April 17 Summit Presenters to Guide Fleet-Management Upgrading

Posted March 3, 2023 at 2:12 pm




A leading evaluator of fleet-management effectiveness will offer insights gained from serving multiple industries when Michael Brennan presents his observations of key trends in this discipline at TRSA’s Fleet Summit, scheduled for April 17 at the Baltimore Convention Center.

Brennan is principal of CDMB Consultants LLC and coordinator of 100 Best Fleets, the annual rating competition conducted by NAFA, the Fleet Management Association. The summit includes initial events at NAFA’s Institute and Expo (I&E), April 17-19 at the convention center. I&E draws thousands of professionals in corporate and government fleet roles from across North America, sharing insights and perspectives on day-to-day responsibilities and strategic leadership.

A 40-plus year industry veteran and consultant in vehicle and equipment maintenance management, Brennan is an AEMP (Association of Equipment Manufacturers) Certified Equipment Manager and three-time recipient of AEMP’s Fleet Masters Award (2009, 2013, 2015). He focuses on process improvement, facilities management, succession planning, technology and lifecycle analytics as the cornerstone of success in the asset maintenance management industry.

He’s published numerous articles in multiple publications detailing the industry’s best practices for fleet and equipment management professionals, and he consults with public and private fleets to enhance fleet-management techniques and improve efficiencies.

Also on the TRSA Summit agenda for April 17:

  • Regulatory update, with Kevin Schwalb, TRSA’s government relations VP, and Michael Taylor, NAFA legislative counsel.
  • Linen, uniform and facility services fleet managers panel, with Ernest Addington, Halifax Linen Service, Roanoke Rapids, NC; Spencer Fisher, Miller’s Textile, Wapakoneta, OH; and Tim Stuewer, Alsco Inc., Salt Lake City.
  • NAFA happy hour (5-6 p.m.) and reception (7-10 p.m.)

On April 18, TRSA Summit participants will access the I&E exhibit hall from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. EDT.

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