Frank Morgan
Fleet Manager
Contra Costa County, California
Frank Morgan’s extensive fleet experience spans over 31 years. He has won two national fleet awards (2005 and 2007) for innovative and cost saving ideas while working for four different municipalities over his career. Highly motivated, Frank started his career in 1980 as a mechanic and retired in 2011 as the deputy director of maintenance operations. His retirement was short lived, with the recent call from Contra Costa County to once again fill the fleet manager position until the county recruits for a permanent fleet manager.

Jim "The Rookie" Morris
Jim "The Rookie" Morris' life story is also the inspiration behind the Walt Disney blockbuster film, "The Rookie," starring Dennis Quaid. Jim's childhood dream of becoming a major league baseball player was derailed by injuries and admittedly, a lack of maturity. Eleven years after his retirement from baseball, Jim's dream was re-ignited by his then rag-tag high school team, when he was trying to inspire them to follow their dreams. They made each other the following bet: If they won a District Championship, Jim would have to try out for a major league team. Jim's team won the District Championship and he followed through on his promise, going to a tryout where he threw 12 consecutive pitches at 98 mph! Three months later in front of family and his high school team, Jim achieved his dream.

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Scott Bingham
State Fleet Manager
State of Utah
Scott Bingham has worked for the State of Utah since 2005. Leading a team of 12 fleet professionals, he has initiated and guided to implementation many projects, that individually save taxpayers millions of dollars annually.  The Fleet Operations team manages 4,500 light duty fleet vehicles, purchasing nearly 700 annually.  The team implements fleet best practices ensuring the lowest cost fleet alternative for State of Utah agencies and their vehicle needs. The Fleet Operations team was also honored at the 2012 Green Fleet Conference, where the State of Utah ranked #4 Top Government Green Fleet.

Douglas Bond
Transportation Services Manager
County of Alameda
Douglas Bond has worked in both the private and public transportation industry for 17 years, including working for Enterprise Rent-A-Car as a Regional Remarketing Manager for over 15 years. Doug currently holds a key leadership role with Alameda County.  Under his guidance, the Transportation Services Division has taken a lead role in promoting alternative fuel technologies both internally within the County’s fleet, as well as externally by organizing conferences and meetings with other local fleets.  In addition, Doug has also improved the efficiency of Transportation Services operations by bringing together fleet operations, messengers, parking, commute programs and shuttle service operations.

Danny Brashear, CEM
Senior Fleet Consultant
FASTER Asset Solutions
Danny Brashear, CEM has worked for FASTER Asset Solutions since 2006 as a senior fleet consultant. Danny previously spent 18-years working with Lee County Fleet Management in south Florida. Working from Technician up to Fleet Operations Manager, he managed equipment acquisitions & disposal, specifications writing, and fuel management. He served as fleet trainer and safety coordinator, FASTER system administrator and performed many other duties for fleet. During this time, Danny helped the county to become the #1 ranked fleet in the nation in 2004 by the Utility Fleet Management Magazine and Fleet Counselor Services, Inc. Danny currently holds a CEM Certification by AEMP - Certified Equipment Manager.

Larry Campbell, CPFP
Fleet Management Director
City of Fort Wayne, IN
Larry Campbell, CPFP has been involved or managed fleet and facilities for 34 years. He currently he manages the City of Fort Wayne’s fleet with over 2,400 units. Larry has awards from Indiana Clean Cities for the Cities participation in the use of bio fuels and hybrids and led the City of Fort Wayne Fleet Management team to the number one position in the 100 best fleets in 2006 (the city has been recognized in the top twenty during the last ten years). Larry was named Government Fleet Manager for North America in 2012 and was selected for the National APWA Fleet Certified Public Fleet Professional Advisory board (CPFP).

John Clements
Deputy Director – Fleet Services
City of San Diego, CA
John Clements has over 40 years of fleet management experience.  After retiring from a 33 year career managing the County of San Diego’s fleet, John is currently the Deputy Director of Fleet Services for the City of San Diego.  John is responsible for all activities associated with the City’s 4,050 vehicle fleet.  John has been recognized for several innovative fleet programs and led two successful employee teams that competed in major fleet managed completion programs.  John is past President of the California County’s Fleet Managers Association and was selected 2007 Fleet Manager of the Year by Government Fleet Magazine. 

