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The theme for this year’s convention is “The Road Forward” and I have to say they hit the nail on the head. We know the road behind us has been full of enormous challenges and unusual circumstances, but now more than ever the road ahead is unclear and unpredictable. The TTA is a great resource to help navigate The Road Forward and our annual convention is a showcase of knowledge and innovation that can help us do so successfully. I urge everyone reading this to attend and engage in the best 3 days of the year. I promise you won’t leave disappointed!
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The Hilton Sandestin Beach Resort is a beautiful venue that can’t be beat and has every amenity you could want for you and your entire family. The unbelievable beach, the pools, golf courses, tennis courts, spa and fantastic restaurants are why the TTA keeps returning to this location every year!
A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors for their support and making this event possible every year. Without you the convention would not happen and your generosity helps ensure that the TTA Annual Conventions is the best in the country! Sponsorship opportunities are still available as well as exhibit space in the Expo so make sure to get in touch with us if you haven’t already done so.
Thank you for taking the time to review the TTA Annual Convention agenda and for your consideration. Each year I gain knowledge and new ideas, strengthen friendships and make new connections that otherwise may never happen That’s why I go and it’s my sincere wish that you will invest your time, share your expertise, and join us in Destin this September Hope to see you there!
2022 TTA Chairman Jeff Reed
It’s time for my favorite event of every year, the Tennessee Trucking Association Annual Convention. There are so many great aspects to this event that I make sure to never miss this opportunity to learn from others, hear fantastic speakers, and network among so many long time friends and meet new ones.
On top of the great location, the convention agenda is second to none and has just the right balance of work and play We have excellent guest speakers lined up, a golf outing and silent auction, a product and services expo hall, and numerous social events and free time for networking and relaxing.
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92NDANNUALEXHIBITORS 92NDANNUALEXHIBITORS We would like to give a big thank you to this year's EXPO sponsors! Our exhibitors are companies that offer valuable products or services for the commercial motor vehicle community. Please visit with them in the EXPO hall during our networking events and don't forget to complete your EXPO Bingo card for a chance to win $500!
CONVENTION CONVENTION AGENDA AGENDA
Sunday,September,18 5:15 - 5:30 5p.m. :15 - 5:30 p.m. EXPO Ribbon ECutting XPO Ribbon Cutting 5:30 - 7:30 5p.m. :30 - 7:30 p.m. Vendor EXPO & Opening VReception endor EXPO & Opening Reception Monday,September19 7:00 - 8:45 7a.m. :00 - 8:45 a.m. Convention Opening Breakfast CIncluding onvention Opening Breakfast Including Harold Sumerford, ATA HChairman arold Sumerford, ATA Chairman 8:45 - 9:30 8a.m. :45 - 9:30 a.m. Vendor VEXPO endor EXPO 9:30 - 10:30 9a.m. :30 - 10:30 a.m. Lieutenant Colonel Robert J. LDarling, ieutenant Colonel Robert J. Darling, Key Note KSpeaker ey Note Speaker
12:00 1p.m. 2:00 p.m. Golf GCheck-in olf Check-in 12:30 - 5:30 1p.m. 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Golf Tournament Shotgun Start Gat olf Tournament Shotgun Start at Baytowne Golf BClub aytowne Golf Club Enjoy an evening on your Eown njoy an evening on your own with your friends & wfamily! ith your friends & family! Tuesday,September,20 7:30 - 8:30 7a.m. :30 - 8:30 a.m. Convention CBreakfast onvention Breakfast 10:30 - 11:30 1a.m. 0:30 - 11:30 a.m. Legislative Session: Senator Paul LBailey, egislative Session: Senator Paul Bailey, Representative Pat Marsh, RAsst. epresentative Pat Marsh, Asst. Commissioner of Driver Services CMichael ommissioner of Driver Services Michael Hogan, and Director of Legislation & HAsst. ogan, and Director of Legislation & Asst. General Counsel Elizabeth GStroecker eneral Counsel Elizabeth Stroecker 8:30 - 9:00 8a.m. :30 - 9:00 a.m. Vendor VEXPO endor EXPO
