Speakers

David Allen is Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer for PepsiCo Foods North America (PFNA), which includes Frito-Lay North America (FLNA) and Quaker Foods North America (QFNA). In this role, he is responsible for driving PFNA’s execution of its PepsiCo Positive (pep+) sustainability goals and vision to build a more sustainable food system and reduce environmental impact.

David began his career with PepsiCo as an engineer in 1996. He spent 20 years in various field manufacturing and distribution leadership roles across the U.S., giving him significant breadth and depth of supply chain experience.

Prior to his current role, David served as the Senior Director of Quality and Food Safety for PFNA. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M University.

• Mainstage: Global Sustainability Trends in the Transportation Sector

  Monday, May 20 — 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm

Roger Alm is the President of Volvo Trucks and member of the Volvo Group Executive Board since 2019. Roger Alm joined the Volvo Group in 1989 and has held various managerial positions within the group, in Sweden as well as in other countries, in total 12 years abroad. Previous to his current position he was the President of Volvo Trucks Europe and before that President of Volvo Group Latin America.

• Mainstage Keynote: Global Trends and OEM Perspectives

  Monday, May 20 — 2:15 pm to 2:45 pm

Rakesh Aneja holds leadership responsibility to drive Daimler Truck’s zero-emission transformation in North America. In this role, he finds purpose in developing and empowering global, high-performing teams dedicated to delivering sustainable and customer-focused transportation solutions, including vehicles and their supporting infrastructure. Additionally, he leads Daimler Truck North America’s (DTNA) sustainability efforts, focusing on Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Rakesh has over 25 years of diverse professional and educational experiences related to commercial vehicles spanning multiple countries – U.S., Germany, and India. Rakesh was appointed by the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Transportation to serve as a committee member of the U.S. Government’s Electric Vehicle Working Group.

• Battery Technology Advancements – Keynote Session: Transformational Developments in Battery Technology and Vehicle Electrification

  Monday, May 20 — 8:45 am to 9:00 am

Javier Garcia Atique is the Regional Head of Customer Delivery for Landside Transportation at A.P. Moller Maersk.  He has been with Maersk for over 20 years, holding several leadership positions throughout North and South America before taking over COO responsibilities for the North American Warehousing and Distribution group.

In his current role, Javier is responsible for the rapid growth of transportation services with a commitment to both excellence and innovation in the evolving landscape of landside transportation.  Under his leadership the team is leading the charge towards sustainability adding an electric vehicle fleet and building charging stations, all to support the goal to be an industry leader in the decarbonization of logistics.

• Mainstage: Global Sustainability Trends in the Transportation Sector

  Monday, May 20 — 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm

Scott started with the Penske Organization in 1988 and has held various positions within Rental, Warranty, Quality and Vehicle Supply over his 36-year career.

Scott’s primary focus is on strategy development, planning, communication, evaluation and

operationalization of new vehicles, products, and components. This includes alternative equipment and new emerging vehicle technologies/components. Rendering recommendations that are best for the

Penske fleet and ultimately our customers.

• Battery Technology Advancements – Battery Technology Pathways and Paradigm Shifts

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

As Head of the Global Autonomous Technology Group, Joanna Buttler, leads Daimler Truck’s global autonomous technology strategy, including vehicle programs, global rollout, and strategic partnerships for the company’s subsidiary, Torc Robotics.

Buttler has had an extensive career with Daimler Truck, joining the company in 2006 as Project Manager for the powertrain group. She’s held various roles within the organization, increasing in responsibility with each role, from marketing to Chief of Staff for Daimler Trucks & Buses.

In 2019, she joined the Autonomous Technology Group as Director of Business Operations and liaison to Torc Robotics, where she led all business aspects of the post-transaction integration. In 2021, she transitioned into the program director role for the autonomous-ready Freightliner Cascadia at DTNA.

• Vehicle Automation Workshop – Keynote: Looking into the Future

  Monday, May 20 — 8:45 am to 9:00 am

Mathias Carlbaum is President and CEO of Navistar, Inc. and a member of the TRATON SE Executive Board.

As Navistar CEO, Carlbaum helped the company increase its market share in North America and increase profitability substantially since the merger. He also led the cultural integration into the TRATON GROUP post-merger.

Beyond leading the post-merger management of Navistar on behalf of the TRATON GROUP, Carlbaum has extensive experience in sales and international markets. For five years, he served as Executive Vice President, Commercial Operations of Scania CV AB in Södertälje, Sweden. In that role, Carlbaum managed support functions critical to sales and marketing efficiency.

In addition to his time at Scania in Sweden, Carlbaum worked as Sales and Marketing Director for both Scania Hispania and Scania Latin America. From there, he took on the role of Vice President, Sales and Marketing of Scania Latin America, before working as the Managing Director of Scania Iberica (Spain and Portugal) and Managing Director of Scania Brasil.

Carlbaum has a Master of Business Administration from Umea University in Sweden.

• Mainstage: CEO Roundtable on Scaling Vehicle Electrification

  Tuesday, May 21 — 9:45 am to 11:00 am

As VP of Business Development at Plus, Sun-Mi “Sunny” Choi leverages her expertise in the new mobility landscape and global market understanding to build ecosystem partnerships to support Plus’s global deployment of its autonomous driving technology.

Previously, Sunny spent a decade at Bosch, starting as an in-house consultant in Stuttgart headquarters, then relocating to Shanghai as Chief of Staff for the Asia Pacific Board Member; in 2019, she moved to San Francisco, focusing on business development with Silicon Valley mobility tech start-ups. Sunny started her career at Siemens in Germany as a commercial project manager.

Sunny obtained her undergraduate degree in business administration from Berlin School of Economics and Law, and her MBA from Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea.

• Vehicle Automation Workshop – Hitting the Road: Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Programs & Early-Stage Deployments

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

  Presentation Topic: From Regulations to Roadways: Charting the Future of Autonomous Trucking

Amanda is currently the Fleet Strategy and Transformation Director for PepsiCo, home to one of North America’s largest private fleets across the United States and Canada. Amanda is accountable for the advancement of technologies in the owned fleet and progressing the glidepath to deliver pep+ climate, emissions reduction goals for Pepsi Beverages and Frito-Lay Foods fleets.  Her priorities include advancing the safety of vehicles and vehicle technology, integration of technology and tools to improve fleet efficiency, and the responsible introduction of zero and near zero emissions technologies to PepsiCo. Amanda is proud of her over 13 year career spanning multiple roles and of increasing responsibility across distribution, warehousing, automation, transportation, manufacturing, and fleet. Amanda is a graduate of Iowa State University.

• Innovative Tech Showcase, featuring the EV Charging Event – NACFE Presents Run on Less

  Thursday, May 23 — 9:00 am to 9:30 am

With a broad range of engineering, sales and operations experience, Patrick Duan is Senior Vice President of Operations for BYD North America.   He has played an integral role in bringing the global leader of battery electric technology to the United States and its continued growth in North America.

He joined BYD in 2004 as a Design Engineer, responsible for engine modeling and performance analysis for the firm’s Motor Development division.  Two years later, Duan relocated to BYD North America offices in Chicago taking charge of BYD’s market sales of cell phone batteries and key accounts, as Project Manager and later Regional Manager.  In 2012 Mr. Duan moved to the BYD North American Los Angeles headquarters as a Regional Sales Director for the coach and bus division, which is now the largest BYD group in the U.S.

In 2014, he was promoted to BYD’s Vice President of Operations for the North American headquarters, using his extensive engineering and management experience to oversee the corporate groups, and continue to expand the firm. In 2017, he also assumed the oversight of BYD’s SkyRail division for North America, the advanced monorail system.

Duan received his Mechanical Engineering degree from the Beijing Institute of Technology.

• Battery Technology Advancements – Accelerating Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Capacity

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

Air Liquide is a pioneer in the hydrogen market, with over 60 years of experience across the entire hydrogen value chain, from production, distribution and storage, to the development of end-use applications. Air Liquide has invested more than $1 billion into hydrogen in the U.S., and more than $5 billion worldwide. It is committed to investing another $10 billion globally, in the entire low-carbon hydrogen value chain by 2035.

As head of Air Liquide Hydrogen Energy and Mobility in North America, Katie leads the growing and dynamic hydrogen energy team at the forefront of the highly competitive North American hydrogen mobility market.

Katie has 25 years of extensive experience in the chemical and oil and gas industries. She previously held senior leadership positions in the areas of strategic market development, business intelligence and brand strategy. Her last role before joining Air Liquide was vice president, Oilfield Solutions, SI Group.

• Hydrogen Workshop – Keynote: An Update on a $50 Billion Investment in Hydrogen Hubs

  Monday, May 20 — 8:45 am to 9:00 am

  Presentation Topic: Scaling Up Hydrogen Production for Heavy-Duty Mobility in the US: A Strategic Imperative

Danny Fahey currently serves as US Vice President of Quality and Sustainability for The Martin-Brower Company, L.L.C.

Danny is responsible for driving our Sustainability strategies to achieve our ambitious carbon and waste reduction targets in the US, while developing strategies that exceed our quality expectations, spanning three core customers and servicing more than 13,000 restaurant locations.  He also serves as the lead of McDonald’s North America Logistics Council for Sustainability and serves on McDonald’s Global Logistics Council for Sustainability.

Danny holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Martin Brower is a global supply chain solutions leader providing end-to-end solutions for restaurant chains across 18 countries worldwide.

• ACT Shipper-Carrier Connect – Planning for Sustainability and Clean Tech Adoption

  Thursday, May 23 — 9:15 am to 10:15 am

Kara S. Fulcher is Director of Sustainability for Michelin in North America, a role that coordinates across the entire organization, including industrial operations, commercial and external engagement, and strategy development.  She has been part of the Michelin team since 2015, working in both regional and worldwide functions.  Kara holds a PhD from Princeton University and an MBA from Clemson University.  Having grown up in the ecologically fragile Navajo Nation in the desert southwest of the United States, she has a special and urgent interest in sustainability and climate action.  Today after many moves across the US and western Europe, she calls Greenville, South Carolina, home.

• ACT Shipper-Carrier Connect – Sustainability Keynote: Shipper

  Thursday, May 23 — 10:20 am to 10:30 am

Dr. Selda Gunsel is the President of Shell Global Solutions (US), the technology arm of Shell US and the Global Vice President of Lubricants, Mobility & Fuels Technology with the responsibility for leading a global group of scientists and engineers in driving innovation and technology leadership in products that improve energy efficiency, promote sustainability, and enable energy transition to a low carbon future. Selda will assume the role of Shell Group Chief Technology Officer and EVP Technology effective April 1, 2024.

• Mainstage: Energy Transition Executive Roundtable: Navigating the New Fuel Frontier

  Wednesday, May 22 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

Eric Guter is vice president, Hydrogen for Mobility. He has responsibility for the company’s global Hydrogen for Mobility activities and team, driving growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

Following a six-year enlistment in the U.S. Navy, Mr. Guter joined Air Products in 1995 in California and commissioned the company’s Wilmington hydrogen facility. Subsequently, he was responsible for Air Products’ refinery hydrogen production business serving national and global refining partners. Mr. Guter then transitioned to the commercial business area, taking on roles of increasing responsibility, including accountability for the P&L, customer contracts and supply relationships in California. In 2015, he became general manager for the HyCO Western Region and transitioned to executive director–Americas Growth Platforms in 2019.

Mr. Guter holds a degree in business management and an MBA from Pepperdine University.

• Hydrogen Workshop – Second Keynote: Preparing the World for Zero-Emission Hydrogen Trucks

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 12:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: Preparing the World for Zero-Emission Hydrogen Trucks

Ryan Harty is the Assistant Vice President of the Sustainability & Business Development business unit at American Honda Motor Co., Inc., (AHM). He is responsible for the strategy and business execution for Honda’s Triple Zero initiatives of 100% carbon neutral products and operations, 100% clean energy use throughout the value chain, and 100% use of recycled and sustainable materials by 2050. Ryan is applying his passion to the business and technology of vehicle electrification. In his spare time, he enjoys playing and coaching the sport of curling at the Orange County Curling Club.

• Ultra Clean Vehicle Summit – Keynote:  Honda’s Decarbonized Future

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:00 pm to 2:15 pm

  Presentation Topic: Honda’s Hydrogen initiatives and path for commercial vehicles decarbonization

Henrik Holland is SVP, Global Head of Mobility at Prologis. In this role, Henrik spearheads Prologis’ entry into the nascent Mobility industry through a robust Electric Vehicle (EV) charging offering where Prologis is uniquely positioned to provide customers with leading solutions at depots and hubs, in addition to workplace and OnDemand charging.

Before joining Prologis in July of 2021, Henrik was the Chief Operating Officer at Shell Greenlots, responsible for the company’s ongoing operations, project engineering, delivery, and end-to-end customer support.  During his 18 years at Shell, Henrik has held a variety of commercial and operational roles. Prior to his role as COO at Greenlots, he spearheaded the Electric Mobility Corporate Development activities for Shell New Energies and led the acquisition of Greenlots.

• Innovative Tech Showcase, featuring the EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event – Session Keynote: Prologis Mobility

  Thursday, May 23 — 10:15 am to 10:30 am

As CEO, Matt guides and supports a strong team of thinkers and doers dedicated to building and operating the critical infrastructure necessary to support the rapidly accelerating transition to electric vehicles. Under Matt’s leadership, Voltera is working hard to make zero-emission transportation a reality – at scale.

Matt comes to Voltera from Rivian (Nasdaq: RIVN), where he was the Executive Vice President of Energy & Charging Solutions. In this role, Matt was the executive responsible for the development and execution of Rivian’s business strategies for residential, charging network (Rivian Adventure Network and Waypoints Network) and fleet deployments, including sales, operations, maintenance, and field service. In addition, Matt’s team led product strategy for energy and charging hardware and software programs and was also responsible for the company’s renewable energy development and procurement activities.

Prior to his time at Rivian, Matt was Chief Commercial Officer at Proterra (Nasdaq: PTRA) where led the company’s brand, marketing, sales, and service activities.  Under Matt’s leadership, Proterra led the development of the North American market for battery-electric transit vehicles and built one of the first large-scale fleet charging businesses in North America. Matt’s first leadership experience in clean transportation infrastructure was as CEO at Propel Fuels, a renewable fuels retailer building alt-fuels infrastructure. Matt was also an early investor in the clean energy economy, working in venture capital for nearly 10 years before beginning his executive career.

When he’s not at work building innovative EV charging companies, Matt enjoys outdoor adventures with his family in the mountains of California and beyond. He remains active in the cleantech startup community, including as a mentor and an investor.

• EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event Part 2a: The EV Charging Depot Ecosystem

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: Delivering Power to Electric Drayage Fleets: Voltera and Einride

Julia Levin is an attorney and expert on energy and climate policy.  She has served as the Executive Director of the Bioenergy Association of California (BAC) since its founding in 2012.  Prior to BAC, Julia served as the Deputy Secretary for Climate Change and Energy at the California Natural Resources Agency where she chaired the Governor’s Bioenergy Working Group and led development of California’s 2012 Bioenergy Action Plan.  Julia has also served as a Commissioner on the California Energy Commission, where she led the Commission’s work on renewable energy and energy efficiency.  Previously, Julia worked for the National Audubon Society, the Union of Concerned Scientists, the World Bank, and the U.S. Agency for International Development.  Julia has a B.A. from Brown University and a law degree from the University of California, San Francisco.

• Thinking Outside the Cab: Innovative Ways to Lower Emissions – Achieving Sustainability with eFuels and Renewable Fuels

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

Jim Monkmeyer is President of Transportation for DHL Supply Chain in North America, where he oversees all Transportation Management operations within the United States and Canada for shipments to and from anywhere across the globe.  He is a member of DHL Supply Chain’s North American Board of Directors and the Global Lead Logistics Partner (LLP) Board.  Jim also chairs the North American Transport Board responsible for the operation and innovation of all of DHL’s transportation solutions including dedicated fleet, transport brokerage and LLP offerings.

• Mainstage: Global Sustainability Trends in the Transportation Sector

  Monday, May 20 — 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm

Warren J. Moore is Vice President, Dedicated Delivery at Walmart, overseeing InHome delivery operations, parcel stations, and last-mile delivery methods. After practicing as a pharmacist for four years, Warren transitioned into leading Walmart’s Health Shared Value Network, focusing on improving health outcomes for the Black and African American Community. He then served as Vice President, Social Determinants of Health Actions, where he created new initiatives to achieve health equity. Most recently, he oversaw day-to-day operations for 690 pharmacies across the U.S. as Vice President, Neighborhood Pharmacy Operations. Warren attended Purdue University where he earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree. He lives in Arkansas with his wife and four daughters.

• Innovative Tech Showcase, featuring the EV Charging Event – End-to-End: Walmart’s approach to transitioning the middle and last mile fleet

  Thursday, May 23 — 9:30 am to 10:15 am

• Innovative Tech Showcase, featuring the EV Charging Event – End-to-End: Walmart’s approach to transitioning the middle and last mile fleet

  Thursday, May 23 — 9:30 am to 10:15 am

Jerrod Mounce serves as Vice President of Energy and Sustainability for J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. He leads the company’s efforts in the areas of alternative power vehicles, emissions regulation compliance, energy procurement, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosures. Jerrod has 25 years of experience at J.B. Hunt with a background in operations, engineering, and finance. He and his team work closely with the company’s sales force and their customers to produce solutions toward shippers’ greenhouse gas reductions targets in transportation. In 2022, Jerrod and his team established the company’s first formal emissions reduction target. Relying on a combination of increased diesel efficiency, biogenic fuels, and the incorporation of zero emission trucks, J.B. Hunt seeks to reduce scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas intensity by 32% by the year 2034.

• ACT Shipper-Carrier Connect – Planning for Sustainability and Clean Tech Adoption

  Thursday, May 23 — 9:15 am to 10:15 am

Suman Narayanan serves as Director of the Autonomous Technology Group at Daimler Truck North America, where he leads the design and development of industry-leading autonomous technology, which includes state-of-the-art redundant vehicle platforms for autonomous driving testing.

With over a decade of experience in the transportation industry, Narayanan has held various roles throughout Daimler Truck, including Product Development Engineer for Mercedes-Benz Trucks, EvoBus, and DTNA and Engineering Manager for Detroit Assurance Safety Suite. One of his most notable achievements has been the launch and integration of the first Advanced Driver Assistance Safety System.

Narayanan holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science and a Master of Science in Automotive Engineering from Fachhochschule Esslingen. He also has a Master of Liberal Arts Management from Harvard University.

• Vehicle Automation Workshop – Keynote: Looking into the Future

  Monday, May 20 — 8:45 am to 9:00 am

As one of the alternative fuel industry’s most knowledgeable, engaged, and trusted professionals, Erik has been at the forefront of some of the nation’s largest alternative fuel vehicle projects–working with numerous Fortune 500 companies and public sector representatives. He has led the development of several of the nation’s most successful planned clean fuel corridors and is actively engaged with leading manufacturers and end-use commercial fleet operators in the transition to zero and near-zero emission technology in both the on-road and off-road sectors. He is the visionary who has launched some of the nation’s leading alternative fuel conferences, including the nation’s leading event for advanced clean transportation technologies and low carbon fuels, ACT Expo.

• Mainstage: Opening Remarks

  Monday, May 20 — 2:00 pm to 2:15 pm

• Mainstage: Global Sustainability Trends in the Transportation Sector

  Monday, May 20 — 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm

• Mainstage Keynote: A Heavy-Duty Fireside Chat

  Monday, May 20 — 3:45 pm to 4:15 pm

• Mainstage: Welcome Remarks

  Tuesday, May 21 — 9:00 am to 9:15 am

• Mainstage: Welcome Remarks

  Wednesday, May 22 — 9:30 am to 9:45 am

John O’Leary, president and chief executive officer of Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), is responsible for all aspects of the company and its affiliated entities, including Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), and Detroit Diesel Corporation. He has been Member of the Board of Management of Daimler Truck Holding AG since December 1, 2021. He is also Member of the Board of Management of Daimler Truck AG.

Previously, O’Leary served as the chief transformation officer and Head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks in Germany, laying the foundation for its transformation and profitability improvement. Prior to that role, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of DTNA, directing operational and strategic controlling, treasury, accounting, tax, and IT functions for the company. O’Leary also previously served as the Senior Vice President of Aftermarket at DTNA, and as the president & CEO of Thomas Built Buses.

O’Leary has more than 30 years of experience in a wide variety of leadership and financial roles for truck and electronics manufacturers. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting at Seattle University, and he completed the Executive Program at Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management.

• Mainstage: CEO Roundtable on Scaling Vehicle Electrification

  Tuesday, May 21 — 9:45 am to 11:00 am

Neha has spent over two decades developing cutting edge energy supply and energy intensive infrastructure. From her earliest days as an engineer working with natural gas, to the time she spent at Google developing energy intensive data centers, she brings deep expertise in building out rapidly growing fleets of large scale infrastructure to the emerging heavy EV charging asset class. Neha holds an MBA in Finance from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and a BS in Civil Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.

