Welcome To GFX Experience

The Premier Virtual Public Fleet Event
LIVE ONLINE - OCT 26-30, 2020

A Powerful Digital Experience For Public Fleets

Next-Gen - Learning | Connecting | Networking

This all-new, uncompromising virtual counterpart of GFX was designed for immediate public fleet industry needs but built as a long-term solution. This is a unique opportunity for public fleet community anywhere and at No Cost For Fleets.

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October 26, Monday

12:30 - 1:30 (ET)

Keynote Address: Fleet Leadership in the Current Environment

2:30 - 3:15 (ET)

How to Achieve Fleet Excellence Through Top-Notch Customer Service

4:00 - 4:45 (ET)

What I Wish I'd Known Before Starting a Vehicle Sharing Initiative (Concurrent Session)

4:00 - 4:30 (ET)

How Government Fleet Management helps Public Works be Successful (Concurrent Session)

5:00 - 5:30 (ET)

Networking Group #1 -Technician Retention Discussion

5:00 - 5:30 (ET)

Networking Group #2: General Discussion

8:00 - 8:30 (ET)

Networking Group #3: Implementing EVs Discussion (West Coast)

8:00 - 8:30 (ET)

Networking Group #4: General Discussion (West Coast)

October 27, Tuesday

12:30 - 1:30 (ET)

Public Sector EV Strategy: From Goal-Setting to Charging Infrastructure

2:30 - 3:15 (ET)

10 Modern Metrics You Should Be Measuring

4:00 - 4:30 (ET)

Deep Dive into Fleet Safety for Public Service Organizations (Concurrent Session)

In this webinar, focused on public service organizations, you will learn about establishing a culture of safety in your organization with smart thinking and intelligent technology.

4:00 - 4:30 (ET)

Increasing Communication and Safety in a Post-COVID-19 Fleet Industry (Concurrent Session)

Explore how government fleet organizations can thrive in the “new normal”

4:00 - 4:30 (ET)

Adsorbed Natural Gas in Focus: Delivering Sustainable ROI & a Reduced Carbon Footprint (Concurrent Session)

In this informative presentation, attendees will learn about the benefits of ANG while being led through two recent, successful pilots with fleets using ANG-powered Ford F-150 pickups...

5:00 - 5:30 (ET)

Networking Group #5: Telematics Tips and Tricks Discussion

5:00 - 5:30 (ET)

Networking Group #6: General Discussion

8:00 - 8:30 (ET)

Networking Group #7: Dealing with COVID Complications (West Coast)

8:00 - 8:30 (ET)

Networking Group #8 General Discussion (West Coast)

October 28, Wednesday

12:30 - 1:30 (ET)

COVID and Public Fleets: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going

From initial reactions to planning for the future, this session will delve into lessons learned, best practices in keeping vehicles and shops virus-free, and more.

2:30 - 3:15 (ET)

Diversifying Your Sustainable Fleet Program

4:00 - 4:30 (ET)

Recruiting Technicians & Increasing Tech Pay (Concurrent Session)

Join a discussion about proven techniques for getting good applicants and much more.

4:00 - 4:30 (ET)

How Fleets Are Saving Money & Improving Operations: A Solutions Showcase (Concurrent Session)

Hear case studies by vendor partners of solutions fleets have implemented, as well as actual results and data.

4:00 - 4:30 (ET)

What Fleet Managers Can Do About Risky Driving (Concurrent Session)

October 29, Thursday

12:30 - 1:30 (ET)

How Does Your Fleet Stack Up? Benchmarks are Here

2:30 - 3:30 (ET)

Law Enforcement Fleet Vehicle Updates

4:00 - 4:30 (ET)

Organizing, Prioritizing, and Visualizing Data to Make it Work for You (Concurrent Session)

4:00 - 4:30 (ET)

Level 3 Safety – 3 Ways Government Fleets Are Using Data to Improve Safety (Concurrent Session)

5:00 - 5:30 (ET)

Networking Group #9: Planning Better Budgets

5:00 - 5:30 (ET)

Networking Group #10: General Discussion

8:00 - 8:30 (ET)

Networking Group #11: General Discussion (West Coast)

October 30, Friday

12:30 - 1:30 (ET)

Collaborate, Ideate and Problem-Solve with Fleet Leaders: An Interactive Session

Join the managers of this year’s #1 Leading Fleets as well as the Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year as they lead a discussion on running a successful fleet.

