FEATURE: Top Women To Watch

TOP WOMEN TO WATCH

Women In Trucking (WIT) applauds these top performers who have achieved significant accomplishments in their career and who go the extra mile to help improve gender diversity — at their own companies and/or industry-wide. This second annual list highlights notable achievements by some of the most remarkable women in our industry.

TINA ALBERT CATHY BAUDER Assistant Plant Manager Driver, Owner Operator Motors Company Steven Davis Trucking Recently promoted from More than 25 years with accounting to operations. a perfect driving record. Led development of first Extremely supportive mentorship program at Engine of fellow women drivers. Takes time Company and shaped its first-ever Diversity to talk with them, offer advice and Council. Peterbilt Women’s Initiative encouragement. Runner-up for Peterbilt’s (PBWIN) 2019 Co-Chair. SuperFan search.

TAMI ALLENSWORTH COURTNAY BECKHAM 2019 Senior Vice President, Sales Specialist Customer Experience SelecTrucks of Atlanta/ J.B. Hunt Peach State Trailblazer who now leads In the top 3 percent of unit she helped create. Co- salespeople for over 10 years. founded employee resource group GROW Views sales as partnering, educating (Growing and Retaining Outstanding and supporting clients, so they can realize Women). Recently discussed the need their dreams. Passionate about Women In for organizations like GROW with U.S. Trucking. Department of Labor. MONA BEEDLE LISA ANGARA Founder Enterprise Architect Manager Trucking Angels for Christ Navistar Hosts weekly call to inspire Spearheaded development women to overcome of products to improve driver everyday obstacles they experience. Lead developer face out on the road as well as at home. for application to streamline customer Chaplain for Channel 21 Ministries and service experience. Mentors, encourages active with Trucker Buddy International. and uplifts women around her.

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12 REDEFINING THE ROAD Edition 1 | 2019 JOSEPHINE BERISHA Senior Vice President, Global Compensation and Benefits XPO Logistics Developed industry-leading compensation/benefits policies for women and families, including a highly progressive Pregnancy Care policy. Helped increase female LTL drivers at XPO in North America by more than 30 percent.

TRACY BIRD Branch Manager Kary Schaefer of (left) and WIT President/CEO Ellen Voie (right) Trimac Transportation Inc. with award finalists Nozuko Mayeza, Angela Eliacostas and Brooke Willey. Strong leadership has led to increasing responsibilities and multiple promotions in Bird’s 17-year tenure at Trimac. With her WIT Honors Influential Woman In Trucking guidance, her branch achieved biggest Angela Eliacostas got an early start in finalists Brooke Willey, Vice President – turnaround in the company’s western U.S. region. the trucking industry, learning how to Human Resources, CRST International, fuel, park and wash trucks for her father, and Nozuko Mayeza, Managing Director, MELISSA (MISSY) BLAIR a long-hauler who also ran a trucking Tulsawiz Logistics. Program Manager, Center for company. Her logistics career began in Willey works with her team to cre- Transportation Training earnest when she joined BBI Trucking ate an atmosphere where CRST’s nearly Pima Community College Company as a young, single mother of 8,000 employees can achieve what she Promotes the industry to four. She started out as a part-time billing calls “job joy” – enjoying what they do in females of all ages – from clerk, worked her way up to general man- a productive, safe and meaningful envi- outreach in elementary schools to adults. ager and then ventured out on her own. ronment. The sole female executive in the Helped increase female enrollment from 8 In 2005, she launched All Girls Trans- C-suite when she started at the company percent in 2017 to 14 percent in 2018. portation and Logistics from a basement in 2010, she embraced her position at DONNA BOESEN office. As CEO, she worked hard, stayed the executive table and has successfully Customer Service Leader on top of trends and technologies, and helped to recruit other female executives. Veriha Trucking delivered on her promise to “keep the Mayeza defied the odds and started a Passionate about ensuring world turning” for her clients. trucking company, virtually unheard of success for both the Today, the company, now AGT Global for a woman in South Africa. Today, she company and its customers. Logistics, has a strong client base for its is a mouthpiece for WIT in South Africa. Leads by example. Boesen’s productivity utility logistics management services A finalist for the Women in Africa Awards and response time exceed most, and she and is consistently ranked as a top-50 2018, she influences decision makers in leaves a trail of dust behind her. Illinois and top-1000 U.S. certified wom- both government and the private sector en-owned business. to give business opportunities to wom- JENNIFER BRAUN In recognition of her success, the Women en-owned companies. Vice President, Kansas City Operations In Trucking Association (WIT) presented “It is exciting to see so many remark- Trinity Logistics Eliacostas with the 2018 “Influential able women leaders in our industry,” says Progressed through the Woman In Trucking Award” at the Accelerate! Ellen Voie, WIT President and CEO. “We’re company to become first Conference & Expo in November. honored to recognize Angela as the 2018 female Vice President of a Regional Service Sponsored by Freightliner Trucks, the ‘Influential Woman in Trucking.’” She defi- Center. Her innovative ideas played key annual award recognizes women in the nitely will be an inspiration for Women In role in its profitability. Highly respected by trucking industry who make or influence Trucking members.” peers, team and executive leadership. key decisions, have a proven record of Eliacostas plans to be a vocal advocate responsibility, and mentor and serve as a for the WIT mission. “I’m happy to show continued on page 14 role model to other women. that dedication and perseverance lead Eliacostas was selected from a field to success in both business and in life, of highly qualified nominees, including whether you’re in work boots or heels.” n

