Greetings TCDFW Community!
As we close out our fiscal year in July 2024, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for an outstanding year in the evolution of our Club!
This past year has been transformative for TCDFW, with numerous strategic changes aimed at reinforcing our core mission: serving the supply chain and transportation community in the DFW area. Every initiative we undertake—be it content creation, events, fundraisers, or social gatherings—is meticulously crafted to benefit professionals within our industry. We hope you have felt the impact of these efforts!
Here are some of our notable achievements from the past year:
- Awarded 8 student scholarships in June 2024!
- Refreshed our logo and brand identity (with more updates on the way!)
- Revamped our events with a focus on quality over quantity
- Set attendance records at two of our 2024 panel events!
- Welcomed new board members: Bryon Arita (Secretary), Michelle Bowling (Events Director), Jack Cozort (Treasurer), and Brent Tittle (Co-Director of Membership, Director of Sponsorships)
- Launching our new website very soon —we couldn't be more excited!
- Increased financial strength, with funds available for scholarships and events exceeding last year's close by approximately 20%
While we are thrilled with these positive outcomes, we recognize there is always room for improvement and will keep working hard to ensure our members and guests have the best experience!
We are energized by the Club's momentum and look forward to further strengthening our presence and influence in the DFW market in the future!
Sincerely,
Matt Childers President, TCDFW
August 12, 2024
TCDFW Past Presidents - 60+ years of Leadership LEGACIES
- 20221-22 Norma Jean Payne, D.I.F. Inc.
- 2020 Kyle Lewis, Logistics Capacity LLC
- 2019 Ken Davis, QTI Service Corporation
- 2018 Beth Mendez, Aloft Las Colinas
- 2017 Norman Gilbert, Gulf Winds
- 2016 Larry Leon, Logistics Realty, LLC
- 2015 Matt Balsy, ALC Logistics
- 2014 Lori Crider, Duval Semi Trailers
- 2013 Debbie Lawrence, Evan's Delivery
- 2012 Doug East, Dart Transit Company
- 2011 Douglas J Chaney, DC Logistics, Inc.
- 2010 Dan Weinman, Mediterranean Shipping Co.
- 2009 Loreen Silva, Landstar Logistics
- 2008 Paul Sekin, DJS International Services
- 2007 Ivars Circenis, DHL Global Forwarding
- 2006 Linda Iwanski, United Parcel Service
- 2005 James P. Buckley, Zena Logistics
- 2004 Charles Turbeville, CP Ships
- 2003 Jeff Parish, Twin City Transportation
- 2002 Kristie LaHue, XTRA Lease
- 2001 William R. Coleman, KFS, Inc.
- 2000 Joe Corona, Business Logistics Solutions
- 1999 Lance Wingfield, Associates Rental Sys.
- 1998 Matt Ehlinger, NCH Corp.
- 1997 Judy Taylor, Sealand Service
- 1996 Michael Frame, Southwest Int'l Freight
- 1995 Bill W. Huie, NCH Corp.
- 1994 Faye Peterson, The Quaker Oats Co.
- 1993 Gary A. Tolbert, FalconAir, Inc.
- 1992 Gary A. Gieser, Sea-Land Service, Inc.
- 1991 Don Jones, Campbell Taggert
- 1990 Richard D. Eberhart, Southwest Freight Dist.
- 1989 Bettie Garret, Cullum Companies, Inc.
- 1988 James V. Tidmore, Union Pacific RR
- 1987 John H. Redden, Sunbelt Consolidator's
- 1986 William Betcher, Commercial Metals
- 1985 Suzie Taylor, Electronic Data Carriers
- 1984 Larry L. Anderson, Santa Fe Railway Co.
- 1983 John Schiller, Dal-Tex Cement Co.
- 1982 J. C. Long, Jr., North Texas Traffic Bur.
- 1981 Arvey V. LaMonte, Wabash Railroad Co.
- 1980 Roy M. Delao, Lone Star Steel Co.
- 1979 Doyle Witherspoon, Gordons Transport
- 1978 Thomas H. Harp, Universal Carloading
- 1977 Calvin Monk, Southern Pacific Trans. Co.
- 1976 William C. Teaquist, Sears, Roebuck & Co.
- 1975 Loyd L. Chance, Strickland Systems
- 1974 Kenneth P. Tubbs, Dallas Chamber of Comm.
- 1973 John C. Presswood, Southern Pacific Cotton Belt
- 1972 N. W. Ellena, Lone Star Steel Co.
- 1971 L. Steele Moore, American Mayflower
- 1970 Joe Holmes, Universal Carloading & Distribution
- 1969 Henry Nelson, Norfolk & Western RR
- 1968 Jake Morgan, American Petrofina of TX
- 1967 Mel H. McIntire, Great Southwest Co.
- 1966 Bob B. Wadsworth, Southern Pacific Co.
- 1965 John R. Standley, Sears, Roebuck and Co.
- 1964 Jack C. Witt, Red Ball Motor Freight Lines, Inc.
- 1963 Rufus C. Hodges, Central of Georgia RR
- 1962 Jim Whitt, Anderson Clayton Company-Food Div.
- 1961 Leo M. Baker, Central Freight Lines, Inc.
- 1960 Bill E. Dalhoff, Missouri Pacific Lines
- 1959 Cecil L. Leonard, Lone Star Gas Co.
- 1958 H. Rudy Reynolds, Lee Way Motor Freight
- 1957 O.B. Sandidge, Ft. Worth & Denver Railway Co.
- 1956 Paul J. Chitwood, Ford Motor Co.
- 1955 Frank E. Bacon, M&D Motor Freight Lines
- 1954 Herb W. Cook, Missouri Pacific Railroad Co.
- 1953 Harry G. Crafts, The Coke Cola Co.