Wayne Corum
Director, Equipment Services
City of Fort Worth, TX
Wayne Corum has worked as Director of the Equipment Services Department for the City of Fort Worth, Texas since November 2006 after serving for 9 months as the Interim Director.  Wayne is a member of North Texas Clean Cities, the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA), American Public Works Association (APWA) and Rocky Mountain Fleet Management Association (RMFMA) where he serves on the Board of Directors as President Elect.

Rob Donahue
Government Sales Director
DriveCam, Inc.
Rob Donahue has been involved in the telematics space since 2006. Rob was integral in the launch of TomTom WORK in North America then went on to be national sales manager for Networkfleet. At inthinc, Rob was the director of strategic accounts where was responsible for the government sales channel. Currently, Rob is the government sales director at DriveCam. Rob’s team is responsible for the federal, state and local government sales channel. Rob is a frequent guest speaker, including Alt Fuels, regional NAFA events and at the NAFA I&E conference speaking on the mobilization of fleet management. He has also spoken at FedFleet on the benefits of AVL systems.

Cathie France
Deputy Director for Energy Policy
Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy
Cathie J. France works with the Governor of Virginia on developing and implementing energy policy initiatives for the Commonwealth. She worked as an Assistant Staff Attorney at the Norfolk Sheriff’s office and then as a Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney. Cathie opened a Hampton Roads office of the Vectre Corporation and served as the Director, Governmental Relations for Virginia Natural Gas.  She is a 2005 Fellow of the Sorenson Institute of Political Leadership, a 2009 graduate of LEAD Hampton Roads and has been named in Inside Business as one of the region’s TOP 40 under 40 and Top Women in Business.

Jim Goepfrich
Autotech Instructor
NAPA
Jim Goepfrich has over 43 years’ experience in the automotive aftermarket industry. He is an ASE Master Automotive Technician, an ASE Master Auto Body and Paint Technician, an ASE Master Heavy Duty Truck Technician and Bosch Master Technician. Jim also has over 35 years’ experience as a shop owner/operator.

Chip Haass
Market Development Manager
Chesapeake Energy
Chip Haas plays an integral role in the government, public affairs and corporate development of the 2nd largest producer of natural gas in the country. Calling upon the long-standing relationships established during his tenure as former City of San Antonio Councilman, District 10, as well as the connections afforded to him through his membership with the Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation and the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Energy and Sustainability Committee. Chip works to position Chesapeake Energy Corporation among a new age of natural gas providers to reduce the current dependency on foreign oil.

Dave Head
Retired Fleet Manager
County of Sonoma, CA
Dave Head has been involved in vehicle and equipment management and repair for over 40 years.  His work history includes training and work as an automotive mechanic, heavy equipment mechanic, parts sales person, owner/operator of an automotive repair facility, Fleet Supervisor and Fleet Manager.  He has been the Fleet Manager at the County of Sonoma since December 1990. Dave oversees a fleet of 1,450 vehicles and equipment, and he manages an annual operations budget of $6.5 million and a $3 million budget for vehicle replacement.  The County has three maintenance facilities and a total staff of 21 positions. 

Todd Hoffman
Executive Director
Scene Of The Accident, Inc.
Todd Hoffman has been in the Automotive Industry for over 30 years as a technician, shop owner, and national instructor. Todd has received numerous national awards and works closely with automakers to stay on the cutting edge of new vehicle technology. Todd currently provides training nationwide on issues such as working with electric and hybrids at accident scenes.

Tom Johnson
Founder
Government Green Fleet and 100 Best Fleets
Tom Johnson was employed by the largest fleet management company in the world for 17 years. His job consisted of analyzing 3500 fleets over 30 years. Johnson’s book on teambuilding has sold over 25,000 copies and was customized by Sears-Roebuck for their Corporate University. His second book is on the 7 Qualities of the 100 Best Fleets in North America. Johnson started the Government Green Fleet and the 100 Best Fleets in North America awards. He facilitates fleet roundtable discussions monthly around the country to find solutions to common problems. Johnson’s articles on best business practices are seen monthly in different Fleet publications.

Brad Kelley
Sr. Vice President and CIO
Mercury Associates, Inc.
Brad Kelley spearheads Mercury’s cloud computing and information technology services and assists prominent organizations with the design and development of specialized analytical and management reporting tools for fleet managers. Based in Houston, TX, he directs Mercury’s cloud computing and information technology services, ranging from stand-alone and web-based fleet and fuel management systems, performance and use assessments of existing fleet systems, fit-gap analyses of ERP systems, and platform and network upgrades for FMIS systems. Prior to co-founding Mercury, he acted as a Manager with Maximus, Inc. as well as the Assistant Director of the Fleet Management Department of Sarasota County, FL.

Stephen Kibler, ACFM
Fleet Manager
City of Loveland, CO
Steve Kliber started working for an independent garage repairing everything from farm tractors to foreign cars at 16. After graduating from an auto mechanic school in Omaha, Steve moved to Colorado and worked for various dealerships and independents before accepting a mechanic job with the City of Loveland in 1988. Within two years Steve was promoted to Shop Supervisor and finally to Fleet Manger in 1995. Steve is ACFM Certified through Kelly Walker and an ASE Triple Master in automotive, heavy truck and school bus. Throughout Steve’s 44 year career in vehicle repair the number one priority was putting the customer’s expectations first.

Sam Lamerato, CPFP
Fleet Maintenance Superintendent
City of Troy, MI
Sam Lamerato has been involved in fleet maintenance for 37 years. Sam is a State of Michigan Master Certified Mechanic & ASE Master Auto & Medium/Heavy Truck Certified. He oversees a fleet operation with over 500 pieces of equipment. Sam received the MIAPWA 2005 Professional Manager of the Year – Fleet Management Award in recognition of his outstanding career service achievements of public sector fleet management, operation, and maintenance and for exceptional performance in fleet maintenance education. He also received the APWA Certified Public Fleet Professional Certification (CPFP) and received the APWA Top Ten Leader Award. In 2010, he received the APWA's Professional Manager of the Year - Public Fleet.

Rick Longobart
Facilities, Fleet, and Central Stores Manger
City of Santa Ana, CA
Rick Longobart began working for the City of El Segundo in 1983 eventually becoming the fleet and facility supervisor. For the next 12 years, Rick was directly responsible for the Fleet and Facility Division, Hazardous Waste and the City’s AB989 Recycling Program. He implemented an automated fleet and fuel management system that streamlined the Divisions operation by using environmentally sound business practices that decreased waste and reduced costs. Rick was also the fleet and transit superintendent of the Public Works Department of the City of Inglewood, CA. He is currently the president of Municipal Equipment Maintenance Association.

Bob Lukefahr
Co-Owner
Nat G CNG Solutions
Bob Lukefahr is the Co-Owner of Nat G CNG Solutions® based in Houston, Texas. Bob has worked in the energy industry for nearly two decades. He served as the CEO of Tessera Solar in Houston, Texas and as President of BP’s wind and power businesses. Bob also served as Head of Strategy for BP’s Gas, Power & Renewables Segment and for its Integrated Supply & Trading businesses. Prior to joining BP Bob was a Partner at the strategy-consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton (now Booz & Co.) where he specialized in the Energy Sector.

Gary Lykins
Fleet Maintenance Director
Town of Jonesborough, TN
Gary Lykins has spent most of his professional life in and around the automobile service industry; from an entry level position at a local Chevrolet dealership, to the service advisor of a very successful independent shop and then the service manager at a luxury car dealer. In 2006 Gary was excited to put his experience to work as the Town of Jonesborough’s head mechanic but soon found an opportunity to grow the department into the business oriented cornerstone of Jonesborough’s vital fleet.

Eric Mallia
General Manager
FleetCarma
Eric Mallia is the General Manager at FleetCarma and a published author on energy management and green fleet topics in the International Journal of Life Cycle Assessments, Municipal World Magazine, Fleet Maintenance Magazine, and the National Post. His work and research, in partnership with more than 40 organizations, focuses on the implementation of efficiency programs in the transportation sector, including idle reduction policies, driver training initiatives, and electric vehicle deployment. These initiatives have also led to the implementation of hardware and software applications to make electric vehicle assessments more efficient and effective for fleet managers.

