YRCW Women Leaders Dominate Women in Trucking’s “Top Women to Watch” List
May 12 2020 - 4:19PM
(NASDAQ: YRCW) Eleven female leaders across YRC Worldwide have been
recognized by the Women in Trucking Association on its 2020 list of
“Top Women to Watch in Transportation.” The editorial staff
of WIT’s Redefining the Road magazine selected these
individuals for their significant career accomplishments in the
past 12 to 18 months as well as their efforts to promote gender
diversity.
“I’m proud to recognize YRCW’s 2020 ‘Top Women to Watch’ and
value the contributions by each and every one of them across our
business,” said Darren Hawkins, CEO. “These leaders continue to add
value and to serve in key leadership roles both in our industry and
across the company.”
Of the 51 “Women to Watch,” 11 of them are YRCW companies’
employees. They are:
- Heather Allen, Distribution Center
Manager
- Rosie Berkemeier, Director Finance
- Leah Dawson, Assistant General Counsel and
Assistant Secretary
- Marybeth Mack, Director Accountability,
Performance, & Operational Excellence
- Shelly Moore, VP Technology Services
- Cheryl Saxton, VP Terminal Network
Solutions
- Ashley Shomin, Assistant Treasurer
- Sarah Statlander, VP Human Capital &
Talent Acquisition
- Melissa Tomlen, VP Accountability &
Performance
- Stacey VandeVusse, Director Field Human
Resources
- Elaine White, Regional Sales Manager
“It’s an honor being included on the Women in Trucking ‘Top
Women to Watch’ list, and even more so, it’s an honor working for a
company where diversity and inclusion are prioritized and where
women have a seat at the table,” said Melissa Tomlen, YRCW VP
Accountability & Performance. “I am fortunate to have
cultivated my career at YRCW and to have the opportunity to help
develop here the next generation of female leadership.”
YRC Worldwide Companies (Holland, New Penn, Reddaway, YRC
Freight and HNRY Logistics) are committed to attracting, developing
and retaining women in the transportation industry. Through our
women’s employee resource group and targeted development programs,
we are creating a community of support, enrichment and engagement
designed to foster relationships, enhance the employee experience
and prepare future leaders over the road, in our terminals, and in
all roles critical to our success. In 2018, YRCW launched a women’s
leadership program for females across roles and levels in the
company to engage in coaching, peer mentoring and connection for
the purpose of professional and leadership development.
Learn more at YRCW.com.
About YRC WorldwideYRC Worldwide Inc.,
headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., is the holding company
for a portfolio of less-than- truckload (LTL) companies
including Holland, New Penn, Reddaway, and YRC Freight, as
well as the logistics company HNRY Logistics.
Collectively, YRC Worldwide companies have one of the
largest, most comprehensive logistics and LTL networks
in North America with local, regional, national and
international capabilities. Through their teams of experienced
service professionals, YRC Worldwide companies offer
industry-leading expertise in flexible supply chain solutions,
ensuring customers can ship industrial, commercial and retail goods
with confidence.
InvestorContact: |
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Eric Birge
913-696-6108 investor@yrcw.com |
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Mike Kelley 913-696-6121 mike.kelley@yrcw.com |
SOURCE: YRC Worldwide
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