Registration Sponsor: FASTER Asset Solutions

In today’s rapidly evolving fleet industry, strong leadership and resilience are more critical than ever. This keynote session will dive into the real-world challenges leaders face, drawing from personal experiences in the military and law enforcement to highlight the essential qualities of vision, integrity, adaptability, and decisiveness.

Attendees will learn about resilience not just as a mindset, but as a vital skill that ensures continuity during crises—whether navigating supply chain disruptions, personnel challenges, or operational setbacks. Through compelling stories and actionable strategies, the keynote will discuss how to cultivate resilient leadership, foster a culture that thrives under pressure, and invest in professional development to prepare for the unexpected.

Attendees will walk away with practical tools to enhance their leadership approach, from setting clear goals and communicating effectively to leveraging technology for smarter decision-making. Join us for an engaging discussion that will challenge you to embrace adversity, strengthen your leadership, and drive success in your fleet operations.

Keynote Speaker:
Steve Gonzalez, Psy.D., Anti-Defamation League (ADL)

Keynote Sponsor: Verizon Connect

Come join this roundtable discussion on what fleet issues are keeping you up at night. Please join Rick Longobart with the City of Raleigh and Longobart-Ross Consulting, along with other fleets across the nation to discuss issues that is causing heartburn and challenges that is keeping you up at night. Come prepared to share ideas of success stories and barriers that you overcame that can help others and learn from the best in the industry.

Speaker:
Rick Longobart, City of Raleigh, NC & Longobart-Ross Consulting

Technician shortages are common throughout the government fleet industry. Learn how to work with executive management and HR partners to develop a job study plan that secures a predictable technician workforce. This class will walk you through creating a peer city review, job descriptions, internal stakeholder communication, ASE incentive programs, and pay grade classifications. Learn how the City of Glendale, AZ, increased technician pay grades by up to five points and demonstrated that our people are our most essential fleet assets.

Speakers:
Craig Croner, City of Glendale, AZ
Eric Santa Maria, City of Glendale, AZ

Costly fraudulent acts seem to be more prevalent than ever in the workplace, including government operations. These acts are committed at all levels of the workforce. By attending this session you will be better equipped to:

• Learn how fraud can devastate public government agencies.

• Identify types of fraud and how to recognize potential offenders.

• Develop techniques to detect and reduce costly instances of fraud.
  
  Speaker:
  Jeffrey Tews, CPFP, City of Milwaukee, WI
  

This is a great opportunity to discuss content and see what our editor is focused on when it comes to fleet. Have a burning question or an idea you’d like to share? Stop by and let our editor know!

This isn't just a meetup; it's an opportunity to make connections, exchange ideas, and be a part of the narrative that drives our magazines forward. Your insights are invaluable, and by being there, you contribute to shaping the future of what Government Fleet and the PoliceFleet e-newsletter bring to your fingertips.

We can't wait to welcome you and make this an unforgettable highlight of your event experience! 

Meet our Editor:

• Nichole Osinski, Executive Editor, Government Fleet

Connected vehicles, and the growing host of privacy, security, safety, and financial risks they pose are increasingly in the eye of media, courts, and regulators.
In this session, Privacy4Cars' founder and renowned expert Andrea Amico will help you understand:
1. What risks elected officials and agencies are concerned about, and what actions they are taking
2. What policies your fleet should be enacting to meet the evolving regulatory standards
3. What checklist you should have before you purchase vehicles or telematics, and what actions you should take at infleeting and defleeting

Speaker:
Andrea Amico, Privacy4Cars

A lessons learned approach to designing and implementing successful pilot programs. The presentation will provide examples of pilots that were unsuccessful, because they were not well thought out and had no clear objectives or definition of success. In contrast, Milwaukee's deliberate "baby steps" approach to EV implementation will exemplify how a pilot program with clear objectives can be successful.

Speaker:
Brian White, City of Milwaukee

Your fleet operation is competing with independent shops and dealerships (and other municipalities) for technicians. Discover how to become successful at technician recruiting, from an aftermarket industry veteran with a wealth of experience in this area. Learn an outsider's (and your competition's) perspective that you need to know about to be successful when competing for, recruiting, and retaining techs.

Speaker:
Mike Clearly, Automotive Technical Support Services

"I love Defensive Driving Training!" said no one EVER. Recognizing this challenge, IMPROVLearning has partnered with the masters of keeping attention — the famous IMPROV Comedy Club in Hollywood — to create training that is enjoyable. It's simple: if they pay attention, they will learn more. In this seminar, instructors from IMPROVLearning will make you laugh, and in so doing will inspire you with interactive techniques you can use in your training to make it fun and memorable. 

Speaker:
Steve Verret, IMPROVLearning

Effectively optimizing fleet utilization can be challenging, especially for those new to the field. This talk will introduce key strategies to help organizations get the most value from their fleets. We will explore how data-driven decision-making, proactive maintenance, and strategic scheduling can significantly reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
Participants will learn how GPS tracking and telematics can provide real-time insights into vehicle usage, enabling managers to make informed decisions that minimize downtime and maximize productivity. The session will also cover the importance of preventive maintenance in extending the life of fleet assets and avoiding costly breakdowns.
Additionally, we will discuss how right-sizing your fleet—ensuring you have the correct number and type of vehicles for your operational needs—can lead to substantial savings. We’ll introduce best practices for vehicle rotation, route optimization, and driver behavior management, all of which can enhance fleet performance.
By the end of this talk, attendees will have a foundational understanding of how to optimize fleet utilization and implement practical strategies to drive cost efficiency and productivity in their organizations.

Speaker:
Kathy Wellik, Agile Fleet, Inc.

Women in the automotive fleet industry have long been pivotal, yet often unrecognized, contributors to innovation and fleet operational success. As the drivers of change, women bring unique perspectives and skills that enhance decision-making and drive technological advancements in fleet management. This session seeks to inform of achievements made by women in fleet and share the key characteristics that have made women successful innovators that can be applied by fleet managers to enact more inclusive practices and diversity in leadership within the industry.

Moderator:
LP Monroe, LP Monroe

Panelists:
Sarah Ellison, Frontline Mobile Tech 
Joanna Smith, Prince George's County Department of Public Works, and Transportation
Tonya Glass

With a tightened budget and the rising cost of new vehicles, government fleets must make intelligent monetary decisions based on data. It is more important than ever to efficiently manage aging government vehicles to keep assets in action longer. In this session, attendees will learn best practices to build a data-driven proactive maintenance plan and how real-time sensor data can provide actionable insights to extend the life of assets.

Moderator:
Dan Simpson, Fleetio 

Panelists:
Nate Hopper, Trussville Fire and Rescue
Kevin Reinartz, Farmers Branch, Texas
Jesus Martinez Ramirez, Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency 

Enjoy the history of NASCAR under one roof with interactive experiences from racing simulators against the clock to a pit crew challenge. You won't want to miss this networking event! Add it on to your Pass when you register!

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