NAFA Announces OEM Panel for 2026 Institute & Expo

NAFA will feature panelists from GM Envolve, Stellantis, Ford Pro, and Nissan in an OEM Panel Discussion during NAFA’s 2026 Institute & Expo.

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February 12, 2026

The OEM Panel Discussion will feature leaders from four of the industry’s top automakers, who will discuss their fleet strategies, priorities, and challenges for the public and corporate fleet industry.

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Panelists from GM Envolve, Stellantis, Ford Pro, and Nissan will share fleet strategies and priorities during an OEM Panel Discussion during the second day of NAFA’s 2026 Institute & Expo (I&E), which will take place April 13-15, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio.

The OEM Panel Discussion, set for Tuesday, April 14, from 8:30-10:00 a.m., will feature leaders from four of the industry’s top automakers, who will discuss their fleet strategies, priorities, and challenges for the public and corporate fleet industry.

“This panel convenes experts from some of the world's preeminent automotive corporations to offer valuable insights into the future of fleet management in both the public sector and the corporate world," said Bill Schankel, CAE, NAFA CEO. “This panel provides fleet professionals with a direct forum to receive updates from OEMs concerning the newest vehicle models, available options pertinent to fleet operations, and their active role in determining the future of fleets through developments in vehicle supply, integrated technologies, and the expansion of electrification.”

The panel will include:

Jeff Hines, vice president, Stellantis
Mark Hogland, director strategic accounts, GM Evolve
Eric Rice, general manager, US Fleet Sales, Ford Pro
Jerry Zielinski, senior manager of fleet and commercial sales, Nissan

The panel will be moderated by Chris Brown, associate publisher at Bobit Business Media.

Panelists will discuss the evolving fleet landscape, including market conditions, technology direction, and future product planning. Attendees will find out how automakers are positioning their organizations to support fleet customers amid ongoing changes and long-term industry transformation.

The OEM panel discussion is just one of the many sessions at I&E 2026, which will feature over 60 educational sessions covering a wide range of topics, including fleet operations, sustainability, emerging technologies, and the latest vehicle models.

I&E attendees will have access to all educational sessions, the expo hall, and numerous networking opportunities with peers and industry leaders. Interested attendees and prospective exhibitors can register at NAFA’s website.

This year’s current sponsors include: American Honda Motor Co., AssetWorks, Enterprise Fleet Management, Driverge Vehicle Innovations, Fleetio, Geotab, Holman, Hyundai Motor America, IntelliShift, JJ Kane Auctions, KeyTrak, Legend, Merchants Fleet, Motive, RTA The Fleet Success Company, Samsara, Stellantis Pro One, Voyager Mastercard, and Wheels.

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