Fullbay Announces Official Lineup of Keynote Speakers for Diesel Connect 2025

Phoenix – October, 2024 – Fullbay, the turn-key platform that improves the operational efficiency of heavy-duty repair shops, has announced the lineup of keynote speakers for its 2025 Diesel Connect Conference, featuring former U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Keni Thomas; Author, Visionary and Podcaster Mike Paton; and ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. The conference, which showcases as the commercial repair industry’s premier networking and knowledge-sharing event, will take place May 20-22, 2025, in Phoenix, with super-early-bird pricing open until November 1, 2024.

“The keynote speaker sessions at our Diesel Connect Conference are highly regarded and are continually recognized as one of the most enjoyable and rewarding aspects by our guests,” said Patrick McKittrick, CEO of Fullbay. “We are very fortunate and excited to welcome Keni, Mike, and Bob, to Phoenix to share their wisdom, knowledge, and experiences with our community. With expertise in areas such as economics, overcoming adversity, leadership, and improving business efficiency, they are sure to inspire us, energize us, and spark valuable strategies to help better our shops and businesses.

Staff Sgt. Keni Thomas
Staff Sgt. Keni Thomas is a retired Army Ranger who was deployed to Mogadishu, Somalia in the summer of 1993 with his 3rd Ranger Battalion as part of an elite special operations unit called Task Force Ranger. Keni and his fellow rangers became engulfed in an 18-hour firefight that led to 19 American lives lost and 78 wounded in what would become the worst urban combat scene since WWII. The mission has since been recounted in the book and movie “Black Hawk Down.” Keni captivates audiences with personal stories and experiences on the battlefield, preaching the importance of outstanding leadership at every level and motivating audience members to achieve greatness.

Mike Paton
Mike is a passionate leader who helps individuals run better businesses and live better lives through the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). Succeeding Gino Wickman, the creator of EOS, Paton has spent five years as EOS Worldwide’s Visionary, is the host of the top-rated podcast The EOS Leader and has co-authored two books on the subject. At its core, EOS is a simple, proven system that can help organizations clarify, simplify, and achieve their vision.

Bob Costello
Bob Costello is the Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the national trade association for the trucking industry, and engages audiences to understand the economic trends that are shaping the future of the heavy-duty industry. Costello oversees economic analyses of proposed regulations and legislation affecting the trucking industry, making him the expert to share intuitive economic and industry data for shop owners to make better business decisions following the November election

To register for Fullbay’s 2025 Diesel Connect, click here and take advantage ofSuper Early Bird pricing before November 1, 2024.

To learn more about Fullbay, visit its website.

About Fullbay

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Fullbay revolutionizes the operations of heavy-duty repair shops and internal fleet maintenance departments to create more efficient, focused and faster organizations. The company provides a turn-key platform that connects every function of the business in real time from any location to improve workflow and create transparency in operations. Founded in 2014, Fullbay focuses on delivering operational excellence, preventive maintenance solutions, and inventory management optimization to its wide variety of customers. The company also operates Fullbay Cares, which is dedicated to giving back to the essential workers of heavy-duty repair. More information can be found at www.fullbay.com.