Rich Pearlman
Director of Product Management
Spireon, Inc.
Rich Pearlman oversees the product roadmap for Spireon’s family of vertically targeted solutions including FleetLocate’s Enterprise and Local Fleet Management solutions and VehiclePath. With nearly 30 years of industry experience, he has worked with a wide range of transportation technology applications including telematics, routing, navigation, mobility, as well as location-based solutions and services. Rich played an integral role in pioneering products for such world-class organizations as the American Automobile Association (AAA), Lexus and Toyota. Prior to joining the Spireon leadership team, Rich was the business development and product manager for transportation and logistics at ESRI, the leading developer of geographic information systems and mapping software.

Tucker Perkins
Chief Business Development Officer
Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)
Tucker Perkins leads the team responsible for creating propane-fueled products and works with manufacturers, distributors, and users to commercialize them. Before joining PERC, Tucker was the president and chief operating officer of CleanFuel USA. Tucker has worked in the propane industry for 23 years, having served as director of business development for Inergy, CEO of Premier Propane, and chief operating officer of Columbia Propane, a unit of the Columbia Energy Group. He is also the former chairman of a PERC advisory committee on engine fuel matters and is active with the National Propane Gas Association and the Virginia Propane Gas Association.

Chris Ransom
Director of Sales Engineering
Networkfleet, Inc.
Chris Ransom is responsible for working with commercial and public fleets to understand their operations and how they fit with Networkfleet’s capabilities. In his 5 years with Networkfleet, Chris has spearheaded the organization’s efforts in the clean technology arena by working with its partners to quantify the clean air benefits of Networkfleet. He has also worked with hundreds of fleets across the United States in order to merge their needs with Networkfleet’s technology roadmap.  Chris worked for technology consulting companies like SAIC, Accenture, and Gartner Group as an industry expert where he assisted companies of all sizes with strategic initiatives.

Tom Rayk
Autotech Instructor
NAPA
Tom Rayk has over 35 years’ experience in the automotive industry.  He is an ASE Master Automotive Technician/L1 and holds an Ohio Adult Ed Teaching Certificate. Tom is MACS Certified I and also an EPA Trainer, Ohio and heavy duty instructor. He has a history as a curriculum developer and has been a trainer for Goodyear and Ford. Tom has 6 years’ experience shop owner/operator.

Kelly Reagan
Fleet Administrator
City of Columbus, OH
Kelly Reagan has been the Fleet Administrator for the City of Columbus since 2007 and has more than 25 years’ experience in the fleet industry.  Kelly is a primary member of the CNG Mid-Ohio Coalition to further research and foster alternative fuel use in Central Ohio.  He is also a Presidents Award winner for 2007 First Group America – one of an elite eight employees worldwide out of 88,000 employees. Kelly is also an advocate and member of the Mayor’s “Regional Coalition” promoting public entity “shared services” for all surrounding Columbus metropolitan communities and an accomplished speaker & writer as a published industry expert in the Fleet industry. 

Steve Riley
Automotive Director
City of Coral Gables, FL
Steve Riley initially served as the director of fleet services for the City of Forest Park and later took the position as the assistant director for fleet operations, City of Atlanta. He has instructed many nationwide classes on fleet managed competition and fleet performance management. Riley personally researched and compiled an extensive library of performance audits, business plans, and standard operating procedures from fleets across North America. He is the author of the National Government Green Fleet Award criteria and Public Fleet Audit Self Assessment Checklist. Riley also serves as a judge for the 100 Best Fleets contest. Steve is also Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified.

Alain Sergile
Director of Product Management
NexTraq
Alain Sergile is the Director of Product Management at NexTraq. Over his career Alain has displayed a passion for developing market disrupting technology products & services and leading organizations into new territories. Alain has held Product Management and Business Development roles in the United States and Europe for startup and Fortune 500 Companies in the tech sector. Alain Joined NexTraq in 2010 after many years with IBM in different roles, ultimately leading IBM’s machine to machine (M2M) strategies in Europe. Alain has been interviewed and quoted in CNN, the Wall Street Journal and other industry publications for his industry knowledge of technology.

Rudy Six
General Manager
INVERS Mobility Solutions
Rudy Six, as General Manager of INVERS Mobility Solutions is an expert in the field of efficient pool vehicle management. Working with public and private sector fleets, as well as car-share and rental car operations worldwide, Six has developed a solid understanding of the diverse goals that fleet managers and their organizations face every day. Six holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Siegen in Germany, where INVERS was founded in 1993. He moved to Vancouver, British Columbia in 1997 and now works closely with fleets across North America.

