Honoring Veterans in the Industry
TORRANCE, CA – Automotive Fleet would like to acknowledge and thank all veterans for their service and dedication to their country. Find out which fleet professionals have served in the armed services.
TORRANCE, CA – In honor of the upcoming Veterans’ Day holiday, Automotive Fleet would like to acknowledge all veterans for their service and dedication to their country.
Members of the fleet community who have served in the armed services include:
Al Cavalli, C.I.T. Financial Corporation.
Allen Mitchell, Arlington County, Va.
Bob Mayfield, GE Fleet Services.
Chris Amos, City of St. Louis.
Dan Berlenbach, City of Phoenix.
Dan Wills, Arlington Toyota.
Dave Head, Sonoma County.
David Vignes, ADESA.
Doug Keene, Las Vegas Valley Water District (retired).
Ed Bobit, Bobit Business Media.
George Argueta, CCM.
Jack Taylor, Enterprise Holdings.
John Alley, King-County Metro-Transit.
John Norris, AmeriFleet Transportation.
Jonathan Kamanns, Cephalon.
Nat Matsuda, Maricopa County.
Rand Johnson, Stertil-Koni.
Rita Harris, Vertex Pharmaceuticals.
Rob Stowers, PHH FirstFleet.
Robert Donat, GPS Insight.
Steve Anderson, Omaha Public Power District.
Tom Benwell, FuelQuest.
Wesley Anderson, City of Manchester.
Veterans no longer with us today:
Al Donaldson, General Motors.
Bennett Bidwell, Chrysler Motors.
Bruce Charon, Land O’Lakes.
Bud Grossman, GELCO.
Dick Heather, PHH Arval.
Don Rappeport, Donlen.
Donald Compton, City of Lakewood.
Donnie Myers, Western Virginia Water Authority.
Ed Jacob, GE Commercial Finance Fleet Services.
Ed Morse, Ed Morse Automotive Group.
Edward Moroney Sr., Duracell.
Gervase Schwenk, Jasper Engines & Transmissions.
Irving Segal, Budget Rent-A-Car.
Jack Oliver, Beaudry Ford.
Jerome Geckle, PHH Arval.
Joe O’Neill, National Conference of State Fleet Administrators.
Lloyd McPherson, Gelco Leasing.
Martin Dillard ‘Mac’ McCollum, Flint Auto Auction/Manheim’s Michigan Auto Auction.
Morris (Morey) Mirkin, Budget Rent-A-Car.
Warren Avis, Avis Rent a Car.
By Grace Suizo
Related content:
More Operations
How to Manage Conflict for Your Fleet Operations
Conflict management is becoming a core leadership skill. Here are five strategies fleet leaders should know.
Read More →
Turning Connected Vehicle Data Into Decisions That Matter
Fleet leaders have more data than ever, but turning that data into clear, actionable decisions remains a challenge. This white paper shows how leading organizations are using connected vehicle data to improve safety, reduce costs, and optimize fleet performance. Learn how to turn insight into action across your fleet.
Read More →
Cameras, Safety and Insurance: From Reactive Claims to Real-time Prevention
Commercial auto remains one of the most challenging and costly lines of coverage for fleet operators and insurers alike. Learn more about how to effectively address these issues from Onur Aksan, Enterprise Business Development Executive, Geotab.
Read More →
Are You Tracking Your Fleet's True Total Cost of Ownership?
Bobit Business Media surveyed 190 fleet professionals and found that while most fleets are tracking costs, fragmented systems and data gaps are keeping true TCO visibility out of reach. With rising pressure to control spend in an increasingly volatile environment, the gap between what fleets think they know and what the data actually shows is wider than you might expect. See how your peers are managing costs today and where the industry still has room to improve.
Read More →
Turn Fleet Data Into Smarter Decisions
Fleet leaders have access to more operational data than ever, but disconnected systems and unclear metrics often slow decision-making instead of improving it. This article outlines five practical steps fleets can take to transform fragmented data into actionable insights that improve planning, safety, utilization, and long-term performance.
Read More →
Hybrids: Electrification Without the Challenges
For fleet managers, fuel is one of the biggest line items in the budget — and it's one hybrids can shrink without changing how your people work. Download the eBook to see the numbers, understand the technology, and get a step-by-step guide to making the switch.
Read More →
How NOV Uses Telematics to Improve Fleet Safety Across 160 Locations
James Victory of NOV discusses how the company manages fleet safety, maintenance, and telematics across more than 150 locations supporting oilfield operations throughout the U.S.
Read More →
Fleet Meets: Steven Santostasi
This edition of the Fleet Meets series features Steven Santostasi, the current TSP channel manager for Ford Pro.
Read More →
Why Fleet Managers Are Replacing Departmental Vehicles with Shared Motor Pools
Departmentally assigned vehicles often create hidden costs through underutilization, poor visibility, and increased administrative burden. This white paper explores how shared motor pool strategies help fleets reduce costs, improve accountability, and optimize vehicle utilization.
Read More →
Soap Box Derby Challenge: Assembling the Crew
Meet Gabriel, Matthew, and Angel — the team helping bring this soap box derby build to life.
Read More →