Robert B. Tucker
Innovation Expert & Business Futurist
Robert B. Tucker is president of The Innovation Resource, and an internationally recognized leader in the field of innovation. Formerly an adjunct professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, Tucker has been a consultant and keynote speaker since 1986.
His pioneering research in interviewing over 50 leading innovators was published in the book Winning the Innovation Game in 1986. Since then, he has continued to publish widely on the subject, including his international bestseller Managing the Future: 10 Driving Forces of Change for the New Century, which has been translated into 13 languages. His groundbreaking book, Driving Growth Through Innovation reveals the emerging best practices of 23 innovation vanguard companies, and his latest book, Innovation is Everybody’s Business, has been recently released by John Wiley.
As one of the thought leaders in the growing Innovation Movement, Tucker is a frequent contributor to publications such as the Journal of Business Strategy, Strategy & Leadership, and Harvard Management Update. He has appeared on PBS, Bloomberg, and was a featured guest on the CNBC series The Business of Innovation.
The Innovation Resource, based in Santa Barbara, California, is a consulting firm devoted exclusively to assisting organizations seeking to improve top and bottom line performance via systematic innovation.
FleetPride keeps heavy duty fleets operating faster and more reliably. We are THE largest independent heavy duty distributor in the nation. By combining our local expertise with our national footprint, we provide customers with the solutions, parts, and services they need to keep them Ready for the Road Ahead™. In 300+ locations across 46 states, our 4,000+ associates are heavy duty truck and trailer experts that do what they say they’ll do, value our customers and have the knowledge and skill to troubleshoot issues and find the part you need faster than anyone else in heavy duty. We keep America’s trucks moving.
Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies, delivering superior products and trusted service built on a legacy of performance, innovation and quality. Our commercial tires, retreads and technologies are designed for long-haul, mixed service, regional/urban, bus transport and delivery applications. With a wide selection of innovative tires, fleets can find the right solution to meet their needs.
Southport Truck Group is an authorized Freightliner, Western Star, and Tico Terminal Tractor dealership serving Southwest Florida. We always keep a large selection of new and pre-owned inventory on hand. When you are ready to invest in a new heavy duty truck, light duty truck, or medium duty truck, our friendly and knowledgeable sales, finance, service, parts and collision teams are prepared to make sure your experience is an outstanding one. Whether you’re looking for an excellent value on a new or used truck or need help keeping your truck on the road where it belongs, we’re here for you.
Our expertise lies in providing the highest quality lubricants alongside the proper lubrication processes and services that create sustainable value for customers. Discover how Shell’s technical leadership and long standing relationships with OEMs enables customers across all sectors to achieve their ambitions, no matter how big or small.
https://www.shell.us/business/fuels-and-lubricants/lubricants-for-business.html
As one of the largest full service truck lease organizations in North America, NationaLease is made up of more than 105 independent businesses and 1,100 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Our strength lies in our central mission: to provide customers with a flexible, quick response to their transportation needs. For over 80 years, we have been putting you directly in touch with passionate business owners who are dedicated to solving your transportation challenges.
Michelin is a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering materials science over more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on technological leadership in polymer composites, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies, and healthcare.
Cummins-Meritor is a segment of Cummins Inc. providing a range of industry-leading components, including axles, brakes, suspensions, drivelines and aftermarket parts, for the commercial vehicle and industrial markets.
Imperial is committed to providing quality maintenance supplies to keep your fleet moving. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI., Imperial offers more than 60 years of maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) expertise. Our customers leverage customizable technology and services to control their inventory and spend. We don’t play backseat driver like the traditional Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) models. We utilize the Customer Managed Inventory (CMI) model, so you can purchase and organize the products you need…while keeping those you don’t need out of your shop.
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy and helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges.
