NAFA Adds High-Impact Fleet Emergency Preparedness Session to I&E 2025 Agenda

Edison, N.J. (April 22, 2025) – As extreme weather events continue to shape the future of fleet management, NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) is introducing a new, highly relevant session to its 2025 Institute & Expo (I&E) in Long Beach, California. On Monday, April 28, from 1:00-2:30 p.m., fleet professionals will have the unique opportunity to dive into Fleet Emergency Preparedness: Best Practices and Case Studies during the Food for Thought Luncheon.

“Fleet safety and emergency preparedness have never been more critical, and this session is designed to equip attendees with practical, real-world strategies that can make a significant impact during unforeseen events,” said Bill Schankel, CAE, NAFA CEO. “We are proud to offer this session as part of I&E 2025, providing fleet professionals with actionable insights to strengthen their emergency response plans and ensure operational continuity.”

This dynamic session will explore strategies for preparing fleets to respond to extreme weather events such as fires, floods, hurricanes and blizzards. Featuring real-world case studies, it will provide actionable insights into how fleet operations can build resilience and enhance their emergency preparedness protocols. By examining successful response strategies, attendees will learn how to effectively protect their fleets during emergencies and ensure seamless operations through technology and communication.

Speakers for this session include:

• Larissa Clinard, CAFM – Director of Fleet and Logistics, J.F. Ahern Co. (Moderator)
• Dave Persad, CAFM, CEM – Director of Fleet Management & Mobility, City of Boynton Beach, FL
• Nicholas Bradshaw – Director of Fleet Services, City of Knoxville
• Clinton Bench – Director of Fleet & Transit, UCLA Transportation

This is just one of the many exciting elements of I&E 2025, which will feature over 40 educational sessions, hands-on demonstrations and networking opportunities. Interested attendees can learn more and secure registration here: https://www.nafainstitute.org/registration/ 

This year’s current sponsors include Automotive Fleet, Enterprise Fleet Management, FASTER Asset Solutions, Fleetio, Fleetworthy, Geotab, Holman, Honda, Hyundai Motor America, Inspiration Fleet, IntelliShift, LEGEND, Merchants Fleet, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Motive, Penske Transportation Solutions, Ram Professional, Reindeer Logistics, LLC, RTA The Fleet Success Company, Samsara, Voyager Mastercard, and Wheels, Inc.

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About NAFA Fleet Management Association 

NAFA Fleet Management Association is the membership organization for professionals who manage the mobility requirements of vehicle fleets that include commercial, public safety, trucks, and buses of all types and sizes, and a wide range of military and off-road equipment for corporations, governments, universities, utility fleets, and law enforcement in North America and across the globe. NAFA’s members are responsible for the specification, acquisition, maintenance, repair, fueling, risk management, and remarketing of more than 4.8 million vehicles that drive an estimated 84 billion miles each year. NAFA’s members control assets and services well above $122 billion each year.

For more information, please visit www.nafa.org, and communicate with NAFA on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.

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