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NTEA Announces 2026-2027 Board

Rick Albertini brings more than 40 years of industry experience to his new role as NTEA Board chairman. His leadership reflects a long-standing commitment to advancing the work truck industry and supporting its evolving needs.

March 19, 2026
NTEA Announces 2026-2027 Board

During NTEA's Annual Meeting, Rick Albertini, president & CEO of Phenix Truck & Van (right), was installed as the 62nd board chairman of NTEA. He accepted the position from immediate past board chairman Ben Winter, vice chairman/business development at Transfer Flow.

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The 2026-2027 Board of Directors for NTEA – The Work Truck Association was announced during Work Truck Week 2026. 

Rick Albertini, President & CEO, Phenix Truck & Van in Pomona, California, was installed as the 62nd NTEA Board Chair 

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 “I am thrilled to continue serving the commercial vehicle community as NTEA Board chairman and am looking forward to working alongside this year’s Board members,” Albertini said about the appointment.

Decades of Leadership

A graduate of Long Beach State University with a bachelor’s degree in finance, Albertini has dedicated 40 years to Phenix Truck & Van, helping grow the company from a small, family-owned operation into a workforce of more than 200 employees providing vocational truck and van solutions that meet evolving regulatory demands. 

Throughout his tenure on the NTEA Board, Albertini has contributed across numerous committees, including serving as chairman of the Board Development & Recruitment, Finance & Investment, and Program & Services committees, further strengthening his role in advancing the work truck industry.

2026–2027 NTEA Board

Serving on the Board’s Executive Committee are:

  • Chairman Rick Albertini, President & CEO, Phenix Truck & Van (Pomona, California)

  • First Vice Chairman TJ Blandford, CEO, Woodbine Manufacturing Co (Woodbine, Iowa)

  • Second Vice Chairman Joe Lewis, President/Partner, NXG Truck Bodies (Mount Pleasant, Texas)

  • Third Vice Chairman and Treasurer Dave Zelis, Executive Vice President, Buyers Products Company (Mentor, Ohio)

  • Secretary Steve Carey, President & CEO, NTEA (Farmington Hills, Michigan)

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Serving on the Board as Directors are:

  • Tim Davison, Vice President – Sales and Marketing, Stellar Industries Inc (Garner, Iowa)

  • Nate Eichinger, Vice President, Final Vehicle Solutions Inc (Stow, Ohio)

  • Phyllis Godwin, Corporate Vice President, The Godwin Group (Dunn, North Carolina)

  • Todd Hudson, President, Boss Industries LLC (La Porte, Indiana)

  • Emily Korns, President, J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers (Somerset, Pennsylvania)

  • Justin Lisonbee, AVP Fleet Operations, Enterprise Fleet Management (St. Louis, Missouri)

  • Andy Peter, Vice-President, Meyer Truck Equipment (Evansville, Indiana)

  • Mike Stuckey, President, Stahl Truck Bodies (Wooster, Ohio)

  • Shane Woodman, Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Onspot of North America Inc (North Vernon, Indiana)

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