HOUSTON - The Rocky Mountain Fleet Management Association has announced the winners of the RMFMA Annual Awards. The ballots were tabulated and results announced to the general membership at the 2009 RMFMA POWER CONFERENCE held last week in Salt Lake City, Utah.

2009 Fleet Professional of the Year: Nat Matsuda, Administrator, Maricopa County, AZ

Nat Matsuda is the Administrator for the Equipment Services Division of Maricopa County, Arizona and has been a member of the Arizona Chapter for four years. Nat started his career as a mechanic in the U.S. Air Force and has worked his way up the ladder to his present position of Administrator. Since Nat has been the Administrator of Equipment Services, the department has achieved a 98% satisfaction rating for the last 3 fiscal years, and a 100% satisfaction rating for the last 2 fiscal years. One of Nat's passions is to have a complete Green shop. It has taken years to get it running, but in spite of political times and budgeting issues, Nat has convinced Management at the highest levels, that having a Green shop will require additional funds in our budget, will become cost effective in the long run, and will set a standard for other fleets to look upon and follow.

About this award: This award is granted to a Fleet Professional whose organization belongs to the RMFMA and has brought about a significant advance in the management or operation of the fleet. Such achievements may be productivity, quality, service, innovation, community service, and employee development. It can be in the areas of new methods, tools, record keeping, O&M, equipment, facilities or procedures.

2009 Outstanding Fleet Member of the Year: Pete Scarafiotti, Fleet Services Director, City of Mesa, AZ

Pete Scarafiotti is the Fleet Services Director for the City of Mesa, Arizona. Scarafiotti has served the RMFMA in several capacities over the years, most recently as the Chair of the Arizona Chapter and the Chair of the National Website Committee. Pete has an open, honest approach and a desire to see nothing but the best for the organization.

About this award: This award is granted to one Fleet Member of the RMFMA who has contributed time and effort in the promotion and operation of the Association. Such distinguished contributions should consist of serving on special committees, doing research, writing reports, obtaining new members, assisting with meetings, community service, serving as officers and promoting the goals and objectives of the Association.

2009 Outstanding Associate Member of the Year: Vicki Donio, IBS Manager, Napa Auto Parts

Vicki Donio is the Integrated Business Services Manager for Napa Auto Parts in Salt Lake City, Utah. Vicky has served as a Vendor Representative on the Utah Chapter Board for two years and has volunteered on several committees as well as helped with past equipment shows for the Utah Chapter Mini- Conferences. Vicky was most recently on the 2009 RMFMA POWER CONFERENCE Committee as Equipment Show Chairperson.

About this award: This award is granted to one Associate Member of the RMFMA who has contributed time and effort in the promotion and operation of the Association. Such distinguished contributions should consist of serving on special committees, doing research, writing reports, obtaining new members, assisting with meetings, community service, serving as officers and promoting the goals and objectives of the Association.

About Rocky Mountain Fleet Management Association

The Rocky Mountain Fleet Management Association is a non-profit organization for public and private fleets, and their suppliers. RMFMA serves fleets that range in size from less than 25 vehicles to more than 4000 vehicles and pieces of equipment. We currently have chapters in six (6) states (Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah). RMFMA does not require that you be in a state where we have a chapter to join. For more information about the Rocky Mountain Fleet Management Association, visit www.rmfma.org.