I joined the Oregon Trucking Associations as President in February 2015. Earlier in my career, when I worked for Johnson Controls, a battery manufacturer, I was first exposed to the trucking industry and recognized how critical trucking is to the economy and U.S. supply chain. When I was younger and first began traveling alone, my father would always tell me, “If you need help, let a truck driver help you.” My positive impression of trucking is initially what drew me to the industry when the job opportunity at Oregon Trucking Associations presented itself. I always knew that trucking was integral to economic growth and opportunity in our country. Our country moves the majority of all our goods and products through trucks.

It’s hard to pinpoint one thing. The people are fabulous. From the business owners to our association’s members, to the staff to the drivers. There’s a lot to be proud of within this industry. I don’t know what industry could have possibly made me prouder as I watched the trucking industry’s work during the pandemic.