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Keynote Speaker: Paul Long
Topic: Connecting the Workplace and Life Through FUN!
What’s GOOD?! How do today’s best companies accelerate business results? By engaging their employees, celebrating all that’s GOOD and creating a culture of experience that empowers their workforce to create joy, FUN and fulfillment.
Paul Long is a speaker, author, podcaster and master of shenanigans. He has developed a concept called Fundamism, simply defined as the FUNdamentals of a F.U.N. and optimistic lifestyle. When implemented, Paul’s philosophy has been proven to reduce attrition, attract great talent, improve customer experience and drive employee engagement. Paul is not only great in discussing operational growth theory, but in his corporate leadership experience he’s also seen success putting his FUNdamentals into practice.
As the author of Fundamism: Connecting to Life Through F.U.N. Paul guides you on how to live your whole life—at work and at home—with joy, FUN and fulfillment as the driving force. The book does so through Paul’s entertaining real-life stories, researched-based recommendations, and practical exercises.
He travels the world delivering high-content keynotes and training to Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and trade associations. His engaging, inspirational and unbridled energetic style is unlike any speaker you’ve experienced before. Paul’s thought-provoking content, tactical solutions for growth and humor that rivals that of a stand-up comedian consistently generates outstanding feedback from participants.
Paul challenges audiences to move beyond the traditional avenues of achieving happiness — money, title, status — and develop their own core values that create fulfillment both at work and home.
John G. Smith:
Vice President – Editorial at Newcom Media Inc.
Master of Ceremonies and Panel Moderator
John G. Smith is an award-winning journalist with 35 years of experience in publishing and
corporate environments. Long recognized as one of the leading commentators on Canada’s
trucking industry, Smith was recently named Vice-President – Content and Design at Newcom
Media, Canada’s leading B2B publisher and trade show producer. In that role, he leads editorial
and creative teams behind publications and websites that serve the trucking, financial services,
insurance, dental, and retail sectors.
David Heller:
Senior Vice President of Safety and Government Affairs, Truckload Carriers Association (TCA)
Topic: Transportation Industry Update – Canadian and US Perspectives
David Heller is the Senior Vice President of Safety and Government Affairs for the Truckload
Carriers Association (TCA) and is responsible for communicating and interpreting all trucking-
related regulations – safety, legislative, and otherwise – to the membership of TCA and its
congressional representatives on Capitol Hill.
Heller regularly develops and authors comments regarding trucking industry mandates based
upon association policies and principles and serves as staff liaison for all federal and state
legislative and regulatory issues pertaining to the Department of Transportation and other
related federal agencies. As a routine part of his job, he supports the association membership in
the resolution to technical inquiries on the trucking industry, with particular emphasis on the
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). As evidenced by his participation in
FMCSA’s Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC), Heller has become a recognized
industry expert in trucking.
Heller has appeared multiple times on CNN and Fox News as well as the Dave Nemo Show and
Road Dog Trucking News with Mark Willis to explain TCA’s position on key legislative and
regulatory issues while also authoring a monthly column for FleetOwner magazine. He is
regularly approached for comment on industry-relevant matters by top trucking trade
publications.
Danny Pehar:
Anti-Fraud Coach
Topic: Cybersecurity Planning and Your Business
With more than 20 years’ experience in the cybersecurity industry, Danny Pehar has become one of
its foremost experts.
As a member of the Forbes Technology Council, Danny is also a monthly cybersecurity content
contributor to the renowned business magazine. His media portfolio also includes regular
television appearances that have built him an engaged broadcast audience and social media
following.
As the architect of the Cybercrime Equation, Danny works closely with the Toronto Police Cyber
task force as well as the FBI cyber task force. He also sits on the board of directors of InfoSecTO.
As a bestselling author and professional keynote speaker, Danny uses his own Executive Security
Storytelling formula to successfully educate organizations on the ever-relevant world of
cybersecurity. He has spoken to audiences and industries throughout North America and Europe.
