Ashley Barber

Senior IT Program Manager, NationaLease

Ashley Barber is a distinguished Senior IT Program Manager with extensive experience in blending technical expertise, project management skills, and business acumen to lead and deliver complex technical projects successfully. Ashley has been with NationaLease since 2023, where she spearheads initiatives including the development of a centralized database for National Account records, the creation of customer-facing dashboards, and the automation of reporting processes. Prior to NationaLease, Ashley dedicated 21 years to GEICO, where she excelled in roles such as Technical Program Manager, Product Owner, Agile Delivery Lead, and leading Command Center Operations. Her tenure at GEICO was marked by her leadership within IT, change controls, and the company-wide rollout of multi-factor authentication, as well as overseeing numerous cyber security and IT audits to ensure compliance and transparency. Additionally, she played a pivotal role in data analysis and strategic initiatives, driving key business decisions and optimizing processes. Ashley consistently demonstrated her ability to align technical projects with business objectives, foster innovation, and drive continuous improvement. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Wesleyan College and is certified as a SAFe 5 Scrum Master and in Microsoft Azure Fundamentals.

Jane Clark

Senior Vice President of Operations, NationaLease

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.

Andy Figueroa

Senior Director of IT, TCI Leasing/Rentals, a NationaLease Member

Andy Figueroa is the Senior Director of IT at TCI, a leader in the transportation industry. With over 20 years of experience, Andy has been instrumental in driving technological advancements within the company. Starting from the ground floor, he has steadily worked his way up, demonstrating a passion for technology and leadership. Andy holds multiple professional certifications, including MCSE, MCSA, CompTIA, and has expertise in Python coding.

Outside of his professional achievements, Andy has been happily married for the past 13 years. He is also an avid guitarist, enjoys ocean fishing, and loves camping. He lives by the philosophy: "Be your best and live every day like it’s your last."

Tom Fragale

Microsoft Certified Trainer & Corporate Training Consultant, PCWebinars.com

Your team uses Excel, Power BI, and AI tools every day — but are they being used to their full potential? Many companies lose thousands of hours each year to manual data work, inefficient reporting, and tools their employees have never fully learned to leverage. Tom Fragale helps organizations overcome these challenges as a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), published author, and corporate training specialist with more than 20 years of experience helping teams improve productivity and maximize their technology investments.

Tom is the author of Getting Great Results with Excel Pivot Tables, Power Query and PowerPivot, published by Wiley in 2024 and used by professionals and teams worldwide.

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.

Alex Leslie

PhD, Senior Research Associate, American Transportation Research Institute

Dr. Alex Leslie is a Senior Research Associate with the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). He is the primary author of numerous ATRI reports, including Trucking Litigation: A Forensic Analysis and Operational Costs of Trucking. Alex holds a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and a Ph.D. from Rutgers University.

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.

Vicha began his career with NationaLease as a National Account Executive for the Midwest in 2005, where he substantially grew the National Account Program to more than $447 million in term sales. 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, Vicha became the Vice President of National Accounts, leading that team to a record-breaking year in sales. In 2012, Vicha was named President of NationaLease, where he helps members increase their market share and decrease their cost of business. In the last decade, he has grown the company in terms of size and scope. Today, NationaLease has more than 1,000 locations and a fleet count of over 184,000 throughout the United States and Canada.

In his downtime, Vicha enjoys spending time with his wife, Whitney and children Riley and Brendan and playing golf or attending a sporting event. Vicha is a 1992 graduate of Illinois State University.