Curriculum Vitae Ronald G. Bredemeyer 29 Muirfield Abilene, TX 79606-5125 Office 325-695-8809 Cell 325-669-4424 Fax 325-695-8974   www.bredemeyer.biz ron@bredemeyer.biz
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1999-Present - Bredemeyer & Associates, LLC, Abilene, TX
President - Transportation Consulting and Litigation Support

1997 - 1999 - Coastal Transport Co., Inc., Houston, TX
Vice-President

• Responsible for equipment, real estate, and environmental issues
• Responsible for 300+ tractors and 400+ tank trailers
• Managed 15 shops in four states
• Responsible for 15 underground tank locations
• Responsible for 20+ terminal locations

1986-1997 - Merchants, Inc., Abilene, TX
1973-1981
Vice-President and Board Member

• Responsible for all aspects of equipment, real estate, and group insurance
• Managed over 15 shops in eight states
• Responsible for 5000+ pieces of equipment
• Responsible for management of over $20 million in terminal properties
• Responsible for group benefit program covering over 2500 employees

1985-1986 - Texas Kenworth Co., Dallas, TX
Director of Parts and Service

• Responsible for all operations of parts and service departments at seven locations

1981-1985 - Morning Star Drilling, Inc., Abilene, TX
President/Owner

• Complete responsibility for all operations and administration
  

1977-1981 - The Love Shop, Abilene, TX
Co-Owner/Operator

• Complete responsibility for all operations and administration
• Retail shops located in Abilene, San Angelo, and Brownwood
• Christian gift, book, and music stores located in large urban malls
• Performed duties while still employed full time at Merchants
  

1969-1973 - U.S. Air Force, Reese AFB, TX
Instructor Pilot

• Aircraft and classroom instruction in Undergraduate Pilot Training Program
• Primary instructor for Aircraft Systems & Flight Instruments

Texas Tech University

• Bachelor of Science -- 1967
• Master of Science -- 1970

National Motor Transportation Certification Program - Texas A & M University & TMTA
Certified Maintenance Professional - Director Level Certification - 1997-Present

Texas CDL Licensed Driver -- Class "A" Commercial License

Certified OSHA Forklift Driver Trainer

Safety Supervision of Motor Fleets -- TMTA - 2007

Texas Motor Transportation Association
Hours of Service and Hazardous Materials Seminar - 2003

ArvinMeritor (automotive supplier)
"Driveline Angularity & Failure Analysis" - 2003

Detroit Diesel Engine Company
DDEC Data Extraction and Interpretation Certification - 2001

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
CVSA Inspection Familiarization - 2001
Annual DOT Inspector Certification - 2001

Cummins Engine Company
CELECT/Insite Data Extraction and Interpretation Certification - 1995

Automotive Service Excellence Association
Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling - 1993

Karass Negotiating School
Graduate - 1992

Southern Methodist University
Graduate - "Management by Objectives" - 1980

International Correspondence Schools
Graduate - Skilled Automotive and Truck Mechanic - 1980

• American Trucking Association (ATA) - Technology and Maintenance Council
• Society of Automotive Engineers
• Texas Motor Transportation Association
  Membership Committee Chairman - 1992-1993
  Board of Directors - 1994-1995
  Fleet Maintenance Council - 1973-Present
  Chairman - 1993-1994
  State Certification Committee - Chairman - 2000
  Safety Management Council - 1997-Present
• Featured Story - "Breaking New Ground" - Steering Wheel Magazine - January 2000
• Diesel Equipment Superintendent Magazine Cover Story - September 1992
• Distinguished Award for Excellence in Maintenance - Texas Motor Transportation Association - 1992
• Who's Who of Southwest Business Executives - 1990
• Bendix National Fleet Advisory Council - 1990-1992

• "Maintenance Supervision of Motor Fleets" - Co-Author and Instructor-Required course for TMTA Maintenance Certification - 1996-Present
• "Technician of the Year Competition," TMTA - Judge and Evaluator - 1995-Present
• Featured Speaker - Numerous Fleet Maintenance Council Seminars - 1988-Present
• "Training Technicians" - Presenter - Fleet Maintenance Council, TMTA - October 2003
• "Clean Air at No Cost?" - Presenter - Fleet Maintenance Council, TMTA - October 2002
• "Trade Cycle Analysis" - Presenter - Fleet Maintenance Council, TMTA - October 2002
• "Regulatory Compliance for Fleet Maintenance" - Fleet Maintenance Council, TMTA - October 2005
• "Benchmarking and Measuring Maintenance Performance" - Fleet Maintenance Council, TMTA - October 2005
• "Communications and Motivation of Fleet Technicians" - Fleet Maintenance Council, TMTA - October 2005
• "Why Develop an Effective Maintenance Program" - Author and Presenter
  
  • TMTA 2002 Annual Conference - 2002 - San Antonio, TX
  • Great American Truck Show - 2000, 2001, 2002, 2006 - Dallas, TX
  • Texas Public Works Convention - 2001 - Galveston, TX
  • TMTA Leadership 2000 Training - 2000 - Ft. Worth, TX
  • TMTA Fleet Maintenance Council - 1998 - Kerrville, TX
• "OSHA in the Trucking Industry" - Seminar Leader
  
  • Great American Truck Show-2000 and 2001 - Dallas, TX
  • TMTA Headquarters - 1999 - Austin, TX
  • TMTA Fleet Maintenance Council - 1999 - Kerrville, TX
• "Proper Forklift Procedures," - Co-author and Video Producer - September 1996
• "Make or Break Your Trucking Case with 'Black Box' Data" Trial, November 2004
• "Black Box Data for Your Trucking Case" - CLE Trucking Seminar, March 2005
  "Encore Presentation" - CLE Seminar, June 2005
• "The Black Box" - CLE Tractor/Trailer Cases Seminar, April 2005
• "Current Industry Maintenance Practices" - Southwest Movers Conference, September 2005
• "Lease or Buy" - Great American Trucking Show, August 2007
• "Warranty -- Fact or Fiction" - Great American Trucking Show, August 2007
• Articles for Industry Periodicals
  
  • "Setting a New Standard" - Productivity, Fall 2003
  • "Equipment: Developing an Effective Maintenance Program" - Gas Utility Manager, March 2002
  • "Powerful Decision: Picking the Right Engine" - Utility & Telephone Fleets, January 2001
  • "Spec and PM Your Way to Drive Train Savings" - Utility & Telephone Fleets, July/August 2000
  • "Vehicle Reselling: Getting Top Dollar for Your Old Vehicles" - Utility & Telephone Fleets, February/March 2000

Increased profits through improved productivity for our clients is the goal of Bredemeyer & Associates.

Contact

Ronald Bredemeyer, CFM/D
29 Muirfield
Abilene, TX 79606-5125
Office 325-695-8809
Cell 325-669-4424
Fax 325-695-8974
ron@bredemeyer.biz