About NYSMTA

The New York State Motor Truck Association (NYSMTA) is a non-profit trade association representing the interests of the motor truck industry. With over 800 member companies, NYSMTA is one of the top trucking associations in the country, and we're growing. What's more, we are the exclusive New York affiliate of the American Trucking Associations (ATA).

Contact us at:
NYSMTA
828 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York  12203 
Phone: (518) 458-9696
Fax: (518) 458-2525

NYSMTA Leadership

OFFICERS
  • Chair - Kenneth Johnson, Leonard's Express
  • Vice Chair - Michael Chellis, Terpening Trucking, Inc.
  • Secretary - Terry Borwegen, Borwegen Trucking, Inc.
  • Treasurer - Eric Hoxsie, HazMat Environmental Group, Inc. 
REGIONAL VICE-CHAIRS
  • Western Region - Kevin Galas, NOCO Energy Corp.
  • Genesee Region - Christopher Mix, Sunshine Bulk Commodities, Inc.
  • Central Region - John Russell, Kenworth of Buffalo, NY, Inc.
  • Eastern Region - George Damoretcki, Golub Corporation
  • Metro Region - Robert Bohm, Robert Bohm Trucking
REGIONAL SECRETARY/TREASURERS
  • Western Region – Kimberly Ferris, Commercial Drivers Legal Plan
  • Genesee Region – Kenneth Anderson, DeCarolis Truck Rental, Inc.
  • Central Region – Robert Copp, Byrne Dairy, Inc.
  • Eastern Region – Diane Lewis, Peckham Materials Corp.
  • Metro Region – Richard Felix, Felix Insurance Planning Co.
COUNCIL CHAIRS
  • Maintenance Council Chair - Swede Oun, O&K Truck Repair, Ltd.
  • Safety Council Chair - Michael Chellis, Terpening Trucking, Inc. (Acting)
  • Workers Compensation Board Chair - John Simon, Grand Island Sales & Service, Inc.
AT LARGE MEMBERS
  • Donald Dessureau, Leroy Holding Company
  • Dave Parmley, Covered Wagon Tours
  • Ken Staub, Riverside Trucking, Corp.

Staff

Kendra L. Adams, Executive Director
kadams@nytrucks.org

Karin Kennett White, Deputy Director
kkennett@nytrucks.org

William McAnelly, Director of Membership Relations
wmcanelly@nytrucks.org

Tracy Francis, Office Manager / Program Manager
tfrancis@nytrucks.org

William Behrens, Director of Safety and Maintenance Programs
wbehrens@nytrucks.org

Additional Info

Mission

"To serve, represent, and promote the interests of the trucking industry by enhancing its image, efficiency, productivity and ability to compete."

Vision

"The Association will be the advocate for the trucking industry by promoting highway safety, providing educational programs and fostering a healthy business environment."