Our Team
Denis Benden
Founder and President
Denis founded Benco in 2004 after over 15 years in the warehouse material handling business. He is OSHA 501 and OSHA 511 certified. Denis prides himself on attention to detail and serves his customers and employees before himself.
Scotty Gilbert
Parts Service Manager
Scotty keeps track of thousands of parts for forklifts, scissor lifts, boom trucks, docks and doors, MacroAir Fans, and floor scrubbers. If Scotty doesn’t have the right part for your material handling needs, he will find it for you. Fast.
Luke Joslin
All Purpose & Rental Manager
Luke has worked from the ground up here at Benco, gaining quality experience in every aspect of the business over the past 10+ years. Currently, he manages our entire rental fleet of 75+ units and plays a key role in our St. Louis logistics. Working closely with all departments to ensure smooth operations, Luke is always willing to do the most for our customers.
Vince Galati
Asset Manager
Vince has been active in the Lift Truck industry for over 30 years, working with dealers and wholesalers across North America. He buys, sells, and values our Used Fleet. Vince is an expert in searching for hard-to-find equipment and guiding customers through the upgrade process.