{"id":789,"date":"2024-08-21T16:39:58","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T23:39:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stnexpo.com\/east\/?page_id=789"},"modified":"2026-03-23T12:50:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T19:50:44","slug":"conference-speakers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stnexpo.com\/east\/conference-speakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Conference Speakers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#3D5266&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/stnexpo.com\/east\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC02085-scaled.jpg&#8221; background_blend=&#8221;multiply&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Conference Speakers&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#CFDAE6&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#cfdae6 1%|rgba(255,255,255,0.98) 100%&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/stnexpo.com\/east\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/conference-crowd-backdrop-scaled.jpg&#8221; background_blend=&#8221;screen&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;80px|0px|80px|0px|true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Keynote Speakers&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_team_member name=&#8221;Jim Knight&#8221; position=&#8221;Culture That Rocks: Set List on How to Amp Up the Company\u2019s Culture (to Eleven) and Deliver Sustainable Results&#8221; image_url=&#8221;https:\/\/stnexpo.com\/east\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Knight-J-Photo-BLACK-SHIRT-web.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; position_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; position_text_color=&#8221;#FFAA00&#8243; position_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>This high-energy, impactful and interactive keynote presentation focuses on individuals, departments and entire companies who are charged with creating, maintaining, or revolutionizing an organization\u2019s culture, ensuring it stays relevant in the 21st century. The session delves into every area of a company\u2019s environment and reveals realistic solutions for systemic change.<\/p>\n<p>Keynote speaker and best-selling author, Jim Knight will act as a thought-starter for the session. He will use the visceral backdrop of Rock \u2018n Roll and several well-known brands, including Hard Rock International\u2014via his 21-year run with that brand as the head of Global Training &amp; Development\u2014to discuss key strategies to transform any organization\u2019s culture, regardless of the company\u2019s cultural history or status<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Biography&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>With his energetic rock \u2018n roll spirit and key business insights drawn from his decades as a Hard Rock International executive, Jim Knight shares strategies for developing leadership, transforming corporate cultures, and amping up customer service to achieve exceptional and sustainable results.<\/p>\n<p>Although his illustrious career started at Gatorland Zoo in Florida (he has scars to prove it), Jim cut his teeth in the hospitality training industry and eventually led Global Training for Hard Rock International for two decades. Jim\u2019s customized programs show how to amp up organizational culture, deliver world-class differentiated service, and build rock star teams and leaders.<\/p>\n<p>Jim\u2019s role at Hard Rock involved many facets of organizational training including creating and managing all staff and management training materials and programs; facilitating Hard Rock\u2019s Corporate University; overseeing management training locations; producing training videos; directing company e-Learning initiatives; facilitating leadership transitions; and traveling to properties to deliver onsite classes and measure company standards.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Jim has a music degree in Vocal Performance and Education, and taught in the Florida public school system for 6 years. His bestseller <em>Culture That Rocks<\/em> highlights how organizations can stand out in a competitive marketplace by making sure their work cultures are \u201cin tune\u201d and \u201cworking off the same song sheet.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Jim was recognized by <em>Training Magazine <\/em>as representing one of the top 125 training companies in the world out of all industries and businesses. He has since been featured in <em>Forbes Magazine, Inc. 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With extensive experience in IoT, SaaS, and fleet telematics, he specializes in scaling high-growth organizations and leveraging technology to create value for customers and partners. Prior to the Zonar and GPS Trackit merger, Charles served as CEO of GPS Trackit, where he spearheaded transformative growth, expanded global operations, and strengthened the company\u2019s position as a leader in fleet management solutions. Previously, he held CEO and other C-Suite roles at multiple private equity backed companies and large public companies as well, leading global sales, marketing, operations, and product strategies across diverse technology markets. Charles studied physics and math at Lake Forest College, prior to receiving an MBA from the University of East London and a CEO College Certificate from the Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute. He has been recognized as a CRN Top 100 Channel Executive and a 40 Under 40 business leader.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Biography&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div>As CEO of Zonar and GPS Trackit, Charles focuses on delivering innovative fleet, video, and field services solutions, while enhancing customer satisfaction, and driving strategic growth initiatives. With extensive experience in IoT, SaaS, and fleet telematics, he specializes in scaling high-growth organizations and leveraging technology to create value for customers and partners.