2013 Fall Conference

October 17-19, 2013

Back by popular demand, and hot on the heals of the Entry Lever Driver Training Rule-making, we are returning to Crystal City. Please be sure to mark your calendar for the 2013 Fall Conference. The Hyatt Regency - Crystal City, Virginia, will be hosting our Fall Conference from October 17 - 19, 2013. In addition to the guest speakers, network opportunities and fine dining, we are working on a tour of the City as well as other Washington highlights. It will be an educational conference in and out of the meeting rooms.

We are looking forward to seeing you and hearing your input on the issues of the day. We will be sharing current events and developments in the industry and issues on Capitol Hill, and news programs from CVTA.

Hotel Overview

Place yourself in the heart of it all at Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport. Ideal for vacationers, our Crystal City hotel is perfectly positioned to allow you easy access to the entire DC-metro area. Take advantage of amenities including a complimentary shuttle to the airport and easy access to Metro transportation. Within minutes, you can be exploring the nation’s best (free!) monuments and museums, taking in a show at the Kennedy Center, enjoying a Nationals game. Prefer to stay local? Arlington has plenty of attractions, including luxury shopping and dining in Clarendon, the historic Arlington Cemetery or hiking in nearby Great Falls Park. Within our spectacularly updated Crystal City hotel, you’ll discover the services and amenities only Hyatt can provide. Enjoy the perfect combination of luxury and convenience at Hyatt Regency Crystal City.

Greg Koepel is Vice President of Workforce Development and Administration for Roehl Transport, Inc. Greg spent ten years in the Army: five years with the Michigan Army National Guard where he received the Outstanding Junior Officer Award for the 107th Engineer Battalion and five years with the U.S. Army. In 1990, Greg left the Army as a Captain to embark upon his civilian career.

For more than twenty years, Greg has been a Human Resources professional in the insurance, banking, manufacturing and transportation sectors. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Michigan Technological University ('85) and a Master of Arts Degree in Management from the University of Phoenix ('91). He has earned the prestigious Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designation from the Society for Human Resources Management. In 2006, Greg was recognized as the HR Professional of the Year by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) - the industry's largest trade group. A frequent lecturer on leadership and organizational development, Greg has presented to HR councils around the state of Wisconsin as well as at the annual Truckload Profitability Seminar at the University Of Georgia.

Robert Miller is the Director of FMCSA’s Office of Policy, Strategic Planning & Regulations. His office is responsible for directing the Agency’s regulatory program, strategic planning activities, and program evaluations. His office also serves as FMCSA’s liaison with GAO, the NTSB, and the Department’s Office of the Inspector General. Bob began his transportation safety career in 1982 as a Transportation Specialist with FHWA’s Office of Highway Safety and transferred to FHWA’s Office of Motor Carriers in 1987 where he spent 5 years working on compliance, enforcement policy, and data issues. In 1992, Bob transferred to the Office of Motor Carriers’ Washington, DC Division Office as a Safety Investigator and was promoted to the position of State Director in 1994. During his tenure as a State Director, Mr. Miller had the opportunity to lead both the Washington, DC and Maryland Divisions, manage regional ITS programs, and champion several national initiatives. In September 2000, Bob returned to headquarters as a Team Leader in the Information Systems Division managing the development of over 20 national software systems. From 2004 to 2006 he served as Special Assistant to the Chief Safety Officer and, from 2006 to 2012 he served as Field Administrator for FMCSA’s Eastern Service Center responsible for leading motor carrier safety efforts in 15 Divisions. In December 2012, he was appointed to the senior executive position of Director of the Office of Policy, Strategic Planning and Regulations. Bob has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics from James Madison University.

Anne S. Ferro
Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
US Department of Transportation
Washington, DC

Anne Ferro is the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Administrator Ferro is committed to protecting the traveling public by eliminating severe crashes and fatalities involving large trucks and buses.

Ms. Ferro serves as the head of an agency that carries out its safety mission through a strategic mix of programs, rules and enforcement tools based on three principals, to: raise the bar for motor carrier safety; require high safety standards to operate, and remove unsafe carriers and drivers from our roads.

Ray H. LaHood
Secretary
US Department of Transportation
Washington, DC

Ray LaHood, a former U.S. Representative from Illinois (1994-2008), became the Secretary of Transporation under President Barack Obama in 2009. He leads a 60,000-employee agency that regulates American aviation, highways, railroads, public transit, seaways, traffic safety and piplelines, among other modes of transportation. Until his nomination by Obama, his most prominent moment as a member of Congress came in 1998, when he presided over House impeachment hearings for President Bill Clinton. Previously, he served in the Illinois House of Representatives in 1982 and 1983, and, before and after that period, as an aide to other Illinois congressional representatives (1977-1982 and 1983-1994). LaHood is the only Republican Obama cabinet nominee who has served in elective office; Defense Secretary Robert Gates continues from the Bush Administration.

Bill Bronrott
Deputy Administrator
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Bill Bronrott is the Deputy Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Bill works closely with FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro to lead a staff of 1,100 employees in all 50 states and directing more than $300 million in federal grants to the states for truck and bus safety enforcement.

As Deputy Administrator, he also plays a key role in overseeing the Agency's communications and educational outreach efforts, and working with staff and stakeholders to develop policies and programs to raise the safety bar to reduce truck and bus crashes, injuries and fatalities.

John W. Hazard Jr.
Partner
Webster, Chamberlain & Bean, LLP.
Washington, DC

Mr. Hazard has been a partner with the firm since 1988 and is admitted to practice in Washington, D.C. and Virginia.

His practice includes all areas of nonprofit corporate and tax law including antitrust, tax, contracts, human resource matters, mergers, compensation, and intellectual property. Mr. Hazard has worked with and represents associations and companies of all types including publicly traded and private corporations, trade and professional groups, foundations, charities, and sports groups. Mr. Hazard has litigated numerous trademark infringement matters both in the U.S. and abroad, as well as domain name disputes and general corporate matters. He has been very successful in stopping trademark infringement for many of his clients and regularly assists in developing intellectual property policing and registration programs on a world-wide basis.

Dr. Gary F. Petty
President & Chief Executive Officer
National Private Truck Council
Arlington, Virginia

Gary Petty has twenty years of experience as a trade association chief executive in the truck transportation industry. Prior to joining the National Private Truck Council in 2001 as President and CEO, Dr. Petty served for many years as President and CEO of a national trade association representing the moving and storage industry.

Marlin Caddell
Randall-Reilly Publishing Co.

"Social Media and What it Means to Your Business"

Marlin Caddell is the manager and editor for eMedia for the Trucking Media Group at Randall-Reilly Business Media & Information. His role is to build and expand company brands using social media and online efforts. His goal is to see social media and online strategies translate to positive ROI for companies.

Jason Whitaker
Vice President Communications
Paradigm Media

Jason manages the technology & internal processes that control the development & delivery of prospective students to our clients. Using over a decade of experience in project management and software development, Jason leads our web development, call center and operations teams in creating lead flow strategies customized to each of our clients’ needs.