Congratulations to these 2019 "Top Women to Watch in Transportation" by the Editorial Staff of WIT's Redefining the Road magazine. Each were nominated and chosen based upon accomplishments in their careers (and their lives). The recipients of this honor were announced in a news release on March 18.
More details on these individuals are featured in Edition 1 of Redefining the Road (releasing April 1).
NAME | TITLE | COMPANY |
Heather Wilson | Chief Commercial Officer | BMO Transportation Finance |
Leah Shaver | Chief Operating Officer | The National Transportation Institute |
Melissa Tomlen | SVP Accountability & Performance | YRC Freight |
Tina Lewis | Director of Legal Services | TVC Pro-Driver |
Erika Rios | Retails Sales Consultant | Arrow Truck Sales |
Debra Brunton | Group Director Maintenance | Ryder |
Jennifer Braun | VP of Kansas City Operations | Trinity Logistics |
Krissy Manzano | Sr. Director of Sales - Enterprise & Mid-Market Team |
KeepTruckin Inc |
Chelsea Kendrick | Customer Education Manager | KeepTruckin Inc. |
Michelle Richard | VP of Human Resources | Saia LTL Freight |
Angie Buchanan | VP of Operations | Melton Truck Lines |
Amanda Rodriguez | Account Manager Regional Sales Consultant |
Navistar, Inc. |
Jane Rosaasen | Plant Manager - Mt Holly Truck Manufacturing Plant |
Daimler Trucks North America |
Mona Beedle | Driver & Road Chaplain | Channel 21 Ministries |
Kristen Forecki | VP of Operations | Convoy |
Tami Allensworth | Senior VP of Customer Experience | J.B. Hunt |
Trish Garland | Corporate VP, Strategic Services | Estes Express Lines |
Tamara Jalving | VP of Human Resources | Holland |
Amanda Thompson | VP of Human Resources | U.S. Xpress |
Mary Ann Hudson | Executive Vice President | Bibby Transportation Finance, Inc. |
Josephine Berisha | Senior VP, Global Compensation and Benefits |
XPO Logistics |
Lisa Angara | Enterprise Architect Manager | Navistar |
Elaine Weackler | Customer Service Representative | Veriha Trucking Inc. |
Dawn Cochran | Driver | Old Dominion Freight Line |
Donna Boesen | Customer Service Leader | Veriha Trucking |
Megan Wells | Director of Employee Services | Veriha Trucking |
Crystal Sequin | VP, Distribution Channel Strategy | Navistar, Inc. |
Melissa Blair | Program Manager, Center for Transportation Training |
Pima Community College |
Shannon Spense | Trailer Sales Representative | Stoops Freightliner - Quality Trailer |
Jennifer Piatt | Elite Support and Diversity Manager | Stoops Freightliner - Quality Trailer |
Tina Albert | Assistant Plant Manager | Peterbilt Motors |
Jennifer Radcliffe | President | Insight Technology, Inc. |
Shayne Fanning | B2B Communication & Events | Michelin North America, Inc. |
Melissa Nishan | VP of Driver Recruiting | Epes Transport System, LLC |
Connie Vaughn | Government Relations Manager | McKee Foods Corporation |
Courtnay Beckham | Sales Specialist | SelecTrucks of Atlanta Daimler Trucks Remarketing |
Judy McTigue | Assistant General Manager, Operations |
Kenworth Truck Company |
April Coolidge | Wal-Mart | |
Tracy Bird | Branch Manager | Trimac Transportation Inc. |
Mezzalina Dejongh | Branch Manager | Trimac Transportation Inc. |
Mary Malone | VP, Business Development | Stay Metrics |
Kelly Crow | External Communications Manager | FedEx Freight |
Tracy Jahnel | Controller | Sterling Transportation Services |
Carianne Torrissi | Partner | Goldberg Segalla LLP |
Cathy Bauder | Driver, Owner Operator | Steven Davis Trucking |
Cynthia Champion | Transportation Safety Manager | Martin Transport, Inc. |
Tracy Jonas | Operations Manager | JX ENTERPRISES INC. |
Shirley Foley | Vice President | DTS, Inc. |
Sauny Tucker | Vice President | Art Pape Transfer DBA Tucker Freight Lines |
Roxie Sanford | Director of Driver Services | Winnipeg Motor Express |
Katlin Owens | Corporate Communications Manager | CFI |
Mackenzie Melton | Recruiting Manager | Garner Trucking |
Emma Gelacek | Safety Manager | Garner Trucking |