The Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA) recently elected new board members and officers to serve on the 2022-2023 Board of Directors. Karyna Zarate was elected to serve as Secretary.
“It is with great enthusiasm that I thank you for appointing me in this election as the new secretary of the AFLA board of directors, Zarate said. “I appreciate that the members have granted me the honor out of the candidates who were eligible for the position. Throughout my fleet career, AFLA has provided me with education, leadership, and lifelong partnerships in our industry. I’m thrilled about the opportunity to give back to an industry and association that has given me so much. I look forward to working with fellow board members and contributing to the future growth and success of the association and our members.” Zarate is currently Fleet Manager at Jacobs.
SuYvonne Bell, was re-elected to the position of Director, Fleet. Jennifer Costabile was re-elected to serve a second term as Director, Manufacturers. Brenda Davis will hold the office of Director, Fleet Management Companies. Lori Olson was re-elected to serve a second term as Director-at-Large. Peter Young was elected to the position of Director, Strategy.
“Thank you to the AFLA community for re-electing me to the board,” Bell said. “I am honored and look forward to continuing to support AFLA and its members.” Bell is Fleet Manager for Gilead.
“I am very pleased to be able to continue as the Director of Manufacturers for AFLA,” Costabile said. “I believe that now more than ever, we all need to work together to help move our industry into the future, while helping navigate through the issues that are facing fleets are facing today.” Costabile is currently General Director, Marketing, Sales Operations and Used Vehicle Activities at General Motors.
“It is an honor to be selected to serve on the AFLA board and to serve the interests of the Lessor members and the member community,” Davis said. “Throughout my diverse fleet career, AFLA has been instrumental in my continuing education and has provided valuable opportunities to collaborate and learn from my fellow AFLA family. I am so thankful for this opportunity to work more closely with the AFLA board, and I will work hard to represent the AFLA membership.” Davis is Fleet Consulting Manager at Wheels Donlen.
“Thank you for allowing me the honor to continue serving on the AFLA Board as Director-At-Large,” Olson said. “I’m truly looking forward to assisting in steering our organization and industry further and collaborating with our leadership team.” Olson is currently Senior Customer Success Specialist at Geotab.
“First, I wish to thank all those who participated in the election and a special thank you to those who cast their vote on my behalf to sit on the AFLA Board of Directors,” Young said. “It’s an important responsibility and I’m honored to serve the fleet community and industry during these challenging but very exciting times. I’m committed to work with my fellow board members to build on past successes and to do my best to contribute to creating new ones. I look forward to keeping you our members engaged as AFLA continues to bring value to you personally as well as to your organization.” Young is Vice President at Ranger Design.
AFLA’s new leaders will officially begin their terms at the close of the AFLA 2022 Corporate Fleet Conference, Forward Together, which will be held October 10-13, 2022 in Tucson, AZ.
