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Winners Announced for NAFA’s 2020 Fleet Excellence Awards

NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry’s largest membership association, announces the winners for NAFA’s 2020 Fleet Excellence Awards (FLEXYs), the top honors in the fleet and mobility industry. They will be presented on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, during NAFA’s annual conference, the Institute & Expo (I&E).

The 2020 FLEXY winners are:

Excellence in Corporate/Private Fleet or Mobility Management

  • Jerry Holman, Stonebrooke Equipment, Inc.
  • Steve Larsen, Ruan Transportation
  • Chris Schaefer, Ohio Farmers Insurance Group

 

Excellence in Public Fleet or Mobility Management

  • George Hrichak, City of Chesapeake, Chesapeake, VA
  • Brad Salazar, Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, Fleet Management Division, Denver, CO
  • Bradley J Smith, Poudre Fire Authority, Fort Collins, CO

 

The FLEXYs shine a spotlight on those who have impacted fleet management in both the corporate and public fleet segments during the previous year. The awards’ nomination process was open to all fleet professionals throughout the United States and Canada, regardless of NAFA Fleet Management Association membership status.

Additionally, the winners are invited to present at an I&E session outlining their best practices in fleet, where they can share ideas with other fleet professionals. The session is, “Walk with the Winners – FLEXY Award Finalists Share Their Secrets,” on April 7.

NAFA thanks the finalists of the 2020 Fleet Excellence Awards for contributing their submissions, further showcasing the highest levels of fleet expertise in the industry.

Excellence in Public Fleet or Mobility Management

  • Alex Alfonso, Miami Dade County
  • Calvin Chambliss, City of Richmond Fleet Mgt.
  • Kevin Fareri, Texas DoT
  • Matthew Hansen, Vector Fleet Mgt/City of Fayetteville
  • Christopher Melton, County of Ventura
  • Riley Moore, UCLA Transportation
  • Timothy Thompson, United States Air Force
  • Craig Willingham, Chesterfield County


Excellence in Corporate/Private Fleet or Mobility Management

  • Jason Allan/ATCO Group
  • John Dmochowsky, Mondelez
  • Dina Kushaliyeva, Direct Energy
  • Alex May, Rollins
  • Robert Nitrauer, Mettler-Toledo
  • Kris Peterinelli, Jubilant Radio Pharmacies
  • Jim Petrillo, FujiFilm

 

To register for the 2020 I&E, visit www.nafainstitute.org.

About NAFA’s Institute & Expo

NAFA’s annual Institute & Expo conference is the largest gathering of fleet and mobility managers. The event program, created by fleet managers for fleet managers, features fleet training sessions, education, and workshops; and an Expo floor with more than 250 companies showcasing their products and services. The 2020 Institute & Expo is April 6-8, in Indianapolis, Ind. More information and registration details can be found at http://www.nafainstitute.org.

NAFA thanks the following media outlets for the continued support of Institute & Expo: Canadian Automotive Fleet, Equipment Today, Field Technologies, FleetOwner, Fleet Management Weekly, Modern WorkTruck Solutions, The Municipal, My Little Salesman, Supply Professional, Utility Fleet Professional, and Utility Products.

 

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