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Meet the 2026-2027 Work Truck Editorial Advisory Board

Work Truck’s 2026–2027 Editorial Advisory Board brings real-world fleet insight to help deliver smarter, more useful content for today’s work truck pros.

January 5, 2026
The 2026 to 2027 Work Truck Editorial Advisory Board

Work Truck is excited to announce our 2026-2027 Editorial Advisory Board, set to lead our content direction and provide insights over the next two year. 

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Every new year gives us a chance to level up how we serve the people who keep work trucks moving. As we head into the 2026–2027 calendar cycle, our mission at Work Truck stays simple: We want to bring fleet pros the kind of insight, guidance, and real talk that actually makes their workdays better.

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That means staying plugged into what’s happening on the ground. Fleets are juggling everything from rising costs to tech adoption to driver needs, and no two operations look the same. Some challenges cut across the entire industry, but many are totally unique to each vocation, job type, and region.

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To stay tuned into those day-to-day realities, we rely on a powerhouse group of fleet leaders who help shape the content you see throughout the year. Our Editorial Advisory Board brings together experienced professionals from across the vocational spectrum, each offering firsthand knowledge, honest feedback, and a pulse on what matters most right now.

Their insight helps us create content that’s useful, practical, and ahead of what’s coming next for work truck fleets.

We’re excited to introduce the members of our 2026–2027 Editorial Advisory Board:

Robert Adamsky

Bob Adamsky from Arrow International

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Sr. Director, Enterprise Fleet
AWP Safety

Robert Adamsky has 30 years of fleet management experience, starting from the maintenance shop floor. He currently manages 5,500 vehicles 7,000 trailered assets at AWP Safety. A past Professional Fleet Manager of the Year award nominee by sister publication, Automotive Fleet, his strengths are maintenance management, utilization, and compliance standards.

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Matthew Betz

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Ore Creek Fleet Consulting

After spending over 35 years in fleet industry sales roles with companies like Wheels, Motus and Samba Safety, Matthew Betz moved to the other side of the desk, taking a role in fleet management at DTE Energy in Detroit. In this role, he was responsible for on-boarding DTE’s first ever fleet management company, led the DTE Fleet EV program, and was involved in DTE’s leading fleet safety program.

Now retired from DTE, Matthew has created his own company, Ore Creek Fleet Consulting. In this role, he helps companies understand the unique aspects of the fleet industry and make valuable introductions to leaders in the fleet industry. During his 50 year fleet career, Betz worked with some of the largest, most complex fleets in the country, helping them reduce fleet costs, improve driver safety, and increase driver productivity.  

In 2008 Betz was awarded NAFA’s Excellence in Education Award, highlighting his involvement in NAFA education. He has been an instructor in the NAFA FMS series, and a frequent presenter at NAFA’s Institute and Expo, as well as at dozens of local and regional NAFA chapter meetings. He served on the boards of NAFA, NETS, and AFLA for decades, and is currently AFLA’s president and chairperson of Bobit’s Global Fleet Conference.

Xavier Cruz

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Fleet Operations Manager
Pavecon LTD

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Xavier Cruz is a fleet operations leader with hands-on experience managing vocational fleets across multiple regions. Growing up in his father’s trucking company in Puerto Rico, he developed a strong foundation in transportation operations. He also has experience as a truck driver and continues to hold his CDL, giving him a practical, real-world perspective.

He currently oversees fleet operations for Pavecon LTD/PW, working closely with drivers and shop teams to address daily challenges, improve processes, enhance fleet reliability, and work on the acquisition of new fleet equipment.

David Hayward, CAFM

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Director, Fleet Management 
ABM Industries

David Hayward is an award-winning fleet manager with more than 20 years of experience spanning multiple industries and sectors. He currently leads the global fleet management group at ABM, overseeing 6,000 units and $100 million in spend, and is a Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM). He is also the current NAFA Board of Directors, Senior Vice President as well as an Automotive Fleet Professional Fleet Manager of the Year nominee.  

