After spending over 35 years in fleet industry sales roles with companies like Wheels, Motus and Samba Safety, Matthew Betz moved to the other side of the desk, taking a role in fleet management at DTE Energy in Detroit. In this role, he was responsible for on-boarding DTE’s first ever fleet management company, led the DTE Fleet EV program, and was involved in DTE’s leading fleet safety program.

Now retired from DTE, Matthew has created his own company, Ore Creek Fleet Consulting. In this role, he helps companies understand the unique aspects of the fleet industry and make valuable introductions to leaders in the fleet industry.

During his 50 year fleet career, Betz worked with some of the largest, most complex fleets in the country, helping them reduce fleet costs, improve driver safety, and increase driver productivity.  

In 2008 Betz was awarded NAFA’s Excellence in Education Award, highlighting his involvement in NAFA education. He has been an instructor in the NAFA FMS series, and a frequent presenter at NAFA’s Institute and Expo, as well as at dozens of local and regional NAFA chapter meetings. He served on the boards of NAFA, NETS, and AFLA for decades, and is currently AFLA’s president and chairperson of Bobit’s Global Fleet Conference.  

On September 16th, 2024 Matthew was inducted into the Automotive Fleet Hall of Fame, recognizing his lifetime work in the fleet industry.