100 Fleet Operators to Watch in 2026
For the second year, we’re celebrating the leaders behind the operations that keep everyday life moving.
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Why they’re worth watching
These 100 leaders are putting new technology to work, building stronger teams, and improving safety across transportation, construction, utilities, and more. It’s time to recognize the people setting a high standard for the future of operations.
Meet the leaders
Scott Amox
Safety Engineering Manager<br>Glazer’s Beer & Beverage
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Otis Anderson
Safety Compliance Analyst<br>Jordan Carriers
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Raudel Arriaga
Director of Logistics<br>Blue Rhino
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Reed Aubin
Director of Transportation<br>Sobeys
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Brian Bagin
Supply Chain Manager<br>Brenntag
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Martin Baker
Safety Director, Transportation<br>Badger Infrastructure Solutions Ltd.
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Craig Bargfrede
Winter Operations Administrator<br>Iowa Department of Transportation
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Adrien Berto
Chief Executive Officer<br>Groupe Berto
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Tim Bishop
Manager, Corporate Safety<br>Memphis Light, Gas and Water
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Levi Blount
Director, PHX Airport Ground Operations<br>Swissport
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Barth Burgett
Executive Vice President<br>Kokosing Construction
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Sam Burkhan
CEO<br>ITF Group
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Shane Burns
Director of Transportation<br>Garden City Public Schools
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Ronald Callahan
Director of Fleet<br>Vortex Companies
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Tehzin Chadwick
Chief Safety Officer<br>UNFI
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Derek Champagne
Vice President of Logistics and Asset Compliance<br>Grand Isle Shipyard
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Matt Croatti
Senior Vice President<br>UniFirst
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George Diaz
Director of Fleet Management<br>Red White & Blue Thrift
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Raphael Worek Cyjon
VP Strategy & Transformation, Global Transportation & Fleet<br>PepsiCo
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Ron Driscoll
Safety Manager<br>ABCO Transportation Inc
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Paul Duncalf
Director of Safety, Training & Fleet Compliance<br>Sysco GB
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Julio Encinas
Director of Strategic Development, Quality and Engineering<br>Mexlog
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Alfredo Enriquez
General Manager / Operations<br>Transportadora San Juan Jr S.A de C.V.
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Bekah Faust
Facility & Fleet Manager<br>Silicon Valley Mechanical, Inc.
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Chris Feinthel
Assistant Commissioner of Operations<br>New Jersey Department of Transportation
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Bryan Flory
Logistics Manager<br>CarMax
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David Fontana
National Fleet Manager<br>AutoZone
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Craig Foster
Safety Director<br>Jr. Davis Construction
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Scott Galloway
VP of Support Services<br>Penhall Company
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Carolyn Glynn
Director, Logistics and Fleet<br>Reece USA
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Jason Grubbs
Director of Operations<br>Apex Service Partners
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Hernán Guerra
Chief Information Officer<br>Trayecto
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Dan Haase
Manager Fleet Services<br>WE Energies
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Maggie Harelson
Director of Fleet Services<br>MMR Group
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Steve Harry
VP, Fleet & Equipment<br>Congruex LLC
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Guadalupe Hernandez
Fleet Manager<br>Ace Tree Enterprise
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Jeff Hooper
Vice President, Operations<br>Environmental Rental Services Ltd
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Tige (Thomas) Howie
State Fleet Manager<br>South Carolina Department of Administration
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Martin Luther Hubbard
VP, Supply Chain Operations <br> The Coca-Cola Company
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Jenessa Huftel
Safety Manager <br>Cooper Farms
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Dan Hutchison
EVP, Chief Road Service Officer<br>AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah
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Rob Ivy
Chief Financial Officer <br>Lee Company
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Mehdi Jnah
Director of Ground Support Equipment <br>Alaska Airlines
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Chris Johnson
Vice President, Safety and Operations<br>NuCO2
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James (Jim) Jones
Chief Information Officer<br>ATC Transportation LLC
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Silvana Jones
Logistics Director<br>SA Recycling
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Tom Karnowski
Vice President - Environment, Health, and Safety<br>USIC
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Dan Kepple
VP of Safety & Compliance<br>Rig Runner
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Rusty Kirby
Director of Transportation, Pilot Travel Centers
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Shawn Klumb
VP & Treasurer<br>Five Star Energy Services
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Mitchell Knight
Senior Director, Technology<br>Blackwood Solutions
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Brad Kungle
Senior Operations Specialist<br>Trican Well Service
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Yann Leriche
VP Operation (Assets, Purchasing, Supply, Quality) <br>Petit Forestier
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Jill Maschmeier
Director of Safety & Compliance<br>National Carriers Inc.