• Innovative Tech Showcase, featuring the EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event: Fleet Case Studies – Heavy Duty Vehicle Charging

  Thursday, May 23 — 10:45 am to 11:45 am

  Presentation Topic: The Trifecta of Charging Success: Software, Operations, and Maintenance

Chanel Parson is responsible for progressing SCE’s vision for a Clean Energy Future through accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles, solar, and battery storage while also supporting grid resiliency through managing and maintaining strong demand response programs. Her portfolio includes over $1 billion in programs that directly support California’s objective to reach carbon neutrality by 2045.

Prior to this role, Chanel has also served as the executive responsible for building electrification, and energy efficiency programs.

Chanel has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UCLA, a Master of Arts in Organizational Behavior and Program Evaluation from Claremont Graduate University, and a Master of Business Administration from UCLA Anderson School of Management.

• Utility Workshop – Strengthening Supply Chains for Infrastructure

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

Pedro Pizarro is president and CEO as well as a director of Edison International, the parent company of electric utility Southern California Edison and global energy advisor Edison Energy. Previously, Pizarro was president of Edison Mission Energy, an independent power producer subsidiary, and became president of SCE in October 2014. Pizarro was formerly a senior engagement manager with McKinsey & Company. He earned a Ph.D. in chemistry from Caltech and a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Harvard. Pizarro is chair of the Edison Electric Institute, co-chair of the Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council and a board member of Caltech and 3M.

• Mainstage: Energy Transition Executive Roundtable: Navigating the New Fuel Frontier

  Wednesday, May 22 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

Dan Priestley leads the Tesla Semi program and has held leadership roles within the program since its inception, initially overseeing product and engineering development. Prior to Semi, Dan worked on numerous prototypes and bespoke projects for Tesla’s then CTO JB Straubel, including leading the first cross country drive on the Supercharger network in 2014. After graduating from Stanford with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, he started at Tesla in 2011 focused on battery engineering, then worked as a powertrain reliability and test engineer.

• Mainstage Keynote: A Heavy-Duty Fireside Chat

  Monday, May 20 — 3:45 pm to 4:15 pm

Mr. Purefoy joined Sysco in 2022 and currently serves as Sysco’s SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer.  Prior to joining Sysco, he served as SVP, Global Operations and Head of Diversity & Inclusion for Capri Holdings Limited, a multinational fashion holding company, from 2020 to 2022 and as Division Vice President, Global Procurement, Engineering & Strategy for Capri from 2014 to 2020. Before joining Capri, Mr. Purefoy served in engineering roles with The Home Depot. from 2008 to 2014, and Dell from 2005 to 2008. He began his career as an officer for the U.S. Army with leadership positions in Engineering, Personnel and Operations. Mr. Purefoy earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering degree from Howard University and an MBA from Emory University.

• Mainstage: Global Sustainability Trends in the Transportation Sector

  Monday, May 20 — 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm

Jonathan Randall was named president of Mack Trucks North America in December 2022. In this role, he is responsible for all truck sales, strategic pricing, order fulfillment and commercial administration functions related to the brand’s activities in the North American heavy and medium-duty markets. He also acts as a key voice in the company’s future product development and strategic growth initiatives.

Randall joined Mack Trucks as senior vice president of sales in April 2016, bringing more than 25 years of commercial vehicle experience with OEM leadership positions in truck sales, product marketing, leasing and aftermarket parts and service. Randall also served as senior vice president of North American sales, marketing, and commercial operations for Mack Trucks.

Randall earned a bachelor’s degree in speech communications from Colorado State University.

• Mainstage: CEO Roundtable on Scaling Vehicle Electrification

  Tuesday, May 21 — 9:45 am to 11:00 am

Joel van Rensburg is President of Alternative Fuels at ANGI Energy Systems LLC, a leading supplier of complete refueling stations for CNG, RNG and Hydrogen. Headquartered in Janesville, Wisconsin, ANGI is part of Vontier, a global industrial technology company uniting critical, multi-energy transportation technologies with a team of more than 8000 associates worldwide.

Joel joined ANGI in 2013. A dynamic leader, he has led the business through a period of rapid expansion. Previous positions held include Director of Continuous Improvement & Quality, VP of Engineering, and VP of Business Development & Marketing. Combining strong engineering and commercial backgrounds, he has led the diversification of ANGI’s product portfolio internationally, most recently driving its expansion into the hydrogen refueling segment in 2021.

• Thinking Outside the Cab: Innovative Ways to Lower Emissions – Session Keynote

  Monday, May 20 — 8:45 am to 9:00 am

  Presentation Topic: The Future is Bright, The Future is Multi-Energy: Time for Alternative Energies to Unite in the Race to Fleet Decarbonization

John Rich is Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for PACCAR Inc. In this role his responsibility includes diesel and zero emissions propulsion, autonomous vehicles, and connectivity. Prior to joining PACCAR, John worked for 30 years at Ford Motor Company where he held positions of increasing responsibility, including Director of Autonomous Vehicles and Technology, Chief Operating Officer of Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC, Executive Director of Global Strategy; Vehicle Line Director, and multiple Chief Engineer positions. He spent over a third of his career outside of the United States, including six years in China.

John is a graduate of Boston University (B.S.- Manufacturing Engineering), the University of Michigan (M.S.- Manufacturing Systems Engineering), and Harvard Business School (M.B.A.).

• Battery Technology Advancements – Accelerating Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Capacity

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

• Mainstage: Global Sustainability Trends in the Transportation Sector

  Monday, May 20 — 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm

Nina Sadighi is a Senior Electrical Engineer, Power System Studies Subject Matter Expert with twenty years of experience in power distribution systems engineering, construction and operations within domestic and international large-scale complex projects; such as Sasol Lake Charles and Tesla Gigafactory Austin.

She is a Senior Member of the IEEE and a working group member developing IEEE P3001.3, recommended Practice for the Design of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems: Voltage Considerations.

Nina is a senior Technical Program Manager for Amazon Global Energy and Sustainability Team and her current focus is power reliability and resiliency at Amazon’s North America facilities.

• Vehicle Automation Workshop – Unlocking the Future of Electric Vehicles: AI-Enabled Charging Technologies

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

Robert Sanchez is chairman and chief executive officer of Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leading supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions company, responsible for the development and execution of Ryder’s growth strategy focused on the large segment of businesses that do not yet outsource their logistics operations.

Under his leadership as CEO since 2013, the company has achieved record revenue and earnings. Over the course of more than 30 years at Ryder, Mr. Sanchez has held many leadership positions including COO, CFO, and CIO.

Mr. Sanchez is on the board of directors of Texas Instruments. He earned his MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Miami.

• Mainstage Keynote: Fleet Electrification in the Real World – Keynote: Fleet Electrification in the Real World

  Wednesday, May 22 — 9:45 am to 10:15 am

Shelley Simpson is President at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Shelley’s 29-year career at J.B. Hunt reflects the company’s continued progression as an innovative leader in the transportation industry. She previously served as President of Integrated Capacity Solutions and Truckload, EVP of People and Chief Commercial Officer, among other executive roles. Shelley was named President in 2022 and provides oversight for all company business units while generating long-term value for employees, customers, and shareholders. In 2023, She received the Excellence in Free Enterprise Award from Economics Arkansas and the Influential Woman in Trucking Award by the Women in Trucking organization.

• Mainstage Keynote: Driving Value with Sustainable Transportation

  Tuesday, May 21 — 9:15 am to 9:45 am

  Presentation Topic: Driving Value with Sustainable Transportation

Jason Skoog is the Peterbilt Motors Company General Manager and a Vice President of PACCAR Inc. He has been with the company for 30 years.

Jason began his career at PACCAR Financial as a Finance Associate. Over the next several years Jason worked his way through positions of increasing responsibility and in 2008 he became Director of Market Planning and Research for Kenworth Truck Company. In 2010 he returned to PACCAR Financial as Director of Operations and in 2012 went back to Kenworth as General Sales Manager. In 2015 Jason was promoted to Assistant General Manager – Sales & Marketing and in 2017 he became Assistant General Manager – Operations.

Since April 2018 Jason has been the General Manager for Peterbilt. He has led the company through a period of rapid expansion of the dealer network and unprecedented level of new product introductions, including the New Model 579, New Medium Duty lineup and, more recently, the Legendary Model 589.

• Mainstage: CEO Roundtable on Scaling Vehicle Electrification

  Tuesday, May 21 — 9:45 am to 11:00 am

Darren Tasker is vice president of Industrial for Volvo Penta of the Americas. In this position, he oversees development of the company’s power generation and off-road versatile equipment segments within North and Central America and the Caribbean. A long-time Volvo Penta employee, Tasker joined the company in 1996 as area account manager and internal sales engineer. He has also served as UK industrial sales manager, off- highway project director for Europe; and director of industrial business for the Americas. He also held the interim position of head of the organizations European Industrial division in 2018. Originally from the United Kingdom, he earned an MBA degree from Middlesex University. Tasker is a member of the Chartered Management Institute and a past chairman of the Association of Manufacturers of Power Generating Systems.

• New Frontiers for Low and Zero Emissions Vehicles: Off-Road – Keynote: Off-Road Emissions Revolutions

  Monday, May 20 — 8:45 am to 9:00 am

Art Vallely is president of Penske Truck Leasing, headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania. He was appointed to this role in 2019. Vallely has oversight of the company’s truck leasing, contract maintenance, truck rental and used truck sales operations globally.

During his three-plus decades of time as a Penske associate, Vallely has held a variety of leadership roles, which include: executive vice president of operations; senior vice president of rental and vehicle management; and district manager positions in Landover, Maryland, and North Bergen, New Jersey.

He serves on the board of directors for Veterans Making a Difference, Africa’s Hope and the Zimbabwe AOG Superintendent’s Board.

Vallely was awarded a bachelor’s degree in business management from St. Joseph’s College in Rutland, Vermont.

• Mainstage: CEO Roundtable on Scaling Vehicle Electrification

  Tuesday, May 21 — 9:45 am to 11:00 am

Peter Voorhoeve is President of Volvo Trucks North America, headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina. Previously, Voorhoeve led Volvo Group Australia from 2013 until 2018, prior to which he held several senior management positions in the areas of Aftermarket Support, Supply Chain Management, and Parts Logistics during his nearly 20 years with the Volvo Group.

Voorhoeve is a dynamic leader with an intense focus on customer satisfaction as the leading driver to build on the success of the exciting new products and services Volvo has introduced to the market. Originally from the Netherlands, Voorhoeve holds a Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from the University of Technology in Eindhoven.

• Mainstage: CEO Roundtable on Scaling Vehicle Electrification

  Tuesday, May 21 — 9:45 am to 11:00 am

Andy Walz is president, Americas Products, a position he assumed in October 2019. He is responsible for optimizing Chevron’s fuels, base oils, and lubricants supply chains in North and Latin America, as well as the marketing, sale and delivery of Chevron and Texaco fuels brands and lubricants products that include the Havoline, Delo and Ursa brands.

In 2020 the renewables business unit was established under Americas Products to commercialize lower carbon products, including Renewable/Compressed Natural Gas, Hydrogen and Sustainable Aviation Fuel for transportation. This includes infrastructure development of compressed natural gas and hydrogen stations, renewable natural gas projects, and all joint venture management in the lower carbon space. In 2022 the Chevron REG business unit was established under Americas Products, responsible for feedstock aggregation, renewable manufacturing, and marketing lower carbon fuels.

Previously, Walz served as the president of International Products, responsible for Chevron’s downstream fuels business and joint ventures outside of the Americas. He oversaw the refining and marketing of transportation fuels for commercial and retail sales across four key distributive areas in Singapore, Thailand, Korea, and South Africa, as well as Chevron’s joint-venture aviation activities in the Middle East.

Walz has also served as vice president of Joint Ventures & Affiliates, responsible for Chevron’s non-operated joint venture refineries in Singapore, Thailand, and Korea. Prior to that role, he was the vice president of Product Supply and Trading, based in Houston Texas.

Walz graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Civil Engineering. He joined Chevron in 1989 and has more than 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.

Over the course of his career, Walz has progressed through a series of leadership roles, including regional marketing manager Southeast U.S.; advisor to the president of Global Marketing in San Ramon, California; and general manager of the Burnaby Refinery in British Columbia, Canada. He also served as the general manager of Marketing for Caltex Australia Limited, based in Sydney, Australia, from 2008 to 2013.

• Mainstage: Energy Transition Executive Roundtable: Navigating the New Fuel Frontier

  Wednesday, May 22 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

Adam L. Wright serves as chief executive officer of Pilot Company. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot Company is majority-owned by Berkshire Hathaway and employs 30,000 team members.

Founded in 1958, Pilot Company has grown to become one of the leading suppliers of fuel and is the largest operator of travel centers in North America. The company supplies more than 14 billion gallons of fuel per year and has an industry-leading network of more than 870 fueling locations. With the third largest tanker fleet in North America, Pilot Company also provides end-to-end logistics solutions, gasoline, diesel and crude hauling, and saltwater disposal in the nation’s busiest oil production basins.

Adam Wright has over two decades of experience as a leader in the energy sector and brings expertise in strategic planning and operational excellence. Wright comes to Pilot after serving as chief operating officer of Pacific Gas & Electric Company, one of the nation’s largest combined natural gas and electric providers. Prior to that, he was president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway-owned MidAmerican Energy Company which provides electric and natural gas service to nearly 1.6 million customers in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska and South Dakota. In addition, the company owns and operates a diverse and growing portfolio of power generating assets, as well as an expanding transmission and distribution infrastructure.

Adam began his employment with the Berkshire Hathaway Energy family of businesses in 1996, and in 2003, he joined Northern Natural Gas. From 2003 to 2009, Adam served in various management roles within Northern Natural Gas’ operations group. From 2010 to 2011, Wright served as vice president of marketing, managing negotiation and execution of long-term service agreements and general customer satisfaction initiatives.

Adam earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2002. He currently serves as a board member on the Iowa Business Council and the Iowa Utility Association and is an advisory director for the American Gas Association. Past board service includes in the American Gas Association, Governor Reynolds’ COVID-19 Economic Recovery Advisory Board, Rejuvi Ventures, LLC, John R. Grubb YMCA, The Science Center of Iowa, Tom Osborne’s Teammates, and the Hope Center for Kids.

Adam has been married to his wife Sabrina for 21 years and together they have two kids, Kenedy and Adam, who are both enrolled in college. Adam was an All-American running back for University of Nebraska at Omaha football from 1997-2000 and was a fullback on the New York Giants roster for the 2001 and 2002 seasons. He enjoys spending time with family and close friends, traveling, and audiobooks.

• Mainstage Keynote

  Tuesday, May 21 — 11:00 am to 11:30 am

Emil Youssefzadeh is CTO and co-founder of WattEV. He brings extensive experience to the field having founded multiple companies in the past. Being an engineer by trade, Emil brings an outside perspective to the transportation industry coming up with new and innovative ideas to electrify freight with both technological advancements and innovative business solutions.

• Mainstage: Energy Transition Executive Roundtable: Navigating the New Fuel Frontier

  Wednesday, May 22 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

Martin Zeilinger is the Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Vehicle Development, which is RnD, Procurement and Quality. In this role, he leads the commercial vehicle R&D initiatives with a strong focus on developing eco-friendly commercial vehicles, and his expertise extends to areas such as electrification, autonomous driving technology, and connectivity.

Under his leadership, the Group has achieved milestones in the clean mobility sector,

including the hydrogen and battery electric trucks and buses.

Prior to joining Hyundai Motor Group, Martin earned a master’s degree in aerospace engineering from Stuttgart University (Germany) and spent more than three decades at Daimler Trucks and Bus, significantly contributing to the company’s growth and success.

• Hydrogen Workshop – The Current Landscape for Heavy-Duty Hydrogen Vehicles

  Monday, May 20 — 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm

Dr. Thomas Acher has earned his PhD in mechanical engineering from the Technical University of Munich and started his career in modeling and simulation for process plant design at Linde before moving to hydrogen mobility. Thomas is leading an interdisciplinary team of hydrogen mobility experts at multiple locations worldwide and he is responsible for the design of novel hydrogen refueling station systems and the development of new H2 refueling technologies. Thomas is passioned about decarbonizing the transport sector with efficient and robust hydrogen refueling solutions based on market demands.

• Hydrogen Workshop – Producing and Delivering Hydrogen Fuel

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

  Presentation Topic: Hydrogen Fueling Technology for Heavy-Duty Applications

Joe Adams has been Kenworth Truck Company’s chief engineer since February 2020. Adams has been with PACCAR for 24 years and previously served as PACCAR assistant chief engineer for North America embedded engineering and Kenworth’s assistant chief engineer for cab, electrical, and outerbody development. Adams has held positions of increasing responsibility at the PACCAR Technical Center in Mount Vernon, Washington and at PACCAR Purchasing in Bellevue, Washington.

Adams holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alabama and Masters of Business Administration degree from the University of Washington. He holds a professional engineering license from the state of Washington. Adams is based at Kenworth Truck Company headquarters in Kirkland, Washington.

• Hydrogen Workshop – The Current Landscape for Heavy-Duty Hydrogen Vehicles

  Monday, May 20 — 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm

Jason is responsible for driving the market positioning and adoption of ConMet eMobility’s expanding pipeline of in-wheel electric motor and electromobility systems in the North American Commercial Vehicle market. Further, Altwies leads ConMet eMobility’s Customer Success discipline that focuses on white glove, consultative, field and technical service, training, and customer support functions for end customers and channel partners who are and have deployed ConMet’s eMobility solutions.

Altwies joined ConMet in 2011 where he has held expanding roles in sales, new-venture business development, and market research. Prior to ConMet Jason worked 13 productive years with the Commercial Vehicle group of the Dana Holding Corporation. Altwies holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from The University of Toledo, a Masters in Organizational Management from Spring Arbor University, and leadership from Chicago Booth.

• Thinking Outside the Cab: Innovative Ways to Lower Emissions – eTRU Technology and Real-World Applications

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

  Presentation Topic: eTRU Trailer Tech: How to optimize operations and maximize ROI

Christian Appel, began working at Nikola Corporation in 2017, initially joining during an international assignment as Customer Chief Engineer for Bosch. Today, as the Global Head, Product and Programs at Nikola, Appel spearheads the Product Management, PMO, Chief Engineering, Vehicle Architecture, and Validation teams, overseeing the successful delivery of all vehicle programs, including production ramp-up.

A recognized leader in electrification, Christian brings expertise in electric propulsion, energy storage, fuel cell systems, ADAS, vehicle control systems, and has led numerous developmental programs in electrification across diverse applications.

With a German Diploma in Mathematics from Stuttgart University, Christian serves as a vital member of the Million Miles Fuel Cell Truck (M2FCT) advisory board, contributing to a Department of Energy (DOE) funded consortium.

• Ultra Clean Vehicle Summit – Zero Emissions, Maximum Performance, Delivering Zero Emissions Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles for Fleets

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: Pioneering the Future of Zero Emission Trucks

Maxwell is the Manager of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Program for Nevada Gold Mines (NGM). He leads the development and execution of the medium- to long-term decarbonization strategy across NGM’s power generation facilities and mining operations to achieve its GHG reduction targets. He also manages a multidisciplinary team responsible for driving energy efficiency & GHG initiatives across multiple mining operations. Maxwell is an electrical engineer with over a dozen years of global experience in heavy industrial electrical power systems, brownfield and greenfield projects, and mineral processing in the mining industry.

• New Frontiers for Low and Zero Emissions Vehicles: Off-Road – New Frontiers: Lowering Emissions from Construction Equipment and Other Off-Road Applications

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

Nate Baguio has been working in the transportation industry for more than 30 years. His career has taken him from behind the wheel of a school bus to launching the largest deployment of heavy-duty electric vehicles in North America.

As Senior Vice President of Commercial Development, he is responsible for implementing business and public policy strategies for one of the nation’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, the Lion Electric Company. Since joining Lion in 2018, he has helped position Lion as the leader in electric school bus deployments across target markets in the United States. Nate is at the forefront of advocating stakeholders and policy makers to invest and set regulations for the EV industry, and guide Lion to attain federal, state and local funding for Lion’s bus and truck lines. His work has contributed to the company’s exponential growth in the market and position as a policy leader in the EV industry.

• Workforce Development Forum – Developing the Alternative Fuels Workforce

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

Jason Bandy is a Senior Digital Product Manager at Dana Incorporated, a world’s leading provider of highly efficient propulsion systems for vehicles across all mobility markets, spanning the commercial- and light-vehicle, off-highway, aftermarket, and industrial segments.

With over a decade of expertise in shaping product roadmaps and bringing innovative solutions to market, his focus at Dana is on data-driven decision-making and agile development, translating customer needs and pain points into actionable and user driven features and solutions.

Jason received his bachelor’s degree in marketing in 2007 and his MBA in 2019, both from Michigan State University.