Whether providing cybersecurity awareness training to CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, new
employees or even elementary school students, Danny draws on his experience as a comedian and
motivational speaker. Combining this background with his extensive cybersecurity knowledge and
obsession, Danny promises to entertain, empower and educate for a truly awesome experience
Mike Hinsperger:
Consultant, Frontline Commercial Vehicle Solutions
Topic: “Skid marks and truck parts”: Dotting the I’s and Crossing the T’s in Crash Investigation
Mike brings a wealth of experience and knowledge with more than 32 years as a police officer including:
- 20 years as a CVSA Commercial Vehicle Inspector and Dangerous Goods Inspector
- 20 years as a collision analyst
- 3 years as Vice-Chair and 9 years as the Chair of the Ontario Police Commercial Vehicle Committee
- (OPCVC) under the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP)
- 18 years as a Master Instructor of the US FMCSA Commercial Vehicle – Drug Interdiction Assistance
- Program (DIAP)
- 18 years as Master Instructor of the RCMP National Pipeline Convoy Program
- 39 years as an Ontario Class ACZ commercial driver and licence holder
Mike spent 15 years in Traffic Services including 4 year in charge of the Traffic Services Unit
Mike also spent 7 years in the Emergency Response Tactical Unit including 3 years in charge of the
Emergency Response and Canine Team and was the recipient of nine local, national and international
awards received during his 32 years in law enforcement including:
- 2000 – Waterloo Regional Police Service “Award of Merit”- Cambridge, ON
- 2006- International Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Investigators Association – Training and Education Award-
- San Diego, CA
- 2011- 20 Year Exemplary Service Medal- Cambridge, ON
- 2016- Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) “Traffic Safety Award of Excellence” Niagara Falls,
- ON
- 2016- Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP)- “Traffic Safety Lifetime Achievement Award”
- Ottawa, ON
- 2017 – (On behalf of the OPCVC)- Canadian Counsel of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA)
- “Police Partnership Award” Yellowknife, NWT
- 2021- 30-year Exemplary Service Medal- Cambridge, ON
Mike is a Court recognized expert in commercial vehicle interdiction and hours of service and moving violations in three Canadian provinces including areas of:
- Hours of Service
- Commercial Vehicle Crime Trends and Behavioral Indicators
- Commercial Vehicle Equipment
- Commercial Vehicle Contraband Concealment
- Commercial Vehicle Technical Collision Investigation and Speed Determination
Shelley Walker:
Founder/CEO Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada
Shelley Walker is the CEO of Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada, a non-profit organization, with the mission to bridge barriers, empower women and provide a positive platform for education, mentorship, networking and development within the trucking/transportation industry.
She has over 30 years experience in Trucking/Transportation industry. Shelley has a history of supporting the Transportation/Trucking industry as a reputable and respected leader, spokesperson, and professional driver. Shelley is well-versed in the undertaking of several charitable initiatives, community campaigns and public outreach.
Her many skills include Management, Keynote Speaking, Leadership, Safety & Training. Shelley has a strong interest in philanthropy, promoting women within the industry and empowering teams and individuals. Inducted into the PMTC Hall of Fame For Professional Drivers 2020. Awarded the 2020 Woman of Inspiration™ Rural Leader Award. 2019 Courage Award Nova Scotia Trucking Safety Association (NSTSA)
Geoff Wood:
Senior Vice President, Policy at Ontario Trucking Association & Canadian Trucking Alliance
Panelist: Transportation Industry Update – Canadian and US Perspectives
Geoff has worked for the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) since 2002. In addition to his OTA role, Geoff joined The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) in 2008 where he also serves in the capacity of Sr. Vice President of Policy. Prior to joining the OTA and CTA, Geoff was employed by trucking companies based in both Ontario and Manitoba that operated North America wide.
He is involved various files related to safety, compliance and operations including: Electronic Logging Devices (ELD’s), Truck Driver Hours of Service, Driver Health and Wellness, Vehicle Weights and Dimensions, Cargo Securement, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Vehicle Maintenance and Highway Infrastructure Design.
Geoff is OTA and CTA’s lead at the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA), Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), National Task Force on Vehicle Weights and Dimensions and the Ministers General Policy Advisory Council on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods and also actively participates in the Ontario Police Commercial Vehicle Committee and the Traffic Safety Committee of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police.
He holds a BA (Geography), Laurentian University (98’) and an MA (Geography) University of Waterloo with a specialization in Transportation (01’) and still maintains a Class 1 (AZ) commercial drivers’ license.
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