Meet the 2024-2025 Automotive Fleet Editorial Advisory Board – Operations

At Automotive Fleet, we aim to offer fleet professionals with precious insights and solutions that address their on a regular basis challenges. To attain this, we concentrate on connecting directly with fleets to know their unique needs and industry trends.

Recognizing that fleet operations vary widely, we’ve established an Editorial Advisory Board for 2024-2025. Comprising experienced leaders from diverse fleet backgrounds, the board provides strategic guidance to make sure our content stays relevant and impactful.

With their expertise, Automotive Fleet will deliver practical solutions and forward-thinking strategies to assist fleets optimize operations and stay ahead in an evolving industry.

We’re excited to announce the next members of our 2024-2025 Editorial Advisory Board:

Theresa Belding, MBA

Fleet Manager
Exact Sciences

Theresa Belding, inducted into the 2024 Fleet Hall of Fame, is a trailblazer with over 30 years in fleet management. Starting her profession at Forest Pharmaceuticals in 1993, she grew its fleet from 250 to 4,500 vehicles, setting best practices for safety and efficiency. Now fleet manager at Exact Sciences, she has refined and expanded their fleet, doubling its size to 1,100 vehicles. Belding is well known for her leadership, strategic vision, and contributions to industry associations like NAFA and AFLA.

SuYvonne Bell

Associate Director, Sales Operations
Gilead Sciences, Inc.

SuYvonne Bell serves because the associate director of sales operations at Gilead Sciences, Inc., a biotech company headquartered in Northern California. She oversees a dynamic fleet of roughly 1,000 vehicles and supports over 1,700 drivers in field-based roles and campus operations nationwide. 

A highly achieved and multiple award-winning fleet skilled, Bell is well known across the industry as a visionary leader and innovator. Her strategic leadership has propelled Gilead’s U.S. fleet program to the forefront of the industry, setting benchmarks in safety, financial stewardship, and driver satisfaction. Along with her operational excellence, Bell is a driving force behind Gilead’s sustainability initiatives, championing environmentally responsible practices and aligning the fleet’s performance with the corporate’s broader sustainability goals.

Kimberly Fisher

Director, Global Fleet and Travel
NOV Inc.

Kimberly Fisher entered the fleet industry unexpectedly, starting as a fleet administrator at Cardinal Health and quickly adapting because the fleet grew from 260 to 1,200 vehicles after an acquisition. Since 2011, she has managed NOV’s 5,000-vehicle fleet across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., a part of a world fleet of seven,000. In 2015, her role expanded to incorporate managing the corporate’s travel program, overseeing policies, compliance, and vendor negotiations.

Ernest Garcia, CAFM

Director, Fleet Management and Business Systems
Gothic Landscape

Ernie Garcia, director of fleet management and business systems at Gothic Landscape, earned Automotive Fleet’s 2024 Fleet Visionary Award for driving fuel efficiency and innovation. Since 2019, has implemented mobile inspections, improved data systems, and emphasized proactive fleet management to scale back costs and enhance operations. Garcia values collaboration, adaptability, and leveraging technology, aiming for safer, more efficient fleets while preparing for future innovations like EVs and automation.

David Hayward, CAFM

Director, Fleet Management
ABM

David Hayward serves because the director of fleet management at ABM, bringing over 20 years of experience in managing diverse fleet operations, including service, government, and pharmaceutical sales fleets. A recognized thought leader within the industry, Hayward incessantly contributes to outstanding fleet publications. He’s a sought-after speaker at NAFA, AFLA, and other major fleet conferences.

Joe Hoiberg, MBA

Asset Manager
Stanley Consultants

Joe Hoiberg, asset manager at Stanley Consultants, manages a 120-vehicle fleet across the U.S. and globally. Since 2016, he has modernized operations with data systems, an in-house trip reporting app, and a concentrate on customer support. Hoiberg is piloting EVs, exploring telematics, and pursuing certifications to reinforce his expertise, emphasizing adaptability, collaboration, and continuous learning within the fast-changing fleet industry.

Lisa Kneggs

Fleet Manager
Farmer Brothers Coffee

With 29 years of experience, Lisa Kneggs is a fleet management expert specializing in cost savings and operational efficiency. As Fleet Manager at Farmer Brothers Coffee, she focuses on cost savings and optimizing service and delivery operations. She has held key roles at major corporations, built successful fleet programs, and serves on industry boards. Kneggs holds a level from Collin College and has advanced training in emotional intelligence and workplace ethics.

Jim Petrillo

Manager of Accounting Services / Fleet Manager
Fujifilm    

Jim Petrillo has been with Fujifilm for over 28 years. In 2010, Petrillo was assigned to tackle the fleet manager role, managing over 1,500 vehicles while retaining his role as manager of treasury services. While using his finance background, he has found many opportunities for overall savings in areas similar to resale and money flow, saving the corporate over $3M so far. In 2021, Petrillo was named Fleet Manager of the Yr.

Charles Stevenson, CAFM

Vice President of Fleet
Essential Utilities Inc.

Charlie Stevenson, vp of fleet at Essential Utilities Inc., oversees operations across 10 states, managing 2,300+ vehicles and 1,100+ equipment pieces. With 38 years at the corporate, he has streamlined processes, championed sustainability, and earned awards for integrating alternative fuels. Stevenson holds multiple degrees and certifications and is lively in industry organizations and community boards.