Celebrating Membership Milestones

December 2014

35 years

George L. Schwarz
Fleet Administrator
Borough of Camp Hill
Borough of Camp Hill Police Dept.
Harrisburg, PA

George Schwarz, CPFP, Fleet Administrator, Borough of Camp Hill Police Dept., Harrisburg, PA is a man who has seen it all. Fortunately for NAFA members, he has been gracious enough to share that knowledge with peers and colleagues.

Having committed himself to the government fleet segment since 1969, with fleets ranging from Pennsylvania State Police, to managing the City of Harrisburg’s fleet, to the Fleet Administrator for the Borough of Camp Hill / Camp Hill Police today. That is not to say that his vehicle experience was limited in any way. "None of the fleets I’ve managed are totally ‘police’ vehicles," George said. "While the some fleets had many more ‘Police Units,’ all of them also included undercover vehicles, motorcycles, trucks, buses, and the various other support units of different makes and models. The City and the Borough’s fleets also includes medium, heavy duty, and off-road type, equipment."

George has been one of NAFA’s most vocal supporters and has been instrumental in all aspects of the Law Enforcement Group including service as Chair during 2011-2012. He has also been recognized for his ideas and contributions to fleet via the Larry Goill Memorial Quality Fleet Management Idea Award in 2002. George spoke to us recently about his career, how fleet and vehicles have changed, and his relationship with NAFA.

To read a complete interview with George, click here.

25 years

Steven Contarino
Vice President
Adamson Industries Corp.
Haverhill, MA

Steve Contarino, Vice-President of Adamson Industries Corp., founded the company alongside his wife and President, Kim Contarino back in 1984. Working out of a small office space with a one bay garage, Steve and Kim have built Adamson Industries to what it is today. Located in Haverhill, MA, Adamson Industries’ 56,000 sq. ft. facility operates with a staff of just fewer than 50 employees. Recognized nationwide as a leader in the industry, up-fitting more than 2,500 vehicles in year and offering public safety vehicle products nationwide.

As a reputable figure in the police fleet industry, Steve is often invited as a guest speaker at trade conferences such as NAFA's I&E and Police Fleet Expo. Steve is also a published writer for industry trade publications including Police Fleet Manager and Police & Security Magazine.

Dennis Morgan
Pickering, ON

Dennis Morgan began his career in logistics with Consolidated Bathurst, and later moved to Toronto to take a position with Cyanamid Canada. " I joined NAFA when I assumed the responsibility for the Cyanamid Canada fleet," Dennis said. He would become Director of Administrative Services with Wyeth Canada after the company acquired Cyanamid.

"During this time, I served with the NAFA Ontario Chapter as Assistant Chapter Chair, and then two terms as Ontario Chapter Chair,' Dennis said.

Following the acquisition of Wyeth by Pfizer, Dennis worked with Pfizer on the Canadian operations transition team (for two years). Although he is retired from Wyeth Canada, Dennis still attends NAFA meetings. He also has an active home life: "My wife Doreen, of 38 years, as well as my two children and their spouses manage to keep me busy and active in retirement."

Deb Watkins
Parkton,MD

"I had an amazing 36 year career in the fleet management industry. I joined PHH (now Element Fleet Management) in 1975 and enjoyed a wide-range of roles from statistical research analyst, technology support services, and retiring as Vice President, Business Development in 2011.

"I joined NAFA in 1989 and still have fond memories of my first conference in New York City. Little did I know then that I would spend the next 25 years attending conferences and chapter meetings! In the 1990’s, I spent most of my NAFA involvement in supporting roles at the chapter level and was a charter member of the Hartford Chapter. I later became involved with the National NAFA organization, where I had the opportunity to serve on the FMI Curriculum Committee, the Education Development Committee, Chair of the Affiliate Committee, and serve as Affiliate Trustee on the NAFA Board 2007-2009. I was very fortunate to have had the opportunity to become active in this industry and serve in various roles in NAFA and AFLA. It was a tremendous learning experience and helped develop a valuable network of contacts and best of all, lifelong friendships.

"Since retiring, I spend much of my time on the golf course, either playing or supporting golf organizations for women and junior girls. Retirement also gives me more time to spend with family and friends and just do whatever I want to do when I want to do it!"

NAFA thanks George, Steven, Dennis, and Deb for their years with the Association! It is the strength of our members that have helped make NAFA the strongest association in fleet management today.

For more membership milestones, click here.

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