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Meetings & Sessions
Friday, April 9
9:00 am - 10:15 am: General Session
Keynote Presentation: Jeff Espenship
Take Operational Excellence to A Higher Altitude
Sponsored by
Jeff Espenship, or you can call him by his call sign "Odie," will show how to "Chart Your Course" to take your employees, and your company, to a higher altitude of success. Through setting individual and group expectations and monitoring performance towards those goals, your employees will pursue perfection and your company will achieve excellence. Operational excellence, safety and productivity will come naturally when individual responsibility and leadership is a priority. Odie will show you how to implement these key elements and lead your team to the next level.
Odie knows about excellence. After receiving a full scholarship to the University of Georgia and their prestigious Air Force ROTC program, he also earned a slot in pilot training for the Air Force. After earning his Bachelor's degree in Political Science, he spent a year cheating death and earning his USAF pilot's wings, picking up the best-in-class "Commanders Trophy."
10:30 am - Noon: Industry Sessions
- 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
GF-5 Update
Kevin Ferrick, API
Kevin Ferrick from the American Petroleum Institute will deliver an update on the coming GF-5 specification and how it will affect ILMA Members. Find out what you need to know to get ready for the rest of 2010 and the future of the spec. Ferrick will also answer your questions following his presentation.
- 11:00 a.m. - Noon
dexos™ Global Engine Oil Specification Update
Eric Johnson, General Motors
As GM continues to expand the dexos™ global engine oil specification throughout North America, they are interested in working together with independent lubricant manufacturers to encourage successful participation in the program. Please join Eric Johnson, GM Powertrain Division — Fuels & Lubricants, and the Center for Quality Assurance, dexos™ Licensing Program Administrator, to hear about the key elements of the program, why it is needed and some of its advantages.
Special thanks to the Supplier Member Committee for their help in planning these sessions.
Saturday, April 10
9:00 am - 10:15 am: Association Session
Embracing ILMA's Identity: The Ethics & Branding Initiatives
Jim Taglia, Ethics & Branding Update
Jim Taglia, an ILMA Past President and Chair of the Industry Task Force, will deliver an update on the Ethics and Branding strategies, including the testing program. Learn more about these important programs which are the foundation of our strong Association.
Jeff Leiter, Ethics Matters
Jeff Leiter, ILMA Legal Counsel, will present an update on ILMA's ongoing advocacy work and how it ties into ILMA's government relations program. Find out what ILMA is doing for you on Capitol Hill on regulatory affairs, both local and nationwide, as part of ILMA's growing branding initiative.
10:30 am - Noon: Industry Session
Infineum Trends: Emerging From the Turbulence
Pat Fetterman
For more than 15 years, Infineum Trends has been a highlight of the ILMA Management Forum schedule. Our Association has always looked toward the future, and this program is no exception.
Pat Fetterman will again deliver the highlights and insight on the updates, trends and directions in the industry, and show how these advances will affect hardware, fuels, additive technology and lubricant developments.
Infineum will be distributing DVD copies of the complete presentation at the session as well.
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