2018 NATM Committees

* Indicates Committee Chair

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OPERATIONS

EXECUTIVE

• Patrick Jennissen, Felling Trailers*
• Owen Shelton, Boatmate Trailers
• Marty Lorick, Triple Crown
• Greg Snyder, CAR MATE
• Jim Berry, Dexter Axle

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Executive
The purpose of the Executive Committee is to manage the business affairs of the Association between meetings of the Board of Directors. They will perform such duties as may be imposed by the Board, consistent with the Association’s Bylaws and as may be necessary from time to time to carry out the spirit and intent of the objectives of the Association

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FINANCE

• Marty Lorick, Triple Crown Trailers*
• Jim Berry, Dexter Axle
• Matthew Horn, Brothers Body
• and Equipment
• Patrick Jennissen, Felling Trailers
• Charles Lange, Legend Mfg.
• Richard Lavanture, LaVanture Products
• Owen Shelton, Boatmate Trailers

Finance
The purpose of the Finance Committee is to plan and monitor the Association finances. Primary responsibilities include proposals for: the annual budget, revenue sources and dues structure.

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Nominations
The purpose of the Nominations Committee is to recommend a slate of qualified candidates for the annual election of Board of Directors as well as a slate of Officers prior to the October Board of Directors meeting.

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MEMBER SERVICES

CONVENTION

• Jim Berry, Dexter Axle*
• Patrick Chadwick, Bucher Hydraulics
• Michael Etheridge, Wylie Mfg. Co.
• Brent Freel, KampCo Steel Products
• Josh Johnson, Big Tex Trailers
• Marty Lorick, Triple Crown Trailers
• Daniel Luby, BoatMate Trailers
• Stacey Miller, Dexter Axle
• Megan Muccigrosso, Chemline Inc.
• Joe Ostrowski, Kenda/Americana
• Robert Roden, H.E. Parmer Co.
• Dustin Smith, Optronics
• Ron Yarnell, PPG

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Convention
The purpose of the Convention Committee is to plan and oversee all activities of the Annual Convention & Trade Show.

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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS​

• Rick Russell, Carry-On Trailer, Inc*
• Justin Kurth, Tracker Marine*
• Leo Akins, Forest River
• Andrew Duggan, Hillsboro Industries
• Les Eaves, Delta Trailers
• Pat Jennissen, Felling Trailers
• Brett Johnson, Oprtonics
• John Kerr, Marsh and McLennan
• Jake Morrison, H&H Trailers
• Ty Scott, Cargo Towing Solutions/Hydrastar
• Bennie Shivers, Shivers Utility Trailers
• Angela Stratton, Erwin Hymer Grp. No. America

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Government Affairs
The purpose of the Government Affairs Committee is to raise NATM’s visibility among key government decision‐makers and to advance NATM’s position in order to proactively shape federal laws and regulations that may have a material impact on the light‐ and medium‐duty trailer industry.
​This will be accomplished through:

• Identifying NATM members with legislative contacts;
• Educating key decision makers about NATM and our issues of concern
• Monitoring legislative and regulatory activities.

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MARKETING

• Tary Krahenbuhl, Austin Hardware*
• Jeff Jones, Statistical Surveys
• Lucas Landis, ATC Trailers
• Randy Lewis, Hillsboro Industries
• Cary Loeser, Automotive International
• Mike Monnin, OTC Daihen, Inc.
• Doug Northcutt, Demco
• Don Taylor, BrakeQuip
• Amanda Seabaugh, Ryerson Inc.
• Joe Wood, Axalta
• Johnathan Bradley, Big Tex Trailers
  

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Marketing
The purpose of the Marketing Committee is to develop an annual marketing plan to promote NATM programs.

