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Committees.

2020 NATM Committees

* Indicates Committee Chair

OPERATIONS

FINANCE
  • Josh Johnson, Big Tex Trailers*
  • Jim Berry, Dexter Axle
  • Charles Daugherty, Red Fern Dynamics
  • Bob Harris, AmeraTrail, Inc.
  • 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
  • Stuart Sliwowski, Americana/Kenda
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.


BOARD DEVELOPMENT (NOMINATIONS)
  • Marty Lorick, Triple Crown Trailers*
  • Andy Gehman, MGS Incorporated
  • Patrick Jennissen, Felling Trailers
  • Jeff Jones, Statistical Surveys
  • John Kerr, MMA
  • Joe Ostrowski, Kenda/Americana
EXECUTIVE
  • Marty Lorick, Triple Crown Trailers*
  • Andy Gehman, MGS Incorporated
  • Patrick Jennissen, Felling Trailers
  • Jeff Jones, Statistical Surveys
  • John Kerr, MMA
  • Joe Ostrowski, Kenda/Americana
Board Development (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.

MEMBER SERVICES

CONVENTION
  • Joe Ostrowski, Kenda/Americana*
  • Jim Berry, Dexter Axle
  • Brent Freel, KampCo
  • Pat Jennissen, Felling Trailers
  • Josh Johnson, Big Tex Trailers
  • Jeff Jones, Statistical Surveys
  • Marty Lorick, Triple Crown Trailers
  • Jennifer Moore, NCP Coatings
  • Dustin Smith, Optronics
  • Greg Snyder, CAR MATE Trailers
  • Joe Snyder, Novae Corp.
  • Devlun Whiteing, Midwest Industries
Convention
The purpose of the Convention Committee is to plan and oversee all activities of the Annual Convention & Trade Show.


GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS​
  • Leo Akins, Forest River*
  • William Craig, U-Haul
  • Les Eaves, Delta Trailers
  • Andy Gehman, MGS Incorporated
  • Pat Jennissen, Felling Trailers
  • Brett Johnson, Optronics
  • Josh Johnson, Big Tex
  • John Kerr, MMA
  • Tim Lammers, Demco
  • Dustin Miller, Cross Trailers
  • Ty Scott, Hydrastar
  • 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.

MARKETING
  • Rebecca Gerads, Felling Trailers*
  • Jon Devitt, Midwest Industries
  • Marcus Hester, Optronics
  • Don Kennedy, TecNiq Inc.
  • Serena Moran, Sun CountryTrailers
  • Joe Steinberger, BWise Mfg.
Marketing
The purpose of the Marketing Committee is to develop an annual marketing plan to promote NATM programs.


MEMBERSHIP
  • Marcus Hester, Optronics*
  • Rick Coffey, The Carlstar Group
  • Shaun Douglass, Optronics
  • Cary Loeser, Automotive International
  • Jason McGahee, Clarke Veneers and Plywood
  • Bill O’Hara, Dexter
  • J’Lynn Olah, Shelby Trailer Service
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.


Education
  • Bill Snider, Dexter *
  • Joel Bauer, Midsota Mfg.
  • Eric Kazmierzak, Laclede Chain
  • Frank Pendleton, Wabash National
  • Gary Sale, Diamond Vogel
  • Greg Snyder, CAR MATE
  • Eric Spears, Carry-On Trailer
  • Don Taylor, BrakeQuip
  • Marianne Willis, Willis Extendables
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.

TECHNICAL

TECHNICAL
  • Nick Dorfer, BrakeQuip
  • Michael Ethridge, Wylie Mfg. Co,
  • Paul Feight, MGS Incorporated
  • Randy Gressley, Big Tex Trailers
  • Al Henderson, Americana/Kenda
  • Taylor Jones, B&W Trailer Hitches
  • Rod Ludwig, Midwest Industries
  • Nate Matesich, U-Haul
  • Bryce McIntyre, Stellar Industries
  • Randy McMann, Dexter
  • David Mihalick, Bison Coach
  • Owen Shelton, BoatMate
  • Justin Storie, Novae Corp.
  • Mike Story, LOOK Trailers
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.

TECHNOLOGY
  • Marco Garcia, U-Haul*
  • Mark Bushek, Big Tex Trailers
  • Paul Dathe, Caliber Inc.
  • Andrew Duggan, Hillsboro
  • Michael Gerowitz, Tredit Tire
  • Jonathan Gravell, Truck Systems Technologies
  • ​Jeff Gray, ASA Electronics
  • Michael Hall, Hall Logic
  • Wendell Hansel ​, Cargo Towing Solutions
  • Alan Hoogenakker, Tuson RV Brakes
  • Paul Lockwood, Lionshead
  • Daniel Luby, BoatMate Trailers
  • Christopher Rauch, Crystal Welding
  • Stephen Robertson, Toyota
  • Steven Saumier, Sumig
  • Chris Shadbolt, Genius Solutions
  • Nathan Uphus, Felling Trailers
  • Kyle Wald, Felling Trailers
  • Jamie Wenger, HB Fuller​
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.​

COMPLIANCE
  • Nathan Uphus, Felling Trailers*
  • Willie Bauer, CAR MATE
  • Lyle Berning, Novae Corp.
  • Fred Dosmann, Dec-O-Art
  • Rick Huddleston, Tracker Marine
  • Andy Jamison, Dexter
  • Jason Lewis, Big Tex
  • Bill Snider, Dexter
Compliance
To oversee the general outline and enforcement policies of NATM’s Compliance Verification Program and review the Guidelines and recommend updates as required.
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