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Paul Melander
SVP, Safety & Transportation<br>FedEx
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Kavita Mizin
Director, Environment, Health, Safety, Security & Sustainability <br>Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC
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Raúl Monroy Otero
Deputy Director General<br>TMS
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Terry Moore
Vice President of Safety<br>Rogers Electric
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Robert Moreno
Director, Enterprise Applications<br>Quanta Services
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Bert Nappier
EVP and CFO<br>Genuine Parts Company
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Matthew Neziol
Safety Coordinator<br>Bayview Construction
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Jake Oldenburg
VP of Operations<br>NuWay-K&H Cooperative
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Dave Packenham
Senior Director of Transportation<br>Nestlé
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Jamie Padgett
Fleet and Compliance Manager<br>Bonnie Plants
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Michea Palmer
Manager, Logistics<br>CenterPoint Energy
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Christopher Parkins
Digital Business Partner<br>Veolia
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Eric Peñalver
Deputy Director<br>Express del Norte
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Dave Perez
Vice President of Fleet and Safety<br>Southwind Management Inc.
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Roger Peterson
North America Fleet Director <br>Rentokil
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Rich Poppoff
Equipment Superintendent<br>DeSilva Gates Construction
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Billy Porter
Director, Risk Management <br>Cable East
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Miguel Puignau
Director of Corporate Security<br>Nadro
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Jason Ramsey
Vice President, Safety, Ethics, and Policy Compliance <br>Denali Water
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Craig Rhoades
VP, Supply Chain, Procurement, Fleet Operations <br>American Electric Power
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Eric Richmond
Director of Fleet Operations<br>Elm One Call Locators
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Steven Roberts
Fleet Manager <br>Deseret Transportation
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Lee Robledo Sr.
Managing Director <br>NFI Interactive Logistics LLC
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Jonathan Sanders
VP of Fleet and Transportation Strategy <br>VLS Environmental Solutions
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Newel Scoon
VP, US Operations<br>Coach USA
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Wayne Scott
Sr. Director, Transport Maintenance <br>Loblaw Companies Ltd.
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Adam Silbernagel
Senior Vice President - Information Technology<br>Summit School Services
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Chris Reynolds
Director of Safety and Security<br>Southeastern Freight Lines
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Rodney Surber
Chief Operating Officer<br>Greyhound
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Bryan Taylor
SVP, Enterprise Fleet Management <br>Enterprise
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Beryl Tomay
VP, Transportation <br>Amazon
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Kelly Trent
Director of Safety<br>Cook & Boardman, Inc.
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Sean Uhas
Senior Vice President Supply Chain <br>Azuria Water Solutions
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Tim Ulmer
COO <br>Elite Surface Infrastructure
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Robert Vartanian
Chief Information Officer <br>Athens Services
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Luke Wake
VP, Fleet Maintenance and Engineering <br>UPS
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Brandt Walker
COO <br>NexCore
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John Watrin
Director of Safety<br>Plunkett’s Pest Control
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Brandon Welch
Fleet Supervisor <br>Targa Resources
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Jon Wilkinson
Director of Fleet Management <br>Total Turf Golf Services
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Ricky Williams
Fleet Maintenance Manager<br>Contra Costa County
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Shawn Williams
CIO <br>Koorsen Fire & Security
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Archie Wood
Director, Transport Operations<br>SWTO / 7-Eleven
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Greer Woodruff
EVP, Safety, Sustainability, and Maintenance <br>J.B. Hunt Transport
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RJ Zanes
VP of Facility Services <br>Walmart
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Shane Zawacki
Senior Manager, Operational Assets<br>Signature Aviation USA, LLC
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