IMTA Annual Convention
French Lick Resort
September 24-26, 2025
Agenda
Wednesday Sept. 24th Business Casual
2:00 - 4:00 PM Registration
4:15 PM Nominating Committee Meeting
4:15 PM Allied Industry Meeting
6:00 - 7:00 PM Cummins Welcome Reception
2:00 - 4:00 PM Registration
4:15 PM Nominating Committee Meeting
4:15 PM Allied Industry Meeting
6:00 - 7:00 PM Cummins Welcome Reception
Thursday Sept. 25th Golf Attire
07:00 - 8:00 AM Registration & Breakfast
09:00 - 10:00 AM American Transportation Research Institute Presentation by Rebecca Brewster
10:00 - 11:00 AM Economist & Projections Presentation by Noah Helm
11:00 - 12:00 PM Lunch/Downtime
12:00 - 5:00 PM Optional Activities
6:30 - 7:15 PM Reception at The Stables - Wear Your Favorite Sports Spirit Wear
07:00 - 8:00 AM Registration & Breakfast
09:00 - 10:00 AM American Transportation Research Institute Presentation by Rebecca Brewster
10:00 - 11:00 AM Economist & Projections Presentation by Noah Helm
11:00 - 12:00 PM Lunch/Downtime
12:00 - 5:00 PM Optional Activities
6:30 - 7:15 PM Reception at The Stables - Wear Your Favorite Sports Spirit Wear
Friday Sept. 26th Business Casual
08:30 - 8:45 AM Annual Meeting Opening Comments by IMTA Chair Jessica Paugh Warnke
08:45 - 09:00 AM Council Updates
09:00 - 09:50 AM ATA Update by Chris Spears
10:00 - 11:00 AM Speaker, TBD
11:00 - 12:00 PM Closing Keynote Speaker
12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 - 2:00 PM Board of Director's Meeting
5:00 - 6:00 PM Past Chairmen's Reception
6:00 - 8:00 PM Past Chairmen's Dinner
8:30 - 11:00 PM After Party
08:30 - 8:45 AM Annual Meeting Opening Comments by IMTA Chair Jessica Paugh Warnke
08:45 - 09:00 AM Council Updates
09:00 - 09:50 AM ATA Update by Chris Spears
10:00 - 11:00 AM Speaker, TBD
11:00 - 12:00 PM Closing Keynote Speaker
12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 - 2:00 PM Board of Director's Meeting
5:00 - 6:00 PM Past Chairmen's Reception
6:00 - 8:00 PM Past Chairmen's Dinner
8:30 - 11:00 PM After Party
Optional Activities
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Marvin Johnson & Associates, Inc. Golf Outing
Thursday, September 25th Noon-5PM Donald Ross Course. $120 The Donald Ross Course allows golfers to step back in time and experience the game the way it was meant to be played. Built in 1917, this award-winning course designed by renowned architect Donald Ross maintains nearly all the classic elements of its original design. Among the trademark Ross features are 80 deep-faced bunkers that can challenge even the expert. The severely undulating greens were, and still are, some of the most radically shaped and contoured in golf. A 2006 restoration ensured the integrity of this classic layout remained intact. This par-70 course has been rated the No. 2 public course in Indiana by Golfweek every year since 2011. |
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Optional Activity
Thursday, September 25th Noon-5PM What could it be? $Free4Now More Details to Come! |
Book your Stay
**Please do not book your hotel rooms yet as there is a pricing error on the booking website. We will remove this notice when it is fixed. Thank you!**
Room Block Closes on 08/22/25
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Call in Reservations: 844-241-6361 and use the group code 0925IMT
Room Block Closes on 08/22/25
Booking Link: French Lick Resort (rguest.com)
Group Code: 0925IMT
Password: 0925IMT
Call in Reservations: 844-241-6361 and use the group code 0925IMT
Meet Your Speakers
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REBECCA M. BREWSTER | PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, ATRI
Rebecca Brewster is President and Chief Operating Officer of the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). ATRI is the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, whose mission is research to improve the trucking industry’s safety and productivity. Rebecca is the recipient of several awards including Fleet Owner magazine’s 2016 Dozen Outstanding Women in Trucking, the 2013 Influential Woman in Trucking award from the Women in Trucking Association, and the 2010 J.R. Bob Halladay award given by the 50 state trucking associations. Rebecca has been with ATRI for over 32 years. Prior to that, she was the Public and Governmental Affairs Director for the Cary, North Carolina Chamber of Commerce and a Fleet Analyst with Moen, Inc. Rebecca has a B.A. in English from Wofford College and she is a Fellow of the North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership. |
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CHRISTOPHER T. SPEAR | PRESIDENT & CEO, AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS
Chris Spear is a government relations specialist with over two decades experience on five continents, serving the transportation, energy and defense technology sectors. Mr. Spear is President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Trucking Associations, advocating public policy on behalf of the nation’s trucking industry. He serves on the Board of Directors for the American Transportation Research Institute, Trucking Cares Foundation and the Louisa Swain Foundation. Previously, Mr. Spear was Vice President of Government Affairs for Hyundai Motor Company, serving on the Alliance for Automotive Innovation Executive Committee; Senior Vice President of Legislative Affairs for the American Trucking Associations; Vice President of Emerging Markets for Honeywell International, based in Bracknell, United Kingdom; and, Vice President of Honeywell Global Government Relations in Washington, DC and Brussels, Belgium, managing corporate interests in the US, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Central Asia and Latin America. Mr. Spear served in the US federal government as Deputy Representative for the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq. Prior, he was nominated by President George W. Bush and unanimously confirmed by the US Senate as Assistant Secretary of Labor for Policy. During his appointment, he was the President’s Senior Advisor to the Iraqi Ministry of Labor; Commissioner on the President’s Mental Health Commission; and, Executive Committee Member of the US Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. Before his nomination, Mr. Spear worked as professional staff in the US Senate. Mr. Spear is a graduate of the Honeywell Executive Development Program, a recipient of Honeywell’s Premier Achievement Award and was awarded the US Department of Defense Joint Civilian Service Medal. He holds a master’s and bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming. |
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NOAH HELM | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENTS
Noah is a Senior Vice President of Institutional Investments at First Trust Advisors L.P. He has been with First Trust for 15 years and is responsible for Institutional Business Development in the Central Midwest region. In this role, Noah delivers the First Trust suite of products and services to institutions, RIAs, family offices, foundations, and independent asset managers. Noah and his team rely heavily on thought leadership from First Trust’s award-winning Economics Team. Before joining First Trust’s RIA & Institutional Team, Noah spent time in New Product Development, Research, Trading, and Economics. Noah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Economics from Wheaton College (IL). |
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CARA SILLETTO | KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Keynote speaker and co-creator of the Employee Retention Ecosystem™, Cara Silletto, MBA, CSP, is dedicated to helping organizations create a workplace where people can thrive. A Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) with an MBA, Cara recognizes the rising costs of conflict and skill gaps for organizations. Workforce Magazine in Chicago named Cara a “Game Changer” and Recruiter.com listed her in their “Top 10 Company Culture Experts to Watch.” She wrote the book "Staying Power: Why Your Employees Leave & How to Keep Them Longer” and works with clients coast to coast to reduce unnecessary employee turnover. |
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