**MT Awards the 2007 Bob Baker Fleet Manager of the Year Awards**

The winner of the Bob Baker Fleet Manager of the Year Award for large
fleets is Mr. Ross Mangus (USAF). The winner of the Bob Baker Fleet
Manager of the Year Award for small fleets is Master Sergeant Tony
Griffin (USAF). They received their awards at the awards dinner at the
Seventh National Motor Vehicle and Aviation Exposition and Workshops in
Orlando, Florida on July 24, 2007.

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**Ross J. Mangus** is the Fleet Manager for Randolph Air Force Base,
Texas and is responsible for the economic and efficient management of a
2,889 vehicle fleet valued in excess of 50 million dollars. In this
capacity, he establishes policies, procedures and managerial oversight
for vehicles assigned to 22 wing units. He also has supervisory
responsibility for two civilian employees and ensures data input and
analysis accuracy for all related vehicle issues. Mr. Mangus creates an
atmosphere of partnership with customers across the base and with higher
headquarters agencies. Moreover, his outstanding communication skills
enable him to converse easily at any level. He is the absolute "go-to
guy" for any fleet management questions or issues.

Mr. Mangus' experience was invaluable in expediting the staffing process
of five new vehicle authorizations to support a new T-38 aircraft
squadron at Randolph Air Force Base. All five vehicles were in place two
months before the new squadron started flying missions.

Mr. Mangus is a forward thinker and environmentally conscious manager.
He single-handedly authored and received approval from the General
Services Administration (GSA) to allow GSA vehicles leased by the Air
Force to use the base's Ethanol 85 pump. This agreement increased
Randolph's flex fuel usage by 200% and brought the base into compliance
with Environmental Protection Act mandates.

Mr. Mangus is the consummate professional in every sense of the word.
During the past year, not only did he fulfill the responsibilities as
the fleet manager in an outstanding manner, he also stepped in to fill
the responsibilities of the vacant Production Controller, a grade above
his own.

Mr. Mangus has an Associate Degree in Logistics Management and a
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Management. He is married to Mika Komatsu and
they have a daughter, Tatum.

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Tony Griffin** is responsible for the 56th Fighter Wing's vehicle fleet

management and maintenance activities, including a 484-vehicle fleet
valued at \$30M and a 410-Low Speed Vehicle Management Program valued at
\$2.6M. He evaluates, directs, and leads 43 military and 11 civilian
personnel. He's responsible for inspecting, repairing, rebuilding, and
modifying the fleet while ensuring compliance of emission laws with the
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. Sergeant Griffin initiates
self-inspections and establishes guidelines to track and maintain flight
performance. He evaluates flight productivity, identifies affecting
factors, and forecasts fleet changes to meet objectives. In addition, he
plans, controls, and monitors work methods directly related to Vehicle
in-Commission (VIC) rates.

Master Sergeant Griffin expertly maintained a 92.5% VIC rate average. He
led his team to success by directing the upkeep of 484 critical
vehicles. As a result, the 56th Fighter Wing was able to meet 100%
aircrew on-time arrivals.

Placing customer service as a top priority, he focused attention on
turnaround times, resulting in an improved 24-hour turn-time by 10%.
Additionally, he captured a phenomenal 96.7% Fire Department vehicle
fleet mission-capable rate. Ultimately, he initiated a standardized
tracking system for \"quality maintenance\" practices, leading to a 25%
repeat-work decline.

His team performed in-house repairs of hydraulic/tilt systems on six
463L forklifts, eliminating the middle man and saving tax payers \$4.5K.
Furthermore, he passed four no-notice inspections with a 100% pass-rate
and noted as "Best in Arizona" by the Arizona Department of
Environmental Quality.

Master Sergeant Griffin also acts as the Cost Center Manager and he's
responsible for initial and recurring training progress. Sergeant
Griffin7 cut training time by 15% and ensured a 100% skill level exam
pass-rate.

Master Sergeant has a Masters Degree in Business Administration. He is
married to the former Alicia Kay Washington and they have three
children, Kristen, Lauren, and Ryann.