Public Fleet Hall of Fame 2018 Class Recognized
Three public sector fleet professionals were inducted into the Public Fleet Hall of Fame this year, joining a group of fleet professionals who have made a significant impact to the industry.
Hall of Fame inductee Dan Berlenbach from the City of Long Beach shares advice with the industry.
Three public sector fleet professionals were inducted into the Public Fleet Hall of Fame this year, joining a group of fleet professionals who have made a significant impact to the industry. The new inductees were recognized at The Honors Celebration at the Government Fleet Expo and Conference (GFX) on June 5.
Honorees are industry leaders and pioneers who have significantly contributed to the public fleet profession. The award is co-presented by Government Fleet magazine and the American Public Works Association (APWA) and is sponsored by the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA).
Each inductee who was present shared some of their industry knowledge and career advice with the audience.
The three inductees are:
Dan Berlenbach, CPFP, City of Long Beach, Calif.
Years in Fleet: 43Mary Joyce Ivers, CPFP, PWLF, City of Ventura, Calif.
Years in Fleet: 25Gary Lentsch, CAFM, Eugene Water & Electric Board, Ore.
Years in Fleet: 40
The full list of Public Fleet Hall of Fame members can be found here.
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