Compliance and ELD Experts

Fred Fakkema, Vice President of Compliance

Fred is currently Vice President of Compliance for Zonar, where he leads product development to meet the safety and compliance needs of customers today and tomorrow. Fred has been deeply involved in the development of the ELD (electronic logging devices) mandate, from the policy level down to the compliance level for Zonar's mobile telematics tablet.

Prior to joining Zonar in 2010, enjoyed a successful 25-year career with the Washington State Patrol (WSP). During his career, he commanded the WSP Academy, Government and Relations Division and the Commercial Vehicle Division. He is the Past President for the Washington Chapter, FBI National Academy Associates. Fred is a member of the American Trucking Association (ATA) Safety Policy Committee, Technology and Engineering Policy Committee, Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) Safety Committee, Truck Renting and Leasing Association's Government Relations Committee and Equipment Technology Advisory Council. Fred earned his Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Washington.

Ron Cordova, Compliance Manager

Ron Cordova recently joined Zonar as Compliance Manager. Ron served more than 21 years with the New Mexico Department of Public Safety, Motor Transportation Police where he worked up to the Rank of Major. Ron managed multiple aspects of the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit, including as Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks (CVISN) Program Manager. He retired with the Curry County Sheriff’s Office. While in law enforcement, Ron served in many different capacities with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) including president in 2005-2006.

Subsequently, Ron worked for Xerox/PrePass as State Partner responsible for site training of PrePass Sites and served as the point of contact for state agencies responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. Most recently, Ron worked as Regional Manager, Safety & Security, for ABF Freight overseeing compliance in both short- and long-haul operations across a five-state region. When not focused on commercial transportation and public safety, Ron enjoys hunting, fishing, running and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Jill Snyder, Compliance Manager

Jill joined the Zonar team in September of 2018. With more than 33 years of experience in transportation safety, Jill is the second person in Washington State to receive her nationally certified Director of Safety credentials from the North American Transportation Management Institute in 2000. Jill has been an active member of the WTA's Safety Management Board of Directors since 1995 and recently was recognized as Safety Professional of the Year in 2013. Jill enjoys watching football, baseball and professional bull riding. Spending time with her family is a priority; she and her husband also enjoy traveling as well.