A. D. “Sandy” MacKinnon is the founder and CEO of MacKinnon Equipment & Services (previously called Yale Lift Trucks of Florida & Georgia). He has spent his entire career working for Yale, and in 1982 purchased the Tampa and Orlando franchise which expanded to include dealerships in Jacksonville, Tifton, Georgia and Ft. Myers, FL (in 2013). Yale has been awarded the “Dealer of Excellence” for 17 years; one of only two dealerships in North America to earn this distinction.
In addition to his commitment to business, MacKinnon has an extensive background with a broad base of community and business organizations. He has chaired a number of community organizations including the Florida State Fair Authority, Tampa Bay & Company, Brandon Community Hospital, Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce and many others.
In addition, he has received numerous civic and business awards throughout his career, some of which include the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce- Business of the Year; Alice B. Thompkins Annual Award – Exceptional Service to the Community; Key Citizen Award – Recognition of Outstanding Dedication and Service to the Community; and 2010 Citizen of the Year by Tampa Bay Civitan Club. MacKinnon was also recognized for contributions to community service by the State of Florida House of Representatives.
Born and raised in Grosse Ile, MI, MacKinnon is a graduate of Hillsdale College with a Bachelor of Science in business. He is married to Dottie Berger MacKinnon, and they have a blended family of five children and seventeen grandchildren.
In addition to his commitment to business, MacKinnon has an extensive background with a broad base of community and business organizations.He has chaired a number of community organizations including the State Fair Authority, Tampa Bay & Company, Brandon Community Hospital, Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce and many others.
In addition, he has received numerous civic and business awards throughout his career, some of which include the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce- Business of the Year; Alice B. Thompkins Annual Award – Exceptional Service to the Community; Key Citizen Award – Recognition of Outstanding Dedication and Service to the Community; and 2010 Citizen of the Year by Tampa Bay Civitan Club. MacKinnon was also recognized for contributions to community service by the State of Florida House of Representatives.
Born and raised in Grosse Ile, MI, MacKinnon is a graduate of Hillsdale College with a Bachelor of Science in business.is married to Dottie Berger MacKinnon, and they have a blended family of five children and seventeen grandchildren.