Bryan Fenster (Mr. Awesome) is a safety professional with more than 20 years of experience in the fleet industry, specializing in safety programs and operational excellence. During his tenure at Republic Services, he served as safety director, spearheading large-scale, high-impact initiatives including the FOCUS program, supervisor development efforts and the creation of Republic’s cutting-edge new driver onboarding centers and commercial driver’s license training facilities.

In his current role as product manager for Connected Fleets at McNeilus, Bryan applies his deep industry expertise to advancing fleet technology and safety solutions. A recognized leader in the field, he has played a key role in shaping industry safety standards, including serving as vice chair of the National Waste & Recycling Association Safety Committee. His dedication to best practices in fleet safety continues to drive improvements that help ensure every employee returns home safely at the end of the day.