November 2018
2018 Executive Leadership Summit recap
By Shane Woodman, vice chair, Generation Next
Onspot of North America Inc. - Onspot Automatic Tire Chains

NTEA hosts the annual Executive Leadership Summit - a dynamic program that provides a unique forum to explore the most important trends influencing the commercial vehicle industry. This year’s Summit, held in Baltimore, Maryland, took place over the course of one day - which is a change from the two-day format of prior years. The well-attended event was geared toward the connectivity between personnel, locations and technology that exists within the commercial vehicle community.

Professional development and networking opportunities
Upcoming webinars
Thursday, December 13: Corporate compensation strategy development and implementation
Brian Walby, Ph.D., CCP, president, Walby & Associates is onboard to address major topics regarding effective development and implementation of a compelling corporate strategy as a key component within your corporation's strategic plan. Learn more

Thursday, January 17: Market dynamics influencing the work truck industry in 2019
NTEA's Steve Latin-Kasper will review key factors affecting the commercial vehicle market in the year ahead Brian Walby, Ph.D., CCP, president, Walby & Associates is onboard to address major topics regarding effective development and implementation of a compelling corporate strategy as a key component within your corporation's strategic plan. Learn more

Take5 at WTS19
Tuesday, March 5 from 5-6 p.m.
Join us at an exclusive reception sponsored by Generation Next where you will meet, network and talk shop with like-minded professionals. Learn more
Welcome, new Generation Next members
We welcome the following individuals who recently joined Generation Next:

  • James Dimmick, director of engineering & OEM sales, TODCO (Marion, Ohio)
  • Joe Kafka, strategic account manager, TODCO (Marion, Ohio)
  • Amanda Pelfrey, sales & marketing coordinator, TODCO (Marion, Ohio)

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Board of Governors elections to open
The annual election for Generation Next Board of Governor seats will open Tuesday, December 11. Watch your email for the ballot and voting instructions.
Referrals welcome
Generation Next provides professional development opportunities to its members - employees of NTEA member companies who have less than 10 years' work truck industry experience. If you would like to recommend a colleague for membership, complete and return the  application. Or share our presentation.