Future Leaders of Indiana Council (FLI)

Our Mission

The mission of the Future Leaders of Indiana (FLI) Council is to further the professional development of its membership through education, mentorship and leadership opportunities while continuing to grow and develop the Indiana Motor Truck Association membership. Carrier and Allied member individuals are encouraged to join. Set up passionate employees for a lifetime of career success. Apply at the bottom of this page.

Upcoming FLI Events

Meet The Officers

Chair

Matt Cavell
McGriff Insurance

Vice Chair

Michael Shipman
Vertical Alliance Group

Secretary/Treasurer

Jordan Barnes
DMC Insurance, Inc.

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Initiatives

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 4, 2021
Media Contact: Garrett Knollman / gknollman@transmarklogistics.com / 812.663.9400

Future Leaders Partner with Newly Formed Trucking Workforce Association

PRESS RELEASE

The Future Leaders of Indiana (FLI), a council within the Indiana Motor Truck Association (IMTA), has partnered with the newly formed trucking industry workforce association, Next Generation (NextGen) in Trucking Association to help solve the long-standing workforce issues the industry has faced for many years. The council is comprised of both emerging leaders and leaders with fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and a passion to serve the trucking industry.

“The FLI council heard about NextGen, and we immediately wanted to help. It’s all about being a part of an initiative bigger than ourselves and helping to create awareness of the opportunities within our great industry,” said Garrett Knollman, Chairman of Future Leaders of Indiana council and CEO of Transmark Logistics.

NextGen is a non-profit trade association with the mission to promote trucking as a positive career field; create programs that encourage Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Diesel Technician training of our nation’s youth; and connect them to training and employment opportunities. The organization’s volunteer leadership consists of industry professionals who are passionate about trucking, career technical education, and providing our emerging workforce with a pathway to well-paying and rewarding careers. Membership consists of industry stakeholders who share our mission: students, teachers, schools, business professionals, partners, and sponsors. “Founded in 2020, NextGen is looking for industry support and assistance in developing the next generation in trucking,” said Lindsey Trent, Customer and Business Development Manager of Ryder and Co-Founder and President of NextGen. Dave Dein, CDL Instructor at Patterson High School in Patterson, California, and Co-Founder of NextGen put his vision into action by creating one of the nation’s first high school truck driving programs. He is now turning his efforts to assisting high schools across the country in implementing the turn-key curriculum he developed. “We are excited and hopeful to see CDL training offered to every student across the United States. It starts with education and training to help the trucking industry continue moving America forward.”, said Dave.

For more information regarding NextGen in Trucking Association, please visit their website www.nextgentrucking.org.

NextGen In the News...

New Effort to Fill Truck Driver Shortage

Wednesday, August 25th 2021, 12:04 PM EDT
Updated: Wednesday, August 25th 2021, 1:03 PM EDT
By Wes Mills, Content Manager
Inside Indiana Business with Gerry Dick

Two trucking associations, including an Indiana based group, have forged an alliance to help solve a workforce shortage in the trucking industry by engaging high school students. The Future Leaders of Indiana, a council within the Indiana Motor Truck Association, is partnering with Next Generation in Trucking Association. NextGen is a newly formed, nonprofit trade association with the mission to promote trucking as a positive career field.
In an interview with Inside INdiana Business, NextGen co-founder Lindsey Trent explained trucking is not often part of career programs taught at high school level.
“There's a lot of other industries represented in career technical education, like construction and woodworking, welding, automotive technology, but the trucking industry is really underrepresented,” said Trent. “There are huge needs within the trucking industry for skilled workers. But there isn’t enough outlets for young people to learn about the trucking industry.” ... Continue Reading Here

CA high school teacher becomes trucker for summer to raise money for students

Aug. 01, 2021 Fox News- 2:57 - Patterson High School teacher Dave Dein discusses his efforts to raise money for his students by trucking for the summer amid driver shortage.

High School teacher becomes trucker for summer to raise money for students. Dave Dein discusses his efforts to raise money for his students by trucking for the summer amid driver shortage.

Dave is the CDL Instructor at Patterson High School in Patterson, CA and Co-Founder of NextGen.

FLI Member Testimonial

""I attend FLI events to keep my finger on the pulse of what is going on in the trucking world outside of what I see day to day. To gain a different perspective and or just see trucking through some else's eyes via their stories and experiences. The new direction, focus, and efforts are noticed and appreciated. I am looking forward to future events." - Braun Winchester, Sales & Leasing Consultant, General Truck Sales

FLI GUIDELINES

OFFICER ROLES

For more information about the FLI Council, please call Barbara Hunt at the IMTA 317.608.6720.

Application Guidelines

To apply, please review qualifications and complete the form below. Candidate may apply directly or can be nominated by leadership within their organization.
Candidate must be a representative of an IMTA member company in good standing with the association.
Annual FLI dues are $100.
Once applications are received, they are sent to the officers of the council for review and one on one conversation/welcome to FLI.
FLI members are encouraged to attend at least two of the four FLI events and complete the four Leadership Development training modules to retain FLI membership. Please click on FLI GUIDELINES button above.

