Ben Winter, Vice Chairman/Business Development of Transfer Flow (Chico, California), was installed as 61st Board chair of NTEA at the Association’s Annual Meeting on March 6. He accepted the position from immediate past Board chair Jason Ritchey, President/Owner of Curry Supply Co. (Altoona, Pennsylvania).
Since 1993, I have been driving success at Transfer Flow, a pioneering automotive manufacturing company renowned for its cutting-edge production technology and top-tier engineering. Beginning my journey in sales management, I spearheaded significant growth initiatives, leveraging extensive experience to introduce service opportunities and deliver profitable projects. In 2010, I elevated to director of business development, focusing on OEM sales expansion and strategic growth. Today, my role at Transfer Flow is multifaceted, encompassing networking, customer relations management, new business presentations and navigating diverse manufacturing challenges.
I studied project management at Butte College, and business ethics and speech/debate at California State University, Chico. I’ve been active as an advisor or board member for many different manufacturing business associations, including Specialty Equipment Market Association, National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association, California Air Resources Board, Environmental Protection Agency and National Association of Manufacturers. In addition, I’ve served as vice chair at Chico Chamber of Commerce; board member for EveryBody Healthy Body and Chico Legislative Action; and mentor at Chico Chamber’s Young Professionals Organization and Chico Striders (youth running club).
I became interested in NTEA Board involvement to collaborate and contribute to the growth and development of the industry. Since serving on the Board, I’ve been involved with the following committees:
- Board Development & Recruitment (Chair)
- Business Development
- Education
- Executive (Chair in 2025)
- Finance & Investment (Chair)
- Government Relations
- Services (Chair)
Serving our industry is such an important, meaningful undertaking. Throughout my Board term, I’ve worked alongside some amazing people. This year, we have another remarkable group, and I can’t wait to see what we can accomplish. However, I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge those who have previously served. I would like to give special recognition to the Board and Committee/Working Group members who are retiring as of March 2025. Thank you for contributing your time and expertise to the Association.
Retiring Board members
Jason Ritchey, President/Owner of Curry Supply Co.
- Board Development & Recruitment Committee: Chair 2023–2024, 2024–2025
- Business Development Committee: Chair 2022–2023, 2024–2025
- Business Development Working Group: 2021–2022
- Education Committee: 2018–2019
- Executive Committee: 2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024, 2024–2025
- Finance & Investment Committee: 2018–2019, 2019–2020, 2020–2021, Chair 2021–2022, 2022–2023
- Member Services Committee: 2020–2021
- Member Verification Program Task Force: Chair 2019–2020
- Operating/Affiliate Division Working Group: 2023–2024
Todd Mouw, Executive Vice President, ROUSH CleanTech
- Government Relations Committee: 2022–2023, Chair 2023–2024, Chair 2024–2025
- Member Services Committee: 2022–2023, 2023–2024, 2024–2025
- NTEA Facilities Working Group: 2024–2025
- Finance & Investment Committee: 2022–2023, 2023–2024
Retiring Industry Representative Committee members
- Bob Dakin, Director of Strategic Accounts, OEM and Last Mile, Safe Fleet, Education Committee
- Kerri Garvin, Senior Project Manager, HNTB, Education Committee
- Brian Guillerault, Director of Sales & Technology, Hews Company, Member Services Committee
- Ted Croce, President/CEO, Summit Truck Body, Member Services Committee