10:00 - 11:00 1a.m. 0:00 - 11:00 a.m. Jessie Merritt, Technology Jand essie Merritt, Technology and Insurance IPanel nsurance Panel 11:15 - 12:00 1p.m. 1:15 - 12:00 p.m. Board of Directors & Annual BMembership oard of Directors & Annual Membership Meeting Meeting (Open to All Convention (Attendees) Open to All Convention Attendees) 12:00- 1:00 1p.m. 2:00- 1:00 p.m. Walk Around Lunch with Vendor WEXPO alk Around Lunch with Vendor EXPO Including Drawing for Bingo Card IPrize ncluding Drawing for Bingo Card Prize (Must be in Attendance to (Win) Must be in Attendance to Win) 5:30 - 6:45 5p.m. :30 - 6:45 p.m. Auction Closing AReception uction Closing Reception 7:00 - 9:30 7p.m. :00 - 9:30 p.m. Chairman's Banquet Including CFleet hairman's Banquet Including Fleet Safety & Professional SAwards afety & Professional Awards 9:00 - 10:00 9a.m. :00 - 10:00 a.m. Ruby McBride, Due RDiligence uby McBride, Due Diligence
PRESENTERS PRESENTERS SPEAKERS &SPEAKERS
KEYNOTE SPEAKER LIEUTENANT COLONEL ROBERT J. DARLING
Senator Bailey’s legislative record reflects his strong pro-jobs, pro-life, and pro-constitution commitment. Paul has been a valued friend to Tennessee’s agricultural community as well. He and his wife, Amy live in White County where they raised their three children with conservative commonsense values.
As a farmer and small business owner, Senator Paul Bailey understands the needs of our community. His experiences in both business and local government, uniquely qualify him to serve the interests of the citizens of Tennessee. Now as Chairman of the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee, Senator Bailey is hard at work to improve and preserve Tennessee’s place as a great state to work and raise a family. Over the past eight years, thousands of jobs have been created in Senate District 15 as a result of Senator Bailey’s efforts to promote business growth and better infrastructure.
Lieutenant Colonel Robert J. Darling retired from the United States Marine Corps in 2007 with just over twenty years of active duty service. He served the White House during the attack of September 11, 2001, where he supported the President, Vice President, and National Security Advisor in the underground President’s Emergency Operations Center (PEOC) and witnessed unprecedented leadership and decision-making at the highest levels of our government.
CHARLES BAILEY TRUCKING, INC. SENATOR PAUL BAILEY
Lt. Col. Darling shares the principles of crisis leadership and decision making with his audiences with an “edge of your seat” presentation that’ll take you from the moment the attack was realized, to the courageous decisions made to stop it, to the safeguards and policies our country now has in-place in an attempt to prevent it from ever happening again. This presentation is designed to ensure we, as a nation, never forget the events of 9/11/01, and to inspire all leaders to take the necessary steps to protect and safeguard their employees, organizations, and their communities.
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF DRIVER SERVICES MICHAEL HOGAN
smarter technology to the transportation world. Heide nd drayage company. He moved into roles of operations, agement. The last role granted him control of the oversight of third-party carriers focused on home delivery. by the belief that tech should free us to focus on what’s 0-4 Systems, Jim negotiated contracts with Fortune 500 rokerage and played a key role in the due diligence efforts ned Loadsure as COO & Cofounder in early 2019 to help on insurance lightning fast and as simple as one click. He is t working on Loadsure or his latest home tech project, he enjoys travel and the great outdoors.
