Futurish of Commercial
While nobody has a crystal ball to know what next month, next quarter or next year will bring, it's still important to prepare. And this means being educated about trends shaping the commercial vehicle space - learning the "new dance moves" that will propel your business forward and position you for success. Join us May 10-11 as our panelists and presenters discuss the steps you should consider as you prepare for tomorrow and beyond.
Commercial Connection
08:00AM–08:30PM PDT | 1:1 networking
Opening Welcome
08:30AM–08:35AM PDT
Keynote CV Market Outlook
08:35AM–09:15AM PDT

Kathryn Schifferle
Chief Vision Officer, Work Truck Solutions

Andrew Wrobel
Director, Commercial Vehicle, Fleet Research and Advisory Practice, Escalent
Key Themes and Technologies Shaping the Future of Commercial Truck Retail
09:15AM–10:15AM PDT | Fireside Chat

Jim Press
Former COO, Toyota N.A. Co-President/Vice-Chair, Chrysler,
Senior Advisor, Work Truck Solutions

Mandar D. Dighe
Global Sales/Marketing and Business Development Executive, Knapheide

Dave Herring
SVP of Sales, Western Region, Mitsubishi HC Capital America, Inc.

Debbie Shust
Vice President, Medium Duty Truck Business, Navistar Inc.
How to Think of the Future of CVs
10:20AM–10:50AM PDT | Presentation

Gregory Skinner
Vice President, Strategic Insights and Commercial Vehicle & Fleet Expert, Escalent
Illuminating Options: The CV Future
10:50AM–11:50AM PDT | Moderated Panel

Lauren Fletcher (Moderator)
Executive Editor, Fleet, Trucking & Transportation, Bobit

Michele Pierog
Chief Strategy Officer, ParkMyFleet

Ann Brodette
SVP of Sales, Eastern Region, Mitsubishi HC Capital America, Inc.

Dania Rich-Spencer
VP Automotive & Mobility, Escalent
Commercial Connection
11:55AM–12:10PM PDT | 1:1 networking
Futurish
12:10PM–12:40PM PDT | Keynote

Tony Rimas
Venture Partner, Autotech Ventures
Mapping the Future of Commercial Vehicle Insights
12:40PM–01:00PM PDT | Exploring Data Options with Escalent

Kathryn Schifferle
Chief Vision Officer, Work Truck Solutions

John Bankes
Vice President, Commercial Vehicle & Fleet Advisory Solutions, Escalent
Ford's Futurish
01:00PM–01:30PM PDT | Keynote

Karen AG Krodel
Commercial Business Manager, Ford Pro Commercial Vehicles
Closing Remarks
01:30PM–01:35PM PDT
Commercial Connection
01:35PM–01:45PM PDT
Commercial Connection
08:00AM–08:30AM PDT | 1:1 networking
Opening Welcome
08:30AM–08:35AM PDT
Investing in the CV Future
08:35AM–09:05AM PDT

Daryl Adams
President and CEO, Shyft Group
Graduating from Dealership Service Departments to Commercial Truck MRO’s
09:05AM–10:05AM PDT | Fireside Chat

Jim Press
Former COO, Toyota N.A. Co-President/Vice-Chair, Chrysler, Senior Advisor, Work Truck Solutions

Dan Bryan
General Manager, Ricart to Business

Mark Williams
Fleet / Commercial Director, Rick Hendrick City Chevrolet

Norm Gilbert
Commercial Manager, Autonation Memphis

Scot Wingo
CEO and Co-Founder, Spiffy
CV's EV Futurish
10:10AM–11:10AM PDT | Moderated Panel

Gregory Skinner
Vice President, Strategic Insights and Commercial Vehicle & Fleet Expert, Escalent

Gary Schmidt
SVP Sales & Marketing, Motiv

Todd Mouw
EVP of Sales & Marketing, Roush Clean Tech

Sara Montalat Verdú
Director of Program Management, Xos

Omar B Sandlin II
Sr Vice President Sales & Business Development, Cenntro Automotive
Mapping the Future of Commercial Vehicle Insights
11:10AM–11:30AM PDT | Exploring Data Options with Escalent

John Bankes
Vice President, Commercial Vehicle & Fleet Advisory Solutions, Escalent

Kathryn Schifferle
Chief Vision Officer, Work Truck Solutions
Commercial Connection
11:30AM–11:45AM PDT | 1:1 networking
The Future of CV Design
11:45AM–12:05PM PDT | Keynote

Mark Hope
COO & GM, EAVX
Online CV Buying in the Future
12:10PM–01:10PM PDT | Moderated Panel

Aaron Johnson (Moderator)
Chief Executive Officer, Work Truck Solutions

Dr. Germana Paterlini
COO/Co-Founder, Certusoft

Tucker Erickson
Managing Director, Holman Risk Partners

Jameel Ghata
Chief Strategy Officer, PAVE

Eric Foster
Head of Marketing, Taycor Financial
The Future of Automotive Commercial
01:10PM–01:40PM PDT | Closing Speakers

Steve Greenfield
Founder & CEO, Automotive Ventures

Kathryn Schifferle
Chief Vision Officer, Work Truck Solutions
Closing Remarks
01:40PM–01:45PM PDT

Escalent is an award-winning advisory firm that helps our clients understand human and market behaviors to navigate disruption and business transformation. We have over 40 years of experience working throughout the automotive and mobility industry to help our clients make smart, strategic decisions. Our dedicated Commercial Vehicle and Fleet team advises and guides new and established stakeholders with rich market intelligence, advisory services, and primary research findings, including from Fleet Advisory Hub™—one of the largest collections of commercial vehicle and fleet decision-maker insights available today. Altogether, we provide our clients with clarity and strategic direction on how to grow their business amid changing expectations and industry requirements. For more information on Escalent’s growing commercial vehicle and fleet practice, visit escalent.co or email John.Bankes@escalent.coescalent.co.
Mitsubishi HC Capital America is a specialty finance company that has extensive capabilities throughout North America with its affiliate, Mitsubishi HC Capital Canada, combining a consultative approach and expansive digital platform to help organizations of all sizes accelerate growth and create customized solutions for fleets and customers ranging from class 1-8. With $7.5 billion in assets and more than 800 employees, the company is the largest non-captive, non-bank commercial finance company in the U.S. Leveraging their decades of experience financing trucks, they provide comprehensive, cross-functional expertise, financing, and support for equipment manufacturers, dealers and distributors, as well as end-customers directly. Mitsubishi HC Capital Americas is dedicated to improving the communities where it operates. Visit https://www.mhccna.com/en-us
Comvoy.com is a one-of-a-kind marketplace for commercial vehicle buyers to search for vehicles that suit their business needs. As the destination for business buyers (e.g., plumbers, electricians, last-mile delivery, etc.), finding the perfect vehicle is quick and efficient through vocational selects, as well as numerous other filters such as body type, body manufacturer, and vehicle class. Upon narrowing their search, B2B shoppers can then drill down to chassis and body details to ensure work trucks, vans and SUVs have the specifics needed to do the job, and also access articles, videos, and images that will help them make informed decisions about their purchase.





