Author Archive for TCTacoma

May 9th, 2022 Meeting: Ryan Phillips & Alan Imhof

by TCTacoma
May 3rd, 2022

Ryan Phillips & Alan Imhof | Harbor Wholesale

Ryan Phillips is the Director of Distribution (Grocery Side) and Alan Imhof is the Vice President of Food Service for Harbor Wholesale. Ryan and Alan will be discussing the challenges they have faced with the disruption in the supply chain. They will also be speaking about warehouse/driver/employee retention. We hope you can all join us on short notice for this event!

As Director of Distribution, Ryan is a driven leader who demonstrates a clear passion for team development and strengthening team dynamic. Ryan strives to provide an environment where team members can work hard, go home happy, and be proud of their achievements. Ryan joined Harbor in 2015 as the Director of Transportation and has since enjoyed great success through building a professional and resourceful team, implementing and maintaining top-tier safety processes, strengthening fleet planning, and improving asset utilization. Through Ryan’s skill with strategic planning and routing execution, he has fostered an improved routing methodology, driving substantial improvements.

Ryan’s career includes over 15 years Operations Management experience. He began his management career at UPS where his assignments included managing large warehouse operations, delivery operations, and new technology implementations in operations throughout Washington and Oregon. Ryan has a history of improving safety results, employee relations, customer satisfaction, and performance in each operation that he has led.

Registration & Event Information:

    In-Person Virtual  
  Location La Quinta Inn & Suites  Zoom  
  1425 E 27th St Tacoma, WA 98421 Link sent prior to meeting  
  Schedule 11:15 am  Registration & networking    
  11:30 am  Lunch served 12:00 pm Event  
  12:00 pm  Event    
  Cost $25 prepaid $10 prepaid  
  3 days prior to the event    
  Drawing is an additional $5 for 6 tickets    
  Additional $10 for walk-in members, member sales on day of event, and non-members    
  Registration  Register online, by email, or fill out the registration form  

The TCT meets September through June on the second Monday of every month for networking, lunch and dynamic speakers on important issues to the transportation industry. Members, their guests and others are invited.

Thank you to all who contributed door prizes at our last meeting! All proceeds go toward TCT’s Scholarship Program.
Categories Events, Luncheon Meetings

April 11th, 2022 Meeting: Peter Friedmann

by TCTacoma
March 25th, 2022

Peter Friedmann | Agriculture Transportation Coalition

My predecessors on the Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee went for the obvious – to careers in law firms representing mostly foreign ocean carriers; I had those offers too, but went the opposite direction, which no one had done previously, but where my heart was, and still is today — to represent those that supply the cargo, the farmers, ag processors, forest products.

Going the opposite way, to advocate for those that had no advocates when it came to international transportation, export supply chain, has proven so rewarding, and together with those agriculture exporters we have built something powerful and lasting in the AgTC. This work has earned the respect of carriers and ports for exporters, and awareness even in quarters not given to concerning itself with the agriculture in “the hinterland”. For example, after a century of existence, the New York Maritime Society’s Hall of Fame, for the first time ever, apparently recognized that there is indeed a country to the east of the Hudson River. While I was honored to be inducted, in my mind this was recognition of the importance of those who grow, harvest, process, handle, transport food and fiber for the world, those whom the Agriculture Transportation Coalition serves. It happened because of our AgTC members who live and work in places that the maritime crowd in New York City and New Jersey never heard of, but which form the core of the AgTC: Euphrata, Hermiston, Tangent, Vidalia, Shawnee Mission, Minot, Idaho Falls, Dakota Dunes, Olive Branch, Moses Lake, Greeley, Greenwood, Lubbock, Wenatchee, Cordova, — the list of the “hometowns” of agriculture exporters goes on.

What a privilege it is that the JOC has called the AgTC “the principle voice of agriculture exporters in US transportation policy”. Because I did not follow that well-worn path from the Senate Commerce Committee to a maritime law firm representing ocean carriers.

Registration & Event Information:

    In-Person Virtual  
  Location La Quinta Inn & Suites  Zoom  
  1425 E 27th St Tacoma, WA 98421 Link sent prior to meeting  
  Schedule 11:15 am  Registration & networking    
  11:30 am  Lunch served 12:00 pm Event  
  12:00 pm  Event    
  Cost $25 prepaid $10 prepaid  
  3 days prior to the event    
  Drawing is an additional $5 for 6 tickets    
  Additional $10 for walk-in members, member sales on day of event, and non-members    
  Registration  Register online, by email, or fill out the registration form  

The TCT meets September through June on the second Monday of every month for networking, lunch and dynamic speakers on important issues to the transportation industry. Members, their guests and others are invited.

Thank you to all who contributed door prizes at our last meeting! All proceeds go toward TCT’s Scholarship Program.
Categories Events, Luncheon Meetings

March 14th, 2022 Meeting: Michael Manley

by TCTacoma
February 17th, 2022

Michael Manley | Amazon

Senior Manager, Global Business Development Amazon

Michael has the global responsibility for brand experience implementing and operationalizing Transparency, an item-level serialization service developed by Amazon. He leads a team who is responsible for enabling Amazon’s global teams and building their 3rd party Transparency Service Provider network. Prior to joining Amazon, Michael was in business for himself in the RFID industry.

