Meet the 2024-2025 Automotive Fleet Editorial Advisory Board – Operations

At Automotive Fleet, we goal to supply fleet professionals with invaluable insights and options that deal with their on a regular basis challenges. To attain this, we give attention to connecting immediately with fleets to grasp their distinctive wants and business developments.

Recognizing that fleet operations differ broadly, we’ve established an Editorial Advisory Board for 2024-2025. Comprising skilled leaders from numerous fleet backgrounds, the board gives strategic steerage to make sure our content material stays related and impactful.

With their experience, Automotive Fleet will ship sensible options and forward-thinking methods to assist fleets optimize operations and keep forward in an evolving business.

We’re excited to announce the next members of our 2024-2025 Editorial Advisory Board:

Theresa Belding, MBA

Fleet Supervisor
Precise Sciences

Theresa Belding, inducted into the 2024 Fleet Corridor of Fame, is a trailblazer with over 30 years in fleet administration. Beginning her profession at Forest Prescription drugs in 1993, she grew its fleet from 250 to 4,500 automobiles, setting greatest practices for security and effectivity. Now fleet supervisor at Precise Sciences, she has refined and expanded their fleet, doubling its measurement to 1,100 automobiles. Belding is widely known for her management, strategic imaginative and prescient, and contributions to business associations like NAFA and AFLA.

SuYvonne Bell

Affiliate Director, Gross sales Operations
Gilead Sciences, Inc.

SuYvonne Bell is the affiliate director of gross sales operations at Gilead Sciences, Inc., a biotech firm based mostly in northern California. She manages a fleet of 1,000 models and 1,600+ drivers in field-based roles and on campuses nationwide. As a member of the business operations workforce, Bell reminds herself of this as she leads the strategic planning and oversight of the fleet program by offering modern options for the corporate’s most necessary useful resource, its individuals.

Kimberly Fisher

Director, World Fleet and Journey
NOV Inc.

Kimberly Fisher entered the fleet business unexpectedly, beginning as a fleet administrator at Cardinal Well being and rapidly adapting because the fleet grew from 260 to 1,200 automobiles after an acquisition. Since 2011, she has managed NOV’s 5,000-vehicle fleet throughout the U.S., Canada, and the U.Okay., a part of a world fleet of seven,000. In 2015, her function expanded to incorporate managing the corporate’s journey program, overseeing insurance policies, compliance, and vendor negotiations.

Ernest Garcia, CAFM

Director, Fleet Administration and Enterprise Techniques
Gothic Panorama

Ernie Garcia, director of fleet administration and enterprise methods at Gothic Panorama, earned Automotive Fleet’s 2024 Fleet Visionary Award for driving gasoline effectivity and innovation. Since 2019, has applied cell inspections, improved information methods, and emphasised proactive fleet administration to scale back prices and improve operations. Garcia values collaboration, adaptability, and leveraging know-how, aiming for safer, extra environment friendly fleets whereas making ready for future improvements like EVs and automation.

David Hayward, CAFM

Director, Fleet Administration
ABM

David Hayward serves because the director of fleet administration at ABM, bringing over 20 years of experience in managing numerous fleet operations, together with service, authorities, and pharmaceutical gross sales fleets. A acknowledged thought chief within the business, Hayward steadily contributes to distinguished fleet publications. He’s a sought-after speaker at NAFA, AFLA, and different main fleet conferences.

Joe Hoiberg, MBA

Asset Supervisor
Stanley Consultants

Joe Hoiberg, asset supervisor at Stanley Consultants, manages a 120-vehicle fleet throughout the U.S. and globally. Since 2016, he has modernized operations with information methods, an in-house journey reporting app, and a give attention to customer support. Hoiberg is piloting EVs, exploring telematics, and pursuing certifications to reinforce his experience, emphasizing adaptability, collaboration, and steady studying within the fast-changing fleet business.

Lisa Kneggs

Fleet Supervisor
Farmer Brothers Espresso

With 29 years of expertise, Lisa Kneggs is a fleet administration knowledgeable specializing in value financial savings and operational effectivity. As Fleet Supervisor at Farmer Brothers Espresso, she focuses on value financial savings and optimizing service and supply operations. She has held key roles at main firms, constructed profitable fleet applications, and serves on business boards. Kneggs holds a level from Collin Faculty and has superior coaching in emotional intelligence and office ethics.

Jim Petrillo

Supervisor of Accounting Providers / Fleet Supervisor
Fujifilm    

Jim Petrillo has been with Fujifilm for over 28 years. In 2010, Petrillo was assigned to tackle the fleet supervisor function, managing over 1,500 automobiles whereas retaining his function as supervisor of treasury companies. Whereas utilizing his finance background, he has discovered many alternatives for general financial savings in areas corresponding to resale and money stream, saving the corporate over $3M so far. In 2021, Petrillo was named Fleet Supervisor of the 12 months.

Charles Stevenson, CAFM

Vice President of Fleet
Important Utilities Inc.

Charlie Stevenson, vp of fleet at Important Utilities Inc., oversees operations throughout 10 states, managing 2,300+ automobiles and 1,100+ tools items. With 38 years on the firm, he has streamlined processes, championed sustainability, and earned awards for integrating various fuels. Stevenson holds a number of levels and certifications and is energetic in business organizations and group boards.