Overview

September 4
11AM PT, 2PM ET

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Managing over 500 vehicles and assets, the city of Elgin, Illinois, is reimagining how local governments can operate more efficiently, transparently and sustainably.

Join Aaron Neal, director of public works, for an inside look at how Elgin is using real-time fleet data to drive measurable improvements in safety, accountability and environmental impact.

Whether you're exploring electrification, evaluating fleet performance or looking to build support for new tech investments, this session will offer real-world strategies you can bring back to your own agency.

We’ll cover:

  • Building a data-driven strategy: Explore the ways real-time visibility is helping Elgin reduce risk and promote accountability.
  • Driving transparency: See how operational data is informing decisions — from city leadership to community members.
  • Scaling sustainability efforts: Learn how Elgin is progressing toward electrification and long-term environmental goals.
  • Implementing modern tech: Get practical advice for adoption, change management and delivering results.

Speakers

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Aaron Neal

Director of Public Works, City of Elgin, Illinois

Aaron Neal is the Director of Public Works for the City of Elgin, Illinois, where he leads a multifaceted department responsible for street maintenance, snow and ice control, traffic signal and lighting systems, solid waste management, fleet services, and a wide range of value added citywide infrastructure programs. Over the course of more than 20 years with the City—rising from seasonal employee to director—Aaron has built a leadership approach grounded in operational excellence, staff development, and community-focused service delivery leveraging technology along the way. In his current role, and among other tasks, Aaron oversees Elgin’s fleet of more than 500 vehicles and assets, directing all aspects of procurement, maintenance, and replacement planning. He has championed the integration of modern telematics, real-time vehicle monitoring, and other operational technologies to improve safety, optimize resource allocation, and enhance transparency for both internal stakeholders and the public. Under his leadership, the City has advanced fleet electrification, expanded data-driven decision-making, and implemented tools that help crews work more efficiently while reducing environmental impact. Aaron’s work reflects a commitment to blending innovation with practical, on-the-ground experience, ensuring that technology serves as a force multiplier for people, processes, and the community they support

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