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2019 TOP WOMEN TO WATCH continued from page 13 KELLY CARGILL CROW SHIRLEY FOLEY External Communications Vice President Manager DTS Logistics, LLC DEBRA BRUNTON FedEx Freight As an immigrant with no Group Director Maintenance Actively participates prior industry experience, in diversity efforts and Foley started as an office Recently promoted, Brunton promotes the accomplishments of women manager and worked tirelessly to master is the first woman to hold at FedEx both internally and externally. the business. Helped grow monthly sales this position. Active sponsor Passionate about shaping the industry 1000 percent. Treats employees like family. of Women’s Leadership forums at Ryder. through communications leadership. Mentors women who are starting out in the KRISTEN FORECKI trucking industry. MEZZALINA (LINA) Vice President, Operations DEJONGH Convoy ANGIE BUCHANAN Branch Manager Leadership marked by Vice President, Operations Trimac Transportation Inc. unflagging positivity, Melton Truck Lines Hard work and strong a willingness to roll up Recently named TCA’s “Safety leadership skills have her sleeves and help, and the ability to Professional of the Year” and propelled Dejongh through the ranks bring out the best in her team. Founding promoted to Vice President at Trimac. Increased billable miles by 47 executive of Women at Convoy. of Operations. Her HR leadership helped percent and driver count by 12 percent and Melton gain recognition as a top workplace added a profitable new product line. TRISH GARLAND by The Oklahoman and WIT. Corporate Vice President, SHAYNE FANNING Strategic Services CYNTHIA CHAMPION B2B Communication & Events Transportation Safety Michelin North America, Inc. Highest-ranking female Manager Played a key role in senior executive at Estes Martin Transport, Inc. development of Michelin’s and leader at the helm of a significant Named a “Rising Star” by Women’s Network and transformation of corporate strategy and the National Safety Council piloted its first-ever B2B Women’s Summit culture. Has helped blaze the trail for and “Responsible Care Partner of the for marketing and sales professionals. females entering the industry. Year” by the American Chemistry Council. Spearheaded top-tier sponsorship of WIT’s An outstanding ambassador for women Accelerate! Conference. continued on page 16 considering a career in transportation.

DAWN COCHRAN Professional Driver Old Dominion Freight Line Blaze your own trail. 2018 Indiana State Truck “ – Brooke Willey ” Driving Champion for the 5-axel class. Sole female finalist across ALL classes in the National Truck Driving Championship last August. Congratulations, Brooke Tireless advocate for women in trucking. For being named a finalist for the 2018 Influential Women in Trucking award, APRIL COOLIDGE sponsored by Freightliner Trucks and Driver/Trainer Walmart the Women in Trucking Association! Sets example for safe, conscientious driving. As BROOKE WILLEY a captain for Walmart’s Vice President Arkansas Road Team and 2019 – 2020 Human Resources America’s Road Team nominee, Coolidge CRST International encourages women to seek opportunities in the trucking industry. www.crst.com | 1-800-736-2778   

14 REDEFINING THE ROAD Edition 1 | 2019 Congratulations to our Two Top Women to Watch in Transportation!

TRACY BIRD MEZZALINA (LINA) DEJONGH

Trimac Transportation Inc. extends our heartfelt congratulations to branch managers Tracy Bird (Rock Springs, WY) & Mezzalina (Lina) DeJongh (Pensacola, FL) for being named a “2019 Top Woman to Watch in Transportation” by WIT’s Redefining the Road. Tracy and Lina are sisters, and each has followed a path to their own success! Tracy & Lina have almost three decades of combined success within the industry and our company. Congratulations Tracy & Lina!