Sandy Martin

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Area Maintenance & Fleet Equipment Manager - Southeast
Republic Services

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Sandy Martin began her career in emergency fleet services and sales for a large ambulance service in the South. From there, she began emergency fleet sales and became a certified technician, owning Alabama's only ASE Blue Seal of Excellence private fleet service. Her company managed fleets for Class 1 railroads, municipalities, fire, and airport rescue units. 

After 15 years, she started focusing completely on managing and becoming certified in all DOT and fleet management aspects. With experience managing over 13,000 assets at one company, she focuses on fleet maintenance management (FMM), monitoring, and ensuring proper fleet services. 

Kenny Mashala

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Director of Fleet Maintenance 
United Parcel Service (UPS)

Kenny Mashala is an accomplished leader with more than 15 years of experience in fleet operations and maintenance management. Beginning his career as a Diesel Technician, he developed deep technical expertise before advancing into supervisory and executive roles. Today, as Director of Fleet Maintenance for UPS’s Ohio Valley District, Mashala oversees a team of 250+ employees and manages a diverse fleet of over 3,800 package cars and 1,100 tractors, including both diesel and CNG vehicles. Known for his strategic vision and operational excellence, he brings a results-driven approach and a commitment to innovation, safety, and efficiency to every challenge.

Amy McAdams, CAFM

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Fleet Manager
Diebold Nixdorf Inc.

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Amy McAdams has been in fleet for 18 years between ABM Industries (managing 5,000 assets); MORSCO (managing 1,500 assets); Farmer Brothers ( managing 1,200 assets); Climate Pros (managing 2,000 assets); and now Diebold Nixdorf (managing 2,700 assets). She graduated from NAFA’s CAFM program in 2015 and is a current member of the NAFA Board of Directors. McAdams is also a past Automotive Fleet Professional Fleet Manager of the Year nominee. 

Nick Miccoli

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Corporate Fleet Manager
P1 Construction, LLC

Nick Miccoli began his career in the fleet industry in 2015 with Enterprise Fleet Management. Since then, he has held positions in Fleet Operations and Vendor Management. He currently oversees all fleet aspects for P1 Construction, a nationwide construction subcontractor, managing everything from 1/2-ton pickup trucks to semi tractors. Miccoli is passionate about the automotive industry and developing and improving company processes. Miccoli is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran and a native Rhode Islander. 

Jason Rascoe

Photo: Work Truck | Jason Rascoe

Fleet Manager & Corporate Purchaser
Rose Pest Solutions

Jason Rascoe is a passionate vehicle fleet manager with a broad spectrum of experience and operational knowledge. Starting with a background as a diesel mechanic, he has experience as an emergency vehicle technician and spent several years as a fleet acquisition to remarketing manager. Rascoe is dedicated to managing successful fleets in an ever-changing automotive industry. 

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Kevin Rider 

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Vice President, Fleet Operations
Best Trash, LLC 

Kevin Rider has over 25 years of experience in fleet management, with specific expertise in centralizing and standardizing enterprise-level fleet programs. He currently manages a fleet of 445 on-road assets at multiple locations across 3 states. His strengths are strategy development, leveraging data, and implementing technological solutions to gain efficiencies.  

Crystal Zile 

Photo: Work Truck | Crystal Zile

Fleet Manager
Atwell, LLC

Crystal Zile is the Fleet Manager at Atwell, LLC, overseeing 350 vehicles and supporting more than 400 drivers across multiple divisions. She’s known for her focus on safety, compliance, and building programs that work in the real world. Zile rebuilt Atwell’s telematics and fleet operations, improved driver scores, reduced accidents, and helped secure a Top 10 spot in the 100 Best Fleets. In 2025, she was recognized as NAFA’s Emerging Leader in the Future of Fleets. She leads key initiatives in driver engagement, safety incentives, telematics coaching, and acquisition onboarding. Crystal is currently pursuing her CAFM certification, holds her BCFP credential, and is passionate about moving the industry forward through innovation and people-centered leadership. 

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