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March 13th, 2023 Meeting: Paul Grimaldi

by TCTacoma
February 27th, 2023

Paul Grimaldi | Lynden Transport

Paul Grimaldi is the President of Lynden Transport. He has been with Lynden Transport since 2003, and in the transportation industry for over 38 years. Paul’s experience in operations and transportation management have provided an increased focus on process consistency and efficiency during his time at Lynden Transport.

Paul graduated from Michigan State University with a business degree in Materials and Logistics Management with concentrations on Transportation, Distribution, Operations Management and Purchasing Management. He worked in locations throughout the Midwest and East Coast before moving to the Pacific Northwest in 1998. Paul is married to Melissa Grimaldi, has one daughter, and recently became a proud grandfather.

 

Reminder to bring your donation items for the Carla Martin Drive for Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital!

Registration & Event Information:

  Location La Quinta Inn & Suites   
  1425 E 27th St Tacoma, WA 98421  
  Schedule 11:15 am  Registration & networking  
  11:30 am  Lunch served  
  12:00 pm  Event  
  Cost $25 prepaid for members  
  – 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.

 

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 13th, 2023 Meeting: John Wolfe

by TCTacoma
January 20th, 2023

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:

  Location La Quinta Inn & Suites   
  1425 E 27th St Tacoma, WA 98421  
  Schedule 11:15 am  Registration & networking  
  11:30 am  Lunch served  
  12:00 pm  Event  
  Cost $25 prepaid for members  
  – 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.

 

  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 9th, 2023 Meeting: Kevin Otzenberger

by TCTacoma
December 19th, 2022

Kevin Otzenberger | Daimler Truck North America

Kevin Otzenberger is the eMobility Product Marketing Senior Analyst for Daimler Truck North America. He manages technical marketing communications for Freightliner’s medium-duty and heavy-duty battery electric truck portfolio. Previously, Kevin worked as an engineering project manager for the first series-production eCascadia and eM2 vehicles, and has been supporting projects at Daimler Truck since 2017.

A long-time resident of the Pacific Northwest, Kevin earned his Master of International Management degree from Portland State University and his Bachelor’s in Journalism and Mass Media from the University of Idaho. He spends his free time playing music with friends and kayaking with his wife, Jane.        

 

 

Registration & Event Information:

  Location La Quinta Inn & Suites   
  1425 E 27th St Tacoma, WA 98421  
  Schedule 11:15 am  Registration & networking  
  11:30 am  Lunch served  
  12:00 pm  Event  
  Cost $25 prepaid for members  
  – 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

November 14th, 2022 Meeting: John Lauer

by TCTacoma
October 18th, 2022

John Lauer | Matson

John P. Lauer was named executive vice president and chief commercial officer of Matson in February 2022 and has served as an officer of Matson since March 2012. In this post, Lauer is responsible for sales, marketing, customer service, pricing, government services, and the China office network for the ocean transportation division of Matson. Lauer has more than 35 years of experience in the maritime industry.

He started his career with Matson in 2007 as director, transpacific services, and had a leadership role in establishing the company as the premier service-oriented carrier in the Pacific. Lauer was promoted to vice president, transpacific services, in 2012 and appointed to senior vice president, ocean services, in 2015.

Prior to Matson, Lauer worked for APL for 19 years in a succession of positions with increasing responsibility in Chicago, Houston, Denver, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, and New Jersey. Some of his key roles at APL included vice president, eastern region; managing director, western region sales; and director of sales, Hong Kong/S PRC.

Lauer has a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Notre Dame and is a Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program graduate.    

Registration & Event Information:

  Location La Quinta Inn & Suites   
  1425 E 27th St Tacoma, WA 98421  
  Schedule 11:15 am  Registration & networking  
  11:30 am  Lunch served  
  12:00 pm  Event  
  Cost $25 prepaid for members  
  – 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

October 10th, 2022 Meeting: Sheri Call

by TCTacoma
October 4th, 2022

Sheri Call | Washington Trucking Associations

Sheri Call, employed by the Washington Trucking Associations since 2001, currently serves as the organizations President & CEO; a position she has held since 2016. She has a dual role; both managing the Association and performing its lobby functions. Sheri is also a current Board Member of the Washington Highway Users Federation, NORPASS, Workers’ Compensation Advisory Committee, and the Interstate Bridge Community Advisory Committee.

