January 13th 2025, Meeting

by TCTacoma
December 19th, 2024

Matt Schrap |Harbor Trucking Association-Chief Executive Officer

Matt Schrap is the CEO for the Harbor Trucking Association.

 Since taking the role in June of 2021, Matt has been working closely with fellow supply chain stakeholders along with local, state and federal regulators on a multitude of issues impacting drayage movements on the USWC.

 Prior to joining HTA, Matt was VP of Government Programs for the Velocity Vehicle Group (VVG), where he worked on air quality regulatory policy and incentive programs for Heavy Duty trucks operating across the United States. 

Before his time at VVG, Matt was the Director of Environmental Affairs and Intermodal Conferences for the California Trucking Association (CTA). He took the role at CTA after completing the Center for California Studies, Senate Fellows Program in 2005. 

 Matt is also a lecturer and instructor for the College of Professional and Continuing Education Global Logistics Professional Designation at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). He holds an MA in Public Policy Administration from CSULB and a BA in Government from California State University, Sacramento.

Location La Quinta Inn & Suites 
1425 E 27th St Tacoma, WA 98421
  January 13th, 2025
Schedule 11:15 am  Registration & networking
11:30 am  Lunch served
12:00 pm  Event
Cost $30 prepaid for members
– 3 days prior to the event
– Drawing is an additional $5 for 6 tickets
– Additional $5 for walk-in members, member sales on day of event, and non-members
Registration  Register online, by email, or fill out the registration form
Categories Events, Luncheon Meetings

December 9th 2024 EFN Holiday Fundraiser

by TCTacoma
November 14th, 2024

Register Here!

Or contact executive director Bryan Lovely for more information.

executivedirector@tctacoma.org

Categories Charity Event, Events, Luncheon Meetings

November 11th, 2024 Meeting

by TCTacoma
October 15th, 2024

Craig B. Hymes |EVP & SVP of Operations – National Defense Transportaion Association

Craig, originally from Altoona, Pennsylvania, began his career in the U.S. Army Reserves as an Ordnance Officer in 1981. After graduating from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1984, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Transportation Corps. Craig retired as a Colonel after over 28 years of service, with his final assignment as Commander of the 597th Transportation Group under USTRANSCOM’s Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command. Throughout his military career, Craig held numerous command and key positions in various locations, including the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, the 27th Transportation Battalion in Germany, the Southern European Task Force in Italy, and the 10th Transportation Battalion at Fort Eustis, Virginia, among others. After retiring from the Army, he worked as the Director of Transportation and Business Development for Supreme Defense and Government Services USA from 2009 to 2015, and as a Senior Consultant with LMI from 2015 to 2019. In May 2019, Craig became the Senior Vice President of Operations for the National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) and became the NDTA Board Executive Vice President in 2022. He lives and works in Northern Virginia.

  Location La Quinta Inn & Suites   
  1425 E 27th St Tacoma, WA 98421  
    November 11th, 2024  
  Schedule 11:15 am  Registration & networking  
  11:30 am  Lunch served  
  12:00 pm  Event  
  Cost $30 prepaid for members  
  – 3 days prior to the event  
  – Drawing is an additional $5 for 6 tickets  
  – Additional $5 for walk-in members, member sales on day of event, and non-members  
  Registration  Register online, by email, or fill out the registration form  

 

Categories Events, Luncheon Meetings

October 14th, 2024 Meeting

by TCTacoma
September 13th, 2024

Elise M. Gosch |Vice President – Loup Logistics

Gosch, was named Vice President – Loup Logistics in August 2024.  Loup provides innovative transportation and logistics solutions, including door-to-door shipping, logistics and other specialized services. Prior to her current role, Gosch was Assistant Vice President – Strategy & Sustainability for Union Pacific Railroad.  Her team was responsible for leading the Union Pacific innovation program, working with the executive leadership team on shaping the strategy and communicating it across the company and driving the Sustainability strategy and disclosures. Gosch has been with Union Pacific for over 20 years and has held leadership positions including Assistant Vice President – Intermodal Sales, Senior Director – Commercial Pricing, Director M&S at UPDS (now Loup), and various Pricing, Sales and Process Improvement roles on the Marketing and Sales team. Gosch is a founding member and former President for EASE, a disability supporting employee resource group at Union Pacific, and outside of work, Gosch is an active member of the Angelman Syndrome Foundation and the American Cancer Society. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of South Dakota in 2003. She and her husband, Christopher, live in Omaha, Nebraska with their three children.

  Location La Quinta Inn & Suites   
  1425 E 27th St Tacoma, WA 98421  
    October 14th, 2024  
  Schedule 11:15 am  Registration & networking  
  11:30 am  Lunch served  
  12:00 pm  Event  
  Cost $30 prepaid for members  
  – 3 days prior to the event  
  – Drawing is an additional $5 for 6 tickets  
  – Additional $5 for walk-in members, member sales on day of event, and non-members  
  Registration  Register online, by email, or fill out the registration form  
Categories Events, Luncheon Meetings

September 9th, 2024 Meeting

by TCTacoma
June 20th, 2024

Eric Ellingson | Executive Vice President, Bargreen Ellingson

Eric Ellingson brings a wealth of expertise in supply chain management, logistics, and operations with a strong commitment to customer service and innovation in hospitality and technology. Currently serving as Executive Vice President at Bargreen Ellingson, Eric exemplifies the company’s nine core values that underpin its success and customer-centric approach.