2:30 - 3:15 (ET)

7 Design Principles of Highly Effective Fleet Repair Garages

Learn the seven core design principles of fleet maintenance facilities, including the recommended design standards, actual field applications and their results.

Speakers

Al Curtis

Fleet Services Director, Cobb County, GA

Tyler Herrmann

Co-Coordinator, Louisiana Clean Fuels

Marc Canton

Manager, Data Analytics Team, Mercury Associates, Inc.

Brad Kelley

Sr. Vice President, Mercury Associates, Inc.

Philip Saunders

Deputy Division Director, Logistics and Emergency Management & Green Fleet Program, City of Seattle

Dan Berlenbach, CPFP

Fleet Manager, City of Long Beach

Chichi Nyagah-Nash

Deputy Director, Department of General Services, City of Baltimore, MD

Michael Schmall

Vice President, Mobility Group, Escalent

Berke Attila

Chief Financial Officer, City of Baltimore - Department of General Services

John King

Fleet Management Director, City of Ocala, FL

John Freuden

Fleet Manager, City of Peoria

Gary Lentsch, CAFM

Fleet Manager, Eugene Water & Electric Board

Paul Lauria

President, Mercury Associates, Inc.

Griffin Scott

Senior Consultant, Mercury Associates, Inc.

Sara Burnam, CAFM

Director, Fleet Management , Palm Beach County, FL

Steven Tyler

Police Brand Marketing Manager, Ford

Dave Renschler

Public Works Fleet Division Manager, City of Fairfield

Tracy Ochsner

Assistant Director of Operation Services, City of Fort Collins, CO

Pamela Hudak

Conference Manager, Bobit Business Media

Mike Pina

Program Manager, Communications & Outreach, US Department of Transportation, Office of the Asst Sec for Research and Development

Chris Ransom

Director of Solutions Engineering, Verizon Connect

Rob Donahue

Enterprise Sales Director, Lytx

Tyler Mortenson

VP of Strategic and Government Business, GPS Insight

Timothy Petteruto

Power Equipment Technician Supervisor, Los Angeles County Public Works

Sam Lamerato, CPFP

Co-Owner and Principal Advisor, Public Fleet Advisors

Chris Brown

Executive Editor, Auto Rental News

Bob Shoop

Senior Product Demonstrator, Caterpillar

Irene Gruen

Event Operations Director, Bobit Business Media

Jeff Azer

Business Development Manager, Mobility Share Technologies, Merchants Fleet

John King

Fleet Operations Manager, City of Columbus

Craig Croner

Administrative Services Manager, City of Boise, ID

Robert Sparks, Sr.

Project Manager, Assetworks

Brad Brandt

Aviation Director, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, LA

Mark Stevens

Fleet Manager, City of Sacramento, CA

Marc Canton

Senior Consultant, Mercury Associates, Inc.

David Martin

Business Analyst, Baltimore City, Department of General Services

Chris Jackson

Associate Vice President of Business Development, Public Works and Smart Cities, Geotab

Jane Swift

Event Assistant, Bobit Business Media

Keith Leech Sr.

Chief, Fleet Division & Parking Enterprise, Sacramento County, CA

Kevin Myose

Fleet Manager, San Joaquin County California

Ken Castelloe

Law Enforcement Manager, FCA

Tyler Mortensen

VP of Strategic & Government Business, GPS Insight

Mike Ross

Core Fleet Product Group Manager, Samsara

Sherri Irwin, CPA

Director, Office of Support Services, State of Michigan

Kevin Devery

Fleet Manager, City of Tempe, AZ

Lexi Tucker

Senior Editor, Government Fleet Magazine / GFX, Bobit Business Media

Neil Garrett

Associate Vice President of Business Development, Government , Geotab

Mario Guzman

Director of Support Services, City of West Palm Beach, FL

Larry Campbell

Director of Fleet Operations, City of Fort Wayne, IN

Tim Calhoun

Director of Fleet Management, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, FL

Rudy Six

CEO, INVERS Mobility Solutions

Darryl Syler, CPFP

Director of Fleet Management, City of Dublin, OH

Marc Knight

Senior Industry Consultant, AssetWorks

Bob Brown, Jr.

