NAFA Fleet Management Association’s (NAFA) General Session at its 2026 Institute & Expo (I&E), featured an insightful industry update from Kevin Curran, General Manager, Fleet Sales for Toyota North America, and a dynamic OEM Panel Discussion with fleet leaders from GM Envolve, Stellantis, Ford Pro, and Nissan.
“This year’s General Session delivered essential takeaways for fleet experts managing an industry in constant flux,” said Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA. “From Kevin Curran’s industry update to the high-energy OEM Panel, the dialogue provided fleet professionals from corporate and government operations with vital strategies for fostering partnerships and mastering the shift toward electrification. I&E remains a cornerstone event for anyone committed to leading the fleet industry.”
In his keynote address, Curran commended fleet management professionals for their work and stressed that navigating complex legislative regulations and managing energy costs is never going to be simple. He reminded fleet professionals to stay close to their OEM representatives to ensure success and be proactive when it comes to improving operations and relationships.
Following Curran’s keynote, NAFA hosted a dynamic OEM Panel Discussion featuring leaders from GM Envolve, Stellantis, Ford Pro, and Nissan. The panel, moderated by Chris Brown, Associate Publisher of Automotive Fleet, explored fleet strategies, priorities and challenges for 2026 and beyond. Panelists discussed key industry developments, including evolving fleet landscape, including market conditions, technology direction, and future product planning.
Panelists included:
- Jeff Hines, Senior Vice President, North America Fleet Solutions – Stellantis
- Jennifer Costabile, General Director, Marketing and Sales Enablement – GM Envolve
- Eric Rice, General Manager, US Fleet Sales – Ford Pro
- Jerry Zielinski, Senior Manager of Fleet & Commercial Sales – Nissan
For more information about NAFA and upcoming events, please visit www.nafa.org.
