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2017 Elite Fleets Honored at GFX

The Elite Fleets are former No. 1 fleets that continue to maintain excellence within their operations. Each fleet is honored with a plaque.

June 14, 2017
2017 Elite Fleets Honored at GFX

Pictured left to right are John Milhon, City of Mesa, Ariz.; Craig Croner, CPFP, City of Boise, Idaho; Paul Condran, City of Culver City, Calif.; and Kelly Reagan, City of Columbus, Ohio

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Pictured left to right are John Milhon, City of Mesa, Ariz.; Craig Croner, CPFP, City of Boise, Idaho; Paul Condran, City of Culver City, Calif.; and Kelly Reagan, City of Columbus, Ohio

Government Fleet magazine recognized the 2017 Elite Fleets at the Government Fleet Expo & Conference on June 13.

The Elite Fleets are former No. 1 fleets that continue to perform at a high level under the same leadership. Each fleet is honored with a plaque during the Honors Celebration at GFX, which took place in San Antonio this year. This year’s Elite Fleets are:

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  • The City of Boise, Idaho – accepted by Administrative Services Manager Craig Croner

  • The City of Columbus, Ohio – accepted by Fleet Administrator Kelly Reagan

  • The City of Culver City, Calif. – accepted by Fleet Servicies and Facility Manager Paul Condran

  • The City of Mesa, Ariz. – accepted by Fleet Maintenance Superintendent John Milhon

More information about the Elite Fleets and their operations will be published in an upcoming issue of Government Fleet magazine.

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