Agile Fleet Announces 2025 Core Values Award Winners
Chantilly, VA – Agile Fleet, a leading provider of fleet management software solutions, is proud to announce the winners of its Core Values Awards for 2025. The Core Values Awards honor outstanding leaders and organizations within the fleet industry who exemplify Agile Fleet’s guiding principles of Strong Partnerships, Initiative, Approachability, Integrity, and Flexibility.
“I’m honored to recognize this year’s Core Values Award winners,” said Ed Smith, CEO of Agile Fleet. “These individuals and organizations have demonstrated exceptional commitment to collaboration, innovation, and service. These are the values that define who we are at Agile Fleet. Their leadership and example continue to elevate the entire fleet community.”
The winners of the Agile Fleet Core Values Awards for 2025 are:
Strong Partnerships: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
ORNL has demonstrated what true partnership means by collaborating closely with Agile Fleet while navigating the complexities of operating within a highly secure Department of Energy environment. Despite unique challenges, ORNL has shown unwavering dedication to open communication and shared problem-solving, ensuring sustainable, effective solutions that strengthen both organizations. Their growth and teamwork embody the very essence of Strong Partnerships.
Initiative: Texas State Technical College (TSTC)
TSTC has embraced Initiative from day one, implementing FleetCommander across its entire system of 11 campuses and motor pool locations. Their innovative approach includes integrating motor pool, fuel, and maintenance management, automating key control, and launching a new vehicle availability view for drivers. With recent integrations to Geotab for precise mileage tracking, TSTC exemplifies how proactive innovation drives transformation and operational excellence.
Integrity: State of Michigan, Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB)
The State of Michigan consistently demonstrates Integrity through honesty, transparency, and leadership. They regularly share candid insights with other fleet organizations, highlighting both the benefits and challenges of implementing FleetCommander. Their willingness to offer open, constructive guidance, including recent collaboration with other state fleet leaders adopting FleetCommander, reflects the trustworthiness and accountability that define Integrity.
Approachability: Tonya Kowarsch, St. Louis County, Minnesota
Tonya Kowarsch embodies Approachability through her genuine curiosity, openness, and commitment to collaboration. Her eagerness to explore the full potential of FleetCommander reflects her dedication to delivering the best possible service to her organization. By approaching every challenge with a spirit of inquiry and teamwork, Tonya creates an environment where colleagues feel encouraged to share ideas and work together. Her welcoming and thoughtful nature strengthens relationships and fosters continuous improvement across St. Louis County’s fleet operations.
Flexibility: Melina Helgeson and the University of Minnesota
Melina Helgeson and the University of Minnesota team have embodied Flexibility by stepping up to host Agile Fleet’s Command 2025 conference. Their adaptability, positivity, and commitment to creating a welcoming experience for all attendees exemplify what it means to embrace change with grace and agility. Her leadership reminds us that flexibility fosters community, collaboration, and success.
“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to this year’s recipients,” added Smith. “Their actions and character exemplify the best of what our community stands for: strength in partnership, a spirit of initiative, and a shared dedication to integrity and flexibility in all that we do.”
About Agile Fleet
Headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, Agile Fleet is a fleet management solutions company that serves the government, university, utility, non-profit, and commercial sectors. Agile Fleet's software, hardware, and services enable organizations to efficiently manage all aspects of drivers and vehicles to reduce costs, save time, and improve service. Agile Fleet’s flagship product, FleetCommander, delivers the automated management of fleet maintenance, motor pools, vehicle keys, GPS & telematics, fuel, and risk. Additional services provided by Agile Fleet include seamless integration with other systems, fleet efficiency analysis, in-depth technical support, fleet consulting, and much more.
For more information about Agile Fleet and its suite of fleet management solutions, visit www.agilefleet.com.