At DTNA Parts, we’re more than just a parts supplier; we’re your trusted partner in keeping your Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built Bus, and Detroit products in peak performance. From quality parts to innovative solutions, we are committed to supporting your business and ensuring that you stay on the road with confidence and efficiency. Whether you’re a driver, owner-operator, or fleet owner we provide the resources and expertise to keep your vehicles running smoothly for the long haul.
Daimler Truck North America LLC is a leading provider of comprehensive products, services and technologies for the commercial transportation industry. Daimler Truck North America designs, engineers, manufactures and markets medium- and heavy-duty trucks, school buses, vehicle chassis and their associated technologies, components and solutions under the Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp, Detroit and Daimler Truck Financial Services brands. Daimler Truck North America is a subsidiary of Daimler Truck Holding AG (DTG), one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers.
Cummins Inc., a global power solutions leader, is comprised of five business segments – Engine, Components, Distribution, Power Systems and Accelera by Cummins – supported by our global manufacturing and extensive service and support network, skilled workforce and vast technological expertise. Cummins is committed to its Destination Zero strategy, which is grounded in the company’s commitment to sustainability and helping its customers successfully navigate the energy transition with its broad portfolio of products.
Baldwin Filters, a brand of Parker Engine Mobile Aftermarket Division (EMAM), is a global provider of filtration products and services. Our mission is to protect our customers’ engines and mobile equipment, from first to last use, through innovative filtration solutions and outstanding customer service. Baldwin offers superb product quality, an extensive distribution network and the industry’s broadest product line. This comprehensive portfolio of filtration products and technologies offers customers a single streamlined source for all their engine and mobile filtration needs.
James P. Connolly
Master of ceremonies
James P. Connolly is a stand-up comedian and radio/TV host known for his playful, confident style and quick wit. He attended Harvard University on a Marine Corps ROTC Scholarship. While serving in Desert Storm, he was ordered to write jokes for a Colonel. Arriving in Hollywood, he began to perform at LA’s major comedy venues and soon popped up on television, commercials and in small films.
James has appeared on America’s Got Talent, Comedy Central, HBO, in the new Netflix series, “Larry Charles: Dangerous World of Comedy”, and on the Audible Audio Documentary, “Strong Ending”. James can be heard daily on SiriusXM Comedy Channels, has hosted “Live From Here” for National Lampoon XM Radio, and recorded a “Blue Collar Radio Comedy Concert” for SiriusXM, He produces an annual Veterans Day Comedy Show benefiting the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP).
Matt Clark
ceo and president, Corcentric
Matt Clark is the President and Chief Executive Officer for Corcentric. He is responsible for setting and steering Corcentric’s strategic vision along with its mission of empowering businesses to do more. His leadership has led to a substantial increase in employees, revenue, and the company’s growing presence in the B2B FinTech space. Since the beginning of 2018, Matt has guided the company through three acquisitions that position Corcentric as a global leader in Source-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash solutions.
Matt is an adviser and guest lecturer for the University of Maryland’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, and is an active member of Vistage Chief Executive Group, which provides peer-to-peer mentoring for DC area business leaders. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland.
Doug Clark
Executive chairman and founder, corcentric
Doug Clark has served as Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer, and a Director of Corcentric (formerly AmeriQuest) since 1996. His professional experience includes stints in public accounting, investment banking, and as a technology and transportation entrepreneur.
Doug was instrumental in growing Corcentric into one of the leading tech-enabled business services companies with more than 2,000 customers throughout North America. During his tenure, he has led the company to be named nine times to the Inc. 5000 List of America’s “Fastest-Growing Private Companies.”
Prior to founding AmeriQuest, Doug was President of Amtralease, a national association of independent full service truck leasing companies. A Certified Public Accountant, Clark was a Vice President and Director of Drexel Firestone Inc., an investment banking firm. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) and is a Board member of AAA South Jersey and ACP. Clark also serves on the Executive Advisory Council of Rowan University’s Rohrer College of Business. He received his B.A. in accounting from the University of Miami and his M.B.A. in finance from Drexel University in Philadelphia.