Since moving to Washington State in 1994, Sheri has spent her career in freight related businesses from heavy duty truck part manufacturers to distributorships. Sheri previously served as a representative of the trucking industry on the Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB) and Washington’s Freight Advisory Committee. Sheri graduated from the University of Utah and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting.

 

 

Registration & Event Information:

  Location La Quinta Inn & Suites   
  1425 E 27th St Tacoma, WA 98421  
  Schedule 11:15 am  Registration & networking  
  11:30 am  Lunch served  
  12:00 pm  Event  
  Cost $25 prepaid for members  
  – 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

September 12th, 2022 Meeting: Brian K. Howver

by TCTacoma
August 12th, 2022

Bryan K. Howver | Supply Chain Excellence Executive

Brian Howver brings 25+ years of progressive experience across Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehousing/Distribution and Fulfillment Operations. He offers a proven track record of success in developing and executing high impact, value-driven growth and transformational initiatives within diverse organizational structures, on a global scale.

Brian brings advanced knowledge of Supply Chain optimization strategies, operational and cost drivers, distribution and deployment planning technologies, warehouse processes, and 3PL logistics dynamics. In addition, he has an entrepreneurial spirit and the innovation to see beyond the current to identify new opportunities that create greater business value.

Brian’s career spans COO, President, Senior Vice President, and other Leadership roles at companies including: PCC Logistics; The Triangle Group; Toll Global Logistics; Pacer International, Inc; SalSon, Inc.; NFI Industries; and Matson Global Distribution Services. Brian’s scope of responsibility encompasses all aspects of daily Finance, IT, Operations, P&L, Business Development, Supply Chain Management, Fulfillment, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Planning and Execution for organizations generating well over $250M in revenues. He has built and managed great teams with over 20+ direct reports, 1,500 associates and 1,000 drivers at any time.

Brian holds a Master of Science in Intermodal Transportation degree from the University of Denver.

Registration & Event Information:

  Location La Quinta Inn & Suites   
  1425 E 27th St Tacoma, WA 98421  
  Schedule 11:15 am  Registration & networking  
  11:30 am  Lunch served  
  12:00 pm  Event  
  Cost $25 prepaid for members  
  – 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

June 13th, 2022 Meeting: Ivan Harrell

by TCTacoma
May 20th, 2022

Ivan Harrell | Tacoma Community College

Ivan L. Harrell II., Ph.D., serves as the President of Tacoma Community College (TCC) in Washington state. Having a passion for community college education, Dr. Harrell strives every day to lead a group of professionals in providing the best environment, programs and services students need to complete their academic and career goals.

Prior to TCC, Dr. Harrell most recently served as the Executive Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. Before Georgia Piedmont, he served as the Vice President of Success at Lone Star College, Dean of Student Services at Anne Arundel Community College, Coordinator for Student Affairs at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, and Assistant to the Vice President at Tallahassee Community College.

Dr. Harrell has written or co-written a number of scholarly articles and book chapters. He has also served as a presenter at numerous local, regional and national conferences and seminars. He is most proud of his work around improving the success of students of color, particularly Black men, first-generation college students, as well as students who come from traditionally marginalized backgrounds.

Dr. Harrell completed his doctor of philosophy degree (Ph.D.) at Florida State University, where he defended his award-winning dissertation, titled, “Using Student Characteristics to Predict the Persistence of Community College Students Enrolled in Online Courses.” He holds a master’s degree (M.Ed.) from Vanderbilt University, and a bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from Wittenberg University.

A native of Oberlin, Ohio, Dr. Harrell was a first-generation student who began his career in community colleges at Tallahassee Community College. Inspired by the diverse, intelligent and hard-working students he met at Tallahassee, Dr. Harrell decided to dedicate his career to advance the community college mission. His goal, as a higher education leader, is to support as many community college students possible to achieve their academic and career goals.  

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

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
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