NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry’s largest membership association, is pleased to announce the nominees for this year’s prestigious Fleet Professional of the Year and Fleet Technician of the Year Awards. These awards are a part of NAFA’s renowned 100 Best Fleets in the Americas competition and recognize individual excellence within the fleet management industry.
“NAFA is proud to honor these outstanding professionals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and expertise in fleet management,” said Bill Schankel, CAE, NAFA CEO. “These nominees represent the backbone of efficient fleet operations, embodying the values of reliability, efficiency and safety. Their contributions are integral to the success of their organizations and the industry, and we look forward to honoring all nominees and announcing the winners of these individual awards at I&E.”
The top five finalists for these individual awards will be unveiled at NAFA’s 2024 Institute & Expo (I&E) during the General Session on Tuesday, April 23. The winners will be announced during the General Session on Wednesday, April 24, along with the top winners of the Public Fleet and Commercial Fleet contest.
Nominees for the 2024 Fleet Technician of the Year Award:
- Bryan Anderson – City of Alexandria, VA Fleet Management
- Curtis Mullins – City of Round Rock, TX
- Dalton Wolfe – CPS Energy
- Ed Droege – Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
- Eddie Ramirez – City of Anaheim, CA
- Edward Allocco – Sarasota County Fleet Services, FL
- Erik Bergman – Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, FL
- Humberto ‘Tito’ Tapia – WSSC Water
- Ihor Lozynskyi – Hugo Hunter, Inc.
- Jared Fuller – City of Roanoke, VA
- Jason Bischoff – Premier Truck Rental
- Jerry Rundles – Leon County Sheriff’s Office Fleet Management, FL
- Jesse Guymon – City of Palm Coast, FL
- Jesse Vermillion – Central Fleet Management – City of Chesapeake, VA
- Kenyada Brooks – Alexen Trucking
- Kevin Baker – Stark Area Regional Transit Authority
- Kevin Cromwell – City of Greenville, SC Fleet Services
- Michael Jackson – City of Fayetteville, AR Fleet Operations
- Morgan Thatcher – City of Salem, OR
- Myles Ritter – City of Lynchburg, VA Fleet Services
- Quinton Chamberlain – Wanship Enterprises
- Ryan Schelin – City of Spokane, WA
Nominees for the 2024 Fleet Professional of the Year Award:
- Alian Gonzalez – City of Miami Beach, FL
- Andrew Finch, CAFM – City of Lynchburg, VA Fleet Services
- Chad Grant – Hugo Hunter, Inc.
- Christina Jackson – JEA
- Christopher Nutwell – The City of Norfolk, VA
- Dan Zenger – City of Vancouver, WA
- Dave Persad, CAFM – City of Boynton Beach, FL
- David Renschler – City of Fairfield, CA
- David Wilt – City of Fairfax, VA
- Eberto Guevara – City of Evanston, IL Fleet Management
- Fabian Byrd – Alexen Trucking
- Gabe Grooms – City of Salem, OR
- Gwen Black – Town of Queen Creek, AZ
- Jessica Whittenberg – Integrated Power Services, LLC
- John Poetker – WSSC Water
- Joseph Blackwell – Lake County Board of County Commissioners, FL
- Justin Jenkins – City of Palm Coast, FL
- Ken Lett – City of Alexandria, VA Fleet Management
- Kenneth Howell – City of Chattanooga, TN
- Kenny Stimson – Carvana
- Mario Menendez, CAFM – Collier County, FL Fleet Management
- Mario Perez – Hernando County Fleet Management, FL
- Michael Duffy, CAFM – University of Virginia
- Michael Naglieri – Davidson County, NC
- Michael Naletko – Sarasota County Fleet Services, FL
- Pat Hartung – Spire, Inc.
- Quinn Seghi – Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, FL
- Robert Hire – Professional Contract Services, Inc. Tinker Air Force Base, OK
- Ross Jackson, CAFM – City of Fayetteville, AR Fleet Operations
- Thomas Yates – City of Spokane, WA
- Timothy Coxwell, CAFM – Leon County Sheriff’s Office Fleet Management, FL
- Tracy Wright – City of Lakeland, FL Fleet Management
- Travis Muder – Indiana University Fleet Services
- Walter Kirkland – City of Tallahassee, FL
- Wayne Farley – City of Roanoke, VA