• Workforce Development Forum – Workforce Development Forum Part 2: Keynote: Maximizing ROI for EVs

  Monday, May 20 — 10:00 am to 10:15 am

  Presentation Topic: Utilizing Operational EV Data to Optimize Fleet Experience & ROI

• Regulatory Workshop – Ready or Not, Here They Come: Regulations Transforming the Transportation Sector

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

Melissa Bauer leads efforts to reduce global emissions, coordinate international shipping and packaging logistics, and scale positive impact with eBay’s community of buyers, sellers, investors, employees, leaders, and partners.  Melissa has more than 10 years of ESG and sustainability experience, with deep expertise in GHG and climate footprinting and reduction, supply chain sustainability, product life cycle assessment, D.E.I., sustainable packaging, coalition building, and stakeholder and employee engagement. Previously, Melissa was the Sr. Director of Sustainability and Strategic Initiatives at the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) and a Sustainability and Energy Consultant for the National Park Service through Hitachi Consulting. She also served as a program development manager for National Geographic, focused on large carnivore conservation in Namibia. She received a Master’s in Environmental Management from Duke University, concentrating on Sustainable Business Systems.

• ACT Shipper-Carrier Connect – Shippers Callout: Join Our Sustainable Logistics Transition

  Thursday, May 23 — 8:45 am to 9:15 am

I am the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives for Duncan and Son Lines and 4 Gen Logistics.  I am currently leading our BEV and Hydrogen fleet rollout along with multiple charging infrastructure projects in California.   My background consists of over 30 yrs. of logistics experience leading operations for start-ups through Fortune 100 companies.  Success across various entity types stems from creating a positive company culture that recognizes people as the most critical component to any operation or organization.  Working with a highly motivated team who feel empowered and appreciated, that are focused on continuous improvement, is what drives me every day.

• Innovative Tech Showcase, featuring the EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event: Fleet Case Studies – Heavy Duty Vehicle Charging

  Thursday, May 23 — 10:45 am to 11:45 am

  Presentation Topic: Navigating the Road to Sustainability: 4 Gen Logistics’ Clean Vehicle Journey

Aleece Beaulieu has over 15 years of experience in the Transportation Industry and has managed a wide variety of programs in both the fleet and commuter space. With a focus on customer experience excellence and an unwavering commitment to safety, Aleece’s programs align with larger corporate sustainability goals as Genentech transitions to a fully electric fleet. She developed an at-home charger program for take-home fleet vehicles and is involved in collaborative campus infrastructure projects to support electric charging for commuters and site fleet operations. Aleece’s breadth of experience and passion for sustainability puts her on the frontline of these evolving initiatives.

• EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event Part 2b: Next Generation Advancements in Fleet Charging Infrastructure 

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: Is Home Charging Viable for Your Electric Fleet?

Craig Beaver is the Administrator for Transportation for the Beaverton School District, located in Beaverton OR. With nearly 40 years of experience in the transportation industry, Craig leads the largest district-owned school bus fleet in the state with a staff of over 300 employees and 315 buses. The department transports over 25,000 students daily and travels over 3 million miles annually.

Beaverton uses 20 electric buses daily for General and Special Needs students and utilizes 20-Level 2 AC chargers and 3 DC fast chargers. The remainder of the fleet is powered by diesel engines using R99 Renewable Diesel and propane engines using Renewable Propane.

Beaverton was the first school district in Oregon to implement electric school buses beginning in 2021.

• Breakout Session: Achieving School Bus Fleet Electrification

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm

  Presentation Topic: Transforming from Diesel to Electric School Buses & Building Resilience through Microgrids

Alexia Bednarz joined Nikola Corporation in September of 2022, she leads the Sustainability and Government Affairs team. Directing all sustainability efforts and reporting, community engagement and workforce development, including efforts to progress federal and state policy that further enable zero emission vehicle adoption and the hydrogen fueling ecosystem.

Alexia has over 10 years of experience in sustainability and mobility. Previously, she served as manager of the sustainability department at U-Haul International with a focus on energy management, investment in renewables and fleet electrification.

In 2018, Alexia earned the Outstanding Alumna Award from Arizona State University and the Sustainability Champion Award of Distinction at Arizona Forward’s Environmental Excellence Awards. She currently sits on AZ Forward’s Central Regional Council strategizing regional sustainability improvements. Alexia is passionate about the future of clean energy and transportation.

• Battery Technology Advancements – The State of the Reuse, Recycling, and the Used Electric Vehicle Markets

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: The Importance of Sustainability Excellence in ZEV Manufacturing

Steve Bennett is a fourth-generation member of the Bennett family that founded Utility in 1914. Steve began his career while in school, working at the California factory and corporate office. He then became a salesman at the San Leandro, California dealership in 1989. After six years, Steve returned to corporate as the Western Division Sales Manager. Steve relocated to England in 1998 to be Managing Director of Utility International Limited and then later promoted to VP of European Sales and Marketing.  When Steve returned to the states, he served as Vice President, responsible for various areas including purchasing, transportation, and aftermarket.  In 2023, the fourth-generation took over new leadership roles for Utility where Steve currently serves as President & COO.

• Thinking Outside the Cab: Innovative Ways to Lower Emissions – eTRU Technology and Real-World Applications

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

Chris Bennett is a trusted clean transportation consultant, spearheading Lazer Logistics’ electric vehicle (EV) program, alternative fuel strategy, and sustainability endeavors. With a keen focus on heavy-duty battery EVs, he collaborates closely with clients and industry stakeholders to enhance performance and maximize clean transportation solutions’ added value and benefits.

As a thought leader and advocate of pragmatic transportation sustainability solutions, Chris is dedicated to driving innovation, fostering partnerships, and building transportation sustainability roadmaps that pave the way for a cleaner and more efficient transportation future.

Before Lazer Logistics, Chris leveraged his expertise in transportation and logistics at UPS. His academic background includes a B.S. in Meteorology, B.S. in Political Science, and a Master’s of Public Administration from Florida State University.

• ACT Shipper-Carrier Connect – Planning for Sustainability and Clean Tech Adoption

  Thursday, May 23 — 9:15 am to 10:15 am

Dave Bolderoff manages a diverse fleet of 1,100 assets that consume over one million gallons of fuel per year. Over the past decade LACSD have transitioned most of that fuel to renewables supporting the agencies mission of “Converting Waste to Resources”. Dave brings a global perspective to LACSD, originally from Australia, he has worked in Germany, Indonesia, and New Zealand before migrating to the United States in 2007. Dave has bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master in Business Administration. Dave is a Certified Equipment Manager (CEM) and served on the Board of Directors for the Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) for seven years, including Chairman of the Board in 2020.

• Breakout Session: Public Service Fleets at the Cutting Edge

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: Real World Applications for Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles Today

Josh Born is a cybersecurity and risk management expert and holds an MSc in Cybersecurity and a BA in Intelligence Studies. Josh has extensive experience in NIST, ISO and various data privacy standards across multiple industries. Currently, Josh is the Head of Security, Compliance, and IT Operations at bp pulse Americas, an electric charging subsidiary of bp. Josh has built and managed teams in a variety of roles, implementing robust security measures and leveraging innovative solutions to enable the business to succeed while mitigating risks. Prior to his current role building the team at bp pulse Americas, Josh has worked for the federal government, Microsoft, and several financial and manufacturing companies.

• EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event Part 2b: Next Generation Advancements in Fleet Charging Infrastructure 

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: Scaling Cybersecurity for EV Infrastructure

Mark has extensive experience in climate tech encompassing leadership roles across business development, project finance/project development, product management, strategy, and sales management at leading firms Enphase, ChargePoint, and Itron. Mark has scaled businesses in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific in the solar and EV industries. Mark has a BS in Finance from Miami University and an MBA from Duke University.

• Vehicle Automation Workshop – Unlocking the Future of Electric Vehicles: AI-Enabled Charging Technologies

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: Leveraging Machine Learning to enable fleet operators to put operations on autopilot.

Alexa Branco is the Director of Sustainability at NFI, helping NFI lead the charge in transitioning to the zero-emission goods movement and reducing the organization’s overall carbon footprint. Alexa coordinates emission reduction projects throughout NFI’s port services, transportation, and distribution divisions, focusing on regulation compliance, GHG accounting, and customer disclosure requests. Alexa’s previous NFI experience was focused on continuous improvement and new business start-ups within transportation operations. In 2020, she completed her MBA with an environmental sustainability focus and was a founding member of the Sustainability Committee at NFI, where they decided a full-time role was needed. Alexa focuses on integrating sustainability throughout all NFI company initiatives to create a lasting impact on its people, communities, and customers.

• ACT Shipper-Carrier Connect – Planning for Sustainability and Clean Tech Adoption

  Thursday, May 23 — 9:15 am to 10:15 am

Tobias Brinkmann, Economist with a degree from the TU Berlin, Germany. He is a German National living in South Florida, with a 22-year career in Logistics spanning roles in Roadfreight in Europe, VP Controlling for DHL Global Forwarding in EMEA and the Americas and in various roles at DB Schenker for the past 5 years. Newly appointed Head of Strategy and Sustainability DB Schenker Americas, he has a focus on making the trucking business for Schenker in the US more sustainable and finding solutions working closely with customers.

• ACT Shipper-Carrier Connect – Accounting for Sustainability Progress

  Thursday, May 23 — 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Ben Burns leads the V2X business for Eaton and is focused on bringing a V2H capable system to market, which leverages Eaton’s market leader status in residential loadcenters and connected technologies (e.g., Smart Breakers, MID, etc.).

Prior to joining Eaton, Ben oversaw business development for DTE Energy, worked as a management consultant for Booz & Company and led United States Marines as an Officer in the Marine Corps.  He earned his BA from the University of Michigan and his MBA from Columbia University.

• EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event Part 1b: Journey to Vehicle to Everything (V2X, V2G, V2H, V2I) 

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm

  Presentation Topic: V2H – The Catalyst for V2G

Dr. Dean Bushey is the Senior Vice President of Sustainability at TravelCenters of America, a bp company. He leads eTA, a business unit focusing on low-carbon mobility and alternative energy transportation solutions across 300+ locations nationwide. He leads TAs’ drive to provide electrification infrastructure for passenger vehicles and MDHD fleets. He has held senior executive roles in multinational companies focusing on sustainable fuels and connected and autonomous transportation systems. Dean retired from the US Air Force as a full Colonel after a 25-year career, where he commanded joint flight operations and led international collations. He is a Command Pilot with over 4500 hours of flight experience and holds a Master’s degree and Ph.D. in Computer Science from Clemson University.

• Breakout Session: Microgrids to Support Fleet Deployments

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm

  Presentation Topic: MDHD Public Charging at Ontario California

Jeremy’s passions have always centered around travel, adventure, tourism, and hospitality. Over the past 5 years, Jeremy’s intellectual curiosity and desire to affect both climate and industry change has led him to become a leader within the battery operated/EV world of mass-passenger transportation. Recently, MTRWestern, along with their partner FlixBus, became the first privately owned carrier in North America to operate a 100% battery-electric motor coach in an intercity/interstate fixed route service.  As a leader in college and professional sports travel, MTRWestern was also the first company to carry professional teams (NHL) with a 100% battery-electric vehicle and over the course of our 1,700-mile journey, we were able to achieve 300+ mile legs.

• Breakout Session: Zero Emission Transit Buses: Pioneering Sustainable Urban Commuting

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: Accelerating the Electric Bus EVolution: Paving a Path Through Partnership

Josh Carter, the Co-Founder and CEO of Aperia Technologies, Inc., leads the charge in revolutionizing commercial fleet management through the innovative Halo Tire Management platform. Since 2010, Aperia has been a cleantech trailblazer, delivering meaningful improvements in fuel efficiency, tire longevity, and fleet uptime. Josh champions a sustainable future by eliminating tire under-inflation, reducing carbon emissions, curbing tire waste, and mitigating microplastics. With a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and a certificate in entrepreneurship from Stanford, and a background in engineering at Space Systems Loral and Inogen Inc., Josh’s leadership blends technical prowess with a passion for environmental stewardship, propelling Aperia’s growth to over 100 employees with more than a million tires under management for 2,000 fleets.

• Vehicle Automation Workshop – Leveraging AI and Machine Learning to Improve Safety, Reliability & Sustainability

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

  Presentation Topic: Tires in Focus: How Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Drive Sustainable Transportation

Nick Casas is the Vice President at Enchanted Rock, managing the company’s global portfolio of strategic partners covering North America, with a focus on integrating resiliency for Healthcare throughout a Microgrid ecosystem. He leads the team responsible for Healthcare facilities, EV Automotive OEMs, Charging infrastructure OEMs, Distribution & Logistics, Retail and related parties. Nick has more than 20 years of Business Development with Energy experience, spanning technology development, marketing, sales and customer support as well as business operations at companies such as Michelin, AT&T, SEA Electric and Nuvve (a V2G Leader).

• Breakout Session: Microgrids to Support Fleet Deployments

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm

  Presentation Topic: Transportation Fragile Grids to Fueled EVs: The Crucial Role of Microgrids

Arun is the Director of Maintenance R&D at Ryder. He is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction in evaluating and assessing new technologies in the EV/AV/Advanced Vehicle space.

Arun has over 30 years of global engineering, operations and management experience in the automotive, aerospace, consumer, utility and transportation industries. He is an Air Force veteran and holds bachelors and master’s degree in mechanical engineering along with management diplomas in international trade, marketing and operations management.

Arun is a licensed Project Management Professional, holds five patents and has published various papers/articles. He is a member of SAE, ASME and SME.

• Workforce Development Forum – Developing the Alternative Fuels Workforce

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

Patricia Chong – Program Director – Ballard Power Systems Inc. with 25 years in systems engineering and product development within emerging clean technologies. Extensive background in technology, design, manufacturing, and commercial aspects of the fuel cell industry with demonstrated success in managing complex projects and delivering fuel cell solutions for customers in North America, China, and Europe on million-dollar projects.   Currently leading the development of the FCmove®-XD.  FCmove®-XD is Ballard’s ninth generation heavy-duty fuel cell system that is scale-able and has the highest published volumetric power density in the industry.

• Breakout Session: Zero Emission Transit Buses: Pioneering Sustainable Urban Commuting

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: Scalable Fuel Cell System Solutions for Clean Heavy Duty Transportation

Ahmad Choukair is the Business Development Manager for Hitachi Energy eMobility within the North American region.

Ahmad joined Hitachi Energy in 2020 as Key Account Manager for the Transportation segment in Eastern Canada. In October 2022, Ahmad was appointed as the BDM for eMobility for the NAM region.

Prior to this, Ahmad held engineering, sales engineering, and account management positions in Schneider Electric and ABB.

Ahmad holds an BSc in electrical engineering from Concordia University and spent one year in Polytechnique of Montreal specializing in power. He is currently based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.

• Utility Workshop – Strengthening Supply Chains for Infrastructure

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

With over 25 years of experience in the transportation ​industry, working on new and exciting technologies, along with ​a strong professional leadership and consulting career in both ​government and transportation, my background has led to a ​vast knowledge of various renewable and traditional energy ​solutions. I have had an extensive work history developing capital ​facility master plans, operational systems development, grant ​writing and organizational reviews.

I spent twenty years traveling the nation and the world, ​consulting within the public sector, working to improve the ​leadership of underperforming organizations. In my current ​position as the Executive Director of a nationally recognized ​transit agency, I have charted the course to be one of the first fully ​renewable transportation fleets in Washington state, using renewable ​energy electrification and hydrogen generation and fueling.

• Breakout Session: Zero Emission Transit Buses: Pioneering Sustainable Urban Commuting

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: Green Hydrogen Production and Its Pivotal Role in Revolutionizing Public Transportation Fleets

With over 29 years of expertise in the automotive industry, Glenn Clift is Executive Director, International Logistics Projects of Hyundai GLOVIS based in Irvine, California.  He also serves on the board of directors at Extreme Transportation (Finished Vehicle Trucking) and G.E.T. Freight (Drayage and Dry Van Trucking).  Both Extreme and G.E.T. are currently operating class 8 hydrogen fuel cell trucks in the United States.  Glenn began his logistics career in 1995 as Logistics Manager at American Suzuki Motor Corporation.  In 2001, Glenn joined Kia Motors America and was later a founding member of GLOVIS America in 2003.

He is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and holds a bachelor’s degree in Management/Finance from Purdue University.

• Hydrogen Workshop – Hydrogen Vehicle Fleet Deployments

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

Mr. Del Core has over 22 years of technical and commercial experience in hydrogen fuel cell technologies and zero emissions vehicles development, held senior management positions in multiple fuel cell corporations, successfully led and delivered over 20 hybrid and fuel cell vehicles and fuel cell power systems development projects including multiple heavy duty fuel cell truck and bus projects funded by CEC and DOE. Currently, Mr. Del Core manages Symbio’s North America business operations, sets strategic technical and business directions for the region, oversees, and fosters strategic business partnerships and government relations, leading a mandate to grow market share and manufacturing footprint in US. Symbio North America is currently developing a 400kW regional Class 8 truck powered by Symbio’s fuel cell, launching a fuel cell technology manufacturing facility in Southern California as well as developing workforce training programs funded by California Energy Commission.

• Ultra Clean Vehicle Summit – Zero Emissions, Maximum Performance, Delivering Zero Emissions Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles for Fleets

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: Rightsizing Fuel Cell systems and powertrain for CL8 Truck

Patrick is one of the most recognized technical experts in the commercial alternative fuel vehicle arena. He brings extensive experience in the research, development, and demonstration of a broad range of advanced mobile and stationary power technologies to the firm. His technical work experience includes both in-field data collection and technical studies. Patrick has co-authored several papers assessing emissions from diesel and alternative fueled vehicles, and their role in transportation and air quality policy. He has also led the technical development of some of the world’s largest diesel fleet modernization programs. Patrick oversees GNA’s “Tech Team,” which provides a wide range of technical services to the company’s clients, including fleet transition planning, total cost of ownership analysis, infrastructure planning development, low carbon fuel production and procurement, and GNA’s growing LCFS practice.

• Battery Technology Advancements – The State of the Reuse, Recycling, and the Used Electric Vehicle Markets

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

• ACT Shipper-Carrier Connect – Planning for Sustainability and Clean Tech Adoption

  Thursday, May 23 — 9:15 am to 10:15 am

Katie joined Prologis Mobility in 2023, supporting the Mobility team by securing major funding for zero emission transportation projects. These achievements have been supported by her background in grant management & making, stakeholder outreach and strategic fundraising. As Deputy Director of a prestigious California public health non-profit, she designed and led 50+ grant-funded initiatives at the intersection of environmental and public health. A sought-after clean-mobility project designer and implementation expert, she moved to work exclusively in local government, channeling millions of dollars of public funds into communities suffering from the effects of disproportionate pollution. Leveraging her reputation and 10+ years of grant design and management, Ms. Cox has secured funding from local governments, non-profits, financial institutions, private foundations, academic institutions, and research institutions. Her current associations and memberships are California Air Resources Board (CARB), Truck Regulation Implementation Group (TRIG) – Member.

• EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event Part 1a: Light and Medium Duty Fleet Case Studies

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm

In his 16+ years at Torc, Andrew has been instrumental in guiding the company’s strategy towards the commercialization of autonomous vehicles. He believes the fastest way to successful implementation is through collaboration and is responsible for identifying industries that share Torc’s mission of saving lives through self-driving technology. Andrew has created purposeful partnerships in markets that include trucking, mobility, mining, construction, and off-road vehicles.

Being a lifelong athlete in multiple sports and martial arts has taught Andrew you are only as successful as your team and has influenced our core value of Winning Teams. He is a frequent speaker who shares how self-driving technology can make transportation more accessible and efficient while improving the safety and quality of life across industries.

• Vehicle Automation Workshop – Hitting the Road: Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Programs & Early-Stage Deployments

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

  Presentation Topic: Collaborative Navigation: Deploying Autonomous Trucking Technology Successfully Together

Al Curtis Fleet Services Director for Cobb County and Public Fleet Hall of Fame Inductee has over 30 years of experience in the fleet service industry and has served in both the public and private sectors. Al manages over 2700 assets for Cobb County’s diverse fleet of vehicles.

Al has made significant sustainability improvements within the Fleet. Under his leadership the County has added over 75 electric vehicles, 60 charging stations, implemented an employee charging program, added 150 hybrids police vehicles, 24 Bi-fueled trucks and deployed the first electric prisoner transport van in the County. These smart vehicles choices and many strategic partnerships has saved the County over $750,000 and has aided in our sustainability efforts to reduce the negative impact of greenhouse gas emissions in our County.

• Breakout Session: Public Service Fleets at the Cutting Edge

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

Dr.  Raj DasGupta is the CEO of Electrovaya and has been involved with every aspect of the business from cell manufacturing, engineering activities and business development, since 2009. Prior to being named CEO in 2022, Raj has had various roles in the company including COO, research and development and business development. Raj attended Imperial College, London; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; and the University of Cambridge, where he received his Doctorate in Materials Science.

• Battery Technology Advancements – Battery Technology Pathways and Paradigm Shifts

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

  Presentation Topic: Advances on High Safety and Long lasting Lithium-Ion Batteries for Demanding Transportation Applications

John DeBoer leads the North American eMobility business for Siemens and is a member of the global eMobility management team. In this role, he is responsible for accelerating Siemens leadership in eMobility infrastructure across all vehicle categories through customer-centric solution offerings for the diverse requirements of this industry.

