Four panels featuring the global aftermarket, technology, evolving distribution models and a frank fleet discussion to highlight Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue on January 28, 2019
We are excited to share with you the great line up for HDAD 2019! Our panel discussions are filled with industry experts who will provide insightful and relevant perspectives. Please mark your calendars for Monday, January 28, 2019 at The Mirage in Las Vegas, NV.
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The day-long conference features the topics and industry executives below:
Monday, January 28, 2019 | 7:00am-4:10pm | The Mirage Hotel | Las Vegas, NV
7:00 am
Registration & Breakfast
8:00 am
Honor Guard & National Anthem
Welcome & Opening Comments
8:10 am
The Real-World View – A Global Perspective
Ken Davis, Founder, Greentree Advisors, LLC
Dean Engelage, CEO, Great Dane
Roger Nielsen, President and CEO, Daimler Trucks North America
Session Leader: Chris Patterson, Independent Director
9:10 am
The Ever-Changing and Evolving Aftermarket
John Blodgett, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, MacKay & Company
Tim Kraus, President & COO, Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association
9:30 am
Networking Break
9:50 am
The Global Economic Overview
Bill Strauss, Senior Economist & Economic Advisor, Chicago Federal Reserve
10:50 am
Aftermarket Industry Economy & Outlook
John Blodgett, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, MacKay & Company
Dr. Bob Dieli, President & Founder, RDLB, Inc.
11:30 pm
Networking Luncheon
12:30 pm
Realities of Current and Future Technology on the Aftermarket
Mike Foster, Chief Technology Officer, Allison Transmission
Kent Jones, V. P., Global Business Development and Sales, ZF Group
Sandeep Kar, Chief Strategy Officer, Fleet Complete
Jon Morrison, President Americas, WABCO
Session Leader: Brian Daugherty, Chief Technology Officer, MEMA
1:30 pm
Networking Break
1:50 pm
Changing Distribution Model – The Growing and Emerging Players
Stefan Kurschner, Senior V.P. of Aftermarket, Daimler Truck N.A.
Carl Mesker, Vice President of Sales Americas, SAF Holland
Robert Sammons, Chief Merchandising Officer, Fleet Pride
Walt Sherbourne, Vice President, Marketing, Dayton Parts
Session Leader: Lucas Deal, Editor, Truck Parts & Service
2:50 pm
Parts and Service: The Fleet Perspective
Mike Palmer, Vice President of Fleet Services, Estes Express Lines
Gloria Pliler, Director of Purchasing, Daseke
Lee Quinn, Maintenance Director, Point Ready Mix
Brett Wacker, Vice President of Maintenance, Dart Transit Company
Session Leader: Stu MacKay, MacKay & Company
4:00 pm
Wrap Up & Closing Comments
John Blodgett, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, MacKay & Company
Tim Kraus, President & COO, Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association
