Annual awards celebrate industry professionals who unite, grow and advance the transportation and logistics community through innovation and dedication.
CHICAGO (October 23, 2025)- The Transportation Marketing and Sales Association (TMSA), the premier organization dedicated to uniting, growing and advancing transportation sales and marketing professionals, today announced the winners of its prestigious 2025 Mountain Mover Awards. These respected honors recognize exceptional individuals who have demonstrated outstanding innovation, leadership and measurable impact in driving growth within the transportation and logistics industry.
The 2025 Sales Mountain Mover is Director, Strategic Accounts and Government Services John Lemieux of Matson Logistics; and the 2025 Marketing Mountain Mover is Marketing Manager Mike Marut of Revenova.
"The Mountain Mover Awards represent the pinnacle of recognition in our industry, celebrating professionals who not only achieve remarkable results but also embody the collaborative spirit that makes our transportation community stronger," said Jennifer Karpus-Romain, TMSA Executive Director. "This year's winners demonstrate that the key to moving mountains lies in building meaningful relationships and delivering exceptional value to customers and partners."
Sales Mountain Mover Winner
John Lemieux, Director of Strategic Accounts and Government Services at Matson Logistics, brings decades of transportation expertise to his role specializing in government and military logistics. In 2023, he orchestrated one of FEMA's first relief shipments during the Maui fires. In 2024, Lemieux led his team to secure a groundbreaking $71.2 million military contract while also capturing $108 million in FEMA contracts. His strategic vision has built their project logistics business from the ground up. A three-time recipient of the Matson Presidential Award, Lemieux's deep understanding of complex government requirements and his ability to navigate intricate logistics challenges have made him an invaluable asset to both his organization and the clients he serves.
Marketing Mountain Mover Winner
Mike Marut, Marketing Manager at Revenova, has transformed his company's digital presence and market reach through strategic marketing initiatives. Under his leadership, the company's social media engagement surged by 1,000%, with LinkedIn and YouTube followings growing 48% and 28%, respectively. These efforts directly generated 180 qualified sales leads and contributed to 25% growth in new business. He's driven these efforts nearly single-handedly, and has now onboarded his team this year. Marut's work has been instrumental in Revenova's recognition as an Inbound Logistics Top 100 IT Provider, and SupplyTech BreakThrough Transportation Management Innovation of the Year for transforming the TMS space. His work showcases how modern marketing can drive substantial business outcomes.
Sales Rainmaker Runners-Up
In addition to the top honorees, the Sales Rainmaker category celebrated a group of remarkable finalists who demonstrated exceptional performance and impact throughout the year.
The 2025 Rainmakers are:
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Lead Account Executive Austin Smith of Denim by Truckstop, who drove one-third of annual revenue with his innovative cold-call approach.
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Senior Vice President of National Accounts Don Davis of Fleet Advantage, an industry veteran with more than 30 years experience, exceeded his quota by a factor of 10 in 2020, and since then, he continues to achieve up to 100% above target every year, even as his sales quota has increased by 1500%.
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Chief Commercial Officer Bill Heaney of Odyssey Logistics, leveraged his 23 years of experience to transform the company's sales model and culture, resulting in a doubling of total pipeline value to $500+ million.
Marketing Brand Innovator Runners-Up
The Marketing Brand Innovator category celebrated a group of inspiring finalists who continue to elevate the standard for innovation and brand leadership in the industry.
The 2025 Brand Innovators are:
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Director of Marketing and Community Outreach Elizabeth Gomez of Fleet Advantage, who turned marketing into a strategic growth engine while leading the company's Kids Around the Corner Foundation, providing for families in need.
About Transportation Marketing & Sales Association (TMSA)
TMSA is the only association dedicated to advancing the success of marketing and sales professionals in all modes of the commercial freight transportation market. From president and vice president to manager, director and coordinator, members are at all levels and represent all market segments including motor carriers, 3PLs, railroads, air carriers, ocean lines, port authorities, OEMs, media and suppliers.
TMSA's mission is to enable sales and marketing professionals to learn and give back to the transportation and logistics industry through education, connections and resources, ultimately strengthening their individual development, their businesses and the industry-at-large. TMSA's vision is to be the pre-eminent non-profit sales and marketing association that transportation and logistics professionals turn to for industry-specific education, connections and resources.
Visit
tmsatoday.org to learn more about this more than 100-year-old trade non-profit organization.
