Speakers

Kari Beeson

Senior Director of Recruiting, Transervice Leasing, a NationaLease Member

Kari Beeson

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

Vice President of Member Services, NationaLease

Jane Clark

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 MA in Communication from Northern Illinois University.

Mary Grace Callipare

Director of Human Resources DeCarolis Truck Rental Inc., a NationaLease Member

Mary Grace Callipare

Mary Grace has been the Director of Human Resources for DeCarolis Truck Rental Inc., a NationaLease Member, for over 20 years. In this role, she is responsible for human resource planning, performance management, professional development, legal compliance, employee communication, organizational change management and team building. She facilitates communication and oversee employee relations matters by ensuring supervisors and managers demonstrate the ability to handle employee disputes, performance improvement actions, and disciplinary actions.

Gail Green

Founder, Go Green Learning

Gail Green

Gail Green has been a coach and trainer for over 25 years, focusing on leadership development, team building communication and balance. Gail Green founded Go Green Learning, a leadership development company specializing in customized training and 1-1 coaching that matches the specific needs of leaders, and their companies. Along with her team of dynamic consultants, Go Green Learning thrives in bringing balance, speed and ease to business productivity by assisting managers and leaders to personally change and grow from within.

Benjamin E. Mudrick

Partner, Harter Secrest & Emery LLP, Attorneys and Counselors

Benjamin E. Mudrick

Ben Mudrick has significant experience advising national and international clients on the complex employment issues that arise in connection with mergers and acquisitions. From the early planning stages and throughout each transaction, Ben helps employers to minimize liability and to implement seamless employment transitions. Ben regularly provides training to executive and employee groups on non-harassment, wage and hour, and other labor and employment issues.

Zachary Pugh

Owner and Chief Instructor, Pugh Self-Protection & Combatives

Zachary Pugh

As an experienced police officer and firearms expert in New York, Zachary Pugh knows his fair share of workplace crimes. In 2015, he realized there was no training or educational programs to protect the community and created the Pugh Self-Protection & Combatives program. Pugh Self-Protection & Combatives program offers have vast knowledge and training that is educational and fun.

JB Rihm

Vice President, Rihm NationaLease

J.B. Rihm

JB Rihm, joined Rihm NationaLease in 2011, representing the 4th generation of Rihm's at the dealership. Rihm Family Companies - Rihm Kenworth, RMC Truck Parts, Rihm Leasing & Rihm Global Sales - is a premier heavy duty truck full service dealership, aftermarket truck parts company, and a full service lease & rental company, operating in Minnesota, Wisconsin & South Dakota. Rihm Global Sales exports heavy duty trucks and parts throughout the world into more than 60 different countries. Rihm Kenworth was recognized by Kenworth in 2012 with a Silver Award for Dealer Excellence, as Medium Duty Dealer of the Year for 2011, for having the Top Sales Manager, Top Medium Duty Sales as PACCAR Parts Engine Parts & Service Dealer of The Year for 2012.

Jeanne Stewart

SHRM - SCP, SPHR, CDP, President and Founder, HR OnTheMove, LLC

Jeanne Stewart

Jeanne Stewart founded HR OnTheMove, LLC., in 2006, a consortium of business and management consultants, after 20 years of working as a Human Resources generalist. Jeanne’s background includes a wide range of business consulting experience, including organizational development, change management, organization assessments, executive development, employee relations, workplace investigations, employee benefits and compensation, training and development, staffing, process improvement, and project management.

Dean Vicha

President, NationaLease

Dean Vicha

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.