June 12th, 2023 Meeting: Adrián González

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May 12th, 2023

Adrián González | The SmartForce Group, Inc.

Adrián González is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of The SmartForce Group, Inc. – a global training and development firm specializing in helping client organizations achieve superior performance through education.

Adrián has over thirty years of experience in financial and economic consulting and performance training. As an economist and a former structural engineer, Adrián’s talent lies in turning complex and elaborate theories into simple and understandable concepts that everyone can embrace. The SmartForce Group’s creative and high-energy programs have educated thousands of employees across a broad spectrum of industries. They have had a significant impact on the employees and the organizational performance of their companies.

Adrián is fluent in English and Spanish and has personally facilitated sessions around the globe in over 50 different countries across six different Continents for audiences ranging from top executives to all organizational levels. Adrián has also coached many top Fortune 500 executives in the art and science of crafting and delivering compelling, memorable presentations.

Adrián is an accomplished classical pianist who has occasionally performed recitals for various non-profit organizations.

Charity event dates:

Habitat for Humanity build dates: Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24
Emergency Food Network repack: Saturday, July 1st

Registration & Event Information:

	Location	La Quinta Inn & Suites
	Location	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.

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January 10th, 2022 Meeting: Chris Rye

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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

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

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October 11th, 2021 Meeting: Todd Fryhover

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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

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

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February 8th, 2021 Meeting: John Wolfe

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January 14th, 2021

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:

$10 registration is for the TCT’s Scholarship Program and a single entry into a randomized drawing
Hosted through Zoom, link provided from TCT Executive Director email
Event starts at noon
$10 for each additional entry into a randomized drawing to support the TCT’s Scholarship Program
Register online, by email, or fill out the registration form

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

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February 10th, 2020 Meeting: John Wolfe

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January 22nd, 2020

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.

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

Registration & Event Information:

Emerald Queen Casino Ballroom & Conference Center
5580 Pacific Hwy East, Fife, WA 98424
(The Ballroom & Conference Center is located West of the Casino across the parking lot)
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

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

Future luncheons:

March 9th: Darigold
April 13th: Foss Maritime

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December 9th, 2019 Meeting: EFN Holiday Luncheon

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November 13th, 2019

Join us for a silent auction, no host bar, lunch, networking and live auction!

Have fun & support a great cause!

Contact Lori Kincannon or Janice Wasson to donate to the auction or raffle:

lkincannon@mckinneytrailers.com or 253-326-1292
jwasson@heartlandexpress.com or 253-335-0815

Registration & Event Information:

Emerald Queen Casino Ballroom & Conference Center
5580 Pacific Hwy East, Fife, WA 98424
(The Ballroom & Conference Center is located West of the Casino across the parking lot)
11:00 am Registration/networking
11:45 am Lunch served
2:00 pm Event conclusion
Cost $40 prepaid, drawing is an additional $25 for 6 tickets
** Additional $10 for walk-in members and non-members
Register Online or by email

Contributions or gifts to the Transportation Club of Tacoma are not tax deductible as charitable contributions.

All donations to Emergency Food Network are tax deductible. Tax ID #94-3131776. Please bring your check made payable to EFN to the TCT Event on December 10th and we will hand directly to EFN.

Emergency Food Network – Working to End Hunger in Pierce County since 1982

Each December our club holds the Emergency Food Network Food Drive and Fundraiser at our Christmas luncheon. All proceeds from the event go to EFN who’ll use the proceeds to feed local people in our community. The event includes a visit from the local high school choir and speakers who bring in the Christmas spirit by helping auction off great gifts for the membership. Currently, EFN is able to convert every $1 raised into $12 worth of food. Our membership is thrilled they can have such a huge impact in our community.

Since 1999, we have been able to raise over 1 million dollars in food for EFN. Come join us at our December luncheon where we’ll once again bring you a little Christmas joy and goodwill to the people in our community.

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June 10th, 2019 Meeting: John Wolfe

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May 24th, 2019

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 serves as the CEO of the Port of Tacoma, a position he was named to in 2010. Before being named CEO, he had served as the Port of Tacoma’s deputy executive director since June 2005.

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

Registration & Event Information:

Emerald Queen Casino Ballroom & Conference Center
5580 Pacific Hwy East, Fife, WA 98424
(The Ballroom & Conference Center is located West of the Casino across the parking lot)
11:15 am Registration/networking
11:45 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

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

Future luncheons:

September 9th: Allen Clifford, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co.
October 14th: Meredith Neal, Manufacturing Industrial Council
November 11th: Michael Fowler, WTC Tacoma
December 9th: EFN

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November 12th, 2018 Meeting: Dwight Smith

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October 23rd, 2018

Dwight Smith | Costco

Ten years ago, Dwight Smith was starting his Costco career by pushing carts and boxing orders at the cash registers. He currently holds the position of International Export Logistics Buyer. His job involves supporting US exports to Costco’s overseas regions in Asia, Australia, Europe, and Iceland, representing these same regions in freight service negotiations, and serving as the primary logistics liaison for these regions within Costco’s Home Office. He holds a BA in Theatre from UCLA and an MFA in Acting from the University of Washington. Prior to Costco, he served as a pastor for 17 years.

Dwight and his wife, Carla, make their home in Snoqualmie, WA. They have two children currently in college at Western Washington University.

Registration & Event Information:

Emerald Queen Casino Ballroom & Conference Center
5580 Pacific Hwy East, Fife, WA 98424
(The Ballroom & Conference Center is located West of the Casino across the parking lot)
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

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

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Adrián González | The SmartForce Group, Inc.

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

Chris Rye | TOTE Maritime Alaska

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

Todd Fryhover | Washington Apple Commission

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

John Wolfe | The Northwest Seaport Alliance

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

John Wolfe | The Northwest Seaport Alliance

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

Have fun & support a great cause!

Emergency Food Network – Working to End Hunger in Pierce County since 1982

John Wolfe | The Northwest Seaport Alliance

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

Dwight Smith | Costco

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