Sales Manager, MI, OH, IL, WI, MN, Bobit Business Media

Jessica Schunk

Senior Analyst, Utilimarc

Speaker - from Chrysler

Coming Soon, Chrysler

Eric Bearly

Show Chair, GFX, Bobit Business Media

Norman Barrientos

Principal Architect, Barrientos Design & Consulting, Inc.

Kevin Bearly

West Coast Sales Manager, Government Fleet Expo & Conference

Jeff Carter

West Coast Sales Manager, Bobit Business Media

Abrar Abukhdeir

Deputy Division Chief, Baltimore City, Department of General Services

Mark Stevens

Fleet Manager, City of Sacramento, CA

Erin Fields

VP of Events, Bobit Business Media

Steve Saltzgiver

Director of Business Development, Mercury Associates Inc.

Julie Johnson

Manager, National Business Development/Advanced Vehicle Technologies, Ryder Systems Inc.

Mary Till

Director of Business Development, Sawatch Labs

Brian Madden

Managing Partner, Public Sector, Verizon Connect

Chris Butler

Director of Fleet Services, Johnson County, KS

Andy Campbell

Supplier Development Supervisor, Sourcewell

Yuri Tello

Global Fleet & Government Sales Support Manager, General Motors Fleet

Charlotte Ashcraft

Director of Fleet Management, Franklin County Commissioners, Columbus, OH

Erik Metzger, CPFP

Fleet Manager, City of Conroe

Christopher Mark

Fleet Manager, City of New Orleans, LA

Bob Crowe

Director, Government Fleets, Mike Albert Fleet Solutions

Kurt Ohnell

Fleet Manager, City of Bismarck, ND

Ben Roueche

Fleet Manager, West Jordan City, UT

Brad Salazar

Director, Public Works Fleet Management Division, City and County of Denver, CO

Thi Dao

Executive Editor, Government Fleet / GFX, Bobit Business Media

Michael Allegretti

Chief Strategy Officer, Rubicon Global

Lt. General Russel L. Honoré

Commander of Joint Task Force Katrina, Global Preparedness Authority

Maria Neve

Government Sales Manager, Merchants Fleet

Victor Ayres

Director, Fleet Management, City of Houston, TX

Mahanth Joishy

Fleet Superintendent, City of Madison, WI

Jeff Tews

Former Fleet Services Manager (Retired), City of Milwaukee, WI

Ed Smith

President & CEO, Agile Fleet

Joe Clark

Fleet Management Director, City of Durham

Michelle Hardy

Government Sales Director, AT&T Fleet Complete

Kelly Reagan

Fleet Administator, City of Columbus, OH

Tim Petteruto

Supervisor, LA County PW

Rob Donahue

Senior Director, Government, Lytx

Janine Driver

Founder & President, Body Language Institute

Neil Garrett

Associate Vice President of Business Development, Government , Geotab

Brian Franklin

Administrative Manager, City of Tulsa, OK

Peter Barber

Business Development-Performance Materials, Ingevity

Michael Webster

Fleet Manager, Forest Preserve of DuPage County

Jeff Brandon

Managing Partner, Solutions Engineering, Verizon Connect

Dania Rich-Spencer

Vice President, Automotive Innovation Group, Escalent

Za Farley

East Coast Sales Manager, Bobit Business Media

Michael Rhatigan

Fleet Asset Manager, City of Novi, MI

Dain Giesie

Assistant Vice President, Business Development, Enterprise Fleet Management

Joni Owens

East Coast Sales Manager, Government Fleet Expo & Conference

John Bazelewich

Fleet Manager, Sussex County, Hamburg, NJ

John Cail

Director, Mobility Leasing Services, Merchants Fleet

Alan Simpson, Sr.

Consultant, Assetworks

Jeff Bowman

Director of Fleets, Denver Int'l Airport

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