John has held an array of different technology leadership roles, including those in electric vehicle charging over the last 14 years, residential distributed generation storage, photovoltaics, and low voltage protection products (Over 10 years). In these roles, he has worked with numerous start-ups and partner organizations to identify and integrate technologies to address larger energy management, distributed generation, and digital / grid integration needs.   

• Breakout Session: Microgrids to Support Fleet Deployments

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm

Dave Dealy is the President and Chief Commercial Officer at InductEV, the company revolutionizing how electric commercial fleet vehicles charge their batteries with its high-powered on-route wireless EV charging technology. Dealy spent the last 30 years with BNSF Railway as Chief Transportation Officer, and most recently advised rail industry leaders on the electrification of intermodal facilities. He has also been active in the areas of intramodal logistics and material handling with deep relationships with many major international and national transportation companies. Dealy holds a BA from Central Methodist University and an advanced degree from Harvard Business School.

• EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event Part 2b: Next Generation Advancements in Fleet Charging Infrastructure 

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: TRANSforming Mobility: Wireless Innovation and its Impact on EV Charging and the Grid

Matt Dickinson is a retired US Navy Master Chief entering the private sector as a senior operations manager with Amazon fulfillment; several years later, Matt switched industries and assumed the Director of Maintenance and Repair role for Fenix Marine Services Pier 300 in the Port of Los Angeles. While in this role, he transitioned the entire terminal away from fossil fuel. Matt deeply understands the problem and the outcome if we fail to address climate change. He is currently the Director of Sustainability for Fenix. Since then, Fenix has eliminated 67,000 Metric Tons of CO2(annually) while testing the world’s first H2FC Cargo Handlers. He is also the CEO of Green Port Solutions, a consulting firm specializing in decarbonizing port operations.

• Hydrogen Workshop – Hydrogen Vehicle Fleet Deployments

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

  Presentation Topic: Getting to Zero in the Los Angeles Port Environment

With over 35 years in the Transportation Management Industry, the majority involving the bulk food industry, John has been involved in the development and growth of business and operations across all regions of the country.

He has been the lead contact with Foodliner’s growth with their PepsiCo business, as their largest bulk carrier under contract, as well as several major shippers across the industry to identify opportunities to develop and implement a joint sustainability strategy.

• ACT Shipper-Carrier Connect – Lunch Panel: Effective Partnerships and Collaboration Fireside Chat

  Thursday, May 23 — 12:25 pm to 1:30 pm

For more than 20 years, Todd Ellis has been a leader in sustainable business development for leading low carbon fuels companies. Mr. Ellis leads the strategic planning and sales management for the marketing, wholesale and downstream, emerging channels and co-products sales teams along with the operations services and customer support for Chevron Renewable Energy Group.

Mr. Ellis has been instrumental in many facets of the biofuels value chain including sales and marketing, feedstock procurement, project development, mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Ellis has worked with federal, state, and provincial policy makers on a range of issues affecting biofuels policies and market incentives, creating strong market demand for bio-based diesel.

Mr. Ellis currently serves as Vice Chairman for Advanced Biofuels Canada and Board of Director for CalBio Gas LLC and the Clean Fuels Foundation.

• Thinking Outside the Cab: Innovative Ways to Lower Emissions – Achieving Sustainability with eFuels and Renewable Fuels

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

Ryan Erickson, VP of Trillium Energy Solutions, a Love’s Family Company has been with Houston based company for 10 years. His tenure began in business development, selling fueling infrastructure solutions to CNG customers, then creating Trillium’s hydrogen business and establishing leadership for Trillium’s RNG portfolio. Ryan manages all of Trillium’s business solutions units, including Design Build Services, Zero Emissions Solutions, Fuel Sales, Operations and Customer Care.

Ryan has a vast proven history in the alternative and renewable fueling industry and has aided in several Society of Automotive Engineers technical committees and served as vice-chair of the South Coast Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee.

Ryan leads vision and growth supplying sustainable transportation fueling solutions to customers across the country.

• Hydrogen Workshop – The Current Landscape for Heavy-Duty Hydrogen Vehicles

  Monday, May 20 — 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm

Alessandro joined ExxonMobil Chemical in 1994 and had several assignments in technology and marketing. From 2007 he progressed through a number of leadership roles in Research and Engineering, including alternative fuels and vehicles, carbon capture and biofuels. In 2017 he became the Corporation’s Sr Technology Advisor with responsibility for technology planning and guidance on new energy options. Alessandro joined Low Carbon Solutions in 2022 with global responsibility for hydrogen mobility.

• Hydrogen Workshop – Producing and Delivering Hydrogen Fuel

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

• Utility Workshop – Strengthening Supply Chains for Infrastructure

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

Dawn Fenton is the Vice President for Government Relations and Public Affairs at Volvo Group North America. She has been with Volvo Group for 8 years and has responsibility for federal government relations as well as California policy issues. Prior to joining the Volvo Group, Dawn worked for the Diesel Technology Forum and ABB, Inc. Dawn has worked in the government relations field for over 25 years across a range of energy, environment, sustainability, foreign policy and trade-related issues in the public, private and non-profit sectors. She received her master’s degree from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and her bachelor’s degree from Tufts University.

• EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event Part 2a: The EV Charging Depot Ecosystem

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

Christina has been committed to working on innovative strategies towards a clean energy future. In her previous roles as the Executive Director of Empire Clean Cities, she advocated for policies and programs to decarbonize the transportation sector; and as a Business Developer in the private sector, build-out EV charging infrastructure networks across the US.  In her current role at AVANGRID, she is engaged in utility programs to remove barriers for EV charging; enable the adoption of medium- and heavy-duty EVs; and the build out of the electric distribution system to support increased electrification.  She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Boston University, a master’s degree in city and regional planning from the Pratt Institute, School of Architecture and Planning, and Certificate in Business Management from Columbia University.

• Breakout Session: Achieving School Bus Fleet Electrification

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm

  Presentation Topic: Empowering NY School Bus Electrification; Utility Supported Fleet Transition

Mr. Fioravanti brings over 25 years of experience working with emerging energy technologies in both commercial and consulting roles. He has worked with major manufacturers, utilities, state/federal agencies, and developers to understand and deploy advanced energy systems. He currently focuses his efforts on electric transportation and EV infrastructure – evaluating electricity grid impacts and linking the technologies to grid modernization, utility of the future initiatives. For electrification, he is currently leading efforts to examine load impacts of MHD vehicles for airport and seaport electrification. He received his M.B.A and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California.

• EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event Part 2b: Next Generation Advancements in Fleet Charging Infrastructure 

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

After college studies, I worked as an electrician in 1996, then as an apprentice in 1997. I became a superintendent from 2014 to 2017, and in 2018, I founded Fize Electrique. Starting with 2 employees, we now have 20. I held positions such as foreman, purchaser, and project manager. My interest in EVs began in 2012, and we acquired our first one in 2018. This sparked my passion for electrification. In 2019, I added the role of electrification advisor to my responsibilities. In 2021, I became the director of smart energy, leading the company to achieve 100% charging infrastructure by 2025, we did it at the end off 2022

• EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event Part 1a: Light and Medium Duty Fleet Case Studies

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm

  Presentation Topic: Full EV Fleet

Eric Fisher, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Shyft Innovations, leads Blue Arc™ EV Solutions, focusing on commercial-grade electric vehicle (EV) solutions for commercial fleets. Joining Shyft in 2016 as Director of Engineering and R&D for Utilimaster, and advancing to Vice President and General Manager, he has played a key role in Shyft’s innovation. His expertise in automotive, mechanical, and electrical engineering has been crucial in developing specialty vehicles. Before joining Shyft, Fisher was VP of engineering at Horton Emergency Vehicles. He holds an Engineer’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and HVAC from Columbus State Community College, a Bachelor’s Degree in HVACR Engineering from Ferris State University and an MBA from Franklin University.

• Ultra Clean Vehicle Summit – Vehicle Innovation

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm

  Presentation Topic: Shyfting the Momentum in the EV Transition to Critical Work Truck Industries

Illina Frankiv is the Head of Sustainability at Uber Freight, where she oversees the company’s efforts to build the industry’s leading zero emissions platform and move logistics to a greener future. She has a decade of experience spearheading sustainability programs across major enterprises. Prior to Uber Freight, Illina was WeWork’s Director of Energy and Sustainability.

Illina is also an advisor for the first-of-a-kind Environmental Council at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. She held an Advisory Board position in the early days of the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA), a community of energy buyers accelerating the zero-carbon energy future. She completed a Bachelor’s in Environmental Science and a Master’s in Environment and Sustainability from Western University. She has summited five of the seven tallest mountains on each continent.

• ACT Shipper-Carrier Connect – Accounting for Sustainability Progress

  Thursday, May 23 — 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Alexander Freitag has been the vice president of engineering, Powertrain Solutions division for Bosch in North America since 2019. He is responsible for the diesel business unit at Bosch North America, which includes engineering for diesel pumps, diesel injectors and fuel cells, as well as natural gas systems engineering for commercial vehicle applications. Freitag leads the support of U.S. customers in advanced engineering activities, including internal combustion related technologies as well as advanced technologies and powertrains.

Since Freitag joined Bosch in 1995, he has taken on increased responsibilities in the areas of fuel injection technology and powertrain systems engineering.

Freitag graduated from the Technische Universität in Munich, Germany, where he specialized in aeronautical engineering. He also obtained his MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management in Chicago.

• Thinking Outside the Cab: Innovative Ways to Lower Emissions – Achieving Sustainability with eFuels and Renewable Fuels

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

  Presentation Topic: Reducing GHG emissions from the transport sector using drop-in e-fuels

Dr. Ray Gallant currently holds the position of Vice-President of Sustainability and Productivity Services for Volvo Construction Equipment, part of the Volvo Group of companies.  Ray is responsible for Region America’s developing and executing the sustainability strategy including new products and technologies incorporating low and zero-emission solutions.  In addition, as part of the sustainability journey, Ray leads in the transition towards helping customers make job sites more efficient, productive, and cost-effective.

Ray holds a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) from Dalhousie University, a Bachelor of Science in Forest Engineering from the University of New Brunswick, a Master of Science in Management degree from Boston University, and his Doctor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in International Business.

• Breakout Session: Public Service Fleets at the Cutting Edge

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: Site/Fleet Decarbonization – Case study and learnings

Les Garrison is Director of Project Development for Hubs on the Prologis Mobility team. In this role, she leverages her 10+ years of experience in energy and construction to develop a network of large-scale facilities (“hubs”), that provide low- and no-carbon fueling infrastructure and services to Prologis’s fleet customers. Hubs include innovative technology in EV charging, hydrogen fueling and on-site energy generation to facilitate electrification for our customers and generate value to the business. Prior to Prologis Mobility, Les ran Commercial Charging Deployment at Rivian, managing a build plan of 300+ projects that included AC and DC behind-the-fence fleet installations as well as Rivian’s consumer-facing charging networks. Before Rivian, Les managed EV charging sourcing and deployment at autonomous vehicle company Zoox, acquired by Amazon.

• Workforce Development Forum – Preparing Your Facility for Alternative Fuels

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

Alan Gassler is the Zero Emissions, Customer Sales & Operations Analyst at PLM Fleet. As the subject matter expert on all technology used to monitor, report and define zero emissions performance, Alan provides direct customer consulting on metrics and how to best optimize and evaluate the success of zero emission equipment within existing customer fleet operations. As the product offerings and industry focus on zero emissions expands, Alan customizes analytics and program metrics to directly support customer SGE goals and programs. Alan has a BS in finance and economics from St. Joseph’s University.

• Thinking Outside the Cab: Innovative Ways to Lower Emissions – eTRU Technology and Real-World Applications

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

  Presentation Topic: Shedding Light on the Expansion of EV Refrigerated Trailers: Actions you can take now to Position Your Company to Achieve Sustainability Goals

Harmony Gates is the Senior Director of Regulatory Compliance at Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA), a TRC Company, where she is leading the rapidly growing Compliance team and client portfolio. She has two decades of air quality experience, with 15 years specific to on-road and off-road fleet compliance and planning for a wide variety of fleets – including nationwide transportation fleets, industrial facilities, and public agencies. Her focus is on streamlining reporting, facilitating effective plans alongside suppliers, navigating extensions and exemptions, and identifying strategic implementation solutions for complying with overlapping requirements of Advanced Clean Fleets and many other EPA, CARB, and district-level regulations.

• Regulatory Workshop – Navigating Regulatory Compliance

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

Jim Gillis serves as the Pacific Region President at IMC, with his career in drayage spanning several critical hubs, including the Gulf and Pacific. Jim is known in the industry as the authority on California’s dynamic market and regulatory landscape, making him the expert in logistics and supply chain within the state. Jim’s forward-thinking strategy for sustainability and his blended approach to integrating both electric and hydrogen semi-truck technology is leading IMC toward a greener and more renewable future as a drayage carrier. Under his direction, the Pacific Region of IMC has grown to be the largest drayage provider in the state with over 500 trucks in the fleet in California servicing the West Coast.

• Hydrogen Workshop – Hydrogen Vehicle Fleet Deployments

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

Paul Gioupis is a lifelong entrepreneur and seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in corporate finance, capital markets and business management. He has notable experience in a wide range of investment sectors, including FinTech, RegTech, medical, real estate, clean and renewable technology with a strong appreciation of ESG and impact investing.

Paul Gioupis is Founder and CEO of Zeem Solutions, the leading provider of innovative contract-based EV   charging and fleet management services. He launched the business in 2017 with a forward-thinking approach to the commercial fleet electrification in California and throughout the United States. Under his leadership the Company has successfully positioned in the dynamic and competitive arena of EV charging infrastructure services and committed to accelerating growth and operating performance to ensure its long-term success.

• EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event Part 2a: The EV Charging Depot Ecosystem

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: Driving Sustainability with EV Fleet-as-a-Service, Accelerating EV Fleet Deployments, Powering Change: Zeem’s Turnkey EV Fleet Deployment

Since founding GNA in 1993, Cliff has been instrumental in the development of environmental programs and policies that have improved air quality, increased the use of clean fuels and advanced technologies in transportation, and spurred the creation of innovative public-private partnerships in a variety of sectors. It is for these reasons that he has become one of the most sought-after leaders within the environmental and energy communities—he offers unparalleled experience, insight, and perspective on critical issues at the very heart of our transportation and energy systems.

• Workforce Development Forum – Alternative Fuel Vehicle Bootcamp

  Monday, May 20 — 8:45 am to 10:00 am

Nico De Golia is the Director of Cloud Logistics Sustainability at Microsoft working towards achieving the company’s goals of net-negative carbon emissions, zero waste, water positivity, and land preservation in the Cloud Supply Chain by the end of the decade. He has extensive experience in sustainability & transportation, having previously served as Global Director of Sustainability for Crowley Maritime and working with BSR on supply chain sustainability and freight decarbonization. He is also an advisor to Washington Maritime Blue and the Center for the Blue Economy, where he focuses on maritime decarbonization.

• ACT Shipper-Carrier Connect – Accounting for Sustainability Progress

  Thursday, May 23 — 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Andrew Gorton joined Lynkwell in 2023, bringing extensive experience from product and technology roles at renowned companies GE Wind, GE Oil & Gas, Baker Hughes, and GE Research. With expertise in leading IoT, edge computing and analytic product development teams for industrial applications, Andrew is instrumental in driving Lynkwell’s full deployment product vision. His focus lies in cultivating value for customers through differentiated and integrated hardware, software, and service solutions.

Andrew’s professional journey encompasses pioneering roles delivering innovative and intricate software and hardware solutions to market, spanning wind turbine management, oil and gas production, and aircraft engine certification. Preceding his tenure at GE, he served as a consultant in the construction industry, contributing significantly to the design of large-scale, complex science facilities and hospitals.

Andrew holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts in Audio Engineering and Acoustics.

• EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event Part 1a: Light and Medium Duty Fleet Case Studies

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm

Josh Grodin is Vice President of Government Affairs for Penske Truck Leasing where he oversees the company’s government affairs efforts.

Prior to joining Penske, Grodin served in roles advising executives at companies in matters ranging from government affairs to corporate communications. Additionally, he spent over a decade in government and politics serving six elected officials and ten political campaigns. In 2005, Grodin was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve in the White House as a Legislative Analyst and Advance Aide. Additionally, Josh served as a counterterrorism intelligence analyst contracted to DHS.

Grodin earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Texas at Austin, and his master’s degree in defense and strategic studies/international relations.

• Regulatory Workshop – Understanding the Spread of California’s Zero Emission Regulations

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

Cullen Hall has over 20 years of experience in engineering, cryogenics, and hydrogen with a specialty in liquid hydrogen infrastructure. His deep expertise in hydrogen infrastructure includes critical components, systems, safety, and construction related to cryopumps, compressors, dispensers, and refueling stations.

Throughout his career, Cullen has contributed significantly to accelerating hydrogen infrastructure systems thru the commission of liquid dispensers, the development of patented liquid hydrogen pumps, and the transformation of the liquid hydrogen refueling station. His hydrogen infrastructure experience spans across several Asian hydrogen companies and industry leaders such as Linde’s Praxair and Plug Power.

• Hydrogen Workshop – Producing and Delivering Hydrogen Fuel

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

  Presentation Topic: Liquid Hydrogen the Game Changer to Go the Distance

David is leading the expansion of Einride’s Energy & Charging Infrastructure division, leading an ambitious strategy that focuses on market growth and key partnerships. With a proven track record of driving success in the energy and automotive sector, David brings a wealth of experience to this role. Previously he served as General Manager Region Asia-Pacific at Einride. David’s expertise and leadership help position Einride for continued growth and innovation in sustainable freight mobility and energy transition. David holds a Master’s degree in Engineering Physics from Chalmers University.

• Innovative Tech Showcase, featuring the EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event: Fleet Case Studies – Heavy Duty Vehicle Charging

  Thursday, May 23 — 10:45 am to 11:45 am

Chad Harris has an extensive background in supply chain and transportation operations and automation.  Currently, Chad leads Walmart’s End to End Delivery Technology team responsible for overseeing all the HW and SW technology that powers Walmart’s Class 8, yard tractor, and delivery van fleets, while supporting the work being done to decarbonize those fleets.  Prior to joining Walmart, Chad worked for a number of years at Amazon where he held various roles in operations leadership, transportation strategy and execution, as well as last mile delivery where Chad helped build out Amazon’s last mile delivery operations.

• Innovative Tech Showcase, featuring the EV Charging Event – End-to-End: Walmart’s approach to transitioning the middle and last mile fleet

  Thursday, May 23 — 9:30 am to 10:15 am

Harbinger CEO and Co-Founder John Harris is redefining the medium-duty commercial vehicle industry through electrification.

Leading the company with a detailed, personal approach, John brings strong expertise in battery, hardware, and mechanical engineering from work at Anduril Industries, Boeing, The Walt Disney Company, Faraday Future, and Xos Trucks.  At Anduril, he led Sentry Tower from prototype to volume production in less than three years. He led battery development at Xos and was the sole inventor of numerous patents. Formerly a Structures and Mechanisms Design Engineer at Boeing and Disney, he was also heavily involved in battery systems at Faraday Future.

John earned a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s in Aerospace Engineering from Cornell.

• Ultra Clean Vehicle Summit – Vehicle Innovation

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm

  Presentation Topic: The Case for Medium Duty: Why a Compelling Medium Duty EV Requires a Clean Slate Approach

Jackie Hayes is the Deputy Director for Boston Public Schools (BPS) Department of Transportation (DOT). BPS DOT ensures that 22,000 students are transported daily to 230 school sites, BPS and non-BPS schools, both inside and outside the City of Boston. Over the past two years, Jackie has led the planning, procurement, deployment, and operations of 20 electric school buses (ESBs), along with the installation of supporting charging infrastructure. BPS is in the process of adding an additional 19 ESBs to the fleet and is a recipient of a 2023 EPA Clean School Bus Program for 50 ESBs. The original 20 ESBs have been on the road since February 2023, successfully transporting students to and from school each day.

• Breakout Session: Achieving School Bus Fleet Electrification

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm

  Presentation Topic: Taking Charge of Fleet Electrification at Boston Public Schools

Thomas Healy is the Founder and CEO of Hyliion, a provider of innovative generator technology to produce clean, efficient and affordable electricity.  A company focused on the global fight against climate change, Hyliion offers solutions that are fuel agnostic and pull forward the efficiency of powerplants, into a product that can be deployed on a localized level. Named one of Forbes’ “30 under 30” and the youngest public company CEO at the time, Healy took Hyliion public in 2020 and has raised over $750 million to date. As an entrepreneur, Healy has founded two start-ups prior to Hyliion while he was in college and holds over twenty patents. Healy’s passion for racing and motorsports inspired him to pursue dual engineering degrees in mechanical engineering and engineering & public policy from Carnegie Mellon University in 2014. He also started his masters in mechanical engineering at Carnegie Mellon but took a leave of absence to found Hyliion. In 2023, Healy joined the Board of Trustees of Carnegie Mellon University.

• Utility Workshop – Finding Innovative Solutions to Power Constraints

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm

Hernan Henriquez joined BayoTech in 2022 as Vice President of Sales. In this role, Mr. Henriquez is responsible for company revenues and for leading the BayoTech sales team. Hernan is an executive with a strong background in sales and marketing with expertise in the high-pressure transport industry.

