TREVOSE, PA — The CEI Fleet Customer Advisory Council for 2001-02 convened in Philadelphia, PA, May 15-17, at the Sofitel Hotel. This was the first meeting of the year for the semi-annual council. During the three-day session, the Advisory Council provided guidance to CEI regarding: increased international opportunities, greater expansion into the public-sector market, development of benchmarking tools relevant to a broad category of clients and sectors, and a push for CEI to continue expanding its risk and safety services product offerings. Presenting to the council members on the “future of fleet management” was Bob Cavalli, executive editor for Fleet Financials magazine. The next Advisory Council meeting will be held in October 2002. CEI Fleet Customer Advisory Council Members for 2001-02 include: Bob Green, fleet administrator, Washington State Patrol Carolyn Gordon, assistant director of risk management, The Salvation Army Charles Woolard, fleet manager, Wyeth Cynthia Drury, director – risk management, Charter Communications Donna Fox-Rubin, claims manager, Iron Mountain Joseph LaRosa, manager – fleet administration/treasury accounting, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. Marjorie Schraut, assistant fleet manager, Pfizer Inc. Shirley Collins, manager – US fleet, GlaxoSmithKline Vincent Romans, of The Romans Group – moderator
CEI Fleet Customer Advisory Council Convenes in Philadelphia
The CEI Fleet Customer Advisory Council for 2001-02 convened in Philadelphia, PA, May 15-17, at the Sofitel Hotel. This was the first meeting of the year for the semi-annual council.
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