Michael is a native of Washington and lives in the Greenlake area with his wife Shannon. They have three children (two Zags and a current Husky) and a new puppy named Oliver.

Don’t forget your Play-Doh for the Carla Martin Drive for Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital!

Registration & Event Information:

    In-Person Virtual  
  Location La Quinta Inn & Suites  Zoom  
  1425 E 27th St Tacoma, WA 98421 Link sent prior to meeting  
  Schedule 11:15 am  Registration & networking    
  11:30 am  Lunch served 12:00 pm Event  
  12:00 pm  Event    
  Cost $25 prepaid $10 prepaid  
  3 days prior to the event    
  Drawing is an additional $5 for 6 tickets    
  Additional $10 for walk-in members, member sales on day of event, and non-members    
  Registration  Register online, by email, or fill out the registration form  

  The TCT meets September through June on the second Monday of every month for networking, lunch and dynamic speakers on important issues to the transportation industry. Members, their guests and others are invited.

Thank you to all who contributed door prizes at our last meeting! All proceeds go toward TCT’s Scholarship Program.
Categories Events, Luncheon Meetings

February 14th, 2022 Meeting: John Wolfe

by TCTacoma
January 14th, 2022

John Wolfe | The Northwest Seaport Alliance

John Wolfe is chief executive officer of The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA). He sets the organization’s vision and strategy, and guides the NWSA’s unique customer-focused culture.

Wolfe also served as the CEO of the Port of Tacoma, a position he held from 2010 to 2019. Before being named CEO, he had served as the Port of Tacoma’s deputy executive director since June 2005.

Prior to joining the Port of Tacoma, Wolfe served for two years as the executive director of the Port of Olympia, and before that as Olympia’s director of operations and marine terminal general manager.

Wolfe also spent 10 years with Maersk Sealand/APM Terminals in Tacoma, most recently as the terminal’s operations manager.

He is on the boards of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), Executive Council for a Greater Tacoma, Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, the Washington State Fair Board, Federal Maritime Commission’s Export Innovation Team and Maritime Innovation Advisory Council for the Department of Commerce. Wolfe is also an executive board member of the Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County. Wolfe earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Pacific Lutheran University.

Registration & Event Information:

    In-Person Virtual  
  Location La Quinta Inn & Suites  Zoom  
  1425 E 27th St Tacoma, WA 98421 Link sent prior to meeting  
  Schedule 11:15 am  Registration & networking    
  11:30 am  Lunch served 12:00 pm Event  
  12:00 pm  Event    
  Cost $25 prepaid $10 prepaid  
  3 days prior to the event    
  Drawing is an additional $5 for 6 tickets    
  Additional $10 for walk-in members, member sales on day of event, and non-members    
  Registration  Register online, by email, or fill out the registration form  

 

The TCT meets September through June on the second Monday of every month for networking, lunch and dynamic speakers on important issues to the transportation industry. Members, their guests and others are invited.

Thank you to all who contributed door prizes at our last meeting! All proceeds go toward TCT’s Scholarship Program.
Categories Events, Luncheon Meetings

January 10th, 2022 Meeting: Chris Rye

by TCTacoma
January 3rd, 2022

Chris Rye | TOTE Maritime Alaska

As Vice President of Operations, Chris is responsible for Terminal, Equipment, Fleet, and Maintenance departments. He oversees the operation to ensure that TOTE’s safety, customer experience, continuous improvement, and employee engagement goals are met.

Prior to joining TOTE Alaska, Chris was a Project Manager for the construction of the world’s first LNG powered container ships, the Marlin Class. After delivery of the Isla Bella, he moved to Jacksonville in 2015 to manage the vessels as Port Engineer for TOTE Services. He transitioned to TOTE in 2017 as Director of Operations for TOTE Puerto Rico and oversaw the operations at the Jacksonville terminal.

Registration & Event Information:

  • La Quinta Inn & Suites 1425 E 27th St Tacoma, WA 98421
  • 11:15 am  Registration/networking
  • 11:30 am  Lunch served
  • Cost is $25 prepaid 3 days prior to the event, drawing is an additional $5 for 6 tickets ** Additional $10 for walk-in members, member sales on day of event, and non-members
  • Register online, by email, or fill out the registration form

The TCT meets September through June on the second Monday of every month for networking, lunch and dynamic speakers on important issues to the transportation industry. Members, their guests and others are invited.

Thank you to all who contributed door prizes at our last meeting! All proceeds go toward TCT’s Scholarship Program.
Categories Events, Luncheon Meetings

November 8th, 2021 Meeting: Travis Thowe

by TCTacoma
November 1st, 2021

Travis Thowe | BNSF Railway

Travis Thowe is the General Director of Network Development with the BNSF Railway. He has worked for BNSF just shy of 24 years! Travis’s role as General Director has him involved in Capacity Planning, Forecasting and Network Strategy.