Previously, he was the Senior Vice-President of Sales for Romeo Power, responsible for the global commercialization of battery technology into OEM’s in various vertical markets and end-users.

Prior to this he was the Sr. Vice-President of Sales at Romeo Power Executive and Vice-President of Business Development for Quantum Fuel Systems LLC. He started with the company in 2006 and held several positions in Sales, Marketing and Business Development for the commercialization of hydrogen, compressed natural gas and electric vehicle platforms.

• Hydrogen Workshop – Producing and Delivering Hydrogen Fuel

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

  Presentation Topic: Unlocking Off-Grid Electric Vehicle Charging with Hydrogen: A Sustainable and Resilient Solution

Nathaniel Horadam is a consultant with the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO). He supports transportation manufacturing and deployment projects on LPO’s Outreach and Business Development team, and serves as LPO’s critical minerals sector lead. Prior to joining DOE, Nathaniel was a managing consultant at the national non-profit Center for Transportation and the Environment, where he managed fleet electrification and automation projects. He currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

• Battery Technology Advancements – Accelerating Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Capacity

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

Jay Hudson is a fleet management expert with over 13 years of experience implementing best-in-class mobility solutions for commercial and government fleets. For the last four years, Jay has focused exclusively on accelerating electric vehicle transitions by designing and executing complex plans to deploy turnkey charging infrastructure while minimizing any loss to operational efficiency or profitability. He is proud to lead a knowledgeable team of Blink Charging sales and solutions consultants who are dedicated to helping enterprise clients with large vehicle fleets and diverse real estate portfolios meet their immediate and future electrification goals.

• Workforce Development Forum – Alternative Fuel Vehicle Bootcamp

  Monday, May 20 — 8:45 am to 10:00 am

  Presentation Topic: Tomorrow’s Electric Fleets – A Next Steps Discussion

As the Global Real Estate Leader for CBRE’s EV Business, Jim Hurless manages the overall development and advancement of CBRE’s Electric Vehicle Real Estate business. In this capacity, Mr. Hurless helps our clients understand the impacts Electrification has on their overall portfolio.

Prior to this role, Mr. Hurless was responsible for driving the growth and expansion of CBRE Advisory and Transaction Services; supporting operational excellence and client care initiatives. He accomplishes this by forging effective working relationships with clients, Divisional Presidents, sales and solutions teams, account and transactions professionals and integrated advisory services experts to accomplish divisional and business line objectives.

Mr. Hurless brings over 20 years of Global CRE, Facilities and Infrastructure experience with hyperscale companies focused on CRE, tech, data center, technical operations, facilities management, site selection, site development, and strategic planning.

• Workforce Development Forum – Preparing Your Facility for Alternative Fuels

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

Laura Iannaccone joined the County of Los Angeles’ Internal Services Department with the Energy and Environmental Services (EES) Team in 2019. She serves as the Manager of EES’ Clean Transportation and Energy Programs and is working to meet the County’s Sustainability zero emission vehicle and clean mobility goals. Previous to joining EES, she worked in various roles with the City of New York to meet it PlaNYC energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction goals. Laura has over 20 years of experience working at local and international levels on environmental and sustainable development initiatives.

• Workforce Development Forum – Developing the Alternative Fuels Workforce

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

• New Frontiers for Low and Zero Emissions Vehicles: Off-Road – New Frontiers: Lowering Emissions from Construction Equipment and Other Off-Road Applications

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

Ted James is the President of North America for ACCURE Battery Intelligence. Prior to ACCURE, Ted held leadership positions in software, analytics, and energy organizations spanning the energy transition. He was the Head of Strategy for Camus Energy, an electric grid management software company, and was a Principal at PG&E, focusing on electrification and decarbonization. He also served six years at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, where he led a team in the Strategic Energy Analysis Center focusing on solar technologies and batteries in the automotive sector. Ted received a BA in Environmental Science at Washington University in St. Louis, an MBA from the University of Colorado Boulder, and he completed advanced coursework in machine learning at Stanford.

• Vehicle Automation Workshop – Leveraging AI and Machine Learning to Improve Safety, Reliability & Sustainability

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

  Presentation Topic: Using AI and Machine Learning to Increase EV Battery Performance, Safety, Reliability and Lifetime

With over 10 years of experience in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, Charlie is passionate about creating a sustainable future for our planet. He is the founder and CEO of EO Charging, a company that specializes in charging solutions for electric van, truck, bus and car fleets.

At EO Charging, Charlie leads a team of talented and passionate individuals who share his vision and values. EO Charging has grown from a small startup to a global leader. They have partnered with some of the world’s largest companies, such as Amazon, DHL, UPS, Tesco and GoAhead Group; helping them electrify their fleets and reduce their carbon footprint. EO has been recognized as one of Europe’s fastest growing companies (Financial Times) and is backed by Private Equity investors, Zouk Capital and Vortex Energy (part of EFG Hermes). Charie has also been lucky enough to be made a Forbes 30 under 30.

• EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event Part 1a: Light and Medium Duty Fleet Case Studies

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm

  Presentation Topic: Achieving 99% Uptime at Scale: An EO Charging and Amazon Case Study

• Utility Workshop – Strengthening Supply Chains for Infrastructure

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

Ali Javidan is a hands-on engineer with a history of leading pioneering teams at Tesla, Google, and Zoox. As an early hire at Tesla, Ali built the very first Model S and was responsible for early-stage testing and development for all vehicle programs. Prior to founding Range Energy, Ali architected the prototyping and experimental operations org – xOps – at Zoox, supporting the ground-up development of all vehicle platforms at the company. At Google, Ali led the ATAP Skunkworks team where he filed 15 patents in the areas of micro-machining, additive manufacturing, and robotics, and supported the development of the Soli radar chip, Jacquard conductive textiles, and Tango mapping tablet. Ali spent his early career at Caltrans and as a racing team engineer, and currently serves as a venture partner at R7.

• New Frontiers for Low and Zero Emissions Vehicles: Off-Road – Net Zero Emission Off-Road Vehicles: Yard Hostlers, Trailers, and Cargo Handling Equipment

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

  Presentation Topic: Propelling Fleet Electrification from the Trailer Forward

Suresh leads business development for all our commercial & industrial clients on fleet and mobility opportunities. He brings his vast EV experience to the team, including 4 years as VP Energy Services for a medium duty EV startup where he developed turnkey infrastructure services, and led several major fleet EV deployment projects. Prior to that he was the Head of EV Infrastructure Services at Schneider Electric, led global business development for EV charger AeroVironment and several other leadership roles.

Suresh holds a MS Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware, and an MBA in Strategy, Finance & Entrepreneurship from UCLA Anderson School of Management.

• Workforce Development Forum – Preparing Your Facility for Alternative Fuels

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

Andy “AJ” Jefferson, Sr. Director of Transportation at Genentech, heads up a department dedicated to optimizing the commuting experience for the company’s South San Francisco workforce. As head of the gRide program, Jefferson leads the development and management of alternative commute solutions as well as site and field fleet programs. Over the past five years he and his team have electrified 50% of Genentech’s bus fleet and built out supporting charging infrastructure, evolved ferry service, begun electrification of their nationwide field sales fleet, and launched the sharing of transportation programs with neighboring companies. Jefferson’s background includes 20+ years in operations management and a passion for sustainability, innovation and people development.

• Breakout Session: Zero Emission Transit Buses: Pioneering Sustainable Urban Commuting

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

Puneet is the General Manager of the global Spark Ignited and Fuel Delivery System business for Cummins Inc. In this role, he is responsible for the global natural gas, Propane, Octane business and fuel delivery system; including product vision, competitive positioning, financial management and overall performance of the spark ignited and fuel delivery system business across global markets.

Over his 15-year career at Cummins, Jhawar has been focused on helping customers achieve their success and he has managed successful relationships with several Cummins’ largest global customers. His leadership has fueled growth of Cummins’ natural gas business in key markets. Jhawar has extensive work experience, with roles based in the Middle East, India, Europe and the US. Jhawar has implemented important new programs for Cummins, including the introduction of the Cummins fuel system on the B-platform for the first time.

• Hydrogen Workshop – The Current Landscape for Heavy-Duty Hydrogen Vehicles

  Monday, May 20 — 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: The Business Case for Hydrogen ICE

Nada Jiddou is the Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer for Clarience Technologies. Jiddou leads digital products and processes throughout the Clarience group of companies.

Prior to joining Clarience Technologies, Jiddou served as Chief Product Officer of Enterprise Connectivity at Ford Motor Company. She also served as Director of Consumer Platforms and Products, and Senior Manager of Connected Vehicle Platform and Products.

Jiddou’s experience also includes roles as Senior Director, Strategy and Innovation at Whirlpool Corp., and Regional CIO for OnStar Middle East and OnStar Europe. She had held various roles at OnStar and Rockwell Automation prior.

Jiddou earned her MBA from Wayne State University and her BSEE from Lawrence Technological University.

• Thinking Outside the Cab: Innovative Ways to Lower Emissions – Carbon and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Accounting Bootcamp

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: A Cleaner, Leaner and Greener Tomorrow: Advancing Supply Chain Transparency through Generative AI

Henry Johnson is the Global Product Manager for Truck and Bus applications at Alpitronic, a global leader in DCFC charging infrastructure. He focuses on developing the most customer-oriented solutions for commercial vehicles to help accelerate the industry’s shift to a sustainable future.

Henry previously spent 10 years working at Daimler Truck in Germany and Japan where he was the lead for charging infrastructure. Through the company’s global reach, he was in regular contact with their offices in Portland which helped him build an understanding of the US market.

Although Henry is the proud owner of a European CDL, he must make do with a Hyundai Ioniq 6 for his commute between the Alpitronic offices in south Germany and north Italy.

• Innovative Tech Showcase, featuring the EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event: Explore the Codes and Standards Shaping the Industry

  Thursday, May 23 — 11:45 am to 12:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: The Advent of Megawatt Charging

Vlad Kalika is Founder and CEO at Proof Energy, a startup company developing catalytic heater and fuel cell range extender. Founded in 2019 Proof Energy is commercializing Metallic Solid Oxide Fuel Cell technology that was developed at Lawrence Berkeley National Labs.

Vlad’s experience encompasses product development as Principal Engineer at Bloom Energy, world’s leading SOFC system manufacturer. He is also experienced leading engineering teams in battery electric powertrain and vehicle integration as VP Commercial Vehicles and Global Powertrain at Karma Automotive, Operations Engineering Director at Efficient Drivetrains / Cummins, and Director of Engineering at Wrightspeed.

Vlad earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Management from Ohio University and Mechanical Engineering from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Canada.

• Battery Technology Advancements – Battery Technology Pathways and Paradigm Shifts

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

  Presentation Topic: ClearTherm – Zero Emissions Range Extenders for Battery Electric Vehicles

Chief Executive Officer and President John Kenning joined First Student in February 2022, bringing with him a wealth of experience managing fleet-based businesses and distributed workforces.

John’s career includes more than three decades of leadership experience and includes a proven track record of leading technological innovation, commercial excellence, and operational rigor to provide best-in-class services to customers. He joined First Student from G4S, a leading security services and technology provider, where he served as Regional Chief Executive Officer of Americas. Prior to G4S, John held senior management roles within several large companies, including president of commercial business at OfficeMax and president of North America commercial for ADT/Tyco International.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Miami University.

• Mainstage: Energy Transition Executive Roundtable: Navigating the New Fuel Frontier

  Wednesday, May 22 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

Bassem Kheireddin, Technology Manager – Motorsports, manages Shell’s Motorsport Technology program in North America. In this role, he leads the development and execution of high performance lubricants and fuels that meet the demanding needs of racing engines with a particular focus on INDYCAR and NASCAR series. Bassem believes in promoting sustainability in motorsports and is passionate about bringing a multi-faceted approach for Shell’s motorsports sustainability initiatives. He recently led the development of a 100% renewable race fuel for the INDYCAR series, making it the first US-based motorsports series that powers racing using 100% renewable race fuel beginning in 2023.

• Thinking Outside the Cab: Innovative Ways to Lower Emissions – Achieving Sustainability with eFuels and Renewable Fuels

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

Keith Kimbrough District Principal for Martinsville ISD. I have a master’s degree in educational leadership from Stephen F. Austin. Oversaw all aspects from design to deployment of our electric bus fleet.

• Breakout Session: Achieving School Bus Fleet Electrification

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm

Chris King is responsible for eMobility strategic partnerships and strategic initiatives at Siemens. Chris’s Board directorships have included Advanced Energy Economy, Smart Electric Power Association and Smart Energy Europe. He has testified before Congress, several states, and international policymakers on EV charging infrastructure, distributed energy resources, and smart grids. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in science and business from Stanford and a doctorate in law. He has received three U.S. patents in clean energy technologies.

• Utility Workshop – Strengthening Supply Chains for Infrastructure

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

Silke Kirchner earned her Ph.D. in Physics, specializing in Photonics from Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, Germany. She conducted postdoctoral research at Rice University in Houston, Texas, and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in Pasadena, California, contributing to the Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis (JCAP) focusing on Closed Carbon Cycle solutions. Since 2018, she has been a Product Manager for Digital Solutions in the Automotive Industry. In 2023, Silke assumed the role of Product Manager for the American EVSE Product Portfolio at Webasto Charging Systems. She actively participates in automotive standardization forums like ICDM, DFF, CharIn, and OCA.

• Vehicle Automation Workshop – Unlocking the Future of Electric Vehicles: AI-Enabled Charging Technologies

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: Revolutionizing Electric Vehicle Infrastructure: Smart Load Management and Future Innovations to Propel Economic Advantages

Tim has worked in various sectors of the automotive and fleet industry for the last 20 years. He currently serves as a business process manager for US Foods’ Fleet and Sustainability team overseeing the standardization of fleet processes to improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of their fleet.  He has supported various emissions reductions initiatives, regulatory compliance, and the rollout of their first electric tractors. Tim is passionate about sustainability, process improvement, and efficiency using data. Tim has held various roles in automotive repair, management, and the insurance space after earning his B.S. in Automotive Technology from Weber State. All his professional work supports his active involvement and passion for the outdoor community in Colorado, which relies on environmental sustainability.

• Utility Workshop – Finding Innovative Solutions to Power Constraints

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm

Ms. Kotler’s career includes over 25 years of experience in the transportation field.

Since 2003, Ms. Kotler has served as CEO for the Anaheim Transportation Network or ATN.

ATN’s mission is to provide public transportation services for the residents, visitors and employees of Anaheim and surrounding communities.

Ms. Kotler is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) with an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and Finance. Ms. Kotler earned her graduate degree also from California State University, Long Beach with concentration in Economics and Urban Planning.

• Breakout Session: Zero Emission Transit Buses: Pioneering Sustainable Urban Commuting

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: Alternative Project Delivery of a Battery Electric Bus Depot

As founder of L-Charge, Dmitry is a pioneering force in the electrification sector, championing innovative mobile charging technologies since January 2020 in Sunnyvale, California. Armed with a PhD in Computer Science and Mathematics from the London Business School, his expertise bridges the gap between groundbreaking technology and strategic business development. Dmitry’s role extends beyond L-Charge; he’s a vital contributor to the electric vehicle charging landscape, advocating for sustainable energy solutions. His tenure in leadership positions, including as a strategic advisor and a key figure in major business transactions, reflects a deep commitment to the industry’s growth. Dmitry’s entrepreneurial journey is further marked by co-founding FITO, a European leader in agriculture, automation, and construction, evidencing his versatile business acumen and innovative spirit. His leadership in a significant $1B M&A deal in 2020 exemplifies his exceptional strategic vision and negotiation prowess.

• New Frontiers for Low and Zero Emissions Vehicles: Off-Road – New Frontiers: Mobile Power and Mobile Generation Technology

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

Jonah Leason has 20 years of experience in the design, development, and validation of commercial vehicles. This includes more than 10 years of combined experience in systems development for battery electric vehicles (BEV). From scalable modular mobile energy storage systems (batteries), mobile inverters/ powertrain, and auxiliary system, to BEV system and vehicle validation. He has spent more than 7 years of his career leading global electrification efforts for PACCAR, DANA, and now Parker.

• New Frontiers for Low and Zero Emissions Vehicles: Off-Road – New Frontiers: Lowering Emissions from Construction Equipment and Other Off-Road Applications

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

Dr. Alan Lewis is Chief Technical Officer at Smart Freight Centre (SFC).  He coordinates technical aspects across SFC’s freight transport transparency and decarbonization programs including the Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC), Clean Cargo, Clean Air Transport, and the Sustainable Freight Buyers’ Alliance.  Alan led the development of the GLEC Framework as the global industry guidance to calculate and report logistics emissions across the multi-modal logistics supply chain and was then project manager for the development of ISO 14083 which sets the standard for GHG calculation and reporting for all transport services.  Previously, Alan worked in consultancy for more than 20 years working on the environmental and social impacts of freight and urban passenger transport.  Alan has a PhD in Materials Science from Cambridge University.

• ACT Shipper-Carrier Connect – Accounting for Sustainability Progress

  Thursday, May 23 — 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Fabian Lischke is currently Customer Chief Engineer for Daimler Truck North America. In his role, Lischke is responsible for Commercial Steering, within the Commercial Vehicle segment for the Vehicle Motion Division.

Since joining Bosch in 2016, Lischke has held a series of positions in areas of design engineering, project management and customer chief engineer.

Lischke earned his Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and his MBA from International University of Bad Honnef. Lischke is leading the regional development of the autonomous capable steering gear to fulfill SAE L4 requirements in the commercial vehicle sector. Lischke is an advocate for change, orchestrating the integration of advanced systems to create a safer operational environment.

• Vehicle Automation Workshop – Leveraging AI and Machine Learning to Improve Safety, Reliability & Sustainability

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

  Presentation Topic: The Crucial Role of Steering in Ensuring Safety for SAE L4 Autonomous Commercial Vehicles

Robert oversees Zenobē’s Second Life business unit, focusing on the development and delivery of projects using repurposed EV batteries. With a pipeline of 20MWh second life projects, using both stationary and mobile batteries, he’s led projects for National Express, Glastonbury Festival and Netflix.

Robert’s expertise includes financial and physical battery system modeling, contract management and operations. He also focuses on building Zenobē’s capabilities for repurposing the batteries on their own fleet.

After obtaining a First class MSci in Physics from the University of Nottingham, Robert joined Zenobē in 2018. He has spent time in the Operations team managing large scale stationary BESS sites and EV charging projects.

• Battery Technology Advancements – The State of the Reuse, Recycling, and the Used Electric Vehicle Markets

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: A circular economy for EV batteries – deriving whole lifecycle value from fleet electrification.

Nicholas Loughlan is CTO of the cellcentric GmbH & Co. KG. Prior his current position, Loughlan was Head of Future Technologies and Vehicle Platforms at Daimler Truck AG, where he was also responsible for CO2 and sustainability product strategy. Loughlan held several other management positions at Daimler Trucks, including Chief of Staff to the Daimler AG board member for Truck Product Engineering and Procurement. Previously he was Head of Product Planning Heavy and Medium Duty Truck Engines. He joined the Daimler AG in procurement for production equipment in 2004.

• Hydrogen Workshop – The Current Landscape for Heavy-Duty Hydrogen Vehicles

  Monday, May 20 — 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm

Ian MacDonald boasts over 23 years of experience in engineering and commercial roles, primarily within the automotive and commercial vehicle sectors. Prior to joining Hexagon Agility in 2017, Ian served as Vice President of Technical Sales and Business Development at Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc., a company specializing in vehicle emissions control products.

Prior to this, he served as Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Engine Control Systems Ltd., which was later acquired by Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. Ian joined Engine Control Systems, Ltd. in 1997 as a Technical Support Engineer, advancing through various roles and contributing to significant revenue growth, ultimately leading to its acquisition. Ian holds a Bachelor of Engineering Science (B.E.Sc.) in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering from the University of Western Ontario and is a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario.

• Thinking Outside the Cab: Innovative Ways to Lower Emissions – Achieving Sustainability with eFuels and Renewable Fuels

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

Patrick is currently CEO of Greenlane Infrastructure, LLC, a $650 million joint venture established by Daimler Truck North America, LLC, NextEra Energy Resources and BlackRock to build a high-performance, nationwide, zero-emission charging and hydrogen dispensing network for medium- and heavy-duty battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the United States. Previously, Patrick was President and COO of EV Connect, one of the largest EV Charging network service providers in the USA with international deployments in Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Patrick scaled EV Connect to almost 20,000 charging stations under management, over a quarter of a million drivers, while expanding strategic relationships to provide network services for companies such as bp, GM, Dominos, and 7-11, and with utility partners such as PG&E, SCE and NYPA.

• EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event Part 2a: The EV Charging Depot Ecosystem

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

Bill Maddox is in charge of Product Management for Carrier Transicold. Carrier Transicold is part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Bill and his staff are responsible for investigating new technologies and trends, developing, and introducing new products, managing existing product lines, strategic planning, and regulatory review. Bill has worked for Carrier for more than 25 years and he has held various positions in engineering, technical services, applications, and product management. Bill has an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech and a master’s in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.

