Ashley Barber

Senior IT Program Manager, NationaLease

Ashley Barber is a distinguished Senior IT Program Manager with extensive experience in blending technical expertise, project management skills, and business acumen to lead and deliver complex technical projects successfully. Ashley has been with NationaLease since 2023, where she spearheads initiatives including the development of a centralized database for National Account records, the creation of customer-facing dashboards, and the automation of reporting processes. Prior to NationaLease, Ashley dedicated 21 years to GEICO, where she excelled in roles such as Technical Program Manager, Product Owner, Agile Delivery Lead, and leading Command Center Operations. Her tenure at GEICO was marked by her leadership within IT, change controls, and the company-wide rollout of multi-factor authentication, as well as overseeing numerous cyber security and IT audits to ensure compliance and transparency. Additionally, she played a pivotal role in data analysis and strategic initiatives, driving key business decisions and optimizing processes. Ashley consistently demonstrated her ability to align technical projects with business objectives, foster innovation, and drive continuous improvement. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Wesleyan College and is certified as a SAFe 5 Scrum Master and in Microsoft Azure Fundamentals.

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 Fisher

VP of Operations, Miller Dedicated Services

Chris Fisher graduated from The Citadel in 1988 with a degree in Business Administration. Graduation followed with commissioning and service in the United States Army. Once his service commitment was complete he took his first civilian role at Schneider National Carriers, beginning his career in the Transportation Industry. Chris worked his way up in different roles in the industry, moving on to executive level roles in both the truckload and grocery distribution industry. For the last 10 years Chris has held the role of VP Operations at Miller Dedicated Services, having been its first hire in the creation of the DCC company operating under the Miller banner.    

Joe Gallick

Senior Vice President of Sales, NationaLease

An experienced supply chain executive and spokesperson, Joseph K Gallick is a prominent leader in the truck leasing, maintenance and logistics industry. A graduate of Montclair State University, Gallick has served as a corporate liaison with numerous business and academic partnerships including the Penn State University Center for Supply Chain Research where he was the 2010 recipient of the Penn State University Robert D. Pashek Award for his contributions to the logistics and transportation fields. Gallick is also a member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, Truck Rental and Leasing Association, National Private Truck Council, as well as various industry trade organizations.

Phillip Glass

Sustainability Specialist, SPARQ360

Phillip Glass with SPARQ360 is a sustainability specialist who is also a 25+ year veteran of the global supply chain community, managing warehousing, distribution and carrier resources for all modes. Phillip brings these two unique disciplines together to help clients develop sustainable supply chains and meet customers’ sustainability needs.

Peter Grieshop

Head of Strategic Transformation, SPARQ360

Peter Grieshop with SPARQ360 is a management consultant with over 25 years of domestic and international experience, specializing in process improvement and global supply chain optimization. He combines his expertise in supply chain operations with sustainability principles to help clients drive efficiency and meet their sustainability goals. Peter has worked with Fortune 500 companies across a variety of industries, delivering tailored solutions that enhance performance, streamline processes, and promote long-term sustainable success. His focus on cross-functional collaboration enables clients to achieve measurable improvements while aligning with evolving sustainability demands.

Jake Hoffman

Chief Technology Officer, Gnosis Freight

Jake Hoffman is the Chief Technology Officer of Gnosis Freight, a logistics tech company focused on the lifecycle of a shipping container as it moves around the world. He has led the engineering team since the company's inception in 2017, bringing a deep understanding of technology and trends in the industry to bear in driving the company's technical strategy.

Richard J. Leibfried, ARM

President, RJL Insurance Services

Richard Leibfried has been an insurance professional since 1976. In his current position with RJL, Leibfried provides insurance and risk management consulting services to the middle market business community. Acting essentially as a “part-time” risk manager for his clients, Leibfried brings both traditional as well as innovative, proprietary risk management strategies to these companies. Leibfried’s experience is extensive. As an underwriter, broker and consultant he has been involved in the design, evaluation, and ongoing management of insurance programs for a wide range of businesses. Additionally, Leibfried has been directly involved in the formation and management of nine captive insurance companies as well as a variety of other self-insurance arrangements for his clients.

Mark Jamieson

Director of Business Development - Alternate Power Products, Cummins Inc.

Mark Jamieson is a key leader at Cummins on the company’s approach to Destination Zero, its strategy to go further, faster to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) and air quality impacts of its products and reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Jamieson is focused on Cummins’ alternate technologies, considering all low carbon fuel paths for Cummins’ products including natural gas and Hydrogen internal combustion engines as well as battery electric and fuel cell electric vehicles.  Mark leverages his experience having worked in both Cummins Accelera and Engine businesses, partnering with both OEMs and fleets to help them leverage Cummins broad product range and capabilities for their success.

Mark joined Cummins in 2005 in its Turbocharger component business in the United Kingdom and has held a broad range of roles in account management and business development. His experience has equipped him with a unique global perspective, with his latest roles focused on establishing the next generation of products in North America, as well as looking to future opportunities as alternative power adoption rates increase.