He has held roles with BNFS ranging from Crew Management, Finance, Franchise Development and most recently as Director of Network Strategy.

Travis holds a BBA, Accounting and Business Management from LeTourneau University and also attended Wichita State University studying International Business.

Registration & Event Information:

  • La Quinta Inn & Suites 1425 E 27th St Tacoma, WA 98421
  • 11:15 am  Registration/networking
  • 11:30 am  Lunch served
  • Cost is $25 prepaid 3 days prior to the event, drawing is an additional $5 for 6 tickets ** Additional $10 for walk-in members, member sales on day of event, and non-members
  • Register online, by email, or fill out the registration form

The TCT meets September through June on the second Monday of every month for networking, lunch and dynamic speakers on important issues to the transportation industry. Members, their guests and others are invited.

Thank you to all who contributed door prizes at our last meeting! All proceeds go toward TCT’s Scholarship Program.

Future luncheons:

  • December 13th: EFN Event
Categories Events, Luncheon Meetings

October 11th, 2021 Meeting: Todd Fryhover

by TCTacoma
September 27th, 2021

Todd Fryhover | Washington Apple Commission

Todd Fryhover is a native of Wenatchee, Washington, and spent summers working in the apple and cherry industry. After high school, he attended the University of Idaho graduating with a degree in Agricultural Economics and Business while playing football on scholarship. Todd has worked for several leading apple packing companies over the past 30 years with management experience in quality assurance, purchasing, inventory control, shipping, operations, domestic sales and ultimately focusing on direct international sales for 15+ years.

Todd came to the Washington Apple Commission in 2007 in a consultancy role, and assumed the presidency in December 2008. During his tenure at the helm, Washington apple exports have increased from 35,350,843 (2008-09) to 50,592,725 (2014-15) cartons with an increase in value from $517,889,850 to $831,744,399 (+60.6%). As barriers to trade became more significant, and industry’s need to export increased as new production came on line, maintaining and expanding Market Access has been his focus. Todd played a key role in expanding varietal access to China, which has proven to be one of Washington’s top five export destinations.

Todd oversees the marketing efforts for Washington apple growers in 25 countries worldwide with a staff of 7 and 12 international representatives. The Washington Apple commission is a grower funded state agency which supports international promotional activities, protects the logo and funds the Northwest Horticultural Council and USApple. During his 15 years of service to Washington apple growers, Todd has traveled extensively throughout SE Asia, China, Middle East, India, Central and South America, Mexico and the EU.

Todd has been involved with the U.S. Apple Association, Northwest Horticultural Council and the World Apple & Pear Association as a board member and ex-officio.

Todd has been married for 34 years with two grown children.

Registration & Event Information:

  • La Quinta Inn & Suites 1425 E 27th St Tacoma, WA 98421
  • 11:15 am  Registration/networking
  • 11:30 am  Lunch served
  • Cost is $25 prepaid 3 days prior to the event, drawing is an additional $5 for 6 tickets ** Additional $10 for walk-in members, member sales on day of event, and non-members
  • Register online, by email, or fill out the registration form

The TCT meets September through June on the second Monday of every month for networking, lunch and dynamic speakers on important issues to the transportation industry. Members, their guests and others are invited.

Thank you to all who contributed door prizes at our last meeting! All proceeds go toward TCT’s Scholarship Program.

Future luncheons:

  • November 8th: BNSF Railway
  • December 13th: EFN Event
Categories Events, Luncheon Meetings

September 13th, 2021 Meeting: Rob Howell

by TCTacoma
August 23rd, 2021

Rob Howell | Columbia Trust Company

Rob Howell is the SVP, Director of Investments for Columbia Trust Company.

Rob has more than 35 years of industry experience. He began his career at Bank of America where he spent 28 years and held the role as the Chief Investment Officer for the Pacific Northwest. Rob brings comprehensive experience to Columbia Trust Company providing specialization in development and management of a variety of trust and investment disciplines, including asset allocation strategies, risk management and strategic client solutions. Based in Seattle, Rob leads the investment teams covering the entire Oregon, Washington and Idaho footprint of Columbia Trust Company.

Registration & Event Information:

  • La Quinta Inn & Suites 1425 E 27th St Tacoma, WA 98421
  • 11:15 am  Registration/networking
  • 11:30 am  Lunch served
  • Cost is $25 prepaid 3 days prior to the event, drawing is an additional $5 for 6 tickets ** Additional $10 for walk-in members, member sales on day of event, and non-members
  • Register online, by email, or fill out the registration form

The TCT meets September through June on the second Monday of every month for networking, lunch and dynamic speakers on important issues to the transportation industry. Members, their guests and others are invited.

Thank you to all who contributed door prizes at our last meeting! All proceeds go toward TCT’s Scholarship Program.

Future luncheons:

  • October 11th: Matson
  • November 8th: BNSF Railway
  • December 13th: EFN Event
Categories Events, Luncheon Meetings
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