• Thinking Outside the Cab: Innovative Ways to Lower Emissions – eTRU Technology and Real-World Applications

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

Vince Mariano leads the efforts at ChargePoint to electrify transit agency and e-bus operations across North America. He brings a wealth of fuel and fleet operations expertise to these customers, having worked at WEX Inc., helping large private and government fleets manage and finance their gas, diesel and EV fueling needs. Prior to his roles in the transit and fleet industries, he led strategy development for Fortune 500 defense, healthcare and tech companies as a management consultant for The Beacon Group, an Accenture company. He holds an undergraduate degree from Middlebury College and a master’s in business administration from UNC Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School.

• EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event Part 2b: Next Generation Advancements in Fleet Charging Infrastructure 

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

Ken Marko is the Fleet Sustainability Manager for US Foods, where he leads fleet sustainability initiatives to reduce emissions. He is currently leading a fleet electrification project adding over (40) electric tractors and infrastructure.

Ken previously worked at PepsiCo/Frito-Lay and was the project manager for a transformative sustainability project that introduced emerging zero- and near-zero emission technologies at Frito-Lay’s Modesto site including solar, EV charging, battery storage, electric trucks and the first customer installation of Tesla Semi charging stations.

Ken joined US Foods in 2022, after working at PepsiCo/Frito-Lay over 10 years, and Peterbilt Motors for 16 years. Ken has an extensive engineering background with a successful record of developing and executing strategic sustainability product initiatives in the trucking industry.

• New Frontiers for Low and Zero Emissions Vehicles: Off-Road – New Frontiers: Mobile Power and Mobile Generation Technology

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: How to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles with temporary charging stations.

As the Chief Software Officer at Battle Motors, Paul Marsolan brings over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity to lead the software development initiatives of the company. A graduate of The Ohio State University, Paul’s journey in technology began with a passion for innovation and a commitment to safeguarding digital assets in an increasingly interconnected world.

In his current role at Battle Motors, Paul’s strategic vision and hands-on approach to innovation are instrumental in driving the company’s efforts to integrate state-of-the-art software solutions into the Battle Motors vehicle platforms. Notably, Paul has created proprietary technology for the RevolutionOS™ Smart Dashboard, a groundbreaking system designed to enhance the user experience and functionality of Battle Motors vehicles. His commitment to excellence and passion for technology innovation continue to fuel his journey as a leader in the cybersecurity and software development domains.

• Ultra Clean Vehicle Summit – Vehicle Innovation

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm

  Presentation Topic: Title: Revolutionizing Fleet Management with RevolutionOS™ (RevOS)

As ESG Program Manager, Apoorva spearheads the coordination of all DTNA sustainability initiatives within the Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) domain. Additionally, she serves as the chief of staff for the Zero-Emissions Transformation group, taking the lead on strategic ZTG projects and initiatives.

Apoorva has had several roles in her time at Daimler Truck, gaining valuable experience in various parts of our organization, ranging from operations to product strategy. Over the last few years, she has mainly been involved in DTNA’s electric powertrain portfolio. More recently, Apoorva has been leading the reman, 2nd-life, and end-of-life strategies for electric vehicle components.

• Battery Technology Advancements – The State of the Reuse, Recycling, and the Used Electric Vehicle Markets

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

Kevin L. Matthews is the Head of Electrification at First Student and is responsible for the strategy that will drive the development and deployment of all electrification initiatives and technologies. First Student is the largest operator of school buses in North America with over 46,000 units in its fleet including over 300 electric units.

Kevin has worked in the environment sector for more than 30 years. including as the co-project director of the Clinton Global Initiative EV School Bus project.

• Breakout Session: Achieving School Bus Fleet Electrification

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm

• Utility Workshop – Finding Innovative Solutions to Power Constraints

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm

Over a 24-year career with Walmart, Ryan has demonstrated a keen ability to position Walmart’s Supply Chain as a competitive advantage throughout the world. Ryan’s personal beliefs and open leadership style align well with Walmart’s culture and have allowed him to deliver consistent and sustainable results. As Vice President, Ryan leads Domestic Transportation for the West Division of Walmart US. His team is comprised of nearly 7,500 Walmart Private Fleet Drivers who deliver products to Walmart Stores and Sam’s Clubs, enabling customers and members to save money and live better.

Ryan joined Walmart in May 2000. He led cross-functional change initiatives within the Walmart US Supply Chain for over nine years, implementing large-scale capital projects in various networks such as apparel, imports, general merchandise, and returns.

• Innovative Tech Showcase, featuring the EV Charging Event – End-to-End: Walmart’s approach to transitioning the middle and last mile fleet

  Thursday, May 23 — 9:30 am to 10:15 am

Alex Mitchel Meek, Co-Founder and President and Chief Revenue Officer: Meek oversees Moxion’s, revenue generation, including expansion of its energy logistics locations, commercial partnerships, sales and marketing teams. An entrepreneur, operational leader, and investment professional, Meek has direct and relevant operational leadership experience as a former company Co-Founder and President at Newday Financial Technologies, a financial technology platform for mass-market impact investing. At Newday, Meek built a technology platform that allowed clients to invest in diversified portfolios solving major global issues, including climate change, ocean health, sustainable agriculture, and clean water. Meek successfully raised venture capital, led the design and execution on a multi-million-dollar technology engineering budget, built asset management frameworks for impact and ESG investing, and scaled the organization to $250M in assets.

• New Frontiers for Low and Zero Emissions Vehicles: Off-Road – New Frontiers: Mobile Power and Mobile Generation Technology

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: Electrifying Transportation: Decarbonization, EVs, and the Role of Charging Infrastructure

Hyzon CEO Parker Meeks leads strategic planning and execution of the company’s global operations as it works toward decarbonizing the future of transport with leading-edge hydrogen fuel cell technology. He is a proven leader with wide-ranging experience spanning throughout traditional energy, the decarbonization and energy transition, infrastructure, finance, and transportation. Prior to Hyzon, Meeks was a partner with McKinsey & Company, where he was a global leader in the company’s energy, capital productivity, and infrastructure practices. Other positions included full P&L responsibility for TRC Companies, a design and construction management firm. He received his MBA at Rice University, and his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at Columbia University.

• Ultra Clean Vehicle Summit – Zero Emissions, Maximum Performance, Delivering Zero Emissions Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles for Fleets

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: Hydrogen–The Economical Solution to Zero Emissions

Propulsion Québec’s CEO, Michelle LLambías Meunier, previously served as the Vice President of Public Affairs and Government Relations at SYRUS, a consulting firm. In this role, she assisted various clients in aligning their business strategies with stakeholders. Prior to that, she spent eight years at the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal as the Vice President of Public and Corporate Affairs.

During her tenure, she held various positions, including overseeing government relations, media relations, board of directors relations, and projects involving multiple external partners.

Throughout her career, Michelle has worked as a Press attaché, as a researcher at Radio-Canada’s radio station, and as a Communications and Media Relations Manager at the Old Brewery Mission Foundation.

Michelle has also served on different boards of directors and committees, such as YMCA Quebec, the Quartier des spectacles Partnership and the advisory committee of Montreal Airport. She is currently a board member of the Association of Consulting Engineering Firms of Quebec.

• Battery Technology Advancements – The State of the Reuse, Recycling, and the Used Electric Vehicle Markets

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

• Vehicle Automation Workshop – Unlocking the Future of Electric Vehicles: AI-Enabled Charging Technologies

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: AI-powered solutions for middle mile and trucking charging

• Innovative Tech Showcase, featuring the EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event: Fleet Case Studies – Heavy Duty Vehicle Charging

  Thursday, May 23 — 10:45 am to 11:45 am

Zach Miller is the Director of Metro Region Operations for the Trucking Association of New York (TANY). He previously served as the Metro Region Vice-Chair for TANY on the Board of Directors. He also served as the head of Media and Business Development at TruckTractorTrailer.com and co-founded NewYorkTruckStop.com. Zach completed his BBA in Business Administration from Hofstra University and is a proud graduate of the TANY Leadership program. He is recipient of TANY’s Outstanding Service Award and was recognized as one of City & State’s Responsible 100. A lifelong New Yorker, he is a long-suffering fan of the New York Mets and New York Jets.

• Regulatory Workshop – Understanding the Spread of California’s Zero Emission Regulations

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

• Innovative Tech Showcase, featuring the EV Charging Event – End-to-End: Walmart’s approach to transitioning the middle and last mile fleet

  Thursday, May 23 — 9:30 am to 10:15 am

Steven Moelk is the Project Manager in the U.S. for the IKEA Zero Emission Delivery initiative. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring IKEA Retail U.S. fulfills its commitment to ultimately provide zero-emission home deliveries to all its customers.

Prior to IKEA, Mr. Moelk worked in the final mile segment of the logistics industry. In 2001, he helped form Urban Express, New York’s largest same day delivery service. He became the company’s CEO in 2008.  Rebranded as UX Specialized Logistics – the company expanded across the US and Canada, and became the largest home delivery provider for IKEA in North America. In 2015, UX was sold to XPO Logistics, where Mr. Moelk worked to expand XPO’s home delivery services.

• EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event Part 1a: Light and Medium Duty Fleet Case Studies

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm

  Presentation Topic: Zero Emission Delivery- 3 Years In – IKEA U.S. & Fluid Truck

Roy Molter is Head of Marketing Communications, Commercial Vehicle Solutions – Americas, ZF Group. He is responsible for driving brand awareness and supporting sales growth through key market initiatives in North America, including advertising and digital marketing campaigns, public relations, trade shows and customer events.

Roy’s tenure with ZF marketing spans nearly 20 years in a variety of roles, most recently as Global Technology Marketing Communications Manager for the Driveline Systems Group. Before that, he served as Global Marketing Manager, focused on market research and brand-building activities. Roy earned his BA in Visual Communications from Purdue University and his MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University.

• Vehicle Automation Workshop – Hitting the Road: Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Programs & Early-Stage Deployments

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

Tom is a Business Development Manager for New Energy at Woodside, where he is progressing large-scale, lower-carbon liquid hydrogen production in North America. Before Woodside, he worked at Shell and launched the first network of heavy-duty hydrogen refuelling stations in North America, serving fuel cell trucks and buses in California. Tom has spent time at mobility startups such as TrueCar & Lyft and holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson and a BA in Economics from Claremont McKenna College. On the weekends, you can find him exploring his new home in Houston.

• Hydrogen Workshop – Hydrogen Vehicle Fleet Deployments

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

Corey J. Muirhead, Executive VP of Logan Bus Co. Inc., leads NYC’s largest school bus provider with over 2,000 school buses transporting approx. 40,000 students daily. Muirhead is notably known for pioneering the first electric school bus in NYC and piloting the first school bus stop-arm camera program in New York State. Called on by the media as a transportation expert, Muirhead has been featured on Bloomberg’s “Odd Lots Podcast” and Fox 5 Good Day NY. Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, he played a vital role in re-opening schools by being selected for the NYS Education Dept. Board of Regents Schools Reopening Task Force. More recently, Muirhead has been selected to shape New York State’s transportation policy through his involvement on the NYSERDA Electric School Bus Advisory Committee.

• Breakout Session: Achieving School Bus Fleet Electrification

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm

  Presentation Topic: Achieving School Bus Fleet Electrification: A Logan Bus Case Study

Ed Munar is the Sr. business development manager at BorgWarner charging solutions.  He has 30+ years of experience in the technology space focused on EV charging, power electronics, power distribution, energy storage, and semiconductors.

Ed has worked for BorgWarner since 2017 (formerly Rhombus Energy Solutions) and helped develop BorgWarner’s EV charging business.  In the early years, he helped established its first EVSE clients and developed its initial technology partnerships.  Currently, he manages key client relationships including OEM, CaaS, TaaS, and V2G partnerships.

Ed has held senior roles in management – sales, product management, and business development across various industries.  Ed earned his BS from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Samueli School of electrical engineering and an international master’s in business administration (IMBA) from the University of San Diego, Knaus School of Business.

• EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event Part 1b: Journey to Vehicle to Everything (V2X, V2G, V2H, V2I) 

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm

  Presentation Topic: Real-World Vehicle to Grid (V2G) Case Study on School Buses in New England

Lauren Murphree is Director of Product Strategy for Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) and leads the future roadmap definition and vision of the commercial vehicle product portfolio encompassing both Freightliner and Western Star products.  Lauren is passionate about providing industry-leading solutions for customers both now and in the future, and leads her team to provide the strategy for on highway, heavy duty vocational, medium duty products, safety systems as well as propulsion technologies.

Lauren joined DTNA in 2012 and has held various management positions within the group focused on technical product development joined with customer and market insights, including roles in Germany and Japan.

Lauren has a bachelor’s degree in Economics and German from Willamette University.

• Hydrogen Workshop – Producing and Delivering Hydrogen Fuel

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

Kedar Murthy is Chief Commercial Officer of Nuvera Fuel Cells overseeing the commercialization, distribution and aftermarket service of Nuvera’s cost-effective fuel cell solutions for commercial and industrial mobility applications. Mr. Murthy’s career has spanned large companies, private equity and startups. He gained experience at General Electric and Cabot Corp. Subsequently he became EVP of the Global OEM business at private equity backed GPX International leading a global tire business which was acquired. Later he joined start-up Lehigh Technologies Inc., a venture funded specialty materials company as VP and GM, building and globalizing this business before being acquired by Michelin. Mr. Murthy has a BS and MS degrees in Chemical Engineering from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and from the University of Wisconsin-Madison respectively.

• New Frontiers for Low and Zero Emissions Vehicles: Off-Road – Net Zero Emission Off-Road Vehicles: Yard Hostlers, Trailers, and Cargo Handling Equipment

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

  Presentation Topic: The Tipping Point for Hydrogen-Powered Applications

Erika Myers is committed to decarbonizing the world’s transportation systems. She serves as the Executive Director of CharIN North America, the non-profit trade association dedicated to accelerating EV adoption by advocating for universal interoperable charging standards.

Myers guides the association’s activities throughout North America and engages with members, industry, governments, and other stakeholders, and focuses on the use of open standards and interoperability for public infrastructure investments.

Before joining CharIN, Myers was the Director of Global eMobility for the World Resources Institute, the Principal of Transportation Electrification for the Smart Electric Power Alliance, and an alternative fuels and clean energy consultant with ICF International.

• Innovative Tech Showcase, featuring the EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event: Explore the Codes and Standards Shaping the Industry

  Thursday, May 23 — 11:45 am to 12:45 pm

Bob has more than 30 years of experience working in the fleet asset management field. His perspective comes from both the public and private sector, where he developed an extensive and comprehensive understanding of State and Federal highway equipment guidelines, policies, and standards.

Bob is responsible for the overall management of the Caltrans’ fleet, which consists of approximately 12,000 units. He determines how to allocate a $400M budget, which is used to build, maintain, purchase, optimize, and dispose of fleet assets used by Caltrans’ employees to provide a safe and reliable transportation network. This includes transitioning the Caltrans’ fleet to zero-emission, with the goal of becoming the greenest fleet in the nation.

Our Equipment is Built and Maintained with Pride.

• Vehicle Automation Workshop – Hitting the Road: Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Programs & Early-Stage Deployments

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

  Presentation Topic: Automation of Vegetation Mitigation

Petra is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at EverCharge, a leading manufacturer and provider of turnkey hardware and software EV charging solutions for fleets, workplaces, multi-unit, and single-family homes.

EverCharge’s patented SmartPower technology and unique network approach are designed to maximize the number of EVs that can charge at once on limited existing infrastructure and eliminate data connectivity barriers, reducing installation cost, time and complexity, while improving reliability. The company’s solutions enable customers to efficiently scale EV charging at the lowest cost.

• Ultra Clean Vehicle Summit – Vehicle Innovation

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm

Ms. Nixon leads the Net Zero 2030 Strategy, Grants Management, ESG reporting, Stakeholder and Community Outreach and day to day environmental operations. Previously she served as Global Sustainability Director at Hewlett-Packard for 13 years, Executive Director for the Walmart-led Sustainability Consortium, Mattel Toy’s Director of Corporate Responsibility and Senior Partner at ERM. Bonnie also spent two decades leading complex community environmental programs for large scale infrastructure (transportation, water, wastewater, land use, solid and hazardous waste and utilities) with many regional, state and federal governments. Ms. Nixon is a Professor of Sustainable Supply Chain at UCLA, obtained a Bachelors from Penn State, a Learning Technologies Masters Degree and is currently completing a PhD in Global Leadership and Change at Pepperdine University.

• New Frontiers for Low and Zero Emissions Vehicles: Off-Road – Net Zero Emission Off-Road Vehicles: Yard Hostlers, Trailers, and Cargo Handling Equipment

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

  Presentation Topic: Net Zero Faster and Financed

With 19 years’ experience in the energy, transportation and logistics industries, Chris Nordh’s work focuses on advanced clean energy e-mobility technologies and the enabling people, structures and systems. At ABB E-Mobility, Chris leads the North American organization, focusing on large public & commercial e-depot enablement.  Chris previously worked as Vice President of Commercial Development at Workhorse, developing maintenance, service, digital and fleet-as-a-service solutions for the last mile delivery industry. Chris also spent 15 years at Ryder in several leadership positions focused on developing alternative fuel vehicle solutions, building up one of the largest fleets of advanced technology vehicles in North America.

Chris received his MBA in Management Science and a BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Miami.

• Innovative Tech Showcase, featuring the EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event: Explore the Codes and Standards Shaping the Industry

  Thursday, May 23 — 11:45 am to 12:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: A Strong “Digital Handshake” Paves the Transition to Fleet Electrification

Bradley Northup is a NAFA Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) and seasoned fleet professional, combining his technical expertise with a strategic business mindset, Bradley has over two decades of hands-on experience in the automotive and fleet industry. Throughout his career, Bradley has exhibited strong leadership, guiding teams across diverse sectors, including public and private entities. Actively engaged in both local and national fleet management associations, Bradley serves as chair for the NAFA Pacific Southwest group of fleet managers, vice chair to the San Diego Clean Cities Coalition advisory board, vice chair to the NAFA national government affairs committee, and member of the NAFA CAFM Commission. In addition to his leadership roles, Bradley is deeply involved in supporting the development of regulations that govern fleet operations. He plays a crucial role in the California Air Resources Board’s Truck Regulations Implementation Group (TRIG), serving as Co-chair of the Rules & Provisions group.

• Regulatory Workshop – Navigating Regulatory Compliance

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

Tom Pacheco is a leader in alternative fuels workforce development at the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Tom has over 30 years’ experience in the fleet and automotive industry.

For 20 years, Tom focused on clean transportation education, including co-writing the ASE 2210 curriculum on hybrid and electric vehicle safety and operation. At CDOT, he leads programs to upskill technicians and works with schools to develop pathways for students to enter the clean transportation workforce. In 2023, Tom was recognized as Colorado’s Most Valuable Person of Electrification by Drive Clean Colorado.

Tom’s passion lies in ensuring a skilled workforce can safely maintain and repair the future of transportation.

• Workforce Development Forum – Developing the Alternative Fuels Workforce

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

Ms. Pengelly started at JBPCO-EAVX in 2023, coming to us from Ford Motor Company where she achieved over 20 years of automotive engineering experience. Ms. Pengelly is an accomplished leader with extensive ICE and electrification technical experience, including leadership roles in electrified program management, battery and electrified powertrain strategy and planning, powertrain systems and integration engineering, automotive manufacturing and go to market – launch capacities.

• Battery Technology Advancements – Accelerating Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Capacity

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

Tucker Perkins is the president and CEO of the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), a Washington D.C.-based nonprofit which invests in the research and development of propane-powered innovation, and promotes the safe, efficient use of propane through safety training and education programs. Perkins joined PERC in 2015 as Chief Business Development Officer and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer before the Council named him President and CEO in 2018. A Virginia Tech graduate in civil engineering, Perkins earned his MBA from the University of Richmond. Perkins is a dynamic and relatable leader who has amplified propane’s voice in the national energy conversation as a frequent keynote speaker on energy-related topics. Tucker is also host of the podcast, Path to Zero, in which he engages energy thought leaders in provocative discussions regarding energy and the environment and the path to zero carbon emissions.

• Regulatory Workshop – Navigating Regulatory Compliance

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

With over a decade of experience in CleanTech, energy, and the transportation sector, Trishan Peruma is helping to accelerate and scale the global adoption of electric vehicles. At Hubject, a B2B software company, Trishan is championing interoperability and transforming the EV landscape by partnering with infrastructure operators and automakers to facilitate seamless and secure EV charging. As the world’s leading provider of Plug&Charge and eRoaming, Hubject is focused on supporting network scale, charger reliability and driver choice. Prior to Hubject, Trishan previously held leadership positions at Pod Point, a major electric vehicle infrastructure operator in the UK and Norway, as well as ViriCiti, a leading electric fleet software provider in Europe and North America (acquired by ChargePoint in 2021).

