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Phil Russo,  CAE
National Association of Fleet Administrators, Inc.
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Gibbens Speaks at Virginia DOT Award Ceremony

ISELIN, NJ, Sept. 7, 2006 ‑ Charles A. Gibbens, Jr., president of the National Association of Fleet Administrators, Inc. (NAFA), addressed the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) Annual Equipment Repair Supervisors/Managers Workshop on Aug. 23-24, 2006.

Gibbens’ remarks described the history of the Larry Goill Award.   “Many years ago, NAFA partnered with Business Week magazine to recognize exceptional fleet management ideas that improved productivity or contributed to the bottom line savings for their employers.  It was called the Quality Fleet Management Idea Award.  About 10 years ago, the award name was changed to include that of the late Larry Goill, who was NAFA’s vice president at the time and who was a key member of the fleet management team for Bell Canada.  The Larry Goill Award is now co-sponsored by Bell Canada” Gibbens said.

Following his speech, Gibbens assisted VDOT Commissioner Gregory A. Whirley in the presentation of plaques to members of the TRUCKS Team who contributed to the development and implementation of the TRUCKS program.   The inscription on the plaques states:  “In recognition of your support of the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Equipment Repair Technician Training Program as a member of the TRUCKS Team.”

Gibbens is the automotive fleet manager for the County of Henrico Virginia.  He maintains a diverse fleet of 2800 vehicles with two maintenance shops, eight refueling sites and a staff of 65.

During his presentation Gibbens acknowledged Erle Potter, P.E., C.E.M., a recipient of this year’s Larry Goill award at NAFA’s FMI-LEG Conference & Exposition in Orlando, Florida.  Potter, state equipment manager with VDOT’s Asset Management Division, received the Goill Award for his role in the development of VDOT’s TRUCKS (Training Rewards Us with Competencies, Knowledge and Skills) program. 

The National Association of Fleet Administrators, Inc. (NAFA) is a not-for-profit, individual membership professional society serving the needs of Members who manage fleets of automobiles, SUVs, trucks, vans and a wide range of specialized mobile equipment for organizations in the United States and Canada.

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    Charles A. Gibbens, Jr.