NASHVILLE — The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) has appointed Mark Kennedy, corporate vice president of equipment for Knight Swift Transportation Inc., as the group’s 2026-27 general chairman and treasurer. The announcement was made Tuesday, March 16, during the organization’s 2026 Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition in Nashville.
“Mark has been an exemplary member of TMC, including winning the Council’s highest honor — the Silver Spark Plug,” said TMC Executive Director Robert Braswell. “His professionalism and commitment to trucking make him an outstanding choice to be TMC general chairman and treasurer.”
Kennedy served the past year as the Council’s vice chairman and chairman of meetings. He succeeds Radu Mihai, corporate fleet manager for BURNCO Rock Products, as general chairman and treasurer.
“I’m honored to accept this position from my fellow TMC members,” Kennedy said. “I look forward to working with the rest of TMC’s leadership to advance our industry’s goals. I also want to thank Radu for his service to our organization.”
Mihai offered his thanks to TMC and best wishes to Kennedy.
“Serving as general chairman and treasurer has been an incredible honor for me, and I want to thank my fellow TMC members for this opportunity,” Mihai said. “As I hand off the chairmanship of TMC, I want to congratulate Mark on his election and wish him great success. I’m sure he will be an outstanding leader for our council.”
Other TMC officers for 2026-27 include:
- Vice Chairman and Chairman of Meetings: Joey Young, Publix Super Markets Inc.
- Chairman of Study Groups: Anthony Marshall, UPS
- Chairman of Membership and Publicity: Larry Rambeaux, Purkeys
- Chairman of Associates: Roger Maye, ConMet
- Immediate Past Chairman: Radu Mihai
- Executive Director: Robert Braswell
Directors-at-large include:
- Brian Liimatta, Cummins
- Scott Bartlein, Truck Fleet Management
- Kurt Dunn, PITT OHIO
- Brent Hilton, Maverick Transportation
- Randy Obermeyer, Online Transport Inc.
- Kevin Tomlinson, Shrader Tire and Oil Co.
- Ken Marko, US Foods
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