GF Congratulates CAFM Graduates 2010-2011
PRINCETON, NJ - Of the 42 Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) graduates in the class of 2010-2011, 23 were from the public sector.
CAFM graduates were recognized during the 2011 NAFA Institute & Expo in April.
PRINCETON, NJ - Of the 42 Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) graduates in the class of 2010-2011, 23 were from the public sector. To become CAFM-certified by NAFA Fleet Management Association, an applicant must pass a series of comprehensive examinations to demonstrate expertise in the eight disciplines of automotive fleet management: fleet information management, maintenance management, professional development, vehicle fuel management, asset management, business management, financial management, and risk management.
Government Fleet congratulates the public sector fleet professionals who earned the CAFM designation:
Teresa L. Arthur, CAFM
Project/Program Manager II
King County Department Of Transportation, Seattle, Wash.
Kenneth C. Bailey, CAFM
Vehicle Maintenance Director
City of Seattle, Seattle, Wash.
Michael Bisogno, CAFM
Director
Commonwealth of Virginia
Department Of General Services, Richmond, Va.
Anthony J. Bizjak, CAFM
Vehicle Engineer
Fairfax County Department of Vehicle Services, Fairfax, Va.
Madge Cameron, CAFM
Fleet Administrator
State of Ohio Department of Mental Health, Columbus, Ohio
James S. Conlon, CAFM
Fleet Services Coordinator
Montgomery County Maryland Division of Fleet Mgmt. Services, Rockville, Md.
Mario G. Doran, CAFM
Shop Supervisor
Palm Beach County Fleet Management, West Palm Beach, Fla.
Russell A. French II, CAFM
Senior Equipment Mechanic
City of Rocklin, Rocklin, Calif.
Michael W. Kocher, CAFM
Project Officer
City of Ottawa Fleet Acquisitions and Technical Assistance Services (Ontario, Canada)
Scott Lamb, CAFM
Shop Foreman
Academy School District 20, Colorado Springs, Colo.
James T. Maedel, CAFM
Fleet Director
JEA, Jacksonville, Fla.
Mike McGee, CAFM
Equipment Operations Instructor
Pierce County Public Works, Tacoma, Wash.
Stephen R. McNaughton, CAFM
Fleet Management Director
Pasco County Fleet Management, New Port Richey, Fla.
Jim Montgomery, CAFM
Manager, Fleet Services
Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, N.C.
Nels Olson, CAFM
Manager of Fleet Services
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Lombard, Ill.
Christopher Perry, CAFM
Support Services Manager
City of Newport News Vehicle Services, Newport News, Va.
Guy J. Picone, CAFM
Director of Fleet Operations
Borough of Paramus Mechanical Maintenance Division, Paramus, N.J.
Dave Seavey, CAFM
Director, Fleet Services Division
City of Seattle, Wash.
Debra A. Smith, CAFM
Fleet Secretary
Borough of Paramus, Paramus, N.J.
Josh Wiethe, CAFM
Administrative Officer I
State of Ohio Department of Health, Columbus, Ohio
Sean P. Williams, CAFM
Fleet Manager
Collier County Sheriff's Office, Naples, Fla.
Brian A. Wolfe, CAFM
Fleet Service Manager
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich.
Dennis E. Zwayer, CAFM
Fleet Manager
State of Ohio Department of Public Safety, Columbus, Ohio
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