Committees

Government Affairs

The purpose of the Government Affairs Committee is to raise NATM’s

visibility among key government decision‐makers and to advance NATM’s position in order to proactively shape federal laws and regulations that may have a material impact on the light‐ and medium‐duty trailer industry.
​This will be accomplished through:

• Identifying NATM members with legislative contacts;
• Educating key decision makers about NATM and our issues of concern
• Monitoring legislative and regulatory activities.

• Leo Akins, Forest River*
• Andy Gehman, MGS Incorporated 
• Brad Slone, Round House Industries 
• Brent Sailor, Elkriver Trailers 
• Christopher Rauch, Crystal Welding 
• Conrad West, EZ Loader Boat Trailers 
• Deborah Edwards, MMDi, Inc d/b/a  SteelPoint 
• Denise Scholle, The Trailer Guy 
• Erica Matthews, Optronics 
• Holly Stanford, U-Haul 
• Jason Miller, Carry-On 
• Jeremy Deaton, Liberty Trailers 
• John Kerr, Marsh McLennan Agency 
• Jon Devitt, Midwest Industries 
• Josh Johnson, Triple Crown Trailers 
• Mike Story, Look Trailers 
• Pam Daugherty, Red Fern Dynamics 
• Patrick Jennissen, Felling Trailers 
• Perry Gragg, ATW 
• Peter Giesbrecht, Delco Trailers 
• Randy McMann, Dexter Axle 
• Ty Scott, DeeMaxx 

Membership

The purpose of the Membership Committee is to recruit, qualify and approve applicants for membership, ensure ongoing member satisfaction, and continuously find methods of engagement with members.

• Marcus D Hester, EMCO Industries
• Charles Daugherty, Red Fern Dynamics 
• Jeff Jones, Statistical Surveys 
• Josh Johnson, Triple Crown Trailers 
• Kyran Hollje, Delco Trailers 
• Logan Mesenbrink, LANE Trailer Manufacturing
• Jennifer Lassen, Manley Trailers 

education

The purpose of the Education Committee is to develop annual educational programming to be delivered to NATM members through a variety of mediums including Convention workshops, regional workshops, and webinars. The committee will recommend presenters and topics based on member needs and industry trends.

• Eric Kazmierzak, Laclede Chain
• Brandon Scholle, The Trailer Guy
• Danny Gaviria, Polar King 
• Heather Gonzales, Down to Earth 
• Johnathan Bradley, Liberty Trailers 
• Kyran Hollje, Delco Trailers 
• Lena Onashko, Rainbow Trailers 
• Nathan Uphus, Felling Trailers 
• Taylor Mistisshen – Soda City Uplifts 
• Ty Scott - DeeMaxx 
• Willie Bauer, Car Mate Trailers, Inc. 

Technical

The purpose of the technical committee is to review, clarify and interpret technical and regulatory issues impacting the light- and medium-duty trailer industry. This includes the selection of technical forum topics and speakers for the NATM Convention and Tradeshow, in addition to reviewing materials on trailer safety meant for end users.  

• Michael Etheridge, Wylie & Son, Inc 
• Andrew Alger, TRP International 
• Benjamin Eles, General Motors 
• Brent Freel, KampCo 
• Cary Kronebusch, Peerless Industrial Group 
• Dave McKee, ATW 
• Eric Kazmierzak, Laclede Chain 
• Evan Wallick, MGS Incorporated 
• Joe Livingston, Vitracoat 
• Luis Vendrell, U-Haul 
• Nathan Dosmann, Dec-O-Art, Inc 
• Randy McMann, Dexter 
• Rich Bartlett, Hydrastar 
• Rod Ludwig, Midwest Industries 
• Taylor Jones, B&W Trailer Hitches
• Tom Kaufman, Hillsboro Industries

Technology

The purpose of the Technology Committee is to coordinate and serve as a forum for communication between tow vehicle manufacturers, component manufacturers, and trailer manufacturers, to better ensure that the technologies implemented are functional across vehicle types, makes, and models, for all parties involved as new technologies evolve and enter the market.

• Andrew Duggan, Hillsboro Industries 
• Benjamin Eles, General Motors 
• Brandon Ward, Simpson Strong-Tie 
• Chris Skallerud, Ford 
• Christopher Rauch, Crystal Welding  
• Don Taylor, K2 Manufacturing, LLC 
• Joe Livingston, Vitracoat 
• Marco Garcia, U-Haul 
• Michael Etheridge, Wylie & Son, Inc. 
• Nathan Uphus, Felling Trailers 
• Rick Huddleston, Ranger Boat 
• Taylor Jones, B&W Trailer Hitches 
• Tyler Wilson, Boatmate Trailers

compliance

To oversee the general outline and enforcement policies of NATM’s Compliance Verification Program and review the Guidelines and recommend updates as required.

• Rick Huddleston, Ranger Boat
• Andrew Alger, TRP International 
• Andrew Duggan, Hillsboro Industries 
• Blake Brown, Boatmate Trailers 
• Bryce McIntyre, Stellar Industries Inc 
• David Ladwig, LDJ Products 
• Jeremy Deaton, Liberty Trailers 
• John Dietz, Sewer Equipment 
• John Terrell, ATW 
• Lena Onashko, Rainbow Trailers 
• Matthew Pugh, Dexter
• Mike Ivey, WTM, Inc.
• Peter Giesbrecht, Delco Trailers 
• Rich Bartlett, Hydrastar 
• Rod Ludwig, Midwest Industries 
• Willie Bauer, Car Mate Trailers Inc

trailer dealer

The purpose of this committee is to help ensure that NATM continues to deliver value that aligns with dealer needs. This committee will guide program expansion in the coming years and serves as an opportunity to unify the industry and improve trailer safety.

• Chris Lago, All American Trailer Connection, Inc. 
• Denise Scholle, The Trailer Guy 
• Jeff Wick, MGS 
• Johnny Shelton, NC Trailers 
• Phil Rauch, Sancrest 
• Ronnie Enns, Happy Trailers 
• Shane Ehrsam, North Texas Trailers
• Wendall Krahn, Fayette Industries