NAFA’s 2026 Institute & Expo Amplified Fleet Innovations and Future Strategies with Key Industry Insights

Cleveland, OH (April 14, 2026) – Today, NAFA Fleet Management Association’s (NAFA) General Session at its 2026 Institute & Expo (I&E), featured an insightful industry update from Kevin Curran, General Manager, Fleet Sales for Toyota North America, and a dynamic OEM Panel Discussion with fleet leaders from GM Fleet, Stellantis, Ford Pro, and Nissan.

“This year’s General Session delivered essential takeaways for fleet experts managing an industry in constant flux,” said Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA. “From Kevin Curran’s industry update to the high-energy OEM Panel, the dialogue provided fleet professionals from corporate and government operations with vital strategies for fostering partnerships and mastering the shift toward electrification. I&E remains a cornerstone event for anyone committed to leading the fleet industry.”

In his keynote address, Curran commended fleet management professionals for their work and stressed that navigating complex legislative regulations and managing energy costs is never going to be simple. He reminded fleet professionals to stay close to their OEM representatives to ensure success and be proactive when it comes to improving operations and relationships.

Following Curran’s keynote, NAFA hosted a dynamic OEM Panel Discussion featuring leaders from GM Fleet, Stellantis, Ford Pro, and Nissan. The panel, moderated by Chris Brown, Associate Publisher of Automotive Fleet, explored fleet strategies, priorities and challenges for 2026 and beyond. Panelists discussed key industry developments, including evolving fleet landscape, including market conditions, technology direction, and future product planning.

Panelists included:

• Jeff Hines, Senior Vice President, North America Fleet Solutions – Stellantis
• Jennifer Costabile, General Director, Marketing and Sales Enablement – GM Fleet
• Eric Rice, General Manager, US Fleet Sales – Ford Pro
• Jerry Zielinski, Senior Manager of Fleet & Commercial Sales – Nissan

For more information about NAFA and upcoming events, please visit www.nafa.org.

The 2026 I&E sponsors include: American Honda Motor Co., AssetWorks, BlackVue, Driverge Vehicle Innovations, Enterprise Fleet Management, Fleetio, Geotab, Holman, Hyundai Motor America, Inspiration Fleet, IntelliShift, JJ Kane Auctions, KeyTrak, Legend, Merchants Fleet, Motive, Motus, RTA: The Fleet Success Company, Samsara, Stellantis Pro One, Voyager Mastercard, Wheels and Whelen Engineering.

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About NAFA Fleet Management Association
NAFA Fleet Management Association is the membership organization for professionals who manage the mobility requirements of vehicle fleets that include commercial, public safety, trucks, and buses of all types and sizes, and a wide range of military and off-road equipment for corporations, governments, universities, utility fleets, and law enforcement in North America and across the globe. NAFA is dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and safe fleets, ensuring that its members are equipped with the tools, knowledge, and support to drive excellence in fleet operations. NAFA’s members are responsible for the specification, acquisition, maintenance, repair, fueling, risk management, and remarketing of more than 4.8 million vehicles that drive an estimated 84 billion miles each year. NAFA’s members control assets and services well above $122 billion each year.

For more information, please visit www.nafa.org, and communicate with NAFA on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.

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