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NAFA announces first-ever Regional Council Leaders

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NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry’s largest membership association, has announced the leaders that make up the Regional Councils as part of NAFA’s new regional governance model rolled out earlier this year.

“The new regional structure was born from a multi-year effort and driven by NAFA leadership, staff, and groups of members that shaped a plan to allow all members to make the most of their membership regardless of where they work,” says Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA. “We were overwhelmed by the outpouring of interest to serve on our new Regional Councils and know these leaders will be instrumental in our ongoing evolution of NAFA to expand our member value as our industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace.”

The following individuals sit on NAFA’s eight Regional Councils:

Northeast

  • Jacqueline Agel (Chair)
  • Hannah Abdoo
  • Justin Flannery
  • Chris Langlois
  • Brian J. Scott

Mid-Atlantic

  • Brandon S. Boring (Chair)
  • Oleg Cytowicz
  • David T. Hayward
  • Tadeh Issakhanian
  • Robin N. Meritt
  • Nancy L. Murray
  • Lisa R. Nutter
  • J. Darryl Syler
  • Kyle Waters

Midwest

  • Chris Hartlep (Chair)
  • Trevor Crawford
  • Naomi Kislanski
  • Donna Lind
  • Jennifer J. Morgan
  • Parthiban Parasuraman
  • Elizbeth Stomberg
  • Josh Wallace
  • Russell Werra
  • Nicolas Wilson

Northcentral

  • Kathy R. Wellik (Chair)
  • Lance Flegel
  • Michael Keim
  • Michael McDonald
  • David D. McFarland
  • Peggy Schuette

Northwest

  • James Laverty (Chair)
  • Eric Chitoubol
  • Levi C. Clark
  • Jacob Mahan
  • Jason Rosete
  • Michael Stoller

Southeast

  • Brenda Peshel (Chair)
  • Timothy E. Coxwell
  • Michael Naglieri
  • Marie A. Pepper
  • Dave Persad
  • Cedric B. Roberts
  • Shelley Warren

Southcentral

  • Thomas Christian (Chair)
  • Amy Boone
  • Tim Fortson
  • Jeff G. Hill
  • Brian Marshall
  • Mike Mosakowski
  • Bo Villarreal
  • John T. Walden
  • Wayne W. Westerholm

Southwest

  • Josh E. Turley (Chair)
  • Elmer Andujar
  • Mike Antich
  • Gwen Black
  • Patrick Collins
  • Lorie A. Gill
  • David Mattke
  • Bradley J. Northup
  • Desiree Taylor

NAFA is pleased to welcome these dedicated individuals to the Regional Councils. Their service to the fleet and mobility world inspires innovation, creates progress, and truly keeps our industry moving forward.

Several events around the new Regional Governance model are set to take place during NAFA’s Institute & Expo in Baltimore this week including a regional leader coaching session and the NAFA Regional Forum and Leadership Experience Overview, which will provide an opportunity for members to meet with their home region and brainstorm ideas for goals within the new structure. It will also preview the 2023 NAFA Leadership Experience launching in early May. Additionally, a regional reception was held Monday evening to kick off the conference.

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