Koch (pronounced "cook") Companies is made up of five divisions and affiliate companies. They have been in business for over 40 years and are a privately-held, family-owned business. Koch offers a full slate of transportation services, including freight hauling, logistics, warehousing, and truck/trailer leasing. Koch Trucking is a family-owned, asset-based trucking company made up of over 900 trucks and 2,000 trailers. Dedicated, Local, Super Regional, Flatbed, Marine, and Specialized Fleets.Koch Logistics is one of the midwest's largest privately owned 3PLs, offering all modes of domestic and international shipping in addition to asset-based warehousing and supply chain management. Koch Logistics has developed an expertise in managing the on-time arrival of FF&E materials for complex retail store initiatives like new store openings, remodels, and construction projects.Koch NationaLease is a full-service truck leasing company with the strength and resources of a national company along with the care and customer service of a local firm. Koch NationaLease offers custom leasing and rental options backed with 24/7 service and maintenance.United Trailer Leasing is a full-service trailer and container lending company. With over 60 years of experience and 3,000 available units, United Trailer Leasing has the experience and flexible leasing options to meet their customers specific needs.

**Clash of the Titans sales contest (Worldwide Express vs Unishippers): Won 4th place out of 800+ sales reps***GlobalTranz merged with Worldwide Express in 2021. I rolled under their sales division in July 2023. Parent company WWEX Group was announced in late 2023 housing brands, Worldwide Express, Unishippers and GlobalTranz.”

**GlobalTranz President's Club Winner 2022***GlobalTranz merged with Worldwide Express in 2021. Rolled under WWEX sales division July 2023*Founded in 2003, GlobalTranz has grown to become a leading, technology-enabled, full-service transportation and logistics provider. GlobalTranz provides dependable, multimodal transportation and logistics solutions to shippers of any size. Standing out in a competitive marketplace, GlobalTranz continues to be recognized as a market leader.Leveraging its extensive freight agent network and direct sales network, GlobalTranz is a fast-growing market leader with a customer base of over 121,000 customers, a network of 75+ best in class LTL carriers, 85,000+ truckload carriers, transformative M&A, creative products and superior customer service delivered by the best people in the industry (2,400+ employees throughout the US & Mexico).

*Logistics Planning Services was acquired by GlobalTranz in May 2017* LPS is a private-owned company with 30 years of logistics experience. Our mission is forging trusted partnerships with customers by simplifying logistics and building world-class freight operations. Whatever your supply chain challenges, wherever your shipments are going, LPS has the people with integrity, strong carrier relationships, and the advanced technology to make choosing us an easy decision.LPS is committed to providing comprehensive transportation management & freight payment solutions to help maximize operational performance and provide long-term value.Fast Facts* NWBOC Certified Woman Owned Business* Corporate Form: “S” Corp* Incorporated in 1987* AAA Credit Rating* Over 200 years of transportation logistics experience* 150 Carriers under contract with global capabilitiesWe offer our customers a total transportation management service highlighted by strong carrier discounts, customizable technology, open-book pricing and global multi-mode capabilities with over 150 established carriers.Our customers are enjoying hard-dollar savings of 10-60% and soft-dollar savings through ongoing services such as vendor inbound shipping control, integration, freight invoice pre-audit, consolidation and payment. Our solutions can be implemented across your organization in a matter of weeks with minimal up-front costs.

❖Selected by #1 Sr. Rep. in Chicago office as his exclusive Jr. Rep. partner responsible for assisting with new business development & the day-to-day management of his territorycomprised of over 17 surgeon-clients across 16 hospitals.❖ Responsible for simultaneously developing and growing my own relationships to drive salesefforts with 6 prospective surgeon-clients using competitors' products.❖ Played significant role in assisting Sr. Rep with meeting & exceeding quota in 2015 - $2,772,735 Total Sales; 138% of Quota; 166% YoY Sales Growth.

❖ Assisted sales representatives with surgical support & on-call surgery backup across multipleterritories comprised of over 40 surgeons at over 30 hospital facilities throughout Chicagoland & IL suburbs.❖ In 2014, was assigned to exclusively assist two top sales representatives in the Chicago office with the day-to-day management of their respective territories.❖ Successfully maintained inventory & logistics for assigned reps, in addition to being trusted to manage their existing relationships with surgeons, their surgical assistants and hospital administrative staff.❖ During my time in this role, both reps met their quarterly quotas as well as exceeded annual quotas.

•Responsible for overseeing company’s top accounts in the Chicago office.•Midwest lead in targeting client annual spend of $500,000 per year or more.•Contract logistics

•Responsible for hiring and managing all sales personnel in company’s Chicago office.•Oversaw 112 accounts with $450,000 monthly revenue as well as three outside sales representatives and their book of business.•Responsible for bringing on and maintaining key accounts.•Delegating specific accounts to individuals based on territory and sales position.

•Successfully performed new business development efforts through consistent cold calling and prospecting initiatives. •Performed data analysis for potential customers to match needs with company services and develop account setup.•Coordinated across inside staff and trained clients to ensure accurate implementation. •Brought in one of the largest company accounts to date and continue to successfully manage and further embed our solution with the client which has led to new and forward commitments

*Freight Ready was acquired by BlueGrace Logistics in May of 2009*Our website allows customers to manage all aspects of their shipping. Customer has the option to select multiple carrier rates based on price and transit time, can create all paperwork and track shipments, include reference numbers for thier accounting department to better manage the bottom line and save time and money for the entire company.We offer LTL, Truckload, International and Expedited services.Some of my main responsibilities:•manage all client accounts.•build and maintain relationships with our carriers, clients, and their customers/vendors.•the liaison between the carrier and customer.•create orders, blind shipments, CODs, volume quotes, international quotes, expedited quotes. Assist with tracking and PODs.•handle all customer and carrier issues, including claims.•perform analysis for potential clients.•assist remote sales agents with needs and account maintenance.•negotiate rates with carriers and outside agents.

•Supported the Bath/Rug department in the Domestics Division (Merchandising)•Worked closely with merchandising team, vendors and transportation.•Ensure that goods are set-up to clear customs and are tracked through the distribution centers for on-time store sets.•Assist business analyst's and vendors with order writing.•Promoted to Sr. after 12 months.~Event planning committee for Domestics Division~Volunteer committee for Domestics Division~"Coordinator Connection" representative for Domestics Division: ~One Coordinator/Specialist is nominated by the Sr. Vice President and Director to represent the Division at monthly meetings. ~Must be a leader in role and in Division for other Coordinators/Specialists.

•Helped plan and coordinate annual spring auction "Basilica in Bloom '06"•Helped plan and coordinate the 12th Annual "Basilica Block Party" -- in charge of managing and placing over 1600 volunteers.•Planned the Basilica Block Party Volunteer Thank You Party