Kari Beeson has more than 10 years of experience in development and implementation of human resources management. As a certified Human Resources Executive, she has deep understanding of operation management and a proven track record of seamlessly managing human resources through periods of growth and change. Her expertise includes the development of a talent network for multi-state, multi-site operations and execution of recruitment and retention programs to reduce costs and improve employee performance.

Jane Clark is Vice President, Member Services for NationaLease. In this position, she is focused on managing the Member Services operation, as well as working to strengthen member relationships, reduce member costs, and improve collaboration within the NationaLease supporting groups. Prior to joining NationaLease, Jane served as Area Vice President for Randstad, one of the world’s largest recruitment agencies, and before that, she served in management posts with QPS Companies, Pro Staff, and Manpower, Inc. Jane received a B.A. degree in Communication from North Central College and an M.A. in Communication from Northern Illinois University.

Corey Cox is the Vice President of Information Systems for the Tandet NationaLease. Corey joined the organization for a TMS implementation at a subsidiary in 1994 and oversee the technical transformation of the entire Tandet NationaLease team. He combines a strong business and operational knowledge with a diversified technology skill set spanning development, analytics, and communications. Tandet NationaLease’s “Connected Cab” project was recognized as a finalist at the 2017 Ingenious Awards, which celebrates excellence in the use of information and communication technology, as well as the 2017 Canadian Digital Transformation Awards. He has been recognized as a finalist for the Canadian CIO of the Year award. Cox can also be found in print and online media publications sharing his insights and experience translating technology into business success.

Robert Garcia, Senior Vice President, Supply Management, manages a team of professionals that focus on providing competitive advantage through strengthened supplier relationships, reduced cost, and improved supplier accountability throughout NationaLease supply chain programs. Rob brings an accomplished executive background in product line management with financial and market analysis expertise. Rob’s professional experience of twenty-eight years includes managing roles in the finance technologies, transportation, construction, logistics, banking, and communications industries. Rob served nine years as Senior Operations Manager for Ryder Transportation Services where he was responsible for managing vehicle operation centers, marketing, and financial activities. Rob earned a BA and MBA - Finance, from the University of Miami.

Kevin Hoyt has more than 35 years of experience in account management and commercial financial services. As the Group Controller for VEL NationaLease, Kevin manages financial operations for several business units, including heavy truck, highway trailer, and automobile dealerships in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, Canada. Whether the job calls for finding efficiencies, improving financial performance, or streamlining processes, Kevin is dedicated to driving the success of projects and programs.

Robin Kinsey is an Hours of Service/ELD Training Specialist for Geotab, hosting training sessions and speaking at conferences throughout North America. She has an extensive background in technology and telematics. Prior to joining the Geotab team, Robin spent 25 years in the technology industry in various capacities. Robin also served in the United States Marine Corp as a Communication Center Operator. In her role at Geotab, she is responsible for ensuring that Geotab distributors across North America are properly versed on all aspects of the Hours of Service Regulations and Geotab Hours of Service/ELD solutions.

Eric Maddox was an Army interrogator in 2003 when he was assigned to a Delta Force team in Tikrit, Iraq. Over a period of 5 months, Staff Sergeant Maddox would conduct over 300 interrogations and collect the intelligence which directly led to the capture of Saddam Hussein. For that, he was awarded the National Intelligence Medal of Achievement, the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Director’s Award, the Legion of Merit, and the Bronze Star. In 2004, Eric left the enlisted ranks of the military and was hired as the first ever civilian interrogator for the Defense Intelligence Agency. During his 15 years as an interrogator for the U.S. Army and D.I.A., he deployed 8 times, to include multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and has conducted over 2700 interrogations of prisoners from 25 different countries.

Starting his career as a technician at Crothers/Toromont Caterpillar, Steve Matson is no stranger to the world of truck technology and operation. With more than 30 years of experience in the industry, he has held several product support positions. Steve has served as the Product Support Manager for Harper Power Products, which are product lines of Detroit Diesel and Allison Transmission. In January 2008, Steve joined Detroit Diesel Corporation, a division of Daimler Trucks North America. In this role, he manages the technical sales support for the provinces of Ontario and Manitoba and supports Canadian dealers and customers with technical support for the Detroit Brands.

When social media advanced into the marketplace, Dee embraced it with a passion. Dee specializes in digital marketing. In addition to helping small businesses optimize their digital strategy, teaching LinkedIn and social media is one of her passions. It is only natural that she shares her knowledge with the community, teaching LinkedIn and other social media sessions for business owners and community members. She consults with small business and solopreneurs to help them design, build or remodel their social media marketing. Find more information on Dee and her company at www.time2mrkt.com or any social media platform by looking for Time2Mrkt.

Dean was named President of NationaLease in 2012 and has been with the company since 2005. At that time, he was part of the National Account team in the Midwest, where he helped grow the National Account Program to more than $447 million in term sales. In 2008, he became Vice President of Member Services, executing a strategy that provided a sustainable competitive advantage to NationaLease Members and growing the membership base. In 2010, Dean became Vice President of National Accounts, leading that team, in 2011, to a record-breaking year in sales.

Tom Walter is a “serial entrepreneur,” author, speaker, as well as a principal in numerous companies, Tom has 40 years of experience as an owner and operator in the service industry and has learned a lot of life lessons from the startup of 32 companies, acquisition of three, sales of several, and—in a few cases—the termination of businesses, in a broad spectrum of markets. Tom is also the co-author of the award winning business book It’s My Company, Too! , which contains evidence-based case studies on eight organizations that achieved high performance through employee engagement.