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Prior to the Zonar and GPS Trackit merger, Charles served as CEO of GPS Trackit, where he spearheaded transformative growth, expanded global operations, and strengthened the company\u2019s position as a leader in fleet management solutions. Previously, he held CEO and other C-Suite roles at multiple private equity backed companies and large public companies as well, leading global sales, marketing, operations, and product strategies across diverse technology markets.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Charles studied physics and math at Lake Forest College, prior to receiving an MBA from the University of East London and a CEO College Certificate from the Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute. 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Brooks<br \/><\/strong>Chief Operating Officer<br \/>Gray Ram Tactical, Missouri<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><strong>Derek Bryant<br \/><\/strong>Manager, Medium\/Heavy Vehicle Test Development<br \/>National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, Virginia<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><strong>Bernando Brown<br \/><\/strong>Director of Student Transportation<br \/>DeKalb County School District, Georgia<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><strong>Mike Bullman<br \/><\/strong>Director of Transportation<br \/>South Carolina Department of Education<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><strong>Tony Corpin<br \/><\/strong>Publisher<br \/>School Transportation News<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><strong>Denise Donaldson, CPST<\/strong><br \/>Editor &amp; Publisher<br \/>Safe Ride News<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; 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Vehicle Services<br \/>Austin Independent School District, Texas<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"ui-provider gs b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">Valerie Higley<br \/><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ui-provider gs b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">School Bus Driver<br \/>East Lyme Public Schools, Connecticut<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"ui-provider gs b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">Joshua Hinerman<br \/><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ui-provider gs b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">State Director of Student Transportation<br \/>Tennessee Department of Education, Tennessee<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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Service Manager Thomas Built Buses<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Denise Donaldson, CPST<\/strong><br \/>\nEditor &amp; Publisher<br \/>\nSafe Ride News<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chad Duncan<\/strong><br \/>\nState Specifications Manager<br \/>\nIC Bus at Navistar Inc<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kerry Duskin, Th.D.<\/strong><br \/>\nTransportation Director<br \/>\nRoosevelt Unified School District in Arizona<\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"s13\">Alan Fidler<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"s13\">Fleet Manager<\/span><span class=\"s13\"><br \/>\nMetropolitan School District of Lawrence Township in Indiana<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s13\"><strong>Cian Fields<br \/>\n<\/strong>Manager, School Fleet Electrification<br \/>\nBoston Public Schools in Massachusetts<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s13\"><strong>Richard Fischer<br \/>\n<\/strong>CEO<br \/>\nTrans-Consult<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"ui-provider gs b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">Teresa Fleming<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ui-provider gs b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">Deputy Chief Operations Officer\/Executive Director of Transportation Services<\/span><span class=\"ui-provider gs b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\"><br \/>\nThe School District of Philadelphia<\/span><br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; 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Engagement Manager<br \/>\nREI<\/p>\n<p><strong>Zachary Moren<br \/>\n<\/strong>Sales Enablement Manager<br \/>\nTransfinder<\/p>\n<p><strong>Justina Morosin<br \/>\n<\/strong>VP &amp; GM<br \/>\nIC Bus<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<strong>David Murphy<br \/>\n<\/strong>Account Manager<br \/>\nHSM Transportation<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s14\"><strong><span class=\"s13\">Peggy Stone<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"s13\">Segment Marketing Director<br \/>\nLincoln County Schools<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jim Nestico<br \/>\n<\/strong>Account Executive<br \/>\nTransfinder<\/p>\n<p><strong>Timothy Purvis<br \/>\n<\/strong>Principal Consultant<br \/>\nPupil Transportation Information, LLC<\/p>\n<p><strong>Darren Reaume<br \/>\n<\/strong>Director of Training<br \/>\nQ\u2019Straint \/ Sure-Lok<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kimberly Raney<br \/>\n<\/strong>Transportation Director<br \/>\nOakland Unified School District in California<\/p>\n<p><strong>Brendan Riley<br \/>\n<\/strong>President<br \/>\nGreenPower Motor Company<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alexandra Robinson<br \/>\n<\/strong>President<br \/>\nA. 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