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Jamie Verdugo has over 10 years of experience in talent management and human resource management. She plays a crucial role in developing and executing talent acquisition strategies to meet the company’s needs. She serves on the ESG+C advisory board and she is an Executive Sponsor for the Amerit Fleet Solutions Women’s Initiative Network (WIN). Ms. Verdugo holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies.

Amanda Maynard has over 10 years of experience in consulting, business development, project management, and human resource management. Ms. Maynard has a track record of delivering exceptional results in areas focused on growth and profitability. She brings industry experience in Fleet Maintenance and DOT Compliance. Ms. Maynard holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance.

Sarice Greenwood is a seasoned operations leader, currently serving as Director of EV Operations at Amerit Fleet Solutions. Sarice has over a decade of experience in operations and service management. Her career highlights include roles at Rivian and Club Car, where she spearheaded regional operations, implemented innovative service strategies, and drove substantial improvements in employee engagement and customer satisfaction. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature.

Freshta Darwichzada has over 5 years of experience in project management, business development, and human resource management within the automotive industry. She possesses a high degree of technical expertise across HR programs and systems and has led multiple organizational projects involving upgrades and integrations. Freshta manages the Amerit Fleet Solutions Employee Resource Groups focused on diversity initiatives. She holds a Master of Science in Business.

Sarah has been in the trucking industry for just over a decade and has been with Ryder since the beginning. She started her career as a Rental Manager Trainee, a level-entry position at Ryder, as soon as she graduated from the University of Quebec in Montreal.

Over the years, she has had multiple promotions and is now a Director of Operations for Eastern and Western Canada. She enjoys being responsible for more than 4500 units and keeping 100 technicians safe while they work on heavy duty vehicles.  

Safety being Ryder’s priority, Sarah prides her team for winning Ryder’s Chairman Safety Award in 2023 meaning there were no injuries in her Business Unit, and for finishing second position in 2022. She is looking forward to many more years with Ryder.

Natalie Kathain serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer and is responsible for driving our human resources strategy, developing talent, cultivating employee engagement and communications, and overseeing safety and compliance programs. Ms. Kathain is also leading our first ever Environmental, Social, and Governance Plus Customer Initiative and is the first C-level female executive at Amerit, marking much progress for our company and the industry. Ms. Kathain holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.