Sam Lamerato, CPFP was involved in fleet maintenance for 42 years and is a State of Michigan Certified Auto and Truck Mechanic & former Master ASE Auto & Medium/Heavy Truck Certified. Sam retired as Superintendent of Fleet for the City of Troy, Michigan, a fleet operation with over 500 pieces of equipment.

Sam has spoken at numerous professional fleet seminars and was Chair of Michigan’s APWA Educational Committee from 1995-2014, educating thousands of fleet professionals in both the US and Canada.

Sam has received numerous professional and personal fleet industry awards during his career including:

·         2005 Professional Manager of the Year – Fleet Management Award (Michigan APWA)

·         2006-2010 Sam was appointed to the Chrysler Fleet Advisory Council for a 2-year term and served on the Chrysler Police Advisory Board for 4 years.

·         2006 Received a Civilian Commendation from the Troy Police Department for his contribution to law enforcement

·         2007 was among the inaugural group to receive the Certified Public Fleet Professional Certification (CPFP)

·         2008 APWA Top Ten Leader Award (The FIRST and ONLY fleet manager to receive this award)

·         2010 American Public Works Association’s (APWA) Professional Manager of the Year - Public Fleet

·         2010 City of Troy's awarded #1 Best Fleet in North America (Government Fleet Magazine)

·         2011 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year (Government Fleet Magazine)

·         City of Troy recognized by Government Fleet Magazine as an Elite Fleet in North America in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015 

·         2014 In the inaugural group inducted into Government Fleet Magazine’s Hall of Fame, and was the FIRST recipient of Government Fleet Magazine’s Legendary Lifetime Achievement Award 

·         Co-Owner, Principal Advisor, Consultant and Trainer – Public Fleet Advisors (PFA)