ADRIAN PUENTES
Schertz
Summary
Fleet and operations leader with over 20 years of experience in fleet lifecycle management, rental operations, and operational standardization. Successfully established a new Fleet & Rental Operations function, driving performance strategies for 2,000 assets valued at $62M while enhancing fleet visibility and decision-making through data-driven insights.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FLEET & RENTAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
Equipment One Company
04.2025 - Current
- Selected by executive leadership to establish the company's first Fleet & Rental Operations function supporting 33 dealership locations.
- Provide strategic fleet oversight across 18 Bobcat and 15 Vermeer dealerships throughout Texas and Louisiana.
- Support performance, lifecycle planning, and utilization strategy for more than 2,000 fleet assets valued at approximately $62M.
- Developed company-wide rent-ready standards, fleet review processes, and operational performance expectations to improve consistency and accountability across multiple markets.
- Deliver executive-level fleet analysis utilizing utilization, maintenance, lifecycle, and ROI metrics to support acquisition, replacement, relocation, and disposition decisions.
- Lead telematics and GPS visibility initiatives that improve equipment accountability, fleet intelligence, and operational decision-making.
- Partner with branch leadership, service management, sales teams, and executive leadership to improve fleet readiness, equipment availability, and overall portfolio performance.
- Build KPI reporting tools and operational dashboards that drive accountability and support data-driven business decisions.
FLEET SUPERVISOR
City of Schertz
Schertz
10.2021 - 04.2025
- Directed municipal fleet operations supporting critical city services and a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment.
- Managed fleet replacement planning, capital expenditure recommendations, acquisitions, disposals, and lifecycle management strategies.
- Led maintenance personnel while driving safety, accountability, productivity, and service quality standards.
- Developed fleet policies, preventive maintenance programs, and operational procedures that improved fleet reliability and readiness.
- Managed vendor relationships and external service providers to control costs, improve service quality, and maintain operational performance.
MOTOR SERGEANT / MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
United States Army
04.2004 - 10.2012
- Managed diagnostics, repair operations, parts procurement, and preventive maintenance programs, ensuring operational readiness of military vehicle fleets.
- Led and developed 20 maintenance professionals, enhancing fleet readiness and equipment availability for mission-critical operations.
- Oversaw accountability and transfer of over 300 military vehicles, facilitating efficient support for overseas operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Fleet Operations Leadership
- Rental Operations Strategy
- Fleet Utilization Optimization
- Asset Lifecycle Management
- Asset Disposition Strategy
- Capital Planning
- Operational Excellence
- KPI Development & Reporting
- Telematics & GPS Programs
- Process Standardization
- Multi-Location Leadership
- Cross-Functional Leadership
Certification
- Class A CDL
- Security+ Certification
- Air Brake Certification
- EVT Management I & II Certification
Executive Impact
- Established Equipment One Company's first Fleet & Rental Operations function
- Support operational strategy across 33 dealership locations throughout Texas and Louisiana
- Influence performance and lifecycle strategy for 2,000+ fleet assets valued at approximately $62M
- Lead company-wide telematics, GPS visibility, utilization review, and KPI reporting initiatives
- Partner with executive leadership on acquisition, replacement, relocation, and disposition strategies
- Standardize rent-ready expectations, operational processes, and fleet performance reviews across multiple markets
Timeline
FLEET & RENTAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
Equipment One Company
04.2025 - Current
FLEET SUPERVISOR
City of Schertz
10.2021 - 04.2025
MOTOR SERGEANT / MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
United States Army
04.2004 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix