GETTING TO KNOW Paul “Bup” Minardi INCOMING UAPA PRESIDENT Paul “Bup” Minardi is an industry veteran of more than 27 years. Wheeler Machinery Company employed Bup before he started Mountain Regional Equipment Solutions, Inc. (MRES) in April 2004. As the owner and President of MRES, he built MRES into a national company that provides automated lubrication and safety solutions to the construction, transportation and mining industries. The company’s culture and reputation are reflected in Bup’s commitment to the industry and its people. In 2020, Bup sold MRES but stayed on in a consulting role. He now serves on numerous boards, including as the incoming President of UAPA. When Bup isn’t working, he enjoys participating in endurance sports, traveling, and spending time with his wife, Janna, and his family. He is true to his own advice and enjoys life to its fullest, no matter where he is. We recently sat down with Bup and talked to him. The following are excerpts from our conversation. We look forward to his leadership this year and hope you enjoy getting to know more about him. Tell us about your childhood. I was born in Morgan, Utah and lived there until I was seven. Then, my parents bought a small resort in the town of Alpine, WY. From there, our family moved to St. George, Utah, back to Wyoming, and finally settled in West Jordan, Utah. I was blessed with caring and loving parents, and remember many good times spent with my family throughout these years. My high school years were spent in West Jordan. I had always been interested in vocational careers; my classes were focused on subjects like auto mechanics, auto body and welding. During this time, I became very active with the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA), and I served as the President. I was also involved in the Future Farmers of America (FFA). How did your career begin? After high school, I framed houses and worked at a window shop. I started building some apartments out in Elko, Nevada and once I got married, I came back to Utah and started my career in this industry at Wheeler 10
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