Michael Margarone

Vice President of Sales Lease/Rental Division, TCI Leasing/Rentals

Michael Margarone is a visionary leader in the transportation industry, renowned for his innovative approach to commercial truck leasing. At TCI Transportation, he leads with a commitment to excellence, integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance fleet efficiency and safety. His deep industry knowledge and clear communication skills make him a respected figure in the field, known for his ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver outstanding results.

Adam Mesker

Field Sales Engineering Manager, Daimler Trucks North America

Adam Mesker has worked in the heavy-duty transportation industry for over 20 years. He formerly worked for dealerships, Cummins Inc, Delco Remy, Remy, International, and Borg Warner. In his current role with Daimler Trucks North America for the past 8 years, he has been responsible for the up-front spec’ing of new Freightliner and Western Star truck brands making sure the vehicle is going to meet the performance needs of the customer. Mesker is also responsible for all Detroit related components such as engines, transmissions, axles, and collision mitigation systems. He aids in driver training, fuel economy studies, and anything else a customer, dealer or fleet should need. Mesker currently reside in Tampa, FL and committed to the South East US Region.

Joe Puff

Vice President of Truck Technology and Maintenance, NationaLease

Joe is a 40-year veteran of the transportation industry with extensive experience in fleet management, commercial vehicle maintenance, and business management. Joe is responsible for analyzing fleet operations, designing transportation solutions, and reducing the total cost of vehicle ownership. He is also responsible for sharing vehicle technologies and best practices throughout the NationaLease North American network.

Doug Roskopf

VP of Operations, ITU AbsorbTech

Doug Roskopf is the Vice President of Operations at ITU AbsorbTech. He holds a BBA in Production Operations Management from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater and an MBA from Marquette University. Additionally, he is certified in CPM and CPIM, as well as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. With over 30 years of progressive experience in the Manufacturing and Processing business environments, he has worked with companies such as Newell Rubbermaid, Harley Davidson, Maysteel, and Spalding prior to joining ITU AbsorbTech for the last 18 years. He has multi-plant leadership experience with firms ranging from 500-2000+ employees. His leadership style is characterized by a strong safety as well as bottom-line orientation while cultivating a strong internal culture.

Evan Shelley

Co-Founder and CEO, Truck Parking Club

Evan Shelley is the Co-Founder and CEO of Truck Parking Club. He is an expert in the field of truck parking and has extensive knowledge of the business. Leveraging his experience in commercial real estate investing, he is working towards resolving the issue of truck parking shortage by creating Truck Parking Club, which is a network of hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly truck parking locations throughout the United States. These locations comprise of trucking companies, trailer leasing companies, warehouses, and more.

Mark Shonka

Co-CEO, IMPAX Sales Performance

As Co-CEO of IMPAX Sales Performance, Mark Shonka unites powerful thought leadership and decades of high-level selling experience to launch the world's leading sales organizations to the next level of selling success. Intensely results and action oriented, Mark does far more than merely spout ideas about how to improve sales; he details precisely what sales teams need to do to within their unique corporate structures and business cultures to achieve stellar sales success. His expertise is valued by organizations such as Microsoft, IBM, DHL, US Bank, Volvo and GE Healthcare. Mark is a highly sought-after speaker around the world and has authored numerous articles by top selling publications.

Mark also co-authored Beyond Selling Value, a business bestseller previously named one of the top 40 books of the year by Business Book Review, and Breaking the Rules, a book on selling value in a procurement-driven world. Mark's sales acumen stays razor sharp because he practices what he preaches every day – expertly selling to the complete business-to-business spectrum and leading a team of top sales professionals who do the same. He is an authority on a range of sales topics including selling value, strategic account selling, strategic account management, account planning, and sales leadership. Mark has been in a leadership role at IMPAX Sales Performance for more than 30 years.

Prior to joining IMPAX, he had a successful sales career in the information systems industry working for IBM. He has a bachelor's degree in Marketing/Management from the College of St. Thomas and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. Mark is actively involved in the community, providing leadership in academic foundations, sports associations and his faith community.

Jim Stetz

Vice President Dedicated Contract Carriage, NationaLease

Jim Stetz is the Vice President Dedicated Contract Carriage, where he is responsible for growing the organization's dedicated logistics business solutions. Since 1983, Stetz has held various sales and organizational development positions within Dedicated Contract Carriage, Distribution Center Management, International, 4PL/LLP, and Transportation Management solutions. He holds a Certified Transportation Professional (CTP) designation from the National Private Truck Council (NPTC). His career and achievements span widely across the truck leasing and logistics industry including Penske Logistics, where he received Penske's prestigious "Winners Circle" award in 2007 & 2011; and sales achievement more than $30M both years; and DHL Supply Chain, where he was part of the Chemical Logistics Division. Stetz earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Akron, College of Business Administration and was also a member of CSCMP (formerly CLM) and the Warehouse Education Research Council (WERC) from 2005 – 2009. He is a current member of the NPTC.

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.