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Earley, Mossing Named to NAFA's 2026 Class of Fellows
The honor recognizes five outstanding professionals whose leadership, service and contributions have made a significant impact on NAFA and the fleet management profession.

NAFA’s 2026 Fellows class honors five fleet industry leaders whose decades of service, innovation and volunteer leadership have helped advance fleet management and strengthen the association’s impact across North America.
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- NAFA Fleet Management Association has recognized the 2026 Class of NAFA Fellows, honoring five professionals for their significant impact on the industry.
- Clyde “Dale” Collins, with over 30 years of experience, has served in various leadership roles within NAFA, including Membership Committee Chair.
- Patti Earley has contributed to NAFA through roles such as President and Board member, advocating for certification and professional development in fleet management.
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NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry’s largest membership association, is proud to announce its 2026 Class of NAFA Fellows, recognizing five outstanding professionals whose leadership, service and contributions have made a significant impact on NAFA and the fleet management profession.
The 2026 Class of NAFA Fellows
Clyde “Dale” Collins, CAFM – Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, Prince William Water
With more than 30 years of fleet experience, Collins has been active in NAFA since 2008, serving in chapter, regional and national leadership roles, including as a NAFA Board member and now as Membership Committee Chair.
Patti Earley, CAFM – Fleet Fuel Manager, Florida Power & Light
With more than 30 years of fleet management experience, Earley has been a longtime leader within NAFA, serving as President, Board member, educator and advocate for professional certification and development across the fleet industry.
Bryan Flansburg, CAFM – Location Manager, First Student
Flansburg brings 40 years of transportation experience and has served NAFA in appointed and elected roles at the local and national level, including as NAFA President.
Bob Mossing – Global Fleet Safety Manager, Diebold Nixdorf Inc.
A longtime fleet safety advocate and industry educator, Mossing has served two terms on NAFA’s Board of Directors and continues to contribute as Chair of the NAFA Editorial Committee and member of the Government Affairs Committee.
Cedric Roberts, CAFM – Director of Fleet Management, City of Birmingham, AL Equipment Management Department
Roberts is a fleet leader focused on sustainability, workforce development and professional advancement, serving on NAFA’s Membership Committee, CAFM Commission and Southeast Region Leadership Council.
“These five professionals reflect the leadership, service and commitment that define the NAFA Fellows Program,” said Ray Brisby, CAFM, past NAFA Board President and Chair of the Fellows Selection Committee. “Their contributions to NAFA and the fleet profession have helped strengthen our industry, and we are proud to recognize them as the 2026 Class of NAFA Fellows.”
The NAFA Fellows Program is among NAFA’s highest honors, recognizing individuals who have made a significant impact on the fleet profession through exemplary volunteer service and leadership, extraordinary accomplishments, or other major contributions to NAFA and the profession of fleet management. The program is both an honorary recognition and a call to continued leadership and service.
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