Ed Smith
President
Agile Access Control, Inc.
Ed Smith created and led the development of FleetCommander, one of the industry’s most innovative, powerful, and configurable fleet and motor pool management software available today. Ed is an expert in fleet right-sizing, with extensive program management and systems engineering experience in the fleet industry. Ed has been a featured speaker at numerous fleet industry events, and has been quoted in Government Fleet Magazine and FleetSolutions Magazine on right sizing and other topics and has authored numerous white. Ed previously spent more than 10 years as a program manager for the FAA’s Enhanced Traffic Management System (ETMS).

J. Darryl Syler
Fleet Manager
City of Dublin, OH
Darryl Syler is the Fleet Manager for the City of Dublin. Darryl served in the Military for 24 years in the Army and Army National Guard in various maintenance and logistics positions all over the world. Darryl serves on the Advisory Board for Government Fleet Magazine and is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) and serves on the Clean Fuels of Ohio Gaseous Fuels Committee. Darryl has developed policy and procedures for the City of Dublin Fleet Management Division and serves on the Eco Dublin committee for sustainability.

Dave Snow
Deputy Director, Facilities and Fleet Department
County of Santa Clara, CA
Dave Snow has more than 18 years of public and private sector fleet management experience. Dave oversees fleet operations, property management, utilities and energy programs, space utilization and fiscal management for the department, with an annual budget $104M. The Fleet Management Internal Service Fund has a budget of $21M per year and provides comprehensive maintenance, repair and fuel services to 2,100 County vehicles that annually drive more than 12 million miles. Fleet Management also supports 400 in-sourced vehicles from other agencies. Working with stakeholders, Dave analyzed fleet utilization using quantitative analysis to optimize the size of the fleet and reduce costs. 

John Webster, CPFP
Director, Fleet Management
Salt Lake County, UT
John Webster has 27 years’ experience in fleet management. John has worked as a technician, shop manager, service manager, fuel manager, warehouse manager, operation manger, and director providing a well-rounded understanding of fleet management. John moved from Albuquerque New Mexico in 1986 and went to work for Salt Lake City as a contractor in 1987 to develop content and instruct motor officers in the techniques and skills they need to operate a police motorcycle. John is a Certified Public Fleet Professional and is currently working on his Certified Public Manager accreditation.  John has served as the vice president of the Rocky Mountain Fleet Manager Association.

Jon White
Partner
CST Fleet Services
Jon White entered the fleet transportation industry in 1976 as a fleet data analyst after receiving his Master’s Degree in theoretical physics and working for the US Navy doing nuclear submarine component failure forecasting research. Jon has focused his career on cost savings initiatives for fleets in both the private and government sectors – with emphasis on metrics and scenario forecasting. Jon has been an entrepreneur for the industry – offering technology solutions as changes in the industry ‘demanded’ creative problem solving. As a co-founder of CST Fleet Services he has been of service to the fleets as well as manufacturing and supply segments of the industry.

David Worthington
Fleet Manager
County of Sonoma, CA
David Worthington is the Fleet Manager for the County of Sonoma which is located 30 miles north of San Francisco. He has over 23 years of comprehensive management experience in automotive and truck related industries which includes fleet management, franchised truck dealerships, wholesale and retail part operations, insurance claims, collision repair, general repair, and sales.   The County of Sonoma Fleet Operations Division has been recognized as one of the 100 Best Fleets and one of the top 40 Government Green Fleets each year since first applying for the awards in 2010.

Tony Yankovich
Senior Manager
Mercury Associates, Inc.
Tony Yankovich is an experienced fleet management professional with over 25 years as a fleet management consultant and an analyst for a municipal government fleet. He is currently a Senior Manager with Mercury Associates, Inc., a fleet management consulting firm, where he is responsible for project management and business development. He specializes in conducting fleet management reviews for state, local and federal government clients, universities, and private sector fleets.  His areas of expertise include fleet replacement analysis, maintenance and repair operation reviews, charge-back rate analysis and development, fleet rightsizing studies, and maintenance facility space needs assessments and master planning.