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6/6/2024 - 6/7/2024
8:30 AM - 8:00 PM CST

 
Our annual meeting will be at DRC Heat Transfer (formerly Diesel Radiator Co.) in the Chicago, Illinois area June 6-7, 2024. You won't want to miss presentations on some of the biggest issues facing our industry including different types of coolants, the impact of social media on recruitment, safety standards, and how to deal with major market changes. The conference will include a tour of DRC Heat Transfer's facility and AMADA’s Solution Center where attendees will see some of the most advanced technology in cooling systems. 

Conference Schedule

*Times are subject to change

Randy then tried his hand in entrepreneurship and purchased an Auntie Anne's pretzel franchise. After 3 years, he sold his store and was hired by the HR/Payroll Company that provided him those services. As the MidAtlantic Risk Manager, his responsibilities involved working with over 200 small to mid-sized companies throughout the East Coast. From laundry facilities to general contractors and everything in between, he ensured that the companies were providing a “Safe Work Environment.” This was accomplished through training and education and a lot of traveling.

During his time there, he had numerous clients that provided services for the mining industry that were receiving fines while working on mine property. After acquiring the required experience and training, he became an MSHA instructor. In March of 2010, he decided to go on his own, and Western Maryland Consulting was in business. Currently, he consults with small to midsize companies providing safety services. In addition, he is contracted by Dominion Energy to oversee safety responsibilities on various projects. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and his passion for safety to his clients and anyone who will listen. Randy and his wife Tamra live in McHenry, Maryland and have two children who are both graduates of Penn State college.

About Will Garrett of Radiator Supply House
Born and raised in the radiator industry, Will Garrett worked at his father’s industrial radiator shop. Will learned all aspects and became a natural at sales and service. Today as co-owner of Radiator Supply House with his brother Ryan they work great as a team, discussing their ideas and visions together to bring a better product and service to the industry and meet the needs of their customers. You can find Will anywhere in the office working on marketing strategies, trade shows, outside sales, or going right to the job site to help with ideas and cooling concerns. Will enjoys discussing better ways to improve cooling for unique situations. Will loves a challenge and has the knowledge to solve those specialty cooling concerns.
 

About Joe Long, Old World Industries Heavy Duty Business Development Director 

Joe Long has been in the trucking industry since 1973 and is considered one of the top experts in coolants. He worked for Peray for over a decade and has also worked with Detroit, CAT and Cummins, International, Volvo, and Mack and all the OEMs for resolutions to many cooling system problems. Five years ago, Joe made the transition to Old World to help build their heavy-duty business development. Through the years, Joe has helped train more 40,000 technicians across America on the testing, treating and filtering on all coolants. As a member of the Technical Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Association, Joe was honored as a Recognized Associate in 2011, and was awarded the Silver Spark Plug, one of the highest awards offered to their members.

Sponsors:

We want to thank the following companies for supporting NARSA/IDEA's 2024 Heavy-Duty Conference:

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Sponsorships are still available. For questions, please email linda@narsa.org