100 Fleet Operators to Watch in 2026

For the second year, we’re celebrating the leaders behind the operations that keep everyday life moving.

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Why they’re worth watching

These 100 leaders are putting new technology to work, building stronger teams and improving safety across transportation, construction, utilities and more. It’s time to recognise the people setting a high standard for the future of operations.

Meet the leaders

Scott Amox

Scott Amox

Safety Engineering Manager<br>Glazer’s Beer & Beverage

Otis Anderson

Otis Anderson

Safety Compliance Analyst<br>Jordan Carriers

Raudel Arriaga

Raudel Arriaga

Director of Logistics<br>Blue Rhino

Reed Aubin

Reed Aubin

Director of Transportation<br>Sobeys

Brian Bagin

Brian Bagin

Supply Chain Manager<br>Brenntag

Martin Baker

Martin Baker

Safety Director, Transportation<br>Badger Infrastructure Solutions Ltd.

Craig Bargfrede

Craig Bargfrede

Winter Operations Administrator<br>Iowa Department of Transportation

Adrien Berto

Adrien Berto

Chief Executive Officer<br>Groupe Berto

Tim Bishop

Tim Bishop

Manager, Corporate Safety<br>Memphis Light, Gas and Water

Levi Blount

Director, PHX Airport Ground Operations<br>Swissport

Barth Burgett

Barth Burgett

Executive Vice President<br>Kokosing Construction

Sam Burkhan

CEO<br>ITF Group

Shane Burns

Director of Transportation<br>Garden City Public Schools

Ronald Callahan

Director of Fleet<br>Vortex Companies

Tehzin Chadwick

Chief Safety Officer<br>UNFI

Derek Champagne

Vice President of Logistics and Asset Compliance<br>Grand Isle Shipyard

Matt Croatti

Senior Vice President<br>UniFirst

George Diaz

Director of Fleet Management<br>Red White & Blue Thrift

Raphael Worek Cyjon

VP Strategy & Transformation, Global Transportation & Fleet<br>PepsiCo

Ron Driscoll

Safety Manager<br>ABCO Transportation Inc

Paul Duncalf

Director of Safety, Training & Fleet Compliance<br>Sysco GB

Julio Encinas

Director of Strategic Development, Quality and Engineering<br>Mexlog

Alfredo Enriquez

General Manager / Operations<br>Transportadora San Juan Jr S.A de C.V.

Bekah Faust

Facility & Fleet Manager<br>Silicon Valley Mechanical, Inc.

Scott Galloway

Scott Galloway

VP of Support Services<br>Penhall Company

Carolyn Glynn

Carolyn Glynn

Director, Logistics and Fleet<br>Reece USA

Jason Grubbs

Jason Grubbs

Director of Operations<br>Apex Service Partners

Hernán Guerra

Hernán Guerra

Chief Information Officer<br>Trayecto

Dan Haase

Dan Haase

Manager Fleet Services<br>WE Energies

Maggie Harleson

Maggie Harelson

Director of Fleet Services<br>MMR Group

Steve Harry

Steve Harry

VP, Fleet & Equipment<br>Congruex LLC

Guadalupe Hernandez

Guadalupe Hernandez

Fleet Manager<br>Ace Tree Enterprise

Jeff Hooper

Jeff Hooper

Vice President, Operations<br>Environmental Rental Services Ltd

Tige (Thomas) Howie

Tige (Thomas) Howie

State Fleet Manager<br>South Carolina Department of Administration

Martin Luther Hubbard

Martin Luther Hubbard

VP, Supply Chain Operations <br> The Coca-Cola Company

Jenessa Huftel

Jenessa Huftel

Safety Manager <br>Cooper Farms

Dan Hutchinson

Dan Hutchison

EVP, Chief Road Service Officer<br>AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah

Rob Ivy

Rob Ivy

Chief Financial Officer <br>Lee Company

Mehdi Jnah

Mehdi Jnah

Director of Ground Support Equipment <br>Alaska Airlines

Chris Johnson

Vice President, Safety and Operations<br>NuCO2

James (Jim) Jones

James (Jim) Jones

Chief Information Officer<br>ATC Transportation LLC

Silvana Jones

Logistics Director<br>SA Recycling

Tom Karnowski

Vice President - Environment, Health, and Safety<br>USIC

Dan Kepple

VP of Safety & Compliance<br>Rig Runner

Rusty Kirby

Director of Transportation, Pilot Travel Centers

Shawn Klumb

VP & Treasurer<br>Five Star Energy Services

Mitchell Knight

Senior Director, Technology<br>Blackwood Solutions

Brad Kungle

Senior Operations Specialist<br>Trican Well Service

Yann Leriche

VP Operation (Assets, Purchasing, Supply, Quality) <br>Petit Forestier

Jill Maschmeier

Director of Safety & Compliance<br>National Carriers Inc.

