Mike Blimling

Vice President of Truck Technology and Maintenance, NationaLease

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.

Bob Book

Vice President of Marketing, Road Dog Care Company

He leads marketing and brand strategy across logistics and wellness companies, developing the positioning, messaging and content that drive business growth.

At Revolution Trucking, he led a complete corporate rebrand, developed the trademarked tagline “We're Already There,” and built an SEO content strategy that became the company's primary source of inbound leads. He is currently leading a category repositioning effort as the company expands into managed logistics and supply chain orchestration.

He also founded Road Dog Care Company, a wellness brand for long-haul truck drivers, leading its development from concept to launch across fleet sales, truck stop retail and direct-to-consumer channels. His work includes brand strategy, messaging and building key retail and distribution partnerships.

Additionally, he hosts Film & Whiskey, a podcast recognized by Uproxx as one of the “18 Best Whiskey Podcasts” and ranked among the top 5% of podcasts globally. With more than 400 episodes, the podcast has generated over 127,000 Google clicks and 9.1 million search impressions in 2025.

Prior to his marketing career, he worked in ministry and higher education, including at Case Western Reserve University's School of Nursing. This experience strengthened his ability to turn complex ideas into clear, compelling stories. He specializes in building strategic brand foundations that help organizations establish their identity, communicate their value and achieve sustainable growth.

Jane Clark

Senior Vice President of Operations, NationaLease

Jane Clark serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations at NationaLease, bringing over 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.

Juan Cora

Founder, Aquatio Software

Juan Cora is the Founder of Aquatio Software, where he helps logistics and supply chain organizations modernize freight operations through AI-enabled workflow automation and digital documentation solutions. His work focuses on digitizing critical transportation processes—including pickups, relays, deliveries, and electronic bills of lading (eBoLs)—to improve visibility, reduce manual effort, and strengthen collaboration among shippers, carriers, brokers, consignees, and drivers.

With extensive experience in supply chain technology and product development, Juan specializes in applying practical AI and cloud-based solutions to solve real-world transportation challenges. His expertise spans product strategy, technology architecture, cloud-native and agile development, data management, customer success, professional services, and solutions design.

As an advocate for innovation in freight and logistics, Juan is passionate about helping organizations transition from disconnected, paper-based workflows to intelligent, connected operations. He works closely with transportation and enterprise partners to develop technology solutions that enhance efficiency, improve communication, and drive better business outcomes across the supply chain.

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, Gallick 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. Gallick 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.

Richard J. Leibfried

ARM, President, RJL Insurance Services

Richard Leibfried has been an insurance professional since 1976. In his current position with RJL, Leibfried provides insurance and risk management consulting services to the middle market business community. Acting essentially as a “part-time” risk manager for his clients, Leibfried brings both traditional as well as innovative, proprietary risk management strategies to these companies. Leibfried’s experience is extensive. As an underwriter, broker and consultant he has been involved in the design, evaluation, and ongoing management of insurance programs for a wide range of businesses. Additionally, Leibfried has been directly involved in the formation and management of nine captive insurance companies as well as a variety of other self-insurance arrangements for his clients.

Craig Lack

CEO & Founder, Carrier Software

Craig Lack is the CEO and Founder of Carrier Software, bringing more than 26 years of leadership experience and a strong background in research and development. He has guided the company in delivering cutting-edge software solutions for the transportation insurance industry, combining business expertise with advanced technical knowledge to address complex industry challenges. Under his leadership, Carrier Software has developed a suite of innovative, industry-leading solutions designed to help clients improve performance and navigate an evolving marketplace. Craig is committed to leveraging technology while fostering collaborative and strategic partnerships that drive success for Carrier Software’s clients.

Ben Morgan

Vice President, National Trasportation Practice, a Marsh McLennan Agency

Ben Morgan is a connector, risk strategist and growth-minded leader with more than 20 years of experience helping executives and business owners turn complexity into clarity. Throughout his career, he has focused on navigating risk, driving performance and building lasting relationships through strategic, people-first leadership.

Ben currently serves as Vice President of the National Transportation Practice at McGriff, where he helps clients develop strategies that support business growth and protect what matters most. Prior to joining McGriff in December 2025, he spent more than six years at Lockton Companies as Transportation and Marine, Sector Leader – Texas Series. His previous experience includes serving as Vice President of Energy and Marine at Alliant Insurance Services, a Property and Casualty Claims Adjuster, and Director of Education at Team One Insurance Services.

Beyond his professional work, Ben is passionate about making a meaningful impact through mentoring future leaders, supporting important causes and using his influence to create lasting value for individuals, businesses and communities.

Mark Shonka

Co-CEO, IMPAX Sales Performance

Mark Shonka brings decades of high-level selling experience and thought leadership to help launch the world’s top sales organizations to the next level. Intensely results-driven, Mark goes beyond sharing ideas — he lays out exactly what sales teams need to do within their unique cultures to achieve success. His expertise is trusted by Microsoft, IBM, DHL, US Bank, Volvo, GE Healthcare, and many more.

A sought-after global speaker and published author, Mark co-authored Beyond Selling Value, named one of the top 40 business books of the year, and Breaking the Rules, focused on selling value in a procurement-driven world.

Mark’s sales acumen stays sharp because he practices what he teaches every day — selling across the full B2B spectrum and leading a team of top professionals. He is an authority on topics including selling value, strategic account selling, account planning, and sales leadership.

For over 30 years, Mark has led at IMPAX Sales Performance, a global sales performance company recognized as a “Top Sales Training Company” by Selling Power. He began his career in information systems sales at IBM, holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Management from the College of St. Thomas, and an MBA from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. Mark is also active in his community, supporting academic, sports, and faith organizations.

Jim Stetz

Vice President Dedicated Contract Carriage, NationaLease

Jim Stetz is the Vice President Dedicated Contract Carriage, where he is responsible for growing the organization's dedicated logistics business solutions. Since 1983, Stetz has held various sales and organizational development positions within Dedicated Contract Carriage, Distribution Center Management, International, 4PL/LLP, and Transportation Management solutions. He holds a Certified Transportation Professional (CTP) designation from the National Private Truck Council (NPTC). His career and achievements span widely across the truck leasing and logistics industry including Penske Logistics, where he received Penske's prestigious "Winners Circle" award in 2007 & 2011; and sales achievement more than $30M both years; and DHL Supply Chain, where he was part of the Chemical Logistics Division. Stetz earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Akron, College of Business Administration and was also a member of CSCMP (formerly CLM) and the Warehouse Education Research Council (WERC) from 2005 – 2009. He is a current member of the NPTC.

Dean Vicha

President, NationaLease

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.