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MEMBERSHIP

• Chris Pokornowski, Towmaster, Inc.*
• Bill Bushman, Titan by Dexter
• Chip Chrisman, Rumber Materials
• Rick Coffey, Carlstar Group
• Marcus Hester, Optronics
• ReJean LaPointe, Les Remoques Jelano, Inc.
• Mike Lloyd, Aluma
• Jon Murphy, H&H Trailers
• Garrett Musick, Pratt Industries
• Shane Newmans, Covered Wagon Trailers
• Ami Stombaugh, Taskmaster Components
• Robert Strickland, Rockwell American
• Michael Swedak, WC Manufacturing & Specialty Co., Inc.
• Robert Tsas, AkzoNobel Coatings, Inc.​ ​

Membership
The purpose of the Membership Committee is to recruit, qualify and approve applicants for membership, ensure ongoing member satisfaction, and continuously find methods of engagement with members.

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Education

• Marty Lorick, Triple Crown Trailers*
• Charles Daugherty, Red Fern Dynamics, Inc.
• Michael Faulkner, Big Tex Trailer Mfg.
• Buck Hataway, Axalta
• Justin Kurth, Tracker Marine
• Bill Pharmer, Airgas
• Gary Sale, Vogel Industrial Coatings
• Chris Shadbolt, Genius Solutions

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Education
The purpose of the Education Committee is to develop annual educational programming to be delivered to NATM members through a variety of mediums including Convention workshops, regional workshops, and webinars. The committee will recommend presenters and topics based on member needs and industry trends.

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TECHNICAL

TECHNICAL

• Owen Shelton, BoatMate Trailers*
• Nathan Dosmann, Dec-O-Art, Inc.
• Frank Drake, Horizon Global
• Bernardo Duran, AZZ Metal Coatings
• Nick Gamby, Nuera Transport
• Josh Johnson, Big Tex Trailer Mfg.
• Brian Jones, Champion Hoist & Equipment
• Taylor Jones, B&W Trailer Hitches
• Tim Lammers, Demco
• Mark Leonard, Unified Investigations & Sciences
• Paul Lockwood, Lionshead Specialty Tire and Wheel, LLC
• Rod Ludwig, Midwest Industries
• David McKee, BWise Mfg.
• Randy McMann, UFP by Dexter
• David Mihalick, Bison Coach LLC
• Shannon Papa, U-Haul
• Brandon Starkey, EZ Loader Custom Boat Trailers
• Chris Steinman, MGS Incorporated
• Luis Vendrell, U-Haul
• Brian Wise, BWise, Mfg.

Oversight
The purpose of the Technical Committee is to review, clarify, and interpret technical and regulatory issues impacting the light-and medium-duty trailer industry. This Committee with oversee the Guidelines, Education and Safety Committees. The Technical Committee will approve and assign projects as required.

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TECHNOLOGY

• Paul Feight, MGS Incorporated*
• Willie Bauer, CAR MATE Trailers
• Lyle Berning, Novae Corp.
• Jon Devitt, Midwest Industries
• Rick Huddleston, Ranger Boats
• Tom Kaufman, Hillsboro Industries
• Todd Kraayenhof, Redi Haul Trailers, Inc.
• Paul Murphy, MVSCS
• Dylan Petersen, Black Series Campers
• Emily Reichard, Kinetic Metrics LLC
• Forrest Shifflett, 4-Star Trailers, Inc.

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Technology
The purpose of the Technology Committee is to  coordinate and serve as a forum for communication between tow vehicle manufacturers, component manufacturers, and trailer manufacturers, to better ensure that the technologies implemented are functional across vehicle types, makes, and models, for all parties involved as new technologies evolve and enter the market.​

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GUIDELINES

• Paul Feight, MGS Incorporated*
• Willie Bauer, CAR MATE Trailers
• Lyle Berning, Novae Corp.
• Jon Devitt, Midwest Industries
• Rick Huddleston, Ranger Boats
• Tom Kaufman, Hillsboro Industries
• Todd Kraayenhof, Redi Haul Trailers, Inc.
• Paul Murphy, MVSCS
• Dylan Petersen, Black Series Campers
• Emily Reichard, Kinetic Metrics LLC
• Forrest Shifflett, 4-Star Trailers, Inc.

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​Guidelines
​​The purpose of the ​Guidelines Committee is to ​review the Guidelines and recommend updates as required.