• Innovative Tech Showcase, featuring the EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event: Explore the Codes and Standards Shaping the Industry

  Thursday, May 23 — 11:45 am to 12:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: Challenges of EV at Scale for Commercial Vehicles – Software interoperability and unified data models

With over 25 years of expertise in the automotive industry, Rashid is currently serving as the Engineering Director at Schaeffler Group, a global leader in motion and innovative engineering solutions. As the leader of the Schaeffler Corporate Competency Center of Americas, he leads a dynamic team of scientists and engineers. Their primary focus is advancing automotive energy technologies, particularly innovations in next-generation energy storage, including solid-state batteries, fuel-cell systems, and green hydrogen.

In addition to his responsibilities at Schaeffler, Rashid plays a pivotal role in fostering impactful collaborations between industry and academia. One notable initiative is his leadership of the Schaeffler Hub for Advanced Research (SHARE) at Ohio State University, where he actively nurtures an environment for innovation and knowledge exchange between academic staff and engineering professionals. This hub is dedicated to bridging advanced scientific concepts with practical engineering applications.

Rashid’s academic achievements are equally commendable. He holds a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering and contributes to the academic community as an Adjunct Professor and Engineering advisory board member at the University of Akron. In summary, Rashid emerges as an entrepreneurial leader capable of assembling a team to transform advanced scientific concepts into final production reality.

Outside work, Rashid is an avid skier and holds the highest leadership and technical level in the National Ski Patrol, Certified Patroller #801.

• Battery Technology Advancements – Battery Technology Pathways and Paradigm Shifts

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

Jacqueline has worked for more than a decade reframing electric vehicles as Distributed Energy Resources in regulatory and market spaces. She has a Master’s Degree from the University of Delaware, where she worked with ISOs and utilities to consider how some of the first Vehicle-to-Grid prototypes could be integrated into existing energy and ancillary services markets. She joined The Mobility House in 2022 to help streamline use of EV automated load management technologies in the United States to mitigate the need for infrastructure upgrades as EV market share increases.”

• Vehicle Automation Workshop – Unlocking the Future of Electric Vehicles: AI-Enabled Charging Technologies

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: Charging Fleets at Power-Constrained Sites with ALM

Alex has developed expertise in mobility policy through progressively senior roles within state government, federal government, and the private sector. After helping lead a congressional campaign to victory in 2010, Alex served as the Congressman’s senior policy advisor to the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee where he crafted legislation that was signed by two different presidents.  He subsequently served as Senior Governmental Affairs Officer in the Office of the Secretary at the USDOT and as Associate Administrator for Congressional and Public Affairs at the Federal Transit Administration.  Prior to Beep, Alex also spent two years as Corporate Affairs Director for Keolis North America.

• Vehicle Automation Workshop – Hitting the Road: Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Programs & Early-Stage Deployments

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

  Presentation Topic: Balancing Innovation and Regulation to Scale Autonomous Mobility for All

Steven Polunsky is a senior policy specialist in the Energy Policy Office at the Washington State Department of Commerce, working at the intersection of transportation, energy, economic development, environment, and equity to facilitate the state’s movement into clean transportation. His career in public service includes Transportation Policy Research Center Director, University of Alabama; Texas A&M Transportation Institute Research Scientist; Texas Legislature committee director with jurisdiction over energy, transportation, and homeland security; Texas High-Speed Rail Authority Research and Planning Director; and Texas Department of Transportation Legislative Policy Analyst. Polunsky co-chairs the Transportation Committee of the National Association of State Energy Officials, serves on the ENO Transportation Foundation Board of Advisors and is active on relevant committees of the Transportation Research Board.

• Regulatory Workshop – Understanding the Spread of California’s Zero Emission Regulations

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

  Presentation Topic: Clean Transportation Opportunities in Washington State

• Ultra Clean Vehicle Summit – Zero Emissions, Maximum Performance, Delivering Zero Emissions Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles for Fleets

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

Gaurav is currently serving as Vice President at MN8 Energy, formerly known as Goldman Sachs Renewable Power Group. He has over a decade of experience in clean energy space for leading end-to-end programs (Green field development to Operations for over $4Billion worth of assets which includes Solar, Energy Storage and E-mobility). He is also serving as Product & Core Strategy leader for leading luxury vehicle OEM-Mercedes Benz by creating roadmaps for Ultra-fast DC charging network infrastructure across the US.

• Workforce Development Forum – Preparing Your Facility for Alternative Fuels

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

Ashley Remillard joined Hexagon Agility in May 2019, and has served in her current role since March 2023. She has previously practiced law at Nossaman LLP in both transactional and litigation settings, specializing in environmental law. Ashley holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Southern California School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Southern California.

• Regulatory Workshop – Understanding the Spread of California’s Zero Emission Regulations

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

Abby Roberts is Turner Construction Company’s Sustainability Program Manager, responsible for the commitment to achieve net-zero across all project sites. Abby joined Turner’s Boston office in 2005 managing construction schedules, budgets, and site operations on ground-up, renovation, and interior fitout projects. She realized that building a green building was not the same as being a green builder and took a lead role in strategizing to reduce GHG during the construction phase. She is electrifying jobsite equipment and the entire Turner vehicle fleet. Abby holds a BS in civil engineering from the University of Vermont and a professional engineering license from the state of California.

• New Frontiers for Low and Zero Emissions Vehicles: Off-Road – New Frontiers: Lowering Emissions from Construction Equipment and Other Off-Road Applications

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

  Presentation Topic: The Zero Frontier: Navigating the Road to Emission-Free Construction

Lacy Robertson is Director of Sustainability Solutions and Public Policy at Rush Enterprises where she helps fleets across North America implement sustainability strategies, understand the rapidly changing regulatory environment and utilize financial incentives for electrification and alternative fuel initiatives.
Lacy has over 15 years of experience in the alternative transportation fuel industry with extensive expertise navigating alternative fuel fleet deployments and managing complex, multimillion dollar programs. Prior to Rush, she managed the grant department at Clean Energy Fuels, where she obtained funding for fleet conversions and to assist in the growth of a national renewable natural gas fueling station network.

Lacy holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Policy from University of Southern California.

• Regulatory Workshop – Navigating Regulatory Compliance

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

Michael has been working with EDF Renewables and PowerFlex since 2013, developing relationships and onsite energy solutions with public and private sectors. After receiving an International MBA from University of San Diego, Michael joined EDF-R’s Government Energy Solutions group where he worked primarily with the Department of Defense developing holistic energy solutions to increase renewable penetration and resilient microgrid solutions on base. Now as the Director of Strategic Market Development and Microgrids at PowerFlex, Michael focuses on Storage, Solar, and Smart EV Charging solutions that can be integrated with Microgrid solutions for facilities and campuses looking to take control of their energy costs, increase sustainability and improve resilience.

• Vehicle Automation Workshop – Unlocking the Future of Electric Vehicles: AI-Enabled Charging Technologies

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

• Thinking Outside the Cab: Innovative Ways to Lower Emissions – eTRU Technology and Real-World Applications

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

Mike has worked in the commercial vehicle industry for over 35 years, is the Executive Director of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency and is the trucking lead for RMI. Mike’s specialty is brokering green truck collaborative technologies into the real world at scale. He currently serves as the trucking voice on the Electric Vehicle Working Group (EVWG) of the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, in October 2021, Mike was named an Industry Influencer by FleetOwner and was awarded the prestigious SAE 2020 L. Ray Buckendale Lecturer and manuscript author. He has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the Ohio State University and a Master’s in Organizational Leadership from the Indiana Institute of Technology.

• Innovative Tech Showcase, featuring the EV Charging Event – NACFE Presents Run on Less

  Thursday, May 23 — 9:00 am to 9:30 am

Emmett Romine is the Vice President of Customer Energy & Transportation Solutions at Xcel Energy. In his role Emmett leads clean transportation, corporate economic development, demand management, renewable choice, energy efficiency, brand and customer insights and the creation of innovative solutions that exceed the unique needs of residential and commercial customers.

Before joining Xcel Energy in 2019 Emmett previously held a leadership role at Powerley, a technology company that provides utilities with solutions aimed at bridging the smart grid to the smart home. He has 20 years of utility industry experience with 13 years at DTE Energy working in areas including distribution operations, continuous improvement, finance, and energy efficiency.

• EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event Part 1b: Journey to Vehicle to Everything (V2X, V2G, V2H, V2I) 

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm

Ryan Saba was named Mack Trucks energy solutions manager, e-mobility effective June 1, 2021, reporting to the Head of the Mack Trucks electromobility business unit.

In this role, he is responsible for all charging and infrastructure related activities, ranging from strategy and roadmap development to sales and implementation activities with dealer partners and customers.  He serves as Mack Trucks head of charging infrastructure and is a key voice in the company’s initiatives to achieve their global sustainability targets.  Saba has nearly 20 years of experience with positions in manufacturing operations, marketing, product development and product management.  Saba joined the Volvo Group in 2016 in the aftermarket parts sales and marketing group and served most recently as aftermarket product manager – proprietary parts.

Saba is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where he earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Business and Economics plus a Master of Business Administration.  He is based in Greensboro, North Carolina.

• Workforce Development Forum – Developing the Alternative Fuels Workforce

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

Justin brings 20+ years of experience in the US Transit & Tech EV industries predominantly selling new technology. Most recently, Justin was the Vice President of Business Development at WAVE where he successfully helped several transit fleets utilize high power wireless charging to improve their fleet operations. Previously, Justin was at BYD Coach & Bus, a major EV OEM, where he helped transit, university, airport, and private fleets make the move to zero emissions on the West Coast. Very early on, Justin helped to develop an early battery electric drive system designed to convert transit buses from ICE to EV.

• Innovative Tech Showcase, featuring the EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event: Explore the Codes and Standards Shaping the Industry

  Thursday, May 23 — 11:45 am to 12:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: Lower the TCO for Electric Fleets with Wireless Charging

Rebecca Schenker is the Vice President of Regulatory Compliance at TRC, a leading global consulting, engineering, program and construction management firm providing environmentally focused and digitally powered solutions, supporting a clean energy future. Rebecca has over 18 years of experience helping fleets, OEMs, utilities, and dealers successfully navigate the regulatory and funding landscape in a rapidly changing clean vehicle marketplace. She has successfully built emerging markets for electric and clean vehicle technologies throughout the United States, helping clients: identify high-growth potential markets with favorable policies; secure over $150 million in grant funding; communicate environmental and economic benefits to corporate, agency, and community stakeholders; and develop technical and implementation partnerships to ensure project success.

• Regulatory Workshop – Ready or Not, Here They Come: Regulations Transforming the Transportation Sector

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

CEO Ben Schill drives Paper Transport with a visionary focus on sustainability and innovation, fostering a workplace culture of economic success and environmental stewardship. With a background in finance and leadership at Schneider National and Jack in the Box, Ben aligns business strategies with sustainability goals. Armed with degrees from St. Norbert College and the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh, he guides Paper Transport towards a future prioritizing sustainability. Under his leadership, the company pioneers innovative technologies reducing carbon emissions and promoting environmental responsibility. Recognized as the 2023 Business Person of the Year by the Greater Green Bay Chamber of Commerce, Ben’s commitment to excellence and sustainability propels Paper Transport towards a more sustainable future

• ACT Shipper-Carrier Connect – Sustainability Keynote: Carrier

  Thursday, May 23 — 10:45 am to 10:55 am

Russell is the Vice President of Digital Products at InCharge Energy. He leads the software product team responsible for our InControl charge management system. This platform simplifies electric fleet fueling and automatically optimizes charging schedules to lower the total cost of ownership.

Russell is passionate about sustainability and fascinated by the intersection of software and hardware, with 20 years of experience in software development, networking, and IoT. He led teams that launched apps for EVgo and AT&T, after having sold his own network services company to Cisco principals in 2015.

Russell holds a BA in economics from Harvard University and MS in Integrated Design, Business and Technology from the University of Southern California.

• EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event Part 2b: Next Generation Advancements in Fleet Charging Infrastructure 

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: Smart Charging vs. Smarter Charging for Electric Fleets

Zack focuses on building new relationships and expanding current service offerings to Geotab’s 4M+ customers through innovation and collaboration with OEM and technology partners. He brings with him over 19 years of experience in the insurance industry focused on utilizing big data and analytics to inform intelligent strategy. In his prior role Zack built out the commercial auto telematics/IoT division at Verisk, a leading global insurance solutions provider. He is a subject matter expert in reinsurance structures, catastrophe risk management, GIS applications, and consultative portfolio risk optimization. Zack is based out of Chicago.

• Workforce Development Forum – Alternative Fuel Vehicle Bootcamp

  Monday, May 20 — 8:45 am to 10:00 am

  Presentation Topic: Insurance and Risk Management of EV Fleets

Matt Schrap is the CEO for the Harbor Trucking Association.

Since taking the role in June of 2021, Matt has been featured on several national news programs discussing industry issues, regulatory pressures, and efficiency constraints impacting container movement on the USWC.

Prior to joining HTA, Matt was VP of Government Programs for the Velocity Vehicle Group where he worked on air quality regulatory policy for Heavy Duty trucks.

Before his time at VVG, Matt was the Director of Environmental Affairs and Intermodal Conferences for the California Trucking Association. He took the role at CTA after completing the Center for California Studies, Senate Fellows Program in 2005.

Matt holds an MPPA from CSULB and a BA in Government from CSUS.

• Regulatory Workshop – Ready or Not, Here They Come: Regulations Transforming the Transportation Sector

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

Tracee Scott is the Fleet and Fuel Services Manager for the City of Las Vegas. She joined the City of Las Vegas in 2006 as their Superintendent of Field Operations and in 2013 became their Fleet and Fuel Services Manager.

Fleet and Fuel Services is responsible for the acquisition, maintenance, repair, and disposal of the approximately 1,700 (and growing) vehicles and equipment. Fleet also maintains the 18 City of Las Vegas fuel sites where all city fleet assets refuel, of which 14 are located at City of Las Vegas Fire Stations. Fleet has two maintenance yards where vehicle repair takes place with staff that includes, services writers, vehicle parts inventory specialists, fleet service workers, mechanics, heavy mechanics, a fleet coordinator, a courier, and management analyst. Some of the customers they serve include: Department of Public Safety (Marshalls, Detention and Animal Control); Fire & Rescue (light duty fleet which includes bomb squad), Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority, Community Development, and Emergency Management.

• Breakout Session: Public Service Fleets at the Cutting Edge

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

Jason Scultety joined BC Hydro in 2019 as a Senior Key Account Manager in Customer Service. In this role Jason lead the development and implementation of BC Hydro’s first EV Fleet Program, launched in June 2022 to provide customers with funding for fleet electrification studies and electrical infrastructure. Jason’s work includes supporting some of the larger customers deploying public EV chargers in the province, and collaborating with customers and stakeholders on fleet electrification opportunities in British Columbia.

Jason has a Bachelor of Engineering Science from the University of Western Ontario. Jason has a diverse background, including roles in automotive manufacturing, product development, and energy management.

• Utility Workshop – Finding Innovative Solutions to Power Constraints

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm

Dakota Semler is the Chief Executive Officer of Xos, a Los Angeles-based manufacturer of Class 5 through Class 8 battery-electric vehicles and fleet services provider. Xos’ mission is to decarbonize commercial transportation with the most durable trucking technology available. Dakota has been in the transportation and trucking industry for more than a decade and grew up working in his family’s fleet business. He came up with the idea for Xos to solve the exact challenge he faced as a fleet operator: to create a cost-effective, durable, and reliable electric vehicle that achieves the same, or better, performance benchmarks of an existing diesel vehicle—without compromising the air we breathe. Since 2018, Xos has deployed hundreds of its 100% battery-electric vehicles with leading fleets within parcel delivery, cash-in-transit, beverage distribution, and linen and textile services. Dakota was named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 in Manufacturing & Industry In 2019.

• Ultra Clean Vehicle Summit – Zero Emissions, Maximum Performance, Delivering Zero Emissions Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles for Fleets

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: Overcoming barriers to electric trucking to decrease TCO and achieve sustainability goals

Amy Senter is Vice President, Global Sustainability for Martin Brower.  In this role, she sets the global sustainability strategy for Martin Brower across its 18 markets, including overseeing the execution of the company’s net zero commitments, renewable electricity and fleet conversion strategy, and circular waste solutions. She also oversees global sustainability data management and reporting.

Before Martin Brower, Ms. Senter was the Global Director, Food & Finance for the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer at Kellogg Company, where she worked in various sustainability roles for nearly ten years.

Ms. Senter received Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental Science and a Master’s of Science in Environmental Policy, both from the University of Michigan.

• Thinking Outside the Cab: Innovative Ways to Lower Emissions – Carbon and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Accounting Bootcamp

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

Chris Shimoda is the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for the California Trucking Association. He has been with CTA since 2007. Chris manages the legislative, political, regulatory and public affairs work for nation’s largest statewide trade association representing trucking and serves on the Association’s executive management team. Throughout his career Chris has worked with the California legislature and agencies including the California Air Resources Board and California Highway Patrol on the development and implementation of major programs impacting the trucking industry. He is a graduate of UC Davis.

• Regulatory Workshop – Keynote Session: The Current and Projected Future State of Regulatory Compliance

  Monday, May 20 — 8:45 am to 9:00 am

Chip Silverman is Director of Policy at FreeWire Technologies. He specializes in working with policymakers, utilities, and businesses on decarbonizing the transportation sector through vehicle grid integration. During his tenure at Voltus, he helped Fortune 100 companies develop distributed energy resource strategies and built virtual power plants in the wholesale and retail energy markets. At Bloom Energy, he drove growth of their fuel cell, microgrid, and hydrogen businesses though new business models and commercial partnerships. Chip began his career in the financial services industry advising energy companies, investors, and developers on capital markets, debt restructuring, and M&A. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Economics from The Colorado College and a Masters in Business Administration from Cornell University.

• Utility Workshop – Finding Innovative Solutions to Power Constraints

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm

  Presentation Topic: Overcoming Fleet Power Limitations: Practical Suggestions and Strategies

With 18 years at PepsiCo, I have held several field and headquarters roles across multiple business units. I have been in my current role supporting transportation capacity and procurement for the last 5 years.   My team is responsible for US and Canada bid engagements encompassing truck, intermodal, LTL, bulk liquid tankers, bulk potatoes and domestic ocean moves.

In 2021 PepsiCo launched “PepsiCo Positive” which is our strategy that puts both sustainability and human capital at the center of everything we do so my role grew to support the advancements of electric vehicle and alternative fuel implementations along with an EPA SmartWay participation requirement for carriers which was previously optional. We know consumers are demanding the brands they buy come from and in ensuring they are sustainably produced.

• ACT Shipper-Carrier Connect – Lunch Panel: Effective Partnerships and Collaboration Fireside Chat

  Thursday, May 23 — 12:25 pm to 1:30 pm

Nate has over 15 years of experience in transportation and clean technology. He leads market development of low and zero-emission technologies and promotes their adoption by fleets with GNA. Specifically, he launched and runs the ACT Fleet Forum of leading fleet adopters of EVs, natural gas, hydrogen vehicles and he also developed the State of Sustainable Fleets, the first comprehensive, technology-neutral evaluation of leading fuel and vehicle technologies for fleets. Previously, he directed and designed a turnaround of BSR’s Future of Fuels initiative with fleets, OEMs, fuel providers and managed growth of BSR’s clean shipping initiative with 85 percent of global container carriers and 30 of their customers. His expertise crosses EV, renewable natural gas, biodiesel and renewable diesel, hydrogen, CNG, LNG for vehicle fleets and shipping globally, especially in US, Europe, and Latin America. Nate is fluent in Spanish and holds an MBA with High Distinction and an MS in Natural Resources from the University of Michigan.

• Thinking Outside the Cab: Innovative Ways to Lower Emissions – Carbon and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Accounting Bootcamp

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

• ACT Shipper-Carrier Connect – Welcome Remarks

  Thursday, May 23 — 8:30 am to 8:45 am

• ACT Shipper-Carrier Connect – Shippers Callout: Join Our Sustainable Logistics Transition

  Thursday, May 23 — 8:45 am to 9:15 am

• ACT Shipper-Carrier Connect – Accounting for Sustainability Progress

  Thursday, May 23 — 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Kerri Stewart serves as Chief Strategy Officer for Miller Electric Company and President of Miller EV Solutions.  Kerri leads the development of business strategy and establishes/manages plans to achieve corporate business objectives. In addition to leading corporate strategy, Kerri was tapped to lead Miller’s Electric Vehicle Solutions Group to being the leading EV solutions provider in North America.

Before joining Miller almost 4 years ago, Kerri served for over 20 years in executive leadership positions in the utility and municipal government sectors.

Kerri graduated with a B.B.A. from the University of North Florida and holds a certificate in Business Analytics from Harvard University.

• Workforce Development Forum – Preparing Your Facility for Alternative Fuels

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

Joshua Stoneback is the President & CEO of Hi Pro, Inc., a nationwide asset-based carrier who provides contracted freight transportation service to the Postal Service, LTL, and TL freight markets. He began at Hi Pro as an Operations Manager in 2018 and has been running the company since 2020. He has been highly involved in improving the company’s technology, sustainability, and corporate strategic goals. He has driven profitability increases steadily since taking over as CEO.  He gained his education, experience, and knowledge through leadership positions over the last 25 years within the government, environmental, and Logistics sectors. His family is originally from Minnesota, but he grew up in Massachusetts where he became an avid Patriots and Red Sox fan.

