Randy Beggs
President & CEO/AHAA Chairman
Proficient Auto Transport
Randy Beggs has approximately 34 years in the Car haul industry. He is currently the President & CEO of Proficient Auto Transport, Inc. Before being named President & CEO in 2018, Randy began his tenure with Proficient as COO. Randy also serves as a Consultant to Industry Leaders as well as an Industry Legal Consultant for high profile Car Haul related cases.
Prior to joining Proficient. Randy served as the Executive Vice President of Diversified Automotive in Boston, MA. Before working for Diversified, Randy spent 24 years at Jack Cooper Transport where he began his career in Transportation as a Yard Supervisor in 1988. He spent his career with Jack Cooper working his way up from an entry level supervisor role to Senior VP of Operations and Marketing. Randy is one of very few, if not the only executive in the Car Haul business whose breadth of experience includes truck away, railheads, plants, ports, rail loading/unloading, storage, yard management, accessorizing, import/export, cross border operations, brokering, and sales and marketing. Randy also has physically loaded and unloaded all equipment types which gives him a unique understanding and perspective. It’s this expansive degree of experience in our industry that drives Randy’s ability to lead and facilitate Organizational change.
Randy currently resides in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL with his wife, Lisa, of 34 years. They have 2 children; Kaitlyn, 28 an assistant director at a large Marketing firm in Chicago; and Randy Jr, 26 a captain in the Marines.
https://proficientautotransport.com/
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President & CEO/AHAA Chairman
Proficient Auto Transport
Robert Darling
Lt. Col (Retired)
U.S. Marine Corp
In October 2007, Lieutenant Colonel Darling retired from the United States Marine Corps with just over twenty years of active duty service. He flew attack helicopters in Desert Shield and Desert Storm during the first Gulf War and in Somalia, Africa, in support of Operation Restore Hope. In June 1998, he was selected to fly as a presidential pilot with Marine Helicopter Squadron One and in October 2000, he was handpicked to work for the White House Military Office, Airlift Operations Department. It was in that capacity that Lt. Col. Darling supported the President, Vice President and National Security Advisor in the President's Emergency Operations Center (PEOC) on September 11, 2001. In May 2002, he attended the Naval Postgraduate School where he earned his MBA in Financial Management and subsequently served as a Program Manager for the Chief of Naval Operations supporting the Department of the Navy Flying Hour Program. As a public speaker on crisis leadership and decision making, Bob has addressed numerous academic, government, and military organizations to include Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and as a guest lecturer on the subject of Crisis Leadership and Counter-terrorism at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Bob is the author of “24 Hours Inside the President’s Bunker, 9/11/01: The White House and the President and CEO of Turning Point Crisis Management-USA, a crisis leadership, decision making, and training company located in Stafford, Virginia.
http://www.robertjdarling.com/
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Lt. Col (Retired)
U.S. Marine Corp
Keith Gayheart
Manager, North American Finished Vehicle Logistics
Toyota Logistics Services
Keith Gayheart is the manager for Toyota’s North American Finished Vehicle Logistics network for Toyota Logistics Services. He has 25 years experience with Toyota North America in various roles in production, logistics engineering, and supply chain management.
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Manager, North American Finished Vehicle Logistics
Toyota Logistics Services
Adam Lemarr
AVP Terminal Operations, Intermodal & Automotive
Norfolk Southern Corp
Adam Lemarr is Assistant Vice President – Terminal Operations, Intermodal & Automotive for Norfolk Southern. He is responsible for the safe, efficient, and customer focused operation of NS’s intermodal and automotive terminal network.
After working for two container shipping lines, Adam joined NS in 1996 as a Train Dispatcher Trainee. Over his 26 year tenure, he has served in increasing levels of responsibility including Train Dispatcher, Chief Train Dispatcher, Intermodal Service Delivery Manager, Division Manager, Hub Manager, Assistant Terminal Superintendent, Terminal Superintendent, Director, Senior Director, and has been in his current role for 3 years. He earned a BA from The Citadel and a MS from the University of Denver.
http://www.nscorp.com/
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AVP Terminal Operations, Intermodal & Automotive
Norfolk Southern Corp
Joseph Leonardi
DM Vehicle Logistics
Mercedes-Benz USA
Department Manager Vehicle Logistics at Mercedes-Benz USA
20 years with Mercedes-Benz
17 years of experience in Vehicle Logistics
• Import and Export Logistics Operations
o Rail
o Truck
o Deep Sea
o Short Sea
• Port Operations
• Vehicle Distribution
https://www.mbusa.com/en/home
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DM Vehicle Logistics
Mercedes-Benz USA
Davis Looney
Director of Business Development
Tenney Group
Davis Looney serves as the Director of Business Development with Tenney Group. His primary role is to be out in front of our organization speaking at industry events, connecting with industry professionals, and assisting the transportation industry however possible.
