Experience

MadeInUSA.com

• United States
• Executive Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  I believe in the power of made in USA goods to strengthen our economy and build a better future for our children. That's why I'm building madeinusa.com—a platform for connecting consumers with made in USA products that are produced by companies committed to making a positive impact on their communities. Apply now to begin selling your made in USA products to fellow Americans. https://madeinusa.com//vendor



MadeInAmerica.org

• Founder

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  Florida THE POWER OF CHANGE IS IN OUR POCKETS! This non-profit uses funds to Educate Consumers about the importance of Buying American made products. By spending America dollars on American made products we protect the sovereignty of this country and Jobs for our fellow Americans. It is very easy to document that some those dollars spent on a US made product return to the original consumer. Join today



MadeinAmerica.com

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and CEO

  • Mar 2017 - Present

  Orlando, Florida Area Entrepreneur Don Buckner’s patriotic plan began in 1996, when he attempted to find several American-made products online, but was unable to do so. Frustrated, he took matters into his own hands, purchasing MadeintheUSA.com. The website served as a directory resource connecting patriotic consumers to more than 300,000 American-made manufacturers for several years. In 2013, he decided to expand his vision and evolve the business into an e-commerce site dedicated to American-made products and… Show more Entrepreneur Don Buckner’s patriotic plan began in 1996, when he attempted to find several American-made products online, but was unable to do so. Frustrated, he took matters into his own hands, purchasing MadeintheUSA.com. The website served as a directory resource connecting patriotic consumers to more than 300,000 American-made manufacturers for several years. In 2013, he decided to expand his vision and evolve the business into an e-commerce site dedicated to American-made products and educating American Consumers. Buckner is no stranger to success in business as he has been in the manufacturing industry for over 30 years. In 1997, he launched VAC-TRON Equipment. He was awarded The 2000 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award/Construction for Florida. After the acquisition of Vac-Tron Equipment in 2018 by Vermeer Corporation, Don decided it was time to go all-in on his #AmericanMade plan and Made in America 2019 and 20 will be that jumping off point. Show less



Together

• CEO

  • Jan 2015 - Dec 2021

  Orlando, Florida Area Reality TV show, Social Experiment.



The Exchange Show

• CEO

  • Jan 2015 - Dec 2021

  Florida TV similar to Shark Tank



Energy Reseach Corp.

• CEO

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2021

  Florida Company looking for New and Inovative Energy sources and Storage Systems.



Scorpion Lake / Promise Ranch

• Founder and CEO

  • May 2000 - Dec 2021

  Orlando, Florida Area Promise Ranch is a 1,300-acre family run cattle ranch, on a large private spring fed rock pit lake, located in Center Hill, near Orlando, FL. Founded in 2000 by Don Buckner, he and his wife Misty know the importance of having a great day of largemouth bass fishing. They have spent many years and countless resources developing the premier destination for bass fishing in the state of Florida. This all-inclusive dream fishing experience includes everything the avid angler needs to bring in… Show more Promise Ranch is a 1,300-acre family run cattle ranch, on a large private spring fed rock pit lake, located in Center Hill, near Orlando, FL. Founded in 2000 by Don Buckner, he and his wife Misty know the importance of having a great day of largemouth bass fishing. They have spent many years and countless resources developing the premier destination for bass fishing in the state of Florida. This all-inclusive dream fishing experience includes everything the avid angler needs to bring in the largest bass of their lives or for the first-time fisherman to learn what a great day on the lake really means. Days at Promise Ranch have been used as dream gifts for birthdays and anniversaries, as well as corporate team building exercises and sales or performance incentives for your team. Most of our half-day guided bass fishing trips easily catch 20+ fish, making it a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. Show less



Vermeer Vacuum Excavation

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Former President, Chairman and CEO

  • Jan 1997 - Dec 2015

  Florida Founded in 1997, Vac-Tron has grown to become a respected brand known for innovative, high-quality vacuum excavation products sold and serviced across underground utility markets. Headquartered in Okahumpka, FL, Vac-Tron offices and production facilities employ more than 100 people. For the last 13 years, Vac-Tron products have been sold almost exclusively through the Vermeer dealer network. This acquisition and integration of the two companies build on the Vermeer strategy to provide a… Show more Founded in 1997, Vac-Tron has grown to become a respected brand known for innovative, high-quality vacuum excavation products sold and serviced across underground utility markets. Headquartered in Okahumpka, FL, Vac-Tron offices and production facilities employ more than 100 people. For the last 13 years, Vac-Tron products have been sold almost exclusively through the Vermeer dealer network. This acquisition and integration of the two companies build on the Vermeer strategy to provide a comprehensive suite of vacuum excavation technology, equipment, training and support to the growing underground utility and soft dig markets. Show less