Registration

Welcoming Remarks
Jane Clark, Vice President of Member Services, NationaLease

President’s Address
Dean Vicha will kick off this year’s Annual Meeting with a review of the past year and share some of the exciting plans NationaLease has in place to continue our tremendous growth to 2027 and beyond. Dean will share updates from initiatives that NationaLease put in place last year and discuss the strategic plan that will help members increase their market share and decrease their cost of doing business.
Dean Vicha, President, NationaLease

Spouse Event
Come join us for some wine and cheese time. Take a break and enjoy some fun time. And a little different type of card game that is fun.

Real-time Shift from Diesel to Alternate Technologies
When will we see a real-time shift in the dominant power in the commercial vehicle market and what will be the leading technology? Cummins VP of Research and Technology, Tim Frazier, will share the Cummins view and product strategy for transitioning to zero-emissions.
Tim Frazier, PhD, Vice President of Research and Technology, Cummins Inc.

The State of Private Fleets and NPTC’s 2022 Benchmarking Report
Tom Moore will review the State of Private Fleets and NPTC’s 2022 Benchmarking Report, an annual list which ranks private transportation carriers that operate a fleet of vehicles to support businesses in sectors such as retail, wholesale, utility, energy, manufacturing, construction, and agriculture.
Tom Moore, CTP, Executive Vice President, National Private Truck Council (NPTC)

Break

Beating the Odds in Hockey and in Life
Eddie Olczyk, Olympian and Stanley Cup Champion chronicles his life on and off the ice, including his triumphant battle against Stage 3 colon cancer. Since his diagnosis in 2017, Olczyk has been devoted to bringing awareness and support to those fighting cancer and overcoming life’s biggest challenges.
Eddie Olczyk, Former NHL Player, Broadcaster, and Author

Transportation in a Volatile Environment
The headlines say a recession is coming, but others predict imminent growth. What’s is in store for us in the coming months? Noël Perry will lay out the important aspects of the current trucking environment and provide a forecast for 2023 and beyond.
Noël Perry, Principal, Transport Futures

Tradeshow and Reception
Network with insightful and influential industry leaders, while gaining direct access to the top industry suppliers for the products and services that can help build your business.

Breakfast

Nominating Committee

The Forces Shaping America and the 2022 Election
The 2022 Election is upon us. What does the U.S. House and Senate political landscape look like for the remainder of 2022 and in the future? Bill McInturff looks closer at the political and social climate and the effects on the economic future.
Bill McInturff, Partner, Public Opinion Strategies

Electrifying Your Fleet - First Steps
Policy and regulations are signaling that it’s time for fleets to start thinking about electrification, especially if they are not already. This session will touch on first steps towards electrification, including but not limited to utility coordination, selecting the right vehicle and charger combination for your operations, and leveraging incentives.
Brianna Lawrence, Senior Program Manager, Gladstein, Neandross & Associates

Break

Changes to Tax Laws and Reporting
From tax rates and deductions, there were several changes to the federal tax code that will impact small businesses in 2023 for the 2022 tax year. In this session, Damien Martin and Michael Senko will explain the changes to tax laws and financial reporting and will share how to stay compliant to new tax law legislation.
Damien R. Martin, CPA, Partner, FORVIS
Michael Senko, Partner, FORVIS

Lunch

The Road to Privacy
Privacy is a growing concern in the United States and globally but where is this all coming from? How is the automotive sector implicated? What are some of the privacy considerations for telematics? These and more questions will be discussed while providing insight into the topic of data privacy and best practices in an ever-changing regulatory environment.
Che Claire, Legal Counsel, Geotab

What’s Happening on “the Hill”?
Find out what TRALA is doing to protect our industry and inform us of pending issues to watch. Jake Jacoby will give updates regarding TRALA’s efforts to remain strong and be a viable voice on “the Hill.”
Jake Jacoby, President & CEO, Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA)

Break

Member Services Update
Find out what’s happening at the NationaLease home office. Jane Clark provides an update on new programs and services available through NationaLease, as well as an introduction of new members.
Jane Clark, Vice President of Member Services, NationaLease

Supply Management Update- Closed Session
Learn about the latest supply management programs as Rob Garcia and Sean Storey review performance levels year-to-date on our products and services and provide an update on some of our newest programs available to members.
Rob Garcia, Senior Vice President of Supply Management, NationaLease
Sean Storey, Vice President of Capital Equipment, NationaLease

National Accounts Update – Closed Session
Joe Gallick will provide an update on Q2 National Accounts program success and share projections for what’s in store for National Accounts in Q3.
Joe Gallick, Senior Vice President of Sales, NationaLease

Cocktail Reception

Awards Dinner and Entertainment
Join us as we celebrate winners of the 2022 NationaLease Leadership Circle Award. Then, sing along to your favorite musical hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and today! Enjoy live musical performance from Chicago's very own, Tim Stop Band.