Speakers at NationaLease's Annual Meeting Express Optimism

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Speakers at NationaLease's Annual Meeting Express
Optimism
1888 PressRelease - Predictions for a bright
future and some Texas-style celebrating make this
milestone meeting a huge success. NationaLease,
one of the largest full service truck leasing
organizations in North America, marked its 70th
year by holding its Annual Meeting last September
in Dallas, TX. Proclaiming "It's Bigger, It's
Better, It's Texas," NationaLease proved that
point with its roster of truly impressive
speakers, valuable, information-packed sessions,
and record attendance. The first day began with
a review of the organization's recent successes
and a preview of the future, presented by Dean
Vicha, President of NationaLease. He was followed
by the keynote speaker, Ken Langone, co-founder
of Home Depot and former director of the New York
Stock Exchange, who regaled attendees with
stories that illustrated his business philosophy.
He also shared his thoughts on the current
economy and his optimism for the future. After a
closed-door session, attendees learned about the
latest technology and products while they mingled
with top suppliers at the Trade and Technology
Fair. The second day of the event featured a
number of outstanding speakers, including
intergenerational speaker, Curt Steinhorst, who
discussed generational differences and
similarities and how to use them to create
opportunities. Craig Fisher, Vice President of
fisher VISTA and CEO of TalentNet, LLC, followed.
A LinkedIn trainer, social media strategy
consultant, blogger, and radio host, Fisher
shared practical ideas on how to find and attract
clients and talent through social media outlets.
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Later in the day, Kirk Tilley, President of
Tandet NationaLease, and his Vice President of
IT, Corey Cox, shared insights on the benefits of
adopting technology in the truck leasing
business Tom James, President of TRALA, spoke on
the current issues facing the industry and Dr.
Barry Asmus, Senior Economist for the National
Center for Policy Analysis, offered his thoughts
on economic freedom and poverty and his
enthusiasm for the future of business in North
America. NationaLease Senior Vice President of
Sales, Joe Gallick, presented an update of the
organization's National Accounts and, in a
separate session, presented an overview of
NationaLease Dedicated Logistics and the
direction he sees for the future. Jane Clark,
Vice President of Member Services, shared the
newest programs for members, including a new
Emergency Service and Fuel Directory app, and new
training and recruiting tools. Clark also
recognized the 3rd-time winner of the
NationaLease Tech Challenge, Robert Mrzyglod from
Aim NationaLease. The general session concluded
with a presentation by Ray LaHood, former U.S.
Secretary of Transportation, who detailed the
current state of infrastructure in the U.S. and
the need for everyone to make their voices heard
through their representatives in Washington. The
Awards Dinner had a distinctive Texas theme, with
attendees sporting Western-style accessories
enhancing their dinner wear. Eleven member
companies were recognized for their longevity in
the organization, which ranged from 10 years to
70 years, and 37 members were awarded the
prestigious Leadership Circle Award. Next year's
meeting will take place September 20-21 at the
Fairmont Washington Hotel in Washington, DC.
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About NationaLease Founded in 1944, NationaLease
is one of the largest full service truck leasing
organizations in North America, with over 600
service locations throughout the U.S. and Canada
and a combined customer fleet of over 125,000
tractors, trucks, and trailers. The company
provides comprehensive fleet management services
for private fleets and transportation service
providers. More information can be found at
nationalease.com.