NATM Committees

2018 NATM Committees

* Indicates Committee Chair

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.