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2019 TOP WOMEN TO WATCH continued from page 14 TRACY JAHNEL TRACY JONAS Controller Operations Manager EMMA GELACEK Sterling Transportation JX Enterprises, Inc. Safety Manager Services Consistently strong Garner Trucking Actively seeks out performer in a variety A 25-year driving veteran, professional growth of positions. Recently Gelacek now helps Garner’s opportunities for Sterling staff. Works with promoted. Known for taking on challenges management team non-profit Angel Share to create pathways and tackling them quickly. Passionate, understand the true issues out on the to logistics and transportation employment knowledgeable about the industry and a road. Helps facilitate Driver Advisory Board for young adults aging out of foster care. powerful advocate for women. and create driver-focused programs that improve recruiting/retention. TAMARA JALVING CHELSEA KENDRICK Vice President, Human Customer Education Manager MARY ANN HUDSON Resources KeepTruckin Inc. Executive Vice President Holland Recognized leader who sees Bibby Transportation Finance Encourages diversity needs and takes initiative to Driving radical change with and the recruitment and fill them. Helped to establish focus on easy-to-access development of females. The first woman and manage company’s new Customer services for owner-operators to hold a Vice President position at Holland, Education department. Dedicated to who are constantly on the move. Generated Jalving is paving the way for women in the understanding and advocating for the 70 percent more new business in 2018 by freight industry. customer. providing adaptable financing solutions. continued on page 18

Congratulations to Tina Albert Assistant Plant Manager Peterbilt Motors Company

Recently named a “2019 Top Woman To Watch in Transportation” by WIT’s Redefining The Road.

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2019 TOP WOMEN TO WATCH continued from page 17 KRISSY MANZANO MACKENZIE MELTON TINA LEWIS Senior Director of Sales, Recruiting Manager Director, Legal Services Enterprise & Mid-Market Team Garner Trucking TVC Pro-Driver KeepTruckin Inc. A veteran driver, Melton uses Positive, strong work ethic, Opened KeepTruckin’s first her firsthand knowledge skilled in working with Nashville office, growing it to to find ways to recognize drivers and companies. over sixty full-time employees in less than and motivate drivers and ensure they’re Manages multi-lingual a year. Drove the charge to get competitive treated fairly. Helped to develop Proactive department that is nearly 90 percent maternity and paternity leave policy for all Communication Program for new hires. female. Expanded company focus by employees. kickstarting CSA/DataQ Challenge MELISSA NISHAN department. JUDY MCTIGUE Vice President, Driver Assistant General Manager – Recruiting MARY MALONE Operations Epes Transport System, LLC Vice President, Business Truck Company Company’s first female Vice Development Promoted multiple times President. Led charge to Stay Metrics within the past two years to improve driver onboarding experience, High-performing leader positions of increasing responsibility due to increasing driver applicant flow by about who focuses on the unique her outstanding dedication and diligence. 50 percent within nine months. Encourages strengths of each staff person and brings Encourages and promotes women within women in the trucking industry. innovative ideas to the table. Encourages the transportation industry. the full participation of women at all levels of the transportation industry.

18 REDEFINING THE ROAD Edition 1 | 2019 KATLIN OWENS JENNIFER RADCLIFFE ERIKA RIOS Corporate Communications President Retail Sales Consultant Manager Insight Technology, Inc. Arrow Truck Sales CFI Management team is 100 Her transportation career Created the company’s percent female. Discounts started in high school. SheDrivesCFI program to and referral bonuses for Valuable resource for women advocate for professional drivers and new FactorLoads customers with a woman who want to learn about the industry. the industry, and recently expanded owner or driver. Top-notch health care and Driven to provide excellent customer CFI’s Women in Leadership to all female workplace health program. satisfaction. Earned 2018 Diamond Level employees. Strong advocate for female Sales Award. co-workers. MICHELLE RICHARD Vice President, Human AMANDA RODRIGUEZ JENNIFER PIATT Resources Account Manager/Regional Elite Support and LTL Freight Sales Consultant Diversity Manager Recent initiatives include Navistar, Inc. Stoops Freightliner revamping Saia’s wellness First female sales consultant Always up for a new program, implementing a driver-friendly and account manager challenge, Piatt has risen Applicant Tracking System, creating for Connected Services. Her passion is through the ranks at Stoops. Her current a female driver focus group and infectious, especially among new female focus? Creating a diversity program and implementing programs to increase employees. Takes a personal interest in her growing a culture that supports women for employee engagement. customers’ success. the company’s dealerships. continued on page 20

Congratulations to Courtnay Beckham, Sales Specialist for SelecTrucks of Atlanta/ Peach State Trucks CONGRATULATIONS! Recently named a “2019 Top Woman To Watch in Transportation” by WIT’s Redefining The Road. Old Dominion would like to congratulate visit odfl.com/careers Dawn Cochran from our Indianapolis service center on being recognized by Women in Trucking as a Top Woman to Watch in 2019! Dawn is a selfless advocate for women considering a career in trucking. Her contributions of safety and professionalism are invaluable to the industry. PeachStateTrucks.com

