2025 Committees Announced

Posted By: Alex Stowe NATM News,

The National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) is a not-for-profit directed entirely by its membership base and its elected representatives. NATM’s Committees serve a vital function in guiding the work of the Association. Committee members support the adaptation and evolution of the Association while seeing that the strategic vision established by the Board of Directors is being carried out.  

Committee volunteers signed up in record-breaking numbers to serve in 2025. With over 80 individuals signed up to volunteer their time, nine committees with specific goals were established by the Executive Committee. These nine committees are Compliance, Convention, Dealers, Education, Finance, Government Affairs, Membership, Technical, and Technology.   

Meeting from monthly to quarterly, these committees will be tackling big goals in 2025. These include, but are not limited to:  

  • Updating NATM’s Generic Owner’s Manuals 

  • Reviewing and updating NATM’s Investment and Reserves policies to ensure the Association is both prepared for the future and reinvesting in members today  

  • Working with OEMs to try and find ways to involve trailer manufacturers in their processes 

  • Expanding Dealer Affiliate benefits 


2025 NATM Committees

OPERATIONS

Executive

  • Andy Derr, M.H. Eby* 
  • Nathan Uphus, Felling Trailers 
  • Daniel Luby, Boatmate Trailers, LLC 
  • Marco Garcia, U-Haul 
  • Dustin Smith, Optronics 

Board Development (Nominations)

  • Nathan Uphus, Felling Trailers*  

Finance

  • Daniel Luby, Boatmate Trailers, LLC* 
  • Andy Derr, M.H. Eby 
  • Brent Sailor, Elkriver Trailers 
  • Charles Daugherty, Red Fern Dynamics 
  • David Bruns, Wilson Trailer 
  • Deborah Edwards, MMDi, Inc. d/b/a SteelPoint 
  • Don Taylor, K2 Manufacturing, LLC 
  • Dustin Smith, Optronics 
  • Jeff Howes, American Cargo Group 
  • John Kerr, MMA 
  • Josh Gurley, Trailer Makers
  • Kevin TenHaken, Demco Products 
  • Marco Garcia, U-Haul 
  • Marty Lorick, Triple Crown Trailers 
  • Nathan Uphus, Felling Trailers 
  • Perry Gragg, ATW 
  • Richard LaVanture, LaVanture Products  

MEMBER SERVICES

Convention

  • Doug Beaver, M.H. Eby
  • Brad Slone, Roundhouse Industries 
  • Brent Freel, KampCo 
  • Chris Walls, C.E. Smith Inc. Co. 
  • Devlun Whiteing, Midwest Industries 
  • Heather Gonzales, Down to Earth 
  • Johnathan Bradley, Liberty Trailers 
  • Marco Garcia, U-Haul 
  • Patrick Jennissen, Felling Trailers 
  • Richard LaVanture, LaVanture  Products 
  • Robert Roden, H.E. Parmer 
  • Ryan Griesemer, Ridewell Corp. 
  • Tim Pawlowski - PPG

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Education

  • 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. 

Government Affairs

  • 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

  • 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 

TECHNICAL

Compliance

  • 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

Technical

  • 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

  • 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


Trailer Dealer

  • 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


If you are interested in learning about NATM Committees or would like to get involved, please contact NATM Executive Director Alex Stowe at Alex.Stowe@natm.com.