Fleet management pros put the pedal to the metal and head to Orlando

PRINCETON, NJ – March 30, 2015 – NAFA, the world’s premier non-profit association for fleet professionals, expects thousands of industry professionals at its annual Institute and Expo (I&E) in Orlando, Fla., April 14-17. The four day event, designed by fleet managers for fleet managers, delivers new information, ideas and important updates on the latest in fleet management.

“NAFA’s I&E is the must attend for all fleet professionals,” said NAFA’s Chief Executive Officer, Phillip E. Russo, CAE. “We offer an expansive expo hall, a hands-on test track for law enforcement professionals and allow members to both investigate the educational program and test for their certifications.”

A sample of events and sessions include the following:

FMC Panel with representation from:
Tom Callahan, MBA, President of Donlen Corporation
Chris Conroy, President, ARI
Daniel Frank, President, Wheels Services, Wheels, Inc.
James Halliday, President and CEO, Element Fleet Management
Michael Pitcher, President and CEO, LeasePlan USA
Greg Tepas, President and CEO, EMKAY Inc.
Kristi Webb, President and CEO, GE Capital Fleet Services
OEM Fireside Chat Panel with executives from:
Fritz Ahadi, General Manager Commercial and Government Operations, Ford Fleet
Frank Dankovich, Director of Fleet Sales, FCA USA, LLC.
Paul Jontig, National Fleet Sales Manager, Toyota Motor Sales
Ed Peper, US, Vice-President, Fleet and Commercial Sales, GM
Sessions focusing on cost-savings, safety and strategic sourcing.
CAFM® Boot Camp will be taking place on site at I&E for students to prepare for certification exams or to be introduced to the CAFM® program.
With a hall boasting 250 exhibitors, it’s a one-stop shop for the latest innovations and resources to help you save time and money.
Networking opportunities with your fellow fleet professionals.
Day passes are available for purchase by fleet managers.

For more information about the NAFA 2015 I&E or to reserve a press pass, visit www.nafainstitute.org.

About NAFA Fleet Management Association

NAFA is the world’s premier non-profit association for professionals who manage fleets of sedans, public safety vehicles, trucks, and buses of all types and sizes, and a wide range of military and off-road equipment for organizations across the globe. NAFA is the association for the diverse vehicle fleet management profession regardless of organizational type, geographic location or fleet composition. NAFA’s Full and Associate Members are responsible for the specification, acquisition, maintenance and repair, fueling, risk management, and remarketing of more than 3.5 million vehicles including in excess of 1.1 million trucks of which 350 thousand are medium- and heavy-duty trucks. For more information visit http://www.nafa.org.  Follow NAFA on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

About NAFA’s Institute & Expo

The 2015 Institute & Expo takes place April 14-17 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The event program, created by fleet managers for fleet managers, features over 60 hours of fleet training, education, and workshops. In addition to an Expo Floor consisting of more than 200 companies showcasing their products and services, the I&E brings back fan favorites such as the Law Enforcement Group Ride and Drive and the Expo Floor Green Zone, showcasing the latest products and services touting sustainable practices.