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2019 TOP WOMEN TO WATCH continued from page 19 CRYSTAL SEQUIN SHANNON SPENCE Vice President, Distribution Trailer Sales Representative JANE ROSAASEN Channel Strategy Stoops Freightliner - Quality Plant Manager – Mount Holly Navistar, Inc. Trailer Truck Manufacturing Plant Worked her way up from The only woman in the Daimler Trucks North America Technical Writer to Vice Indianapolis truck/trailer Mentor for up-and-coming President. Strong leader who consistently sales market, Spence ranks in the top five women at Daimler Trucks includes strong, intelligent women on her in sales at Stoops, generating $11 million in and advocate for women in the industry. team and encourages them to think freely sales last year. Strong ambassador for the Active supporter of company’s Executive and offers guidance for growth. trucking industry. Women’s Roundtable and Women’s Interactive Network. LEAH SHAVER AMANDA THOMPSON Chief Operating Officer Vice President, Human ROXIE SANFORD The National Transportation Resources Director, Driver Services Institute U.S. Xpress Winnipeg Motor Express Recognized expert helping With a driver-first mentality, Brought new energy to the to shape how the industry Thompson spearheaded company’s driver services responds to the driver shortage. An active transformation of company’s driver training team. Dramatically improved WIT board member, Shaver helped develop program from a traditional classroom-style driver recruitment/retention as well as the the WIT Index to monitor the percentage of program to a multi-platform ongoing safety program. Ensures that women in women in the industry. career development center. the organization are given fair and equal opportunity. MELISSA TOMLEN Senior Vice President, Accountability & Performance YRC Freight Committed to paying it Congratulations to forward to women across Nozuko Mayeza the company. Executive sponsor of WE at YRC, an employee resource group focused Managing Director, Tulsawiz on women which includes a multi-year women’s leadership development program. 2018 WIT “Influential Woman CARIANNE TORRISSI In Trucking” Finalist Partner Goldberg Segalla LLP Specializes in the defense of trucking companies. Learned the business from the ground up as a third-generation member of a trucking family. Member of steering committee for her firm’s Women’s Initiative.

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2019 TOP WOMEN TO WATCH continued from page 20 ELAINE WEACKLER HEATHER WILSON Customer Service Chief Commercial Officer SAUNY TUCKER Representative BMO Transportation Finance Vice President Veriha Trucking Inc. An inclusive leader with Art Pape Transfer Tops the leaderboard for a passion for innovation DBA/ Tucker Freight Lines customer service metrics by and creating a best-in-class Transformed company focusing on doing the right thing for her employee and customer experience. Active culture by recognizing the customers and for Veriha. Readily shares member of BMO’s Executive Diversity & value of female employees and their vital her experience and recognizes efforts of Inclusion Steering Committee and 2019 role in the success of the organization. other team members. WIT board member. n Company size has nearly doubled since Tucker became majority owner. MEGAN WELLS Director of Employee Services CONNIE VAUGHN Veriha Trucking Government Relations Recently promoted to the Manager newly created Director role, McKee Foods Corporation Wells is the heart of Veriha’s First woman Chairperson employee relations and a main driver of of the Tennessee Trucking corporate culture. She inspires employees Association. Experience and in-depth to bring their “A” game every day. knowledge in governmental affairs and trucking positions her to make great inroads for women in the industry.

New Column for WIT eNews: Ask the Influential Woman in Trucking Who better to answer industry In addition, Angela looks forward to talking questions than a successful busi- with the women who are featured as WIT nesswoman who also was named Members of the Month, being a mentor in the WIT’s 2018 “Influential Woman in WIT Mentoring program and attending the Trucking”? Accelerate! Conference & Expo Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2019 in Dallas. ™ Angela Eliacostas, Founder and CEO of AGT “Winning the ‘Influential Woman In Trucking’ Global Logistics, will offer advice and words of award is a great honor,” Eliacostas says. “I’m encouragement as she participates in WIT’s a proud member of Women In Trucking and new column beginning in March. have witnessed the growth of the organization. Eliacostas has made it her mission to give It’s a great time to be a woman in the world of back and will personally respond to questions trucking, and I look forward to teaming-up with concerning the trucking and logistics indus- the association and promoting their initiatives ™ tries. Her column will be featured in the WIT in 2019.” enewsletter and blog and on the AGT Global WIT’s goal is to feature the new recipient Logistics blog. Her goal is to increase her of the “Influential Woman in Trucking Award” outreach with WIT throughout the upcoming each year through their own perspectives and year and to support the organization’s efforts experiences in this column. n to encourage the employment of women in the trucking and logistics industries.

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