Michael Hogan was promoted to Assistant Commissioner of the Driver Services division in July of 2022. Prior to his promotion to Assistant Commissioner, he served as the Director of the Driver Services division. Under Hogan’s leadership, the Driver Services division broadened its services and instituted a number of customer service improvements. A 2007 graduate of the Tennessee Government Executive Institute, Hogan joined the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security after serving as Assistant Vice President of Operations and Client Relationships for State Street Investment Bank. Hogan is a native of Nashville, Tennessee and a Marine Corps veteran. He served in the Marine Corps from 1987 to 1993, including service as a Platoon Leader during Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield. In 2016, Governor Bill Haslam awarded Hogan the Governor’s Excellence in Service Award for improving the department’s ability to serve customers. Governor Bill Haslam recognized July 31, 2018, as a Day of Recognition for Hogan for striving for perfection and settling for excellence while serving as the Director of the Driver Services division. Hogan received the 2019 Donate Life America Innovation Award at the American Association of Motor Vehicle (AAMVA) Region II conference. He earned his degree in Business Administration from Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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PRESIDENT & CEO COLONIAL FREIGHT SYSTEMS, INC. RUBY MCBRIDE
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE REPRESENTATIVE PAT MARSH
Pat is one of six children from a tight-knit family in Fayetteville, Tennessee. He earned a business degree with a major in Transportation at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. After graduating, Pat began his career with the Ford Motor Company at their Nashville glass plant. In 1973, he moved to Shelbyville and joined Goggin Truck Line. He eventually bought the company, and as the owner, Pat grew Goggin to 500 tractors and 1000 trailers while employing over 1000 people. He sold the company and started a trucking company, Big G Express, with his brother Jack in 1995.
Ruby McBride is President and CEO of Colonial Freight Systems, Inc., a family-owned trucking company that began in 1943. She has a transportation background that extends over 45 years, including operating her own brokerage company, working as a commissioned Agent and Terminal Manager for multiple motor carriers as well as working sales and dispatch. Ruby has been honored to lead Colonial as President and CEO since 2014. Ruby will be speaking on Due Diligence. How bad can it be when lawyers don’t do their homework? Ruby knows all to well. You don’t want to miss this presentation.
Pat was elected in October of 2009 to represent the 62nd District. In 2021, he was selected by his fellow state House members to serve in the role of Speaker Pro Tempore for the 112th General. He also serves on the Health, State Government, Transportation, and Calendar and Rules Committees. He and his wife, Mary, reside in Shelbyville and they have two married sons and grandchildren.
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of Legislation and Assistant General Counsel for the Department She currently provides information to members of the General operations and helps direct policy and issues for each legislative er has the opportunity to work closely with members of the j y p ittees, which is where vehicle safety, DUI, handgun, and restricted license legislation discussions begin. She is a graduate of the University Of Alabama School Of Law, which is where she also holds a bachelor’s degree.
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DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATION & ASST. GENERAL COUNSEL, TDOSHS ELIZABETH STROECKER
Harold joined J&M Tank Lines in 1976. He has over 40 years of experience in the industry. Harold is currently the Chairman of American Trucking Associations. Throughout Harold’s work career, he has been involved in various industry associations. He has always felt the need to give back to the industry that has been so good to him and his family. He is a past Chairman of the National Tank Truck Carriers and The Georgia Motor Trucking Association. Harold received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Georgia State University. He and his wife, Shannon, have five daughters and six grandchildren. He is an avid upland hunter and off-shore fisherman.
ATA CHAIRMAN HAROLD SUMERFORD
Justin lives in Knoxville, Tennessee with his wife and four kids. He enjoys all things outdoors and serves as a volunteer wrestling coach at a local high school.
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sts who identify safety-conscience trucking operations and seamless customer service. As an attorney and chartered lend of risk assessment and management experience. He’s and capturing the benefits of emerging vehicle and driverime at Koffie, Justin worked at Great West Casualty as both an attorney and an underwriter. Prior to Great West, Justin held various executive roles in the employee leasing industry, gaining valuable insight into the back-office operations of trucking companies. Justin began his career as a litigation attorney, defending trucking companies during settlement negotiations and legal proceedings.
American Trucking Associations Chairman, Harold Sumerford, Jr., CEO of J&M Tank Lines, Inc., will provide an update on the state of the trucking industry and what is going on in Washington, DC. Harold will also share his experience on the hot topic of Cybersecurity and how to prevent an attack
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