Davis is a Nashville native and attended the University of Alabama where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Prior to working with Tenney Group, Davis helped launch three successful non-profits over the course of seven years which required him to spend an extensive amount of time in other countries.
Outside of work, Davis is an avid outdoorsman and loves to golf, play basketball, and run. He has two great parents in the Nashville area, and family friends have long considered him the smartest of his two brothers.
https://www.thetenneygroup.com/
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Director of Business Development
Tenney Group
Dennis Manns
Executive Vice President
North Motors Group
Dennis Manns is the Senior Automotive Advisor to InStarAGF: Toronto, CN. InStarAGF is a leading private equity group that is very active in the acquisition of a variety of segment leading corporations. Mr. Manns provides automotive insight and direction on the acquisition of automotive related businesses. Mr. Manns is the Executive Vice President for North Motors Group, a leading OEM and automotive services executive advisory group. Mr. Manns is a Board of Director member for AMPORTS: Jacksonville, FL. AMPORTS is a leading automotive port services provider that was recently acquired by InStarAGF. Prior to this position, Mr. Manns had been the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for Road & Rail Services, a Louisville, KY based logistic services provider. Road & Rail Services is an award winning, logistic solutions provider that specializes in automotive and product handling and various railcar and track services to a number of Fortune 500 customers.
https://www.northmotorsgroup.com/
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Executive Vice President
North Motors Group
Harold Moroknek
Managing Partner
Marshall Dennehey
Since 1988, Harold has successfully handled all aspects of litigation claims primarily in the area of general liability. He regularly defends transportation related claims, insurance fraud claims, SIU matters, construction, premises liability, motor vehicle, coverage claims, municipal, civil rights and construction related matters. He also serves as the Casualty Supervisor and Managing Attorney of the Westchester office. In this capacity, he oversees the day-to-day operations for the entire office and team of attorneys ensuring that client matters are handled promptly, professionally and effectively.
Throughout his career, Harold has focused his practice in the area of trucking and transportation representing specifically buses and paratransit transportation companies in complex and general coverage litigation. As Co-Chair of the Trucking & Transportation Practice Group, he handles all types of personal injury, fatalities arising out of transportation claims, property damage as well as product liability claims.
Additionally, Harold concentrates a portion of his practice in the area of SIU/ fraud investigation, primarily dealing with evaluating both medical provider fraud and fraudulent claims on the part of clients' insureds. He also has experience dealing with insurance coverage disputes, representing numerous insurance carriers across several states for the purposes of SIU investigation, bad faith litigation and general defense litigation. Harold has taken countless Examinations Under Oath, drafted various complex coverage opinions and litigated topics of insurance fraud in various states including, but not limited to, medical provider fraud, large loss property investigation and bad faith.
HONORS & AWARDS
AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell®
Hudson Valley Magazine, Top Lawyer 2022
ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)
Defense Research Institute New York State Bar Association
Transportation Lawyers Association (TLA)
https://marshalldennehey.com/
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Managing Partner
Marshall Dennehey
Rob Moseley
Founding Partner
Moseley Marcinak Law
Rob’s entire practice has been focused on the transportation and logistics industry. He has tried more than 80 cases to jury verdict in federal and state courts and has decades of experience representing trucking companies, brokers, logistics companies and their insurance carriers in disputes involving:
Commercial transportation accidents
Federal and state safety regulations
Freight claims
Insurance coverage disputes
For several insurance companies and regional and national motor carriers, Rob serves as national counsel managing active litigation in 20 to 30 states at any given time.
