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Thermo King Christensen Join us as we BUILD MOMENTUM AND DRIVE CHANGE on Contact the IMTA office at 515.244.5193 to get more information on September 18-19 in Des Moines! becoming a sponsor of the 2012 IMTA Annual Management Conference. 2012 conference schedule WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 9:45-10:45 a.m. Motor Carrier Roundtables Session 1: Trucking Industry Panel: Their Take on Today and Tomorrow’s Trucking Industry Panelist: Mike Gerdin Panelist: Aaron Tennant 2012 conference schedule Panelist: Kevin Knight Session 2: Our Economy & Its Driving Factors Speaker: Anirban Basu Session 3: Energy Resources: Advancing New Alternatives TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 Speaker: Andrew Browning 11:00 a.m. Verne Simpson Memorial Fall Golf Classic 11 a.m.-noon Motor Carrier Roundtables repeated Tournament Club of Iowa Polk City 12:15-1:15 p.m. “Best of the Best” Awards Luncheon noon Member & Spouse/Guest Activity 1:30 p.m. Spouse/Guest Activity Jasper Winery Tour & Tasting Cooking Demonstration Des Moines 1:30-2:30 p.m. Motor Carrier Roundtables repeated noon IMTA Sporting Clays Fun Shoot 1:30-3:00 p.m. Maintenance Professionals Session New Pioneer Gun Club “Roadside Inspections/CSA – Regulatory Update” Waukee 3:30-4:30 p.m. General Session 7:00-11:00 p.m. Welcome Reception “Competing to be the Best” IMTA Office Speaker: Darren Woodson Foot of Iowa’s Capitol 6:00 p.m. Chairman’s Cocktail Reception 6:45 p.m. Awards Ceremony WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 7:30 p.m. Chairman’s Banquet 7:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet 8:45 p.m. Ice Cream & Dessert Reception 7:45 a.m. Opening Ceremonies and Inspirational Address “How Do You Want to be Remembered” 10:00 p.m. Adjournment Speaker: Kent Stock 8:30-9:30 a.m. IMTA Annual Meeting “A Leader for the New Future” Speaker: Michael Card 9:30 a.m. Spouse/Guest Activity Des Moines Art Center & Pappajohn Sculpture Park registration desk hours Tuesday, September 18: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 19: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. As always, the registration desk will be conveniently located by the main ballroom entrance. session descriptions session descriptions roundtable discussions Wednesday, September 19 INSPIRATIONAL ADDRESS 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m. to noon, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. How Do You Want to be Remembered Kent Stock SESSION 1 Wednesday, September 19, 7:45 a.m. Trucking Industry Panel: Their Take on Today and Tomorrow’s Trucking Industry As always, the IMTA Management Conference will kick off with a motivational message that will move and inspire you. Who better to give everyone a morning jolt of inspiration than former Norway High School baseball coach Kent Stock. Norway baseball is legendary in the state of Iowa and Stock had the honor of coaching this infamous team in their Michael Gerdin final season. Clouded in the emotional turmoil that is always prevalent Heartland Express, Inc. when a community is forced into a school merger, this first-year coach faced almost unfathomable challenges from the first pitch. But like many great stories, this story ends on such a powerful and positive note that even those who don’t like baseball will stand up and cheer. The story is so remarkable that even Hollywood took notice. In 2007, the movie “The Final Season” was released and moved audiences everywhere Aaron Tennant as they quickly discovered that Norway, Iowa, is the home of great Tennant Truck Lines, Inc. baseball and, more importantly, great people. Stock will tell his once in a lifetime experience as he led this team through its final season that ended up with its 20th state baseball title. Kevin Knight Knight Transportation IMTA ANNUAL MEETING A Leader for the New Future The one constant that has always been prevalent in the trucking industry is change, and because of the continual change in the industry, trucking Michael Card executives are recognized and respected for their ability to react to that President of Combined Transport, Inc. change. Whether you are a CEO of a company operating thousands First Vice Chairman of the ATA of trucks or simply a handful of trucks, the environment is still the same Wednesday, September 19, 8:30 a.m. at every level. Today, owners of trucking companies are faced with The IMTA is always pleased and proud to welcome the incoming the overwhelming responsibility to operate in an environment and chairman of American Trucking Associations (ATA) to its annual event. atmosphere that is fueled by intense government oversight, shrinking As the elected leader of ATA, Michael Card will be the face and voice profit margins, formidable competition and a fragile world economy. of trucking on the national level in 2013. In this very important position, Being in the trucking industry is not for the “weak” at heart and the IMTA Michael will be working diligently to move forward a pro-business and has the honor of bringing three iconic trucking leaders to its convention. pro-trucking agenda that will benefit truckers of all sizes throughout the All three panelists – Mike Gerdin with Heartland Express; Kevin Knight nation. His appearance at this event will give the IMTA an introduction to with Knight Transportation; and Aaron Tennant with Tennant Truck a leader that is committed and dedicated to this industry. Michael is the Lines – are recognized and respected throughout the nation for their president of Combined Transport, Inc., which is located in Central Point, outstanding leadership skills in operating companies that are as equally OR. The company was founded in 1980 by his father and operates respected. These three leaders will share their insight and perspective 433 trucks. Combined Transport hauls building materials, glass and on the industry as they see it today and where they predict it will be heavy haul equipment on flatbeds and lowboys. tomorrow. You won’t want to miss this rare opportunity to hear three of trucking’s great on the same stage. session descriptions session descriptions roundtable discussions Wednesday, September 19 GENERAL SESSION 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., 11:00 am to noon, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Competing to be the Best Darren Woodson SESSION 2 Retired NFL Player & ESPN Analyst Our Economy & Its Driving Factors Wednesday, September 19, 3:30 p.m. Anirban Basu Three-time Super Bowl champion and five-time Pro Bowl Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of selection, Darren Woodson is one of the greatest players to Sage Policy Group, Inc. ever wear a Dallas Cowboys uniform. The vocal leader of The trucking industry is vitally important to the economy and, in the defense during the Cowboys 1990’s Super Bowl teams, today’s global economy, it is essential that everyone in trucking has Woodson was one of the most popular players both inside an understanding of what is happening with the economy.