This program provides fleet leadership professionals an opportunity to discuss best practices, and share new processes and technologies. Participants work collaboratively to select topics that are relevant to all organizations with vehicle and equipment fleets. Addressed are strategic questions surrounding staff management, alternative fuel technology, vehicle replacement policy, the role of fleet within an organization, and tactical solutions for managing ever-changing fleet operations and administrative functions.
Energy Company Member: $599 USD
Energy Company Non-Member: $1,249 USD
Energy Company registration prices increase $100 after January 25, 2024. Energy Company registration includes digital materials and access to all event sessions and meals listed on the agenda.
Service Company Member: $399 USD
Service Company Non-Member: $499 USD
Service Company registration prices increase $50 after January 25, 2024. Service Company registration is for attendance through lunch on Wednesday, March 13 and includes digital materials and access to sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday morning and meals listed on the agenda.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Check In + Registration
Pick up your name badge, say hello to your colleagues and meet the WEI staff. sponsored by Terex Utilities
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Welcome + Introductions
Speaker(s): Tony Tewelis, VP, Transmission & Distribution, Arizona Public Service Company
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Hydrogen Fuels
Speaker(s): Daniel Lauer, BayoTech
Learn about hydrogen and its rapidly deployable generation, transportation, storage and fueling solutions from Bayotech.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
EVs + Hydrogen Vehicles
Speaker(s): Matt Wetta, PACCAR, Christian Appel, Global Head, Product and Programs, Nikola Motor
This session will cover hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and their key components from PACCAR and Nikola.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Networking Break
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fleet Metrics and Benchmarking: "Fun Facts"
Speaker(s): Robert Ruiz, Principal Manager, Southern California Edison, Christopher Shaffer, CEO, Utilimarc
Join us for Fleet presentations with Utilimarc followed by a roundtable discussion covering fleet metrics plus best practices to optimize fleet operations.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Hosted Networking Dinner
Join us for a Hosted Networking Dinner; mingle with fellow attendees and enjoy delicious food. It's a great opportunity to connect and network. sponsored by AssetWorks
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Networking Breakfast
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Tire Programs + Standardizations
Speaker(s): Pete Cox, Fleet Supervisor, Tucson Electric Power, Russell Blackburn, Senior Commercial Sales, Jack's Tire & Oil, Anthony Brown, Enterprise Account Executive, Michelin Tires, Orlando Hatfield, Commercial Account Executive - Earthmover, Michelin Tires, Joel Botma, Transportation Maintenance Team Leader, Arizona Public Service Company, Brad Moyer, Southern Tire Mart
Exploring the different fleet tire programs, standardizations and utilizing the relationship with your local and national account vendors to fortify your program.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking Break
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Upfitting + Safety: Best Practices
Speaker(s): Steve Tuskan, Senior Forensic Consultant, Mecanica Scientific Services
Learn common areas of risk exposure faced by fleet operators during the specification, upfitting and maintenance of trucks and trailers; and hear recommendations for risk mitigation.
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Hosted Networking Lunch
Recharge and network over a delicious meal at our Hosted Networking Lunch.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Travel to HUBwest
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Industry Tour: APS' HUBWest
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Industry Tour: APS' Palo Verde Energy Education Center
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Networking Breakfast
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Employee Engagement Strategies
Speaker(s): Lissa Brady, Fleet Asset Manager, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Robert Ruiz, Principal Manager, Southern California Edison, Monte Anderson, Employee Experience Program Manager, Arizona Public Service Company
We will explore the programs at several utilities, including examples of self-developed and third party approaches.
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Networking Break
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Industry Topic
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Top of Mind Topics
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Wrap Up + Future Planning
Please contact the hotel directly at to reserve your room, or complete your reservation online. Identify yourself as being with Western Energy Institute (WEI) to receive a special rate of $279 /night. This rate is guaranteed until February 26, 2024 or until the WEI room block is full.
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