• Thinking Outside the Cab: Innovative Ways to Lower Emissions – Achieving Sustainability with eFuels and Renewable Fuels

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

Abigail Struxness serves as Director of Sustainability at SSA Marine, one of the largest independent marine terminal operators, which facilitates container cargo, conventional cargo, and cruise ship services at more than 250 locations around the world. She supports the development and implementation of zero emission equipment projects across all company divisions, including strategies to secure grant funding. Prior to joining SSA in 2022, Abigail spent ten years in Washington, DC most recently as the Senior Director, International Programs and Policy at an agriculture trade association, focused on policies and grant implementation related to international trade, logistics, and transportation. She lives in Seattle, WA.

• New Frontiers for Low and Zero Emissions Vehicles: Off-Road – Net Zero Emission Off-Road Vehicles: Yard Hostlers, Trailers, and Cargo Handling Equipment

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

  Presentation Topic: Implementing High-Capacity Zero-Emission Forklift Fleets – SSA Marine Lessons Learned

Tim leads the strategic development and operations of Alsco Uniform’s North American fleet of 3,000+ vehicles.  Alsco Uniforms, based in Salt Lake City, is a global leader of uniform and textile rental services spanning 12 countries within 5 continents.  Tim has over 10 years of fleet operations experience within a 30 year career in manufacturing, retail supply chain, and industrial services at International Paper, Andersen Corporation, G&K Services, Best Buy and Alsco.  Tim and his team are focused on leveraging technology to propel Alsco’s fleet forward in safety, environmental footprint, compliance, efficiency and performance for Alsco’s customers, employees, fellow motorists, and our environment.  Tim has a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Minnesota.

• Vehicle Automation Workshop – Leveraging AI and Machine Learning to Improve Safety, Reliability & Sustainability

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

  Presentation Topic: Advancing Driver Safety with Technology

With over 40-years of experience in the management of transportation equipment, Gregg Stumbaugh brings a wealth of knowledge to his role as the Corporate Equipment Director at Biagi Bros, Inc. Founded in 1978, Biagi Bros Inc. is a family-owned full service 3PL, warehousing and transportation company specializing in the beverage industry.  Prior to his 16 years at Biagi Bros, Inc. Gregg began his career as a journeyman machinist and subassembly manager at a major trailer manufacturer and held several positions with Peterbilt.  Biagi Bros is committed to adding zero –emission trucks before the required guidelines. Gregg is based out of the Biagi Bros corporate headquarters in Napa, California.

• ACT Shipper-Carrier Connect – Lunch Panel: Effective Partnerships and Collaboration Fireside Chat

  Thursday, May 23 — 12:25 pm to 1:30 pm

Preeti Subramanian is Senior Product Manager – Truck at Thermo King Americas. Preeti is responsible for leading product requirements, technical and commercial validation, as well as promotional strategy and marketing leadership for new product development in the temperature-controlled transport solution space. She is dedicated to building relationships with industry partners in the electrification of new products to help organizations achieve their decarbonization goals. Ms. Subramanian received her bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Engineering and is currently enrolled in the MBA program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

• Thinking Outside the Cab: Innovative Ways to Lower Emissions – eTRU Technology and Real-World Applications

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

  Presentation Topic: Progress toward truck reefer decarbonization: Insights from customer field trials

David Swallow is Deputy CEO for the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, serving the Las Vegas metropolitan area and surrounding communities. In this role, Swallow oversees the planning, engineering, and funding programs for the region’s transportation infrastructure, development of new transit facilities and systems, operation of the public bike share system, implementation and support of new technologies and coordination of roadway and freeway operations through the region’s traffic management center.

Swallow is a licensed professional engineer with more than 26 years of transportation-related experience. He earned a bachelor’s degree in science and a master’s degree in civil engineering from the from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

• Hydrogen Workshop – Hydrogen Vehicle Fleet Deployments

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

Ms. Swalnick has nearly two decades of experience and knowledge in the field of energy, transportation and the environment. She is a senior director at one of North America’s leading clean transportation consultancies- Gladstein Neandross and Associates (GNA). At GNA, she provides clients with funding and regulatory support to deploy advanced transportation solutions with a focus on electrification.  She has secured hundreds of millions of dollars in clean transportation funding to deploy zero emissions vehicles for her clients.

• ACT Shipper-Carrier Connect – Lunch Panel: Effective Partnerships and Collaboration Fireside Chat

  Thursday, May 23 — 12:25 pm to 1:30 pm

Tom began his career in 1988 with the California Energy Commission working with alternative fuels.  In 1993, he joined the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management working to reduce emissions from mobile sources, including the development of heavy-duty incentive programs.

Tom joined Cummins in 2003.  In his current role as Director, Global Regulatory Affairs, Tom is works with regulatory agencies, business partners and industry partners to implement Cummins’ Destination Zero effort.

Tom is based in Sacramento, California, holds a Mechanical Engineering Degree from Sacramento State and a California Professional Engineering license.

• Regulatory Workshop – Ready or Not, Here They Come: Regulations Transforming the Transportation Sector

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

Darryl is currently the Fleet Management Division Chief for the City of Alexandria Va. working to execute the cities sustainability policy along with developing and managing the Division budget; planning and managing replacement programs and establishment/maintenance of Division policies, procedures, and guidelines. He is responsible for operating a cost-effective facility, complying with maintenance standards, and providing for the maximum utilization of the fleet. Prior to coming to Alexandria, he was the State Fleet Administrator for Ohio. While there, reduced the managed fleet by 5%. He was tasked with the management of 3,400 managed assets and 9,300 assets in the self-managed program.  Prior to the state appointment, he was the Director of Fleet Management for the City of Dublin Ohio leading the team to numerous awards. At Dublin, he oversaw the building of a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station and the addition of 50 CNG assets. Dublin was awarded the Leading Public Fleet for Green Sustainability at the 2018 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo and the No. 1 Small Fleet in the Leading Fleets award in 2018 and 2019. Darryl is active in APWA, NAFA and Virgina clean cities. Darryl retired from the US Army in 2003 after 24 years and served in numerous Countries around the world. He is a member of the Class 0f 2021 Public Fleet Hall of Fame.

• Workforce Development Forum – Alternative Fuel Vehicle Bootcamp

  Monday, May 20 — 8:45 am to 10:00 am

  Presentation Topic: Fleet Sustainability

Andrew graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance. He joined Unilever in 2012, after serving in the US Marine Corps for 8 years as a Logistics Officer. He has held managerial roles with Unilever in Customer Service, Inbound Transportation, Logistics Planning, and Logistics Procurement.  Andrew was appointed to Head of Procurement for Logistics in North America in 2023, responsible for transportation, warehousing, yard management, and pallet services in the US and Canada. He also works very closely with Global Logistics and Customer Operations North America to prioritize the work of this team to discover, evaluate, and implement sustainable logistics capabilities to further Unilever North America’s progress towards the goal of decarbonization by 2039.

• ACT Shipper-Carrier Connect – Shippers Callout: Join Our Sustainable Logistics Transition

  Thursday, May 23 — 8:45 am to 9:15 am

Jack Symington is the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator’s Senior Program Manager for Transportation, focusing on infrastructure planning and policy for medium and heavy-duty vehicles while developing projects to bring zero emission goods movement to Southern California. Jack also manages the Transportation Electrification Partnership, a private/public partnership aimed to advance electrification in Los Angeles before the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Previously, Jack worked for BYD Motors, managing various CARB and CEC demonstration projects for on-road and off-road heavy-duty battery-electric trucks, coordinating with utilities across California on infrastructure installation, while also developing deployment strategies to fit fleets’ needs.

• Breakout Session: Public Service Fleets at the Cutting Edge

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

As co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi), Annalloyd Thomason merges 35 years of hands-on alternative fuels experience with a strong background in learning design to lead the company in developing and delivering world class training and workforce development.

Responsible for overseeing all facets of the company, Annalloyd drives its mission, vision and operational standards.

Under her leadership, AFVi (formerly NGVi) has trained more than 25,000 technical professionals in the U.S. and worldwide.

Annalloyd began her career in the natural gas industry as Director of Marketing for Lone Star Gas Company in Dallas, Texas. She holds an MBA in Management from Amberton University in Dallas, and a BBA in Management from Abilene Christian University.

• Workforce Development Forum – Developing the Alternative Fuels Workforce

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

Jesse Tootell is the Director of R&D at Lineage Logistics, the world’s largest and most innovative temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider. In this role Jesse works to optimize Lineage’s energy portfolio with an emphasis on new technology development and energy market strategy for the company’s 490+ sites across the globe. As part of the R&D team Jesse has shared in multiple awards and patents for work on novel energy initiatives, including the US DoE’s Better Practice Award from 2021–2023.

Lineage was named #23 on Fast Company’s 2019 Most Innovative list and #1 in Data Science, #31 in Fortune’s 2021 “Change the World’ list, and #17, #3, and #9 on the CNBC “Disruptor” list from 2021–2023.

• Breakout Session: Microgrids to Support Fleet Deployments

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm

  Presentation Topic: Micro-grids: Solving the Hidden Problem of the Transition to Electric Vehicles

Chelsea Uphaus is the director of marketing for ROUSH CleanTech, the clean technology division of Roush Enterprises. Uphaus establishes ROUSH CleanTech as a leader in the advanced clean mobility industry through brand positioning and brand activation plans.

Since joining the company in 2011, she has served as marketing analyst and marketing manager, managing the corporate brand, website, media activities and trade shows. She is instrumental in keeping the company’s pulse on customers, dealers and industry partners.

Uphaus earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and management from Grand Valley State University. She lives in Livonia, Michigan with her husband, three sons and golden retriever. She enjoys tennis, water skiing and chasing after her young boys.

• Workforce Development Forum – Alternative Fuel Vehicle Bootcamp

  Monday, May 20 — 8:45 am to 10:00 am

Mohammad Usman, a Lahore, Pakistan native, is a distinguished Industrial Engineer who, fueled by a commitment to environmental sustainability, earned his degree from the University of Windsor, Canada. Mohammad holds internationally recognized licenses and certifications. He is a Professional Engineer, Certified Energy Manager & Auditor, & Project Management Professional. Mohammad’s expertise spans diverse domains. His interest lies in mitigating climate change and advise internal and external stakeholders on climate change, energy transition and decarbonization. His passion for creating a greener future has fueled his dedication to implementing innovative solutions. Beyond his professional pursuits, Mohammad finds joy in swimming and cricket, indulging in these hobbies whenever he can. With a relentless drive for sustainability, Mohammad continues to inspire positive change and drive impactful solutions in the quest for a greener, more sustainable future.

• Thinking Outside the Cab: Innovative Ways to Lower Emissions – Carbon and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Accounting Bootcamp

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: Biofuels

As Product Manager, Electric Vehicles, Grant is responsible for leading Deere’s marketing and product management of battery electric construction equipment projects. Grant has spent over 17 years working in the construction equipment industry. He joined Deere in 2008 and has had multiple roles in training, customer support, and marketing. Grant is a graduate of the University of Illinois where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Technical Systems Management.

• New Frontiers for Low and Zero Emissions Vehicles: Off-Road – New Frontiers: Lowering Emissions from Construction Equipment and Other Off-Road Applications

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

Velocity-EV is the distributor of RIZON Trucks in the USA – an electric Class 4/5 Cab-over commercial truck. In previous roles, Mr. Voets was the Director of Government Programs at Velocity Truck Centers where he oversaw the introduction of electric vehicles into the market and helped guide the customers’ decision making on what technology is right for their operation. Previously, Alex has worked as the eMobility Product and Marketing Manager for Daimler’s battery-electric class 6-8 trucks that have been introduced to the market under its Freightliner and Detroit brands. 

Mr. Voets has spent his career in areas where automotive and technology industries meet. He has launched several Connected Car projects, oversaw the Autonomous Driving team for an OEM and served as Software Development Manager for in-vehicle entertainment applications. Alexander holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from University of Technology Aachen (RWTH Aachen) in Germany and a Master’s degree in Engineering and Management from Tsinghua University Beijing. 

• Ultra Clean Vehicle Summit – Vehicle Innovation

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm

  Presentation Topic: Smaller Class Battery Electric Vehicles as a Cost-Effective Pathway to Compliance and Electrification

Dr. John Warner is one of the co-founders and Chief Customer Officer for American Battery Solutions, a lithium-ion battery pack manufacturer in Michigan and Ohio where his focus is on- and off-road mobility batteries. He is Chairman Emeritus of NAATBatt International and serves on SAE International. His career spans 15 years in the battery industry and nearly 20 years in the auto industry.

Dr. Warner published “The Handbook of Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Design” in 2015 the second edition is available Q2 2024. His second book, “Lithium-Ion Chemistries: A Primer” published in 2019. His books focus on simplifying the complex topics around battery chemistries making it easily understandable by a wide audience for both entry level engineers and all non-engineering professionals.

• Battery Technology Advancements – Battery Technology Pathways and Paradigm Shifts

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

Brooke Weeks is a Sr. Manager leading the Regenerative Transportation team at Walmart.  Her team works to test, validate, and deploy zero emissions tractors, trailers, vans, and passenger vehicles within one of the largest private fleets in the country.  The team is also responsible for zero emission infrastructure deployment, testing, and planning.  Through the enablement and conversion of the assets to zero emissions, the team is critical to achieving Walmart’s company objective of zero emissions by 2040.

• Innovative Tech Showcase, featuring the EV Charging Event – End-to-End: Walmart’s approach to transitioning the middle and last mile fleet

  Thursday, May 23 — 9:30 am to 10:15 am

Christine Weydig is Vice President of Transportation at AlphaStruxure™, (ASX), an energy-as-a-service joint-venture of Schneider Electric and the Carlyle Group, where she supports the development of clean energy infrastructure. She is also a Fellow at the Clean Growth Leadership Network where she fosters collaboration on climate solutions across energy, transport, finance, and other sectors. Before joining ASX, Christine was executive director of the Coalition for Reimagined Mobility. She also spent over a decade as Director of Sustainability at the Port Authority of NY & NJ, where she led decarbonization of airports, seaports, buildings, and other transportation infrastructure. Christine has also held roles at the US Department of Energy and Department of State, as well as in management consulting. Christine holds a master’s degree from Columbia University, and a Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University.

• Breakout Session: Microgrids to Support Fleet Deployments

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm

Steve joined Blue Bird in January 2024 with twenty years of experience with alternative transportation energies for fleets nationwide. Most recently with the Propane Education & Research Council, a leading nonprofit that invests in the research and development of new propane-powered technologies, and before that operated his own clean energy transportation consulting company, as well as business development in class 7 and 8 vehicle fleet markets for an OEM that produced CNG/LNG fueling systems. Steve formerly served as Director of Business Development for Roush CleanTech and provided propane autogas research and business development for Blossman Propane.

Steve holds a BS from VA Tech, and a master’s degree in industrial education from Clemson University.

• Breakout Session: Achieving School Bus Fleet Electrification

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm

Desmond Wheatley, CEO of Beam Global, a clean technology innovator which develops and manufactures sustainable infrastructure products and technologies. We operate at the nexus of clean energy and transportation with a focus on sustainable energy infrastructure, rapidly deployed and scalable EV charging solutions, safe energy storage and vital energy security. With operations in the U.S. and Europe, Beam Global develops, patents, designs, engineers and manufactures unique and advanced clean technology solutions that power transportation, provide secure sources of electricity, save time and money and protect the environment. Headquartered in San Diego with facilities in Chicago, Belgrade and Kraljevo, Beam Global has a deep patent portfolio and is listed on Nasdaq under the symbols BEEM and BEEMW. Visit BeamForAll.com.

• New Frontiers for Low and Zero Emissions Vehicles: Off-Road – New Frontiers: Mobile Power and Mobile Generation Technology

  Monday, May 20 — 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: The State of the Electrical Grid and its Ability to Support EV Charging Today

As the eMobility General Manager for Accelera™ by Cummins, Brian Wilson drives strategy and product development for Accelera’s batteries, auxiliary controls and power, traction systems, eAxles and integrated ePowertrain solutions, ensuring delivery of these products and subsystems to support the powertrain and traction systems for key markets.

Prior to leading the eMobility portfolio, Brian served as the General Manager of Electrified Components and General Manager of Cummins’ Global Bus Business. Since joining Cummins in 2008, he has held roles in corporate strategy, light construction, and the growth office.

Brian has a B.S. in acoustical engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from Indiana University, Bloomington, with a focus in finance and marketing.

• Battery Technology Advancements – Battery Technology Pathways and Paradigm Shifts

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

  Presentation Topic: Battery Battle: Comparing Battery Technologies for HDT

Mr. Wilson, a City of Portland mayoral candidate, is president & CEO of TITAN Freight Systems, a regional transportation company with operations throughout Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

TITAN is one of the lowest carbon footprint carriers in the nation, using Renewable Diesel and electric vehicles powering the majority of its operations.

Mr. Wilson is a US High Speed Rail executive committee member, where he works with city, state, and federal officials to advance this extraordinary technology to put the “RAPID” back in rapid transit.

He began his career at NBC in New York City. He has lived in New York, London, and New Zealand. Wilson obtained his MBA at the University of Portland and his BS at Oregon State University.

• Innovative Tech Showcase, featuring the EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event: Fleet Case Studies – Heavy Duty Vehicle Charging

  Thursday, May 23 — 10:45 am to 11:45 am

  Presentation Topic: Navigating the TCO and Purchase of a Heavy-Duty Electric Truck

Zach leads the U.S. policy engagement, regulatory intervention, and market development for VGIC, covering utility rate and program design, interconnection rules and regulations, and managed and bidirectional EV charging technology solutions. Beyond VGIC, Zach also supports individual client success in the VGI and V2X markets by developing go-to-market strategies and supporting other priority initiatives for companies in the electric vehicle space.

• EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event Part 1b: Journey to Vehicle to Everything (V2X, V2G, V2H, V2I) 

  Wednesday, May 22 — 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm

David Worthington has over 34 years of comprehensive experience in automotive and truck related industries including government and private sector fleet management, franchised truck dealerships, wholesale and retail part operations, insurance claims, collision repair, and sales. He has 15 years of experience in the planning and development of electric vehicle infrastructure regional networks including site assessment; supply equipment hardware and software; ADA and regulatory compliance; EV design, operation, repair, and maintenance; and grant funding.

He has led successful teams that have earned 38 international, national, state, regional and local alternative fuel technologies, and transportation related awards. Awards of note are a U.S. EPA Clean Air Excellence Award for Transportation Efficiency Innovations and a #1 Government Green Fleet in North America.

• Regulatory Workshop – Understanding the Spread of California’s Zero Emission Regulations

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am

  Presentation Topic: Operational and Budgetary Impacts of the California Air Resources Board Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) Regulation

Rob, Product Manager – Ports, is part of Shells Renewables and Energy Solutions Team, Americas. Rob brings together marine, on-road and off-road technology solutions including charging hardware, software, and O&M with other solutions such as retail energy, on-site generation, storage, microgrid/energy management, energy efficiency and as-a-service solutions enabling customers to overcome energy limitations, manage peak demand and effectively scale infrastructure. Rob works closely with Shell’s energy, technology, mobility, and low carbon solutions teams to develop and deliver integrated solutions for Shell and its customers.

Rob serves as a utility, technology and electrification SME.

Previously he has served as Product Manager – EV Integration with Shell, Electrification Program Manager with Alliant Energy, and commercial and Industrial electrification SME with ICF.

• New Frontiers for Low and Zero Emissions Vehicles: Off-Road – Net Zero Emission Off-Road Vehicles: Yard Hostlers, Trailers, and Cargo Handling Equipment

  Monday, May 20 — 9:00 am to 10:15 am

Salim Youssefzadeh is Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of WattEV and has a mission to speed up the transition of US trucking transport to zero emission. WattEV uses a combination of business and technology innovation to create infrastructure and data-driven workflow that provides truckers and fleet operators the lowest total cost of ownership. Youssefzadeh graduated from UCLA in 2011 with a BS in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Computer Science and a BS in Applied Mathematics, and graduated Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2014 with a MS in Electrical Engineering and an MBA.

• EV Charging Event – EV Charging Event Part 2a: The EV Charging Depot Ecosystem

  Wednesday, May 22 — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

  Presentation Topic: Long Beach Case Study: What it takes to bring a charging station online

Lining Zhou is President of Coulomb Solutions Inc., the North American solution provider for CATL batteries and other EV components for electric trucks and buses.  He has over 19 years on commercial vehicle development and 15 years on electrification of these vehicles.  Prior to joining CSI, Mr. Zhou held various management positions including Director of Product Development at CATL North America, Head of Electrification Business Unit of FEV China, and Assistant Chief Engineer at Cummins Inc where he developed the diesel electric hybrid powertrain and engine after-treatment systems. Mr. Zhou received his BSEE from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and MSEE from Florida State University.

• Battery Technology Advancements – Accelerating Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Capacity

  Monday, May 20 — 10:15 am to 11:30 am