Meet the Management

DEAN VICHA

President

An industry leader with over 30 years of experience, Dean Vicha's success in the truck leasing industry comes from the principals of personal responsibility, unrelenting perseverance and confidence focused on the growth of the customers, members, and business partners of NationaLease. Dean’s career in transportation started as a refrigerated truck driver for the LaRocco Meat Company in Chicago, Illinois. From there, he went to work for Rollins Truck Rental & Leasing, where over the next decade he ascended from working the rental counter to National Sales Executive. In 2001, Rollins was acquired by Penske Truck Leasing and at that time Dean took a position as Director of Business Development with Ryder Systems, Inc.
Dean came to NationaLease as a National Account Executive for the Midwest in 2005, where he helped build the National Account Program. In 2008, he became Vice President of Member Services, executing a strategy that provided a sustainable competitive advantage to NationaLease members and growing the membership base. In 2010, Dean became the Vice President of National Accounts, leading that team to a record-breaking year in sales. In 2012, Dean was named President of NationaLease, where he helps members increase their market share and decrease their cost of business. During his time as President, NationaLease has almost doubled in size and today has more than 1,000 locations and a fleet count of over 184,000 trucks/trailers throughout the United States and Canada.
In his downtime, Dean enjoys spending time with his wife, Whitney, children Riley and Brendan, and playing golf or attending a sporting event. Dean is a 1992 graduate of Illinois State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications.

JANE CLARK

Senior Vice President of Operations

Jane Clark serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations at NationaLease, bringing nearly 15 years of dedicated service to the organization. In her current role, she oversees Member Services, including Reciprocal Service, Purchasing, Meetings, and National Account Support. Jane strategically manages resources, cultivates strong member relationships, optimizes costs, and fosters collaboration within NationaLease supporting groups.
Prior to joining NationaLease, Jane served as the Area Vice President for Randstad, showcasing leadership in the recruitment services industry. Her professional journey also includes management roles with QPS Companies, Pro Staff, and Manpower, Inc.
Jane holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from North Central College and a Master of Arts in Communication from Northern Illinois University, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning. Her proven leadership and strategic vision contribute significantly to NationaLease's operational efficiency and the delivery of exceptional member services.

JOE GALLICK

Senior Vice President of Sales, NationaLease

An experienced supply chain executive and spokesperson, Joseph K Gallick is a prominent leader in the truck leasing, maintenance and logistics industry. A graduate of Montclair State University, Joe has served as a corporate liaison with numerous business and academic partnerships including the Penn State University Center for Supply Chain Research where he was the 2010 recipient of the Penn State University Robert D. Pashek Award for his contributions to the logistics and transportation fields. Joe is also a member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, Truck Rental and Leasing Association, National Private Truck Council, as well as various industry trade organizations.

MIKE BLIMLING

Vice President of Truck Technology and Maintenance

Mike Blimling is Vice President of Truck Technology and Maintenance at NationaLease, where he brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across fleet maintenance, operations, and transportation technology. Based in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, he has progressed from frontline service roles to executive leadership, giving him a comprehensive perspective on the operational, technical, and business priorities that shape fleet performance. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and a Master of Arts from the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Over the course of his career, Mike has led maintenance and operational functions across service, delivery, trucking, leasing, and rental organizations, with responsibility for fleets ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 vehicles. His experience spans maintenance strategy, regulatory compliance, asset management, procurement, capital planning, and vendor performance, supported by accountability for multimillion-dollar budgets and enterprise-wide improvement initiatives. He has also led the implementation of key business and fleet systems, using data and reporting to improve uptime, strengthen preventive maintenance performance, and support informed operating decisions.
In this role, Mike partners with maintenance leaders, original equipment manufacturers, and suppliers to advance solutions that help NationaLease members drive uptime and lower their cost of doing business while delivering greater value to their customers. His background in fleet procurement, maintenance operations, warranty recovery, and operational and financial reporting enables him to translate strategy into practical results for members.

Management Team

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