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President & CEO John D. Esparza
Sr. Executive Vice President Glenna K. Bruun
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Sr. Vice President, Membership, Safety & Education
Lance Shillingburg
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Chief Financial Officer
Jesse Dominguez, CPA, CGMA
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Director of Affiliate Operations Dorothy S. Brooks
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Director of Policy & Intergovernmental Relations Les Findeisen
les@texastrucking.com Chief Operating Officer &
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Member Events & Information Manager Ann Quass
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Shipping Clerk Jason Deanda
Creative Director Mary W. Crisler
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Membership and External Communications Coordinator Madison Porter
madison@texastrucking.com Let’s Jump In!
It’s a new association year, with new goals, to-dos and metrics. TXTA leadership recently returned from a very productive strategic planning retreat. We identified keys priorities as well as essential improvements necessary to achieve our full potential. I speak for our entire team when I say we are ready and excited!
We reassessed, realigned and revised our focus for the association. We have a bold simple plan based on effective communication and member engagement. The positive direction is truly uplifting.
The Award-winning Publication of Texas Trucking Association Fall 2016
Volume 81 Number 3
The Steering Wheel is owned by Texas Trucking Association and is published biannually by Matthews Publishing Group. To request additional copies, order reprints of individual articles or become a subscriber to The Steering Wheel, please contact Glenna Bruun at 512-478-2541. To inquire about advertising, please contact the publisher at 501-690-9393 or please send an email to
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Publisher
Jennifer Matthews-Drake Matthews Publishing Group
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Executive Editor Glenna K. Bruun
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Managing Editors John D. Esparza
john@texastrucking.com Mary Crisler
mary@texastrucking.com Art Director Jon D. Kennedy
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Photographers Jon D. Kennedy John David Pittman
Guest/Contributing Writers Steve Brawner Bethany May Renee Miller Todd Traub Kim Moore
TXTA has a proud history. We are so fortunate to have a very experienced, respected and talented staff. I am grateful for their commitment to our great industry and I urge each of you to recommit your resources to empower and support them to be as effective and impactful as possible in this important year. Get involved, learn all that TXTA can do for your business.
Our committees are up and running, and bursting with members interested in volunteering their time and talents. We have everything from improving our golf tournaments to enhancing member savings (affinity) to improved education and more! We are getting folks involved on new levels, in new ways. Thanks to those who have already jumped aboard and welcome to those who want to grab an oar. We are excited to recreate an association that is beneficial to each and every one of our members. Most importantly, we are looking for your support and assistance as we do so.
Texas Trucking Association (TXTA) is an affiliate of the American Trucking Associations. TXTA is a
Texas corporation of trucking companies, private carrier fleets and businesses which serve or supply the trucking industry. TXTA serves these companies as a governmental affairs representative before legislative, regulatory and executive branches of government on issues that affect the trucking industry. The organization also provides public relations services, education services, operational services and serves as a forum for industry meetings and membership relations. For more information, contact TXTA at:
700 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Phone: 512.478.2541 • FAX: 512.474.6494 800.727.7135 •
www.texastrucking.com
You will notice immediate changes in our communications. Check out the website! Also, make sure the right information is getting to the right people in your company. You will be hearing from us often and in various ways as we prepare for a busy legislative session, building our PAC and asking for your input on our legislative agenda. As we prepare for Trucking Day at the Texas State Capitol, I ask that you all plan to come to Austin in January. Our strength is still in numbers and members willing to speak up for what is important to the Texas industry. We need you and your voice!
I am honored and humbled to be representing you during such a promising year of growth and renewal. Join us as we continue to propel Texas Trucking Association to a sure and successful future as the pinnacle of Texas transportation!
Marcia Faschingbauer President, Excargo Services TXTA Chairman of the Board 2016-2017 Issue 3, Fall 2016 9
CHAIRMAN'S Message
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