Paul Melander

SVP, Safety & Transportation<br>FedEx

Kavita Mizin

Director, Environment, Health, Safety, Security & Sustainability <br>Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC

Raúl Monroy Otero

Deputy Director General<br>TMS

Terry Moore

Vice President of Safety<br>Rogers Electric

Robert Moreno

Director, Enterprise Applications<br>Quanta Services

Bert Nappier

EVP and CFO<br>Genuine Parts Company

Matthew Neziol

Safety Coordinator<br>Bayview Construction

Jake Oldenburg

Jake Oldenburg

VP of Operations<br>NuWay-K&H Cooperative

Dave Packenham

Senior Director of Transportation<br>Nestlé

Jamie Padgett

Jamie Padgett

Fleet and Compliance Manager<br>Bonnie Plants

Michea Palmer

Michea Palmer

Manager, Logistics<br>CenterPoint Energy

Christopher Parkins

Christopher Parkins

Digital Business Partner<br>Veolia

Eric Gerardo Peñalver Aguilar

Eric Peñalver

Deputy Director<br>Express del Norte

Dave Perez

Dave Perez

Vice President of Fleet and Safety<br>Southwind Management Inc.

Roger Peterson

Roger Peterson

North America Fleet Director <br>Rentokil

Rich Poppoff

Rich Poppoff

Equipment Superintendent<br>DeSilva Gates Construction

Billy Porter

Billy Porter

Director, Risk Management <br>Cable East

Miguel Puignau

Miguel Puignau

Director of Corporate Security<br>Nadro

Jason Ramsey

Jason Ramsey

Vice President, Safety, Ethics and Policy Compliance <br>Denali Water

Kerry Stritt

Chris Reynolds

Director of Safety and Security<br>Southeastern Freight Lines

Craig Rhoades

Craig Rhoades

VP, Supply Chain, Procurement, Fleet Operations <br>American Electric Power

Eric Richmond

Eric Richmond

Director of Fleet Operations<br>Elm One Call Locators

Steven Roberts

Steven Roberts

Fleet Manager <br>Deseret Transportation

Lee Robledo Sr.

Lee Robledo Sr.

Managing Director <br>NFI Interactive Logistics LLC

Jonathan Sanders

Jonathan Sanders

VP of Fleet and Transportation Strategy <br>VLS Environmental Solutions

Newell Scoon

Newel Scoon

VP, US Operations<br>Coach USA

Wayne Scott

Wayne Scott

Sr. Director, Transport Maintenance <br>Loblaw Companies Ltd.

Adam Silbernagel

Adam Silbernagel

Senior Vice President - Information Technology<br>Summit School Services

Rodney Surber

Rodney Surber

Chief Operating Officer<br>Greyhound

Bryan Taylor

Bryan Taylor

SVP, Enterprise Fleet Management <br>Enterprise

Beryl Tomay

Beryl Tomay

VP, Transportation <br>Amazon

Kelly Trent

Kelly Trent

Director of Safety<br>Cook & Boardman, Inc.

Jennifer Truman

Jennifer Truman

Manager, Fleet Maintenance <br>Hope Gas

Sean Uhas

Sean Uhas

Senior Vice President Supply Chain <br>Azuria Water Solutions

Tim Ulmer

Tim Ulmer

COO <br>Elite Surface Infrastructure

Luke Wake

Luke Wake

VP, Fleet Maintenance and Engineering <br>UPS

Brandt Walker

Brandt Walker

COO <br>NexCore

John Watrin

John Watrin

Director of Safety<br>Plunkett’s Pest Control

Brandon Welch

Brandon Welch

Fleet Supervisor <br>Targa Resources

Jon Wilkinson

Jon Wilkinson

Director of Fleet Management <br>Total Turf Golf Services

Ricky Williams

Ricky Williams

Fleet Maintenance Manager<br>Contra Costa County

Shawn Williams

Shawn Williams

CIO <br>Koorsen Fire & Security

Archie Wood

Archie Wood

Director, Transport Operations<br>SWTO / 7-Eleven

Greer Woodruff

Greer Woodruff

EVP, Safety, Sustainability and Maintenance <br>J.B. Hunt Transport

RJ Zanes

RJ Zanes

VP of Facility Services <br>Walmart

Shane Zawacki

Shane Zawacki

Senior Manager, Operational Assets<br>Signature Aviation USA, LLC

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