Larry Campbell (CPFP) been involved or managed fleet and facilities for 34 years, both private sector and municipalities.  Eleven (11) years in the private sector and twenty (33) years with government fleets all on the management side.  Retired from The City of Fort Wayne’s fleet with over 2,400 units as the Director of Fleet operations.  During his career started as a mechanic helper moved up to mechanic and field mechanic before moving into management, Managing organizations with multiple facilities and equipment. Has overseen and been involved with the construction of four new facilities.  Coordinated facility renovations and implemented new environmental practices to reduce waste to become “Green” compliant.  Focus on change and improvement with technology, purchasing and environmental practices.  Producing an atmosphere of partnership with Elected officials, department leaders, operators, vendors and members of surrounding municipalities.

Set on different boards and advisory groups throughout my career sat on the Greater Indiana Clean Cities board for Indiana for 19 years, Office’s held while on the board president, vice president was President for 10 years at different times while on the board.  Set on the board for Indiana APWA Chapter for 20 years. National APWA Fleet Certified Public Fleet Professional (CPFP) Advisory board and other Certification boards.  Set on the Ford Motor company police advisory board.  

Team awards from Indiana Clean Cities in the use of biofuels, hybrids electric, and overall emission reduction for fleets at different times. Campbell led the City of Fort Wayne Fleet Management team to number one in the 100 best fleets in 2006.  Been recognized as one of the 100 best fleets and leading fleets and in the top twenty many times over 18 years. Other awards 50 best green fleets. Indiana IDEM award for a green facility in 2008. Fort Wayne City Fleet has won several other green initiative awards from Indiana clean cities along the way.  

Personal awards Government Fleet Magazine Public Sector Fleet Manger of the year finalist 2010, 40 sustainability All-Stars green fleet 2011, Government Fleet Magazine Public Sector Fleet Manager of the year in 2012.  Inducted into the Fleet Manager Hall of Fame in the integral class 2014, Greater Indiana outstanding leadership award 2012, and 2020, Greater Indiana 2016 Stake holder award, APWA professional manager of the year in 2022.