Congratulations to three individuals who were honored as the 2017 TMSA Members of the Year. Every year, TMSA acknowledges individual professionals within TMSA's membership who demonstrate exemplary service, leadership and results in their volunteer efforts to advance the mission of the association.
"As a professional industry non-profit association, TMSA relies heavily on the efforts of its volunteer leaders - which makes these awards so significantly important," says Brian Everett, CEO of TMSA.
Scott Grady, TMSA's President (and Senior Vice President - Automotive Solutions for Landstar), acknowledged these three professionals for their service to TMSA:
Don Friddell, Director of Marketing, Kenco, was named 2017 TMSA Member of the Year for his significant leadership as this year's Chairman of the Education Committee. In his role, he led his committee to launch the association's new webinar series, which has resulted in a new webinar each month. In addition, Friddell led his committee in planning a successful conference this year that featured four educational tracks and new networking opportunities in its business model.
Deena Lauderdale, Vice President of Sigma Printing Services, was named 2017 TMSA Affiliate Member of the Year for her leadership in creating a strategic sponsorship as the 2016-2017 Official Print Sponsor of TMSA. This alliance has helped to elevate the strategic marketing and communication initiatives that promote the mission of the association and also to bring new value to members. Most recently, Sigma also printed an innovative and dynamic New Member Orientation Packet which will help to strengthen the engagement of new members as they become better educated on the opportunities of member involvement.
Lori Miller, CEO of exhibitpro, was named 2017 TMSA Affiliate Member of the Year for her vision and leadership in generating a new strategic sponsorship with TMSA that helped to showcase Compass award-winning marketing and sales initiatives at the 2016 and 2017 annual conferences. Her company, exhibitpro, created a creative display that allowed conference attendees to preview the awards - providing TMSA members the opportunity to gain access to best practices in transportation and logistics marketing and sales.