Rob has developed a team of lawyers versed in the world of freight claims. The terms Carmack Amendment, Himalaya Clause, and on-hand notice are nothing new here. Rob has also obtained acclaim in pursuing cases for his collection of freight charges from shippers, including government agencies.
Transportation contracting is an area where Rob concentrates on reviewing and drafting shipping contracts and tariffs. He has defended brokers in negligent selection cases and is on the forefront of arguments related to federal preemption. Broker liability cases are not unfamiliar territory. Rob has handled some of the most serious and noteworthy broker liability cases in the country.
One of Rob's assets is his ability to advise trucking companies on proactively assessing and addressing risk, both internally and externally, as well as planning for growth and development.
Independent contractors can be a troublesome area for motor carriers. Rob works with motor carriers to manage contractual relations and negotiate the Federal Regulations and decisions.
After law school, Rob clerked for Judge Joseph F. Anderson Jr. on the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina.
https://www.momarlaw.com/
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Founding Partner
Moseley Marcinak Law
Tom Ogrodowski
Director of Development
Brothers Auto Transport
Thomas Ogrodowski entered the industry by joining Ryder’s Automotive Carrier Division, which was North America’s largest and most diverse automotive transportation and logistics company in 1985. Since that time, Tom’s held senior level management positions in Finance, Operations and Sales. From these diverse vantage points, Tom’s developed a robust level of knowledge and experience of the transportation supply chains for both the finished vehicle and secondary markets throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Prior to joining the automotive transportation and logistics industry, Tom held positions in public accounting, as well as in manufacturing with a tier two automotive supplier and with a software developer specializing in training and accounting software.
Tom earned his B.S. in Accounting at Villanova University and his M.B.A. at Michigan State University
https://brothersautotransport.com
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Director of Development
Brothers Auto Transport
Benjamin Pohl
Vehicle Shipping Quality, Claims & Load Testing
Ford Motor Company
Benjamin Pohl has been with Ford Motor Company for over 11 years. While his background before Ford Motor Company focused on import/export of prototype parts, his early years at Ford had him leading a small team that delivered a defect-free bill of material for various vehicles from their prototype builds to actual production on the assembly line. Benjamin then transitioned from the inbound side of manufacturing to the outbound side and has been there for nearly four years. For the last nearly four years, Benjamin has become Ford’s subject-matter-expert on all matters pertaining to carhaul conveyance along with other modes of vehicle shipping. Focused on improving quality, modernizing the business, and improving the end customers experience, there are always many projects and initiatives to keep him busy. When he isn’t working, he is enjoying his time cooking or spending it with his wife of nearly 10 years and his 5 year old son.
https://www.ford.com/
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Vehicle Shipping Quality, Claims & Load Testing
Ford Motor Company
Kenny Rains
Director Terminal Operations Northeast
Norfolk Southern Corp
Kenny Rains is Director Terminal Operations – Northeast, Intermodal & Automotive for Norfolk Southern. He is responsible for the safe, efficient, and customer-focused operation of NS’s intermodal and automotive facilities located throughout Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
After serving in the United States Army, Kenny joined NS in 2008 as an Operations Supervisor Trainee. Over his 13 year tenure, he has served in increasing levels of responsibility including Yardmaster, Assistant Trainmaster, Trainmaster, Manager Customer Service, Group Manager Customer Service, Director Automotive Operations, and has been in his current role for one year. He earned a BA in Transportation & Logistics Management and a MA in Organizational Leadership from American Military University and a MBA in International Business from Liberty University.
https://www.nscorp.com
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Director Terminal Operations Northeast
Norfolk Southern Corp
Scott Spradlin
Manager Vance Operations
Mercedes-Benz USA
https://www.mbusa.com/en/home
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Manager Vance Operations
Mercedes-Benz USA
Harold Sumerford
Chairman
American Trucking Associations
Harold joined J&M Tank Lines in 1976. He has over 40 years’ experience in the industry. When joining, the company had 114 company trucks and basically hauled cement in Georgia and Alabama. The company grew to 500 trucks, and had expanded into refrigerated vans and flatbeds. In 2002, Harold was named CEO and decided to spin off any businesses that were not related to tanks. Currently, at 415 tractors and 720 tankers, the company is involved in transportation of both dry and liquid products. J&M currently has 552 employees and 11 terminals. Its corporate office is in Birmingham Alabama.
