Navy Assistant Secretary to deliver Green Truck Summit keynote address

Dec. 29, 2014

Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Energy, Installations & Environment) Dennis McGinn will serve as keynote speaker at the 2015 Green Truck Summit.           

As the Navy’s assistant secretary for energy, installations, and environment, McGinn oversees the management of Navy and Marine Corps facilities, and natural and cultural resource protection efforts. The policies, procedures, advocacy and strategic plans McGinn develops are used throughout the Department of the Navy.

McGinn was appointed to his current position in 2013. He previously served for 35 years in the Navy, before retiring in 2002 as vice admiral. During that time, McGinn’s roles included naval aviator, test pilot, aircraft carrier commanding officer and national security strategist.

After his initial retirement, McGinn served as president of the American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE), an organization dedicated to building a secure and prosperous America with clean, renewable energy. At ACORE, McGinn worked to demonstrate the significant economic, security and environmental benefits of renewable energy.  McGinn is also a past member of the Steering Committee of the Energy Future Coalition, the United States Energy Security Council and the Bipartisan Policy Center Energy Board.

Held in conjunction with The Work Truck Show® 2015, the Green Truck Summit provides real-world answers for alternative fuel, advanced technology and regulatory questions. It is held March 3–4, 2015, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. The Work Truck Show trade show floor is open March 4–6. Registration for the Green Truck Summit and The Work Truck Show 2015 is open. To register or find more information, visit WorkTruckShow.com or call 1-800-441-6832.