IL.

Started at Drake-Scruggs in May 1985 as a production welder-mechanic. Worked in almost every dept. including production, service, field service, parts.

Received Service, Field Service - Parts mgr. position October 1999.

Technical training certificates on Versalift, Lift-All, Von di-electric testing on fiberglass and rubber goods, ANSI A92.2 Vehicle mounted elevating and rotating aerial devices. Caterpillar fork lift trainers certified, Certified safety trainer thru Vitals Safety Services.

Volunteer Fireman for 10 years where received various training including fire safety, first responder, haz-mat, auto extrication, equipment extrication, disaster evacuation certification.