2018 NATM Committees

* Indicates Committee Chair

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OPERATIONS

FINANCE

• Josh Johnson, Big Tex Trailers*
• Jim Berry, Dexter Axle
• Patrick Jennissen, Felling Trailers
• Charles Lange, Legend Mfg.
• Richard Lavanture, LaVanture Products
• Marty Lorick, Triple Crown Trailers
• Carl Maxey, MGS Incorporated
• 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*
• Robert Roden, H.E. Parmer Co.*
• Brent Freel, KampCo Steel Products
• Pat Jennissen, Felling Trailers
• Josh Johnson, Big Tex Trailers
• Brian Jones, Champion Hoist & Equip.
• Marty Lorick, Triple Crown Trailers
• Stacey Miller, Dexter Axle
• Joe Ostrowski, Kenda/Americana
• Dustin Smith, Optronics
• Greg Snyder, CAR MATE Trailers
• Ron Yarnell, PPG​​

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​

• Leo Akins, Forest River*
• Chris Connington, Hopkins Mfg./TAG
• Charles Daugherty, Red Fern Dynamics
• Les Eaves, Delta Trailers
• Andy Gehman, MGS Incorporated
• Pat Jennissen, Felling Trailers
• Brett Johnson, Oprtonics
• John Kerr, Marsh and McLennan
• Lucas Landis, ATC Trailers
• Mike Lemrick, Gem State Mfg.
• Dustin Miller, Cross Trailers
• Jake Morrison, H&H Trailers
• Ty Scott, Hydrastar
• Joe Steinberger, BWise Mfg.
• Don Taylor, Brakequip
• Jacob Woodard, Manus Products​​

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

• Stacey Miller, Dexter Axle*
• Johnathan Bradley, Big Tex Trailers
• Rebecca Gerads, Felling Trailers
• Ryan Griesemer, Ridewell Suspensions
• Jeff Jones, Statistical Surveys
• John Kerr, Marsh and McLennan
• Tary Krahenbuhl, Austin Hardware
• Cary Kronebusch, Peerless Industrial Group
• Amanda Seabaugh, Ryerson
• Catherine Shaw, North West Rubber Ltd.​​

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

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MEMBERSHIP

• Marcus Hester, Optronics*
• Cary Loeser, Automotive International*
• Joel Bauer, Midsota Mfg.
• Rick Coffey, Carlstar Group
• Andrew Douglass, Rumber Materials
• Mike Lloyd, Aluma
• Chris Pokornowski, Towmaster, Inc.
• Ami Stombaugh, Taskmaster Components
• 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

• Buck Hataway, Axalta*
• Joel Bauer, Midsota Mfg.
• Brent Bystrom, 3M
• Shaun Douglass, Optronics
• Michael Etheridge, Wylie Mfg.
• Stephen Houston, Vitracoat
• Eric Kazmierzak, Laclede Chain
• Justin Kurth, Tracker Marine
• Gary Sale, Diamond Vogel
• Greg Snyder, CAR MATE Trailers
• Brian Wise, BWise Mfg. ​

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

• David Mihalick, Bison Coach LLC*
• Lyle Berning, Novae Corp.
• Jon Devitt, Midwest Industries
• Fred Dosmann, Dec-O-Art, Inc.
• Nick Dorfer, BrakeQuip
• Nick Gamby, TexTrail Trailer Parts
• Randy Gressley, Big Tex Trailer Mfg.
• Taylor Jones, B&W Trailer Hitches
• Tom Kaufman, Hillsboro Industries
• Tim Lammers, Demco
• Bryce McIntyre, American Eagle Accessories Group
• Randy McMann, Dexter Axle
• Shannon Papa, U-Haul
• Owen Shelton, BoatMate Trailers 
• Brandon Starkey, EZ Loader Custom Boat Trailers
• Luis Vendrell, U-Haul

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

• Marco Garcia, U-Haul*
• Ellis Breskman, Z Tech
• Elton Cordell, Lippert Components
• Jonathan Gravell, Truck System Technologies
• Jeff Gray, ASA Electronics
• Kirk Hawkins, 3M
• Daniel Luby, BoatMate Trailers
• Rod Ludwig, Midwest Industries
• Dave McKee, BWise Mfg.
• Todd Brinkman, GM
• Mark Leonard, EFI Global
• Stephen Robertson, Toyota
• Ray Smith, RS Supply LLC
• Nathan Uphus, Felling Trailers
• Jamie Wenger, Royal Adhesives & Sealants ​

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

• Lyle Berning, Novae Corp.*
• Willie Bauer, CAR MATE Trailers
• Paul Feight, MGS Incorporated
• Rick Huddleston, Ranger Boats
• Erik Ohlsson, Optronics
• Paul Murphy, MVSCS
• Dan Presley, Big Tex Trailer Mfg.
• Nathan Uphus, Felling Trailers

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