Tina Lynn Mercardo, CEM, Named NAFA's Director Of Meetings & Events

NAFA strives to provide meetings and events that consistently challenge, inform, and attract the fleet industry. The Association's Director of Meetings & Events provide the strategies and execution that make NAFA's seminars and conferences must-attend events year after year. On November 9, 2015, NAFA proudly welcomed Tina Lynn Mercardo, CEM, as its new Director of Meetings & Events.

"Tina Lynn's immediate previous position was as Vice President, Events & Expositions for the Craft & Hobby Association, whose MEGA Show is #152 on the Trade Show News Network’s list of the top 250 shows in the United States," said NAFA's Chief Executive Officer Phillip E. Russo, CAE. "She also has a proven record of success with the National Defense Industrial Association, and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. Tina Lynn's enthusiasm and winning attitude is a perfect fit for NAFA."

"I am excited to be working in a dynamic, evolving industry and I am looking forward to working with members and committees to grow the fleet profession's leading event, NAFA's Institute & Expo," Mercardo said. "My plan for accomplishments is to bring innovative event design and a renewed excitement to the show. Working with our dedicated team of staff, volunteers, and products & service providers, NAFA will create a high-impact attendee experience that allows the Association's members grow in their careers and knowledge, while enjoying networking with a community of their peers."

Mercardo is already immersed in the plans for NAFA's 2016 Institute & Expo in Austin, Texas. The annual conference is the event of the year for fleet professionals with four days of educational sessions, keynote speakers, and networking. The 2016 I&E will take place April 19-22, 2016 at the Austin Convention Center.

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