MEET OUR TEAM
HEMCO is comprised of an exceptional team of heavy equipment professionals. With decades of combined experience and a passion for excellence, our talented individuals bring together a diverse range of skills and expertise to deliver outstanding results.
Cory Rosencranse
Chief Executive Officer
Cory Rosencranse leads HEMCO and Gee Heavy Machinery with a focus on growth, innovation, and delivering top-tier customer solutions. With a distinguished career in the heavy equipment industry, he brings a wealth of experience in strategic operations, team development, and customer-focused service.
Cory is passionate about driving success through strong partnerships and optimizing organizations. Prior to stepping into heavy equipment operations, he owned and operated a construction company for 15 years. Most recently, he was the COO and CEO for a large rental and manufacturing company based in Las Vegas.
When not managing the business, Cory spends time with his wife, daughter and dogs. They enjoy spending time in the mountains of Southern Utah mountain biking.
Matthew Bunin
Chief Financial Officer
Matthew directs the financial and accounting operations for HEMCO and our various operating companies. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Akron. With over two decades of financial and executive leadership experience, he has served in a range
of financial leadership roles across sectors such as automotive service, mixed-use retail/office development, and large equipment distribution. Matthew brings strategic financial management and reporting expertise to the company.
Before joining the HEMCO family, he served as Senior Financial Executive for a fast-growing entrepreneurial group specializing in express tunnel car wash operations and as a multi-state wash equipment distributor.
Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Matthew moved to Las Vegas 18 years ago. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Nevada Society of CPAs, and he is currently serving his second term as Board President of the Southern Nevada chapter of Financial Executives International.
Additionally, Matthew is honored to serve a two-year term as the Honorary Commander for the 57th Operational Support Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base.
He is actively involved in raising funds for several local charities. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, running, and participating in endurance events, including triathlons and nearly a dozen Tough Mudder-style mud runs.
Chris Jones
Chief Operating Officer
Chris is passionate about ensuring efficiency, productivity, and growth in all aspects of our operations. With more than 20 years of experience in both heavy equipment dealerships and rental operations, Chris has developed a strong ability for optimizing processes, using data, and solving problems. His hands-on approach and problem-solving skills make him a go-to person for tackling challenges, and he’s always ready to
lend a hand wherever needed.
Outside of work, Chris lives in St. George, Utah, where he enjoys spending time with his family, exploring the great outdoors, and traveling.
Dillon Hageman
Chief of Staff
Dillon brings a wealth of leadership experience in rental, manufacturing, and dealership operations. With a strong background in business improvement, he’ll be working alongside the CEO and executive team to support growth across the organization. Before joining HEMCO, he was the CFO at Ahern Family of Companies and also spent several years at Cashman Caterpillar.
When Dillon is not working, he enjoys spending time playing pickleball and hanging out with his French bulldog named Nugget.
Nathan Washburn
Chief Information Officer
Nathan is responsible for the information and technology systems at HEMCO and our operating companies. He is a tech-savvy innovator with over 20 years of experience in IT, analytics, and software development. A founder at heart, he’s built startups from the ground up, growing them into companies valued at over $400M. For the past decade, he’s been focused on leading development and reporting for heavy equipment companies, including rental operations, dealerships, and manufacturing.
His young family keeps him busy with sports, music, and games. He can be found camping or hiking all over the western states on adventures and making family memories.
Matthew Polito
Vice President and General Counsel
Matthew has 8 years of experience in the heavy equipment industry. Prior to joining HEMCO, he was the Associate General Counsel at a top performing heavy equipment dealer. Matthew began his career in private practice focusing primarily on consumer and commercial collections.
Barb Canibano
Vice President of Marketing
Barb heads the Marketing efforts at HEMCO, spearheading the development and execution of strategic marketing initiatives aimed at propelling business growth. With an extensive background spanning over 25 years, Barb brings a wealth of marketing experience across diverse areas. Originally from the Midwest, she has called Las Vegas home for the past decade, residing there with her son and husband. Beyond her professional pursuits, Barb is an avid traveler and a firm believer in the therapeutic benefits of “retail therapy.”
Greg Brown
Vice President of Human Resources
Greg Brown joins HEMCO as the Vice President of Human Resources. Greg brings with him an extensive Leadership and Human Resources background spanning 30 years. He is a people first, strategic business partner and change champion that delivers objectives through outside the box thinking, active listening, clear, concise communication and developing strong business partnerships with his customers.
Greg has a strong passion and understanding of both human resources and operations. Over his 30 years in Human Resources, Greg has worked in a leadership capacity across the West Coast and parts of Canada with some great companies such as Sonic Restaurants, Toys R Us, Blockbuster, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Bass Pro Shops and Ahern Rentals. Greg thrives in challenging environments where he can be a strategic business partner and a leader of field teams that have a strong focus on becoming an employer of choice.
Greg attended the University of Nevada Las Vegas and still enjoys watching UNLV basketball. He and wife Michealle have two adult children. Aside from traveling, they enjoy all the entertainment, sports and recreational activities that Vegas offers.
DakotAH Murphy
Vice President of Parts and Sourcing
As the VP of Parts and Sourcing, I am focused on increasing operational efficiency to ensure customer satisfaction is second to none. With 15 years of experience in global parts distribution, I’ve learned that the answer is always in the details, and I use this as a core guiding principal. For me, work is more than just a career—it’s a way to provide for my family and create memories through travel and new experiences.
Mike Vawter
Vice President of Service
Mike will oversee the Service department with HEMCO and its
partner companies. Mike is a seasoned service professional with decades of experience leading teams in fast-paced environments. Over his career he has held a variety of positions from Field service and Service management to Regional VP of Service and Operations. Mike knows what it takes to keep things running smoothly and is always ready to tackle new challenges.
In Mike’s free time he enjoys traveling and spending time with his friends and family.