Eric’s journey into the realm of supply chain and logistics began with a solid foundation in finance, graduating with honors from Seattle Pacific University. His early career saw him excel in private wealth management and institutional portfolio management for six years, honing his financial acumen and strategic thinking.

  Location La Quinta Inn & Suites   
  1425 E 27th St Tacoma, WA 98421  
    September 9th, 2024  
  Schedule 11:15 am  Registration & networking  
  11:30 am  Lunch served  
  12:00 pm  Event  
  Cost $30 prepaid for members  
  – 3 days prior to the event  
  – Drawing is an additional $5 for 6 tickets  
  – Additional $5 for walk-in members, member sales on day of event, and non-members  
  Registration  Register online, by email, or fill out the registration form  
Categories Luncheon Meetings, Uncategorized

June 10th, 2024 Meeting

by TCTacoma
May 15th, 2024

Heather Sneed | Associate Dean of Business, Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Heather Sneed is the Associate Dean of Business at Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Heather brings a wealth of experience to the table, with over 16 years in the field of marketing, specializing in SEO, content marketing, and digital advertising. For 11 of those years, she was an entrepreneur and co-owner of a successful marketing agency. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Digital Marketing from Bellevue College and a master’s degree in Leadership and Management from Washington Governors University. Heather recently became the Associate Dean of Business at Lake Washington Institute of Technology’s School of Business. She oversees the Transportation, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management bachelor’s degree program in this capacity. Heather’s goal at Lake Washington Institute of Technology is to assist students in achieving their self-set goals while guiding them through their educational journey toward their chosen profession.

  Location La Quinta Inn & Suites   
  1425 E 27th St Tacoma, WA 98421  
    June, 10th, 2024  
  Schedule 11:15 am  Registration & networking  
  11:30 am  Lunch served  
  12:00 pm  Event  
  Cost $30 prepaid for members  
  – 3 days prior to the event  
  – Drawing is an additional $5 for 6 tickets  
  – Additional $5 for walk-in members, member sales on day of event, and non-members  
  Registration  Register online, by email, or fill out the registration form  
Categories Events, Luncheon Meetings

May 13th, 2024 Meeting

by TCTacoma
April 11th, 2024

Samantha Galltin | VP Commercial Ops, InductEV

Samantha began her supply chain journey as a Trainmaster with the BNSF Railway after graduating from Villanova University. She had a 13-year career with the Railroad as Director of Ports, liaising between the railroad and ports across the network while earning a Master’s in Global Supply Chain from the University of Southern California.

She then joined the Port of Long Beach, leading the Commercial Operations Bureau and its three divisions: Business Development, Tenant Services and Operations, and Security Services divisions. Collaborating with the three division directors, customers and industry partners, Samantha’s focus was to drive efficiencies and optimize the supply chain to build on the Port’s value proposition of operational excellence and world-class customer service.

Before joining InductEV, Samantha led the Commercial Operations team at Fleetzero, helping to lead the decarbonization of ocean shipping through a world class marine battery pack and battery-electric ship. At InductEV, she leads the Operations team inclusive of supply chain, customer success, and manufacturing.

  Location La Quinta Inn & Suites   
  1425 E 27th St Tacoma, WA 98421  
    May 13th, 2024  
  Schedule 11:15 am  Registration & networking  
  11:30 am  Lunch served  
  12:00 pm  Event  
  Cost $30 prepaid for members  
  – 3 days prior to the event  
  – Drawing is an additional $5 for 6 tickets  
  – Additional $5 for walk-in members, member sales on day of event, and non-members  
  Registration  Register online, by email, or fill out the registration form  
Categories Events, Luncheon Meetings

April 8th, 2024 Meeting

by TCTacoma
March 14th, 2024

Alex Hofeling | Tote Maritime Alaska

As the President of TOTE Maritime Alaska, Alex Hofeling manages all commercial and operational activities for TOTE Group’s carrier company serving the Alaska trade. Hofeling joined TOTE Maritime Alaska in 2013 as Regional Sales Manager until being promoted to General Manager in 2018. Previously, Hofeling served as the Vice President and General Manager of TOTE Maritime Alaska in Anchorage, working closely with customers, communities, public officials, labor interests and others to fulfill the commitment to serving those in the 49th state. Hofeling holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Finance from the University of Washington, and a master’s degree in Business Administration from Seattle University.

 

  Location La Quinta Inn & Suites   
  1425 E 27th St Tacoma, WA 98421  
    Monday April 8th, 2024  
  Schedule 11:15 am  Registration & networking  
  11:30 am  Lunch served  
  12:00 pm  Event  
  Cost $30 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  
Categories Charity Event, Events, Luncheon Meetings
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