Jason Ritchey
2024-2025 NTEA Board Chair
As we begin a new year and I reflect on the journey we’ve shared as NTEA members, it fills me with immense gratitude to serve as Board chair.
The commercial vehicle community is marked by resilience and innovation. We navigate through uncertainties, adapt to changes in market demands and embrace new technologies that have reshaped our landscape. Each of you has demonstrated remarkable dedication to your profession and our industry, and together, we build a solid foundation for future growth. Your commitment not only strengthens the Association but also upholds the integrity and standards of our industry.
As we welcome 2025, it’s important to carry forward the momentum we’ve built. This new year offers fresh opportunities to collaborate, innovate and elevate our industry. It’s crucial that we continue to support one another, leveraging our collective expertise and resources. Together, we can tackle the challenges ahead, from regulatory changes to market fluctuations, ensuring our industry continues to thrive.
In my November NTEA News column, I talked about the importance of workforce development. Continuing education and knowledge sharing are vital, and I hope you’ll take advantage of NTEA’s educational offerings, which are excellent opportunities for engagement and growth. Here’s a reminder that Work Truck Week® 2025 (March 4–7 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana) is just around the corner and includes an educational program designed specifically to address those challenges and opportunities facing the work truck community. In addition, Green Truck Summit, which kicks off Work Truck Week on March 4, features speakers and sessions supporting the work truck industry’s drive toward achieving greater sustainability, productivity and efficiency. We hope you can join us in Indianapolis to experience not only the educational program, but also the latest products and services from 500+ exhibiting companies on the show floor and the many opportunities to network with other industry businesses and experts.
In addition to professional aspirations, don’t forget the importance of camaraderie in our industry. The connections we build are just as vital as the work we do. I encourage each of you to reach out, share ideas and collaborate. Our strength lies in the people that make up this vital community, and together, we can achieve remarkable milestones.
As we step into 2025, I wish you all a year filled with prosperity, health and happiness. Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication to our industry. Here’s to a successful year ahead.