Harold is currently the Chairman of American Trucking Associations, the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation’s freight.
Throughout Harold’s work career he has been involved in various industry associations. He has always felt the need to give back to the industry that has been so good to him and his family. They are long time members of the American Trucking Association, the National Tank Truck Carriers, the Georgia Motor Trucking Association, the Alabama Trucking Association, the American Transportation Research Institute, and the Truckload Carriers Association. He is a past Chairman of the National Tank Truck Carriers and The Georgia Motor Trucking Association.
Harold received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Georgia State University. He and his wife, Shannon, have five daughters and six grandchildren. He is an avid upland hunter and off-shore fisherman.
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Chairman
American Trucking Associations
Mike Wade
AVP of Automotive Marketing
BNSF Railway
Michael D. Wade
Assistant Vice President, Automotive Marketing
BNSF Work History
Michael Wade was named assistant vice president, Automotive Marketing, for BNSF Railway in August 2021. In this capacity, he leads a team focused on profitable growth in the finished vehicle and automotive parts segments. Michael’s team consists of sales and marketing professionals, serving the automotive industry with over $1 billion in annual revenues.
Michael began his career in the railroad industry with BNSF Railway in 1995. During his career, he has held numerous positions with progressive leadership responsibility in Finance, Marketing and Operations. Prior to his current appointment, Michael served as assistant vice president, Industrial Products, since January 2016.
Education
? Bachelor of Arts in psychology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
? Master of Business Administration, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Personal
? Michael and his wife, Lamda, have two children and reside in Fort Worth, Texas.
BNSF
BNSF Railway is one of North America’s leading freight transportation companies operating on 32,500 route miles of track in 28 states, and also operates in three Canadian provinces. BNSF is one of the top transporters of consumer goods, grain and agricultural products, low-sulfur coal, and industrial goods such as petroleum, chemicals, housing materials, food and beverages. BNSF’s shipments help feed, clothe, supply, and power American homes and businesses every day. BNSF and its employees have developed one of the most technologically advanced, and efficient railroads in the industry. We work continuously to improve the value of the safety, service, energy, and environmental benefits we provide to our customers and the communities we serve.
https://www.bnsf.com/
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AVP of Automotive Marketing
BNSF Railway
Carrie Wall
Claims & Risk Manager
Bill Fralic Insurance Services
Carrie has been in the insurance industry since 2009. She began her insurance career as an auto and premises liability adjuster for a prominent national insurance company. In 2013, Carrie joined Bill Fralic Insurance Services as the agency’s claims and risk manager. Bill Fralic Insurance provides customized coverage plans for commercial motor carriers, specializing in automobile haulers. As claims and risk manager, Carrie ensures her clients’ claims are properly handled in accordance with their unique coverage provisions, monitors and manages litigated claims, coordinates catastrophic loss first response, and provides ongoing policy and claims education. She also analyzes client and industry loss trends in order to identify best practices and make recommendations for future risk mitigation. Outside of work, Carrie enjoys cooking, reading, and playing with her sheltie, Buddy.
https://bfralic.com/
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Claims & Risk Manager
Bill Fralic Insurance Services
Barry Williams
Vice President of Operations
Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport
Barry Williams
Vice President of Operations
Hansen & Adkins
• Proud alumni of Utah State University (1977).
• Worked in oil and gas exploration and drove truck part time.
• Began work in the Auto Haulaway industry in 1984.
• Worked at Ryder ACD in 1984, then Hadley/ PTS and started working for Hansen & Adkins in 2004.
Titles:
• Quality and Claims supervisor, Loading Supervisor. Terminal Manager, Driver Supervisor, Driver Trainer, Director of Safety, ISO-9000 Manager, Director of Safety and Risk
Management, Director of Operations, Vice President of Operations.
• Grew the company from 33 trucks to the current 1340 trucks.
• Co-founded Auto Haulers Association of America (AHAA) in 2011 with Bill Fralic.
• Developing a more efficient cargo handling in loading yards both rail and port.
Working with OE’s to achieve higher pay for Auto Haul truck drivers to better attract the workforce to the industry. Recovering from significant loses in driver capacity over the last couple of years.
https://www.hansenadkins.com/
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Vice President of Operations
Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport