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Current FLI Members
Updated 11/01/2022

First	Last	Company	Title
Shawn	Aitken	Crosspoint Power & Refrigeration	VP Sales & Marketing
Mackenzie	Albers	Rush Truck Centers	Assistant Sales Manager
Brittany	Barker-Hostetler	Columbus Warehouse & Cartage, Inc.	President and CEO
Kelsy	Benckart	Stone Belt Freight Lines, Inc.	COO
Josh	Braun	Burkhart Insurance Agency, Inc.	Producer - Trucking Division
Matt	Cavell	McGriff Insurance Services	National Transportation Practice
Nicole	Cherry	Buchanan Hauling & Rigging, Inc.	Manager of Recruiting
Kalvin	Cook	Online Transport, Inc.	Director of Operations
Derek	Davidson	Crum Trucking	Transportation Manager
Cody	Fellers	Cummins Inc.	Territory Manager Cummins Filtration- Indiana/Michigan
Meggie	Foster	CountryMark	Business Development Manager
Courtney	Galle	Burns & Wilcox	Transportation Underwriter
Nick	Geesaman	Carter Express, Inc.	COO
Robert	Haag	Perfect Transportation, LLC	Vice President of Operations
Ryan	Harvey	McGriff Insurance Services	VP Transportation, Logistics & Fleet Specialist
Jason	Hodge	J Trans, Inc.	Operations Manager
Anthony	Johnson	Marvin Johnson & Associates, Inc.	Executive Vice President and Partner
Garrett	Knollman	Transmark Logistics	CEO
Ryan	Langdon	Great Dane	Sales Representative
Gary	Langston	Indiana Motor Truck Association	President/CEO
Amy	Lathrop	Perfect Transportation, LLC	President
Jeff	Leas	Aim NationaLease	District Sales Manager
Jeorge	Manley	Colliers International	Industrial Real Estate Broker
Eli	McCormick	Bestway Express, Inc.	President & Chief Executive Officer
Ry	McCormick	Bestway Express, Inc.	Director of HR and Security
Will	McCormick	Bestway Express, Inc.	Director of Maintenance
Erin	Merrill-Macy	Creekside Testing & Compliance	President
Jason	Miller	Katz, Sapper & Miller, LLP	Partner
Sally	Myers-Gerth	Indiana Motor Truck Association	Operations Coordinator
Jake	Nichols	Palmer Trucks/Kenworth	Director of Human Resources
Jordan	Ogle	DMC Insurance, Inc.	Risk Engineer
Jessica	Pappert	Buchanan Hauling & Rigging, Inc.	Operations Manager
Nathan	Plack	MCM CPAs & Advisors	Senior Manager
Jeremy	Reymer	DriverReach, LLC	Founder / CEO
Lance	Riegle	Marvin Johnson & Associates, Inc.	Vice President of Indiana and Partner
Eric	Robbins	Pilot Flying J	Account Manager
Mundo	Sanchez	Renewable Transport Services	Chief Financial Officer
Tom	Schulte	Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary	Partner
Brittany	Schutter	Katz, Sapper & Miller, LLP	Director
Josh	Shaffer	Online Transport, Inc.	Vice President of Dedicated Operations
Michael	Shipman	Vertical Alliance Group, Inc.	Account Executive
Ken	Smith	Smith Transfer Co., Inc.	President
Barbara	Smithers	Indiana Motor Truck Association	Vice President
Zach	Spees	Andy Mohr Truck Center	Commercial Account Manager
Casey	Stump	AG Trucking, Inc.	Vice President, General Manager
Darin	Taylor	McGriff Insurance Services	Vice President, Employee Benefits
Eric	Valant	Stoops Freightliner-Quality Trailer, Inc. (Division of Truck Country)	Sales Executive
Matt	Van Scyoc	Marvin Johnson & Associates, Inc.	Producer
Kellie	Walsh	Indiana Motor Truck Association	Membership Services Director
Doug	Warnke	Carter Express, Inc.	Risk Manager
Jessica	Warnke	Carter Express, Inc.	President & CEO
Mike	Weber	Hylant	Risk Financing Consultant
Brendan	Williams	ITI	President
Braun	Winchester	General Truck Sales	Sales and Leasing Consultant

Past Chairs:
2011 Kelsy Benckart, Stonebelt Freight Lines
2012 Lance Riegle, Marvin Johnson & Associates
2013 Robert Haag, Perfect Transportation
2014 Jacob Nichols, Palmer Trucks/Kenworth of Indianapolis
2015 Eli McCormick, Bestway Express, Inc.
2016 Josh Shaffer, Schneider
2017 Jessica Pappert, Buchanan Hauling & Rigging, Inc.
2018 Kalvin Cook, Online Transport
2019 Jessica Warnke, Carter Logistics
2020 Garrett Knollman - Transmark Logistics
2021 Garrett Knollman - Transmark Logistics
2022 Matt Cavell - McGriff Insurance