Beth Barmore

Recruiting and Retention Manager, Southland NationaLease

Beth started her career in the Staffing Industry, and found her passion for people. She is currently at 11 years of Staffing Industry Experience and 15 Total years in Human Resources and Staff Management. She has certifications in Human Resources, Training, Safety and ASA Staffing Association-CSP for Federal and LA State Employment Law. She was the Branch Operations Manager in her last role as well as a Corporate Trainer for several different programs. She also helped to create and implement a ton of processes to help keep her region running smoothly and be more effective.  

She started working for Southland Truck Group in June of 2023 and hit the ground running. Since being with her current company she has helped identify areas of need and has put her heart into making the transportation industry her home. While there is still much to learn, there is nothing to far reaching to help her grow. She is thankful for the opportunity to speak about a program that she has adopted and feels could be a benefit to everyone here.  

Jane Clark

Senior Vice President of Operations, NationaLease

Jane Clark serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations at NationaLease, bringing nearly 15 years of dedicated service to the organization. In her current role, she oversees Member Services, including Reciprocal Service, Purchasing, Meetings, and National Account Support. Jane strategically manages resources, cultivates strong member relationships, optimizes costs, and fosters collaboration within NationaLease supporting groups.
Prior to joining NationaLease, Jane served as the Area Vice President for Randstad, showcasing leadership in the recruitment services industry. Her professional journey also includes management roles with QPS Companies, Pro Staff, and Manpower, Inc.
Jane holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from North Central College and a Master of Arts in Communication from Northern Illinois University, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning. Her proven leadership and strategic vision contribute significantly to NationaLease's operational efficiency and the delivery of exceptional member services.

Chris Czarnik

Author, Speaker, Talent and Career Expert

Chris has transformed hiring and development in the workforce. As a former military officer and seasoned HR manager, his journey began with a vision to redefine job search methodologies. This vision led to the creation of "The Human Search Engine," a groundbreaking approach embraced by the US Congress as a national standard. But the evolution didn't stop there. With substantial shifts in workforce dynamics and demographics, Chris recognized that organizations cannot continue to search for and hire talent the way they have for the past 40 years. Knowing this, he redefined the talent acquisition process. This process is a unique recruiting strategy that will reduce your turnover rate. Chris will then help you retain and develop that talent, growing the next generation of leaders in your company. His book, Winning the War for Talent, isn't just a publication; it's a manifesto for change, guiding over 3,500 organizations nationwide.
Today, as organizations grapple with unprecedented challenges in hiring and retaining top talent, his role transcends into a business trainer and coach. Chris is a strategist, an innovator, and a trusted advisor, reengineering the structure of talent management. Through customized, process-based solutions, he empowers CEO’s, leaders, and organizations to not just fill positions, but to cultivate work environments where talent thrives and business objectives are surpassed.
As an award winning Keynote speaker, a Subject Matter Expert, and a top speaker for Vistage, the mission is clear: to equip organizations with the tools and insights to win their own wars for talent. In this era of constant change, traditional methods falter. Chris’s expertise doesn't just fill gaps; it reinvents how organizations perceive and nurture their most valuable asset – their people.
It's time for a paradigm shift. Let's redefine success together.

Patty Durkin

Chief Human Resources Officer, Aim NationaLease

Patty began her career with Aim as a human resource manager in 2006. She became Vice President of Human Resources in 2010 when Aim continued to grow as a company. In 2022 Patty became the Chief Human Resource Officer earning the top ranking in Human Resources with Aim.
She holds a bachelor's degree in human resources and an associate degree in business management from Youngstown State University.
Patty is a member of the Western Reserve Chapter of the Society of Human Resource Managers and has held the program chair position in prior years. She received her Professional Human Resource (PHR) certification in 2006.

Rhonda Hollway

Senior Partner, Six20 Partners

Rhonda is a Premier Partner with The Predictive Index, specializing in helping clients leverage data to enhance talent strategies. With nearly 20 years of experience in sales enablement and operations at a large software company, she was tasked with creating a training academy for recent college graduates to aid their transition from college to corporate life. This project introduced her to The Predictive Index (PI) and its transformative impact on talent strategies, from hiring to retirement.
In 2014, Rhonda co-founded Six20 Partners with Cindy Lynch, a PI Partner firm. Together, they have helped hundreds of companies and thousands of managers learn that putting people first is the fastest path to achieving your business results.

Alex Marx

Attorney at Law, Jackson Lewis P.C.

Alex has a diverse practice which includes employment law, business litigation, real estate litigation and fraud litigation, as well as white collar law, securities regulatory compliance, data privacy, and internal investigations. He has experience in complex litigation in both federal and state court, as well as ADR proceedings. His internal investigation experience includes representing clients in internal investigations related to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), responding to government subpoenas, and representing clients before the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Alex graduated in 2009 from Columbia University School of Law, where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and externed in the chambers of Judge John G. Koeltl of the Southern District of New York and with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. He graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Screenwriting from the University of Southern California.

JB Rihm

Vice President, Rihm NationaLease

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.

Marilyn Surber

Principal, Candela Professional Group (CPG)

Transportation Advisor Marilyn Surber joined Tenstreet in 2019. Marilyn has been a part of the transportation industry since 2008. She is passionate about serving the transportation industry and is an advocate for transportation community. She has over 12 years’ experience in corporate communication, recruiting, safety and driver training. Prior to joining Tenstreet, Marilyn served in a number of roles with Melton Truck Lines and Hilti, Inc. Marilyn holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from The University of Tulsa. She served on the Board of Directors for the Commercial Vehicle Training Association, where she was named Member of the Year in 2019 and was selected by Oklahoma Magazine as a Top 40 under 40 for the state of Oklahoma in 2019. Marilyn is an active member of American Trucking Association, Truckload Carriers Association, Commercial Vehicle Training Association and the National Association of Publicly Funded Truck Driving Schools and numerous state trucking Associations. In addition, Marilyn serves on the Women In Motion Advisory Board for ATA and the North Carolina Trucking Association Women In Trucking Advisory Board.

Dean Vicha

President, NationaLease

An industry leader with over 30 years of experience, Dean Vicha's success in the truck leasing industry comes from the principals of personal responsibility, unrelenting perseverance and confidence focused on the  growth of the customers, members, and business partners of NationaLease.

Vicha began his career with NationaLease as a National Account Executive for the Midwest in 2005, where he substantially grew 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, Vicha became the Vice President of National Accounts, leading that team to a record-breaking year in sales. In 2012, Vicha was named President of NationaLease, where he helps members increase their market share and decrease their cost of business. In the last decade, he has grown the company in terms of size and scope. Today, NationaLease has more than 1,000 locations and a fleet count of over 184,000 throughout the United States and Canada.

In his downtime, Vicha enjoys spending time with his wife, Whitney and children Riley and Brendan and playing golf or attending a sporting event. Vicha is a 1992 graduate of Illinois State University.