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Wed., Sept. 14 | |
| 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Vendor SetupMuskogee Civic Center |
| 3:00 - 5:00 | Early Registration, Vendor Hall Preview |
| 6:00 - 9:00 | Music Trivia Networking NightOklahoma Music Hall of Fame |
Thurs., Sept. 15 | First Day of Conference |
| 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. | Registration, Networking, Vendor Showcase, Breakfast (provided) |
| 8:30 - 8:50 | Car & Truck Trivia Ice BreakerAttendees will compete against each other and answer trivia questions about cars and trucks. Prizes will be awarded. |
| 8:50 - 9:00 | WelcomeMuskogee Mayor Bob Coburn & OPFMA President John Maehs |
| 9:00 - 10:00 | Connecting with Leadership - Using Data to Tell Your StoryBill Griffiths, Division Chief of Management Services, Montgomery County, MDFleet management has come a long way in the last 20 years; today’s fleet professional has to be politically savvy, possess good communication and presentation skills, more importantly, must be able to tell their story using data that leadership understands, learn how to connect with executive leadership and provide them the critical information they need to make positive change in their fleet program. |
| 10:00 - 10:10 | Break |
| 10:10 - 10:30 | Don't Leave Warranty Savings on the Table!Timothy Keiffer, Warranty Administrator, City of TulsaLearn tips to run a successful warranty recovery program. Topics will include identifying warrantable items, following up on manufacturer recalls, utilizing auto manufacturers’ online vehicle information systems to access technical service bulletins and recalls, negotiating credits from vendors, and working with the parts department to track replacement service parts, batteries, and specialty items. |
| 10:30-10:35 | Break |
| 10:35 - 11:45 | Maximizing Efficiency, Productivity and ROI of Wichita’s Fleet Assets: A Case StudyLisa Dodson, Senior Project Manager, Wichita State UniversityBen Nelson, Interim Fleet Superintendent, City of Wichita This panel discussion will present the research findings and recommendations of the 2015 Fleet Management Study conducted by Wichita State University in partnership with the City of Wichita. Discussion will include the recommended practices from peer communities, analysis of fund and rate structures for financial sustainability, development and use of a Decision Support Tool to analyze lifecycle costs and replacement schedules, analysis of customer satisfaction, and methods to engage and inform customers about fleet operations. |
| 11:45 - 2:15 p.m. | Lunch, Vendor Showcase, Test Drive Alternative Fuel Vehicles |
| 2:15 - 3:15 | Alternative Fuels Panel: Electric, CNG, Propane, and Driverless Vehicle TechnologyAdriane Jaynes, Tulsa Area Clean Cities Coalition Eric Pollard, Central Oklahoma Clean Cities Coalition |
| 3:15 - 3:30 | Break |
| 3:30 - 4:30 | Tire Technology – All Things TiresT.J. Tennent [Bio]Why tires are important, tire performance requirements, tire construction basics, proper tire maintenance, air pressure effects on tires, tire application guidelines. |
| 6:00 - 9:00 | Cheeseburgers, Margaritas and Live MusicThree Fords Harbor River CenterJimmy Buffett-style live music (WildCard Band) |
Fri., Sept. 16 | Second Day of Conference |
| 7:00 - 8:15 a.m. | Breakfast (provided), Networking, Vendor Showcase |
| 8:15 - 9:15 | Oklahoma Technology and Maintenance CouncilLew Flowers, OTA TMC Chairman and former manager of vehicle maintenanceat the U.S. Postal Service in Oklahoma City The Oklahoma Technology and Maintenance Council (OTA TMC) provides monthly programs, frequent training sessions for mechanics, and the annual SuperTech Competition. This session will highlight OTA services and the latest techniques and procedures that help maintenance professionals improve operations and reduce costs. |
| 9:15 - 9:25 | Break |
| 9:25 - 10:25 | Predictive Maintenance – Take Care of Small Problems Before they Become EmergenciesLyndy Serpan, Oklahoma Predictive Maintenance Users Group (OPMUG)Randy Powers, Bama Companies Learn predictive maintenance strategies to prevent unscheduled downtime, increase equipment uptime, and decrease vehicle maintenance costs. Representatives from the Oklahoma Predictive Maintenance Users Group (OPMUG) will demonstrate how oil analysis, ultrasound detection, infrared thermography, and vibration analysis technologies can be used to predict vehicle component failures before they occur. |
| 10:25 - 10:35 | Break |
| 10:35 - 11:35 | Cold Drinks and Hot Ideas from Oklahoma Government Fleet LeadersOklahoma fleet professionals will discuss best practices and innovative ideas that can be used by others. This interactive session will allow attendees to ask questions and discuss their concerns with some of the best government fleet leaders in Oklahoma. |
| 11:35 - Noon | Induction of 2017 Officers & Board Members, Grand Prize Drawings |
| Noon - 1:30 | Lunch & Tour at Muskogee Fleet Facility |
| 1:30 | Adjournment at Muskogee Fleet Facility |