*Agenda is subject to change
08:45 AM - 09:00 AM Meritage Napa
Meritage Napa
Departure to Whitehall Lane Winery
09:30 AM - 09:45 AM Whitehall Lane Winery
Whitehall Lane Winery
Welcome and Introductions
Members will share their lease/fleet breakdown (lease, rental, contract maintenance, etc.), number of locations, leadership structure (family business or outside leadership), company type (dealer-related or stand-alone lease company), and any outside related companies (warehousing, DCC, etc.).
09:45 AM - 10:30 AM Whitehall Lane Winery
NationaLease Veteran Member Discussion
Many Next Gen members are preparing for greater leadership opportunities within their organizations. During this session, Scott Fleming will share the story of his professional growth, lessons learned throughout his career, and his perspective on leading within a family-owned business. This is a unique opportunity to learn from a respected industry leader whose experiences closely mirror the journeys many attendees are on today.
Scott Fleming, President, Aim NationaLease
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Whitehall Lane Winery
Business Outlook / Open Discussion
Members will discuss their current business outlook, experiences with competitors and any issues and/or obstacles they may be facing. In many cases, members aren’t alone in their struggles; this session is an opportunity to learn from your peers.
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Whitehall Lane Winery
Members-Only Closed-Door Discussion
Members will have the opportunity to discuss industry matters openly with their peers during this closed-door discussion.
12:00 PM - 02:15 PM Whitehall Lane Winery
Tour & Lunch at Whitehall Lane Winery
With a glass of wine in-hand, members will tour our first winery of the day, Whitehall Lane. Follow the path of a grape from the vineyard through the production facilities, concluding in the barrel aging hall with hundreds of French oak barrels aging fine wine. You will be guided through a flight of current release wines, followed by a casual Napa-style lunch of assorted sandwiches and salads paired with wine.
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM Backstage Winery
Backstage Winery
Tuscany Inspired Tasting at Backstage Winery
Visit our second family-owned winery in Napa Valley’s Oak Knoll District for a tasting of several handcrafted limited-release wines. Nestled on the valley floor and surrounded by vines, this winery is a serene, sun-soaked retreat with the look and feel of a Tuscan villa, a nod to the founder’s Italian roots and the property’s storied past.
03:45 PM - 05:15 PM Sleeping Giant Winery
Sleeping Giant Winery
Vines, Vision & Succession at Sleeping Giant Winery
Members will continue their networking and learning at our third stop: Sleeping Giant Winery. Attendees will not only tour the estate with wine in hand, but will also get an inside look at the succession planning process of a successful family-owned Napa Valley winery. Sam Dearden will share how his family is navigating leadership transition, preserving a winemaking legacy, and preparing the next generation to carry the business forward.
05:15 PM - 05:30 PM
Return to Meritage Napa
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Meritage Napa Wine Cellar
Meritage Napa Wine Cellar
Group Dinner
Experience an evening designed to foster the connections at the heart of Next Gen. Set within the iconic Meritage wine cellar, this exclusive dinner provides the perfect environment to reflect on the day's discussions, exchange ideas, and build lasting relationships that extend far beyond the meeting.