This
article was published in the March 2023 edition of NTEA News.
NTEA
welcomed three newly-elected members to its 2023–2024 Board of Directors. The
Association is governed by its Bylaws under the leadership of this member-elected
Board. Each Director completes a three-year term.
Marc
Ellison
Director
InterMotive
Vehicle Controls
Auburn,
California
NTEA
member since 2004
Marc has a
broad range of industry experience, including 17 years at Ford Motor Company, where
he held a variety of roles from working with Ford dealers and fleets to
marketing office positions. During his past 19 years at InterMotive, he has
held both sales and operational positions that were key drivers in significant
growth — not only in revenue, but also expansion into new markets and a larger,
more diverse customer base.
He has a
bachelor’s in business from the University of Kansas, and earned a Six Sigma
Blackbelt while at Ford Motor Company. Marc is past president of his
homeowner’s association, is involved with Habitat for Humanity and serves as a
classroom volunteer in his local school district.
Marc has
been an active NTEA member since InterMotive joined in 2004. In addition, the
company is a member of several NTEA affiliate divisions, including Ambulance
Manufacturers Division, Mid-Size Bus Manufacturers Association and Green Truck
Association.
Brian
Tabel
Executive
Director of Marketing
Isuzu
Commercial Truck of America Inc.
Anaheim,
California
NTEA
member since 1994
Brian
entered the car and truck business at a young age in his brother-in-law’s Ford
dealership washing cars, and as he got older, working in parts and service and
then vehicle sales. He has garnered a broad range of automotive industry
experience during his career.
At Ford,
he worked in incentive auditing, where he learned how salespeople structure
deals. After Ford, he joined Isuzu SUV group as a district service and parts
manager and later became district sales manager. He was then asked to move to
the Isuzu Truck group, which had just formed General Motors Isuzu Commercial
Truck, as a district service and parts manager. Subsequently, he took on the
role of Midwest district sales manager and then moved from Chicago to Southern
California as a retail marketing manager for Isuzu Commercial Truck of America
Inc. He was later promoted to director of marketing, and now serves as
executive director of marketing. He recently celebrated 28 years in total with
Isuzu.
Brian
earned a degree in automotive marketing and business management from Northwood
University (Midland, Michigan). He is involved with Pacific Marine Mammal
Institute, Orange County Softball Board and American Truck Dealers NexGen.
Dave Zelis
Executive
Vice President
Buyers
Products Company
Mentor, Ohio
NTEA
member since 1989
Dave
joined Buyers Products Company in 1995 and has served in a variety of roles,
including marketing manager, director of sales and marketing, chief commercial
officer and executive vice president. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics
and history from the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
and a master’s of business administration (MBA) in marketing and finance from
the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University
(Cleveland, Ohio).
Dave was
previously on the NTEA Board of Directors from 2010–2013. He has served in an
advisory role with other snow and ice control segment organizations. Prior to
joining Buyers Products Company, he worked for BP Oil (U.S.) in the retail
marketing program. He is also involved with Brecksville Broadview Heights
School District – athletic boosters, volunteer coach; United Way of Cleveland;
and Sales & Marketing Executives of Cleveland.
2023–2024
NTEA Board
Serving on
the Board’s Executive Committee are:
- Board Chair David Scheitlin, Holman –
Manufacturing & Distribution
- First Vice Chair Jason Ritchey, Curry Supply
Co.
- Second Vice Chair Ben Winter, Transfer Flow
- Third Vice Chair and Treasurer Rick Albertini,
Phenix Truck & Van
- Secretary Steve Carey, NTEA
Serving on
the Board as Directors are:
- TJ Blandford, Woodbine Manufacturing Co.
- Marc Ellison, InterMotive Vehicle Controls
- Pat Godwin Jr., Godwin Mfg. Co. Inc.
- Joe Lewis, ATW Truck Equipment/CM Truck Beds/Dakota
Bodies
- Todd Mouw, ROUSH CleanTech
- Mike Randolph, Fontaine Modification
- Brian Tabel, Isuzu Commercial Truck of America
Inc.
- Chris Weiss, The Knapheide Manufacturing
Company
- Dave Zelis, Buyers Products Company
For more
information, visit ntea.com/board.