Our Team

CONGRATULATIONS BRANDI FUGATE!

Brandi has been promoted to Billing Manager at our Redwood Portland office! She started with Kool Pak in December 2019 as a Billing Specialist and in March 2020 was promoted to Billing Specialist Lead. We are super excited for this new move, and what that means for our Billing Department and for Brandi. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to Kool Pak!

CONGRATULATIONS ASHLEY BERLIN!

Ashley has been training in our LESS THAN 0-6 MONTHS DRIVER TRAINING program. Ashley graduated in April after training at our Clackamas terminal. She will be based primarily out of Rancho Cucamonga as an OTR Professional Driver with Kool Pak. We extend our hearty congratulations on her achievements, and are overjoyed for what that means for our Transportation Department and for Ashley. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to Kool Pak!

Congratulations to these outstanding team members!

• Tab Goundie – 19 years
• Ron Yarnell – 14 years
• Larry Hochhalter – 9 years
• John Rosentritt – 7 years
• Edwin Mata – 6 years
• Aaron Barney – 4 years
• Hank Andrade – 2 years
• Andrea Cole – 1 year
• Suzy Ortiz – 1 year
• Mike Mozley – 1 year

AMANDA – CSR DISPATCH | CLACKAMAS

Please join us in welcoming Amanda as our new CSR Dispatch for the Dispatching Department in Clackamas. She enjoys cross stitch, quilting and crafting. Her favorite place to travel is to Gold Beach, Oregon. If you have never visited, she highly recommends it.

Welcome and congratulations Amanda!

DAVE – OTR DRIVER | CLACKAMAS

Please welcome Dave as our new OTR Driver for our ClackamasTransportation Department. Dave partnered with us many years before as an owner operator. He enjoys wood working, reading Lifeline magazine and taking long drives to the coast, where he spends as much time as he can on the beach. He would love to travel to Alaska sometime in the near future, but for now he’s soaking up all the fun he’s having with us. Welcome and congratulations Dave!

CONGRATULATIONS MAYLI MOUA!

Mayli has been promoted to CSR Manager at our Clackamas Warehouse. She’s been with Kool Pak since 2016 as a CSR Representative. We are super excited for this move and what that means for our CSR Department and Mayli. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to Kool Pak!

Congratulations to these amazing team members – and thank you for your years of service!

• Lee Esperanza – 19 years
• Dan Mendonca – 12 years
• Richard McShane – 12 years
• John Skelly – 4 years
• Tracey Torkelson – 4 years
• Yedith Barraza – 3 years
• Penny Brietenbauch – 2 years
• Ray Smith – 2 years
• Derek Langley – 1 year
• Katy Spray – 1 year

Victor – Professional OTR Driver, Rancho Cucamonga

Please join us in welcoming Victor to the Transportation Department as our new OTR Driver in Rancho Cucamonga. He made an extensive effort to find the perfect long-term position with the right company. Welcome aboard, Victor! He has been driving heavy truck for over 5 years and has enjoyed every bit. As a long-haul driver, he likes to treat himself to some comfort food; pizza is his favorite. When he’s not driving, he enjoys spending time outdoors and camping.

Richard – CSR Warehouse Representative, Sumner WA

Welcome, Richard, to our CSR Department in Sumner, WA. Richard also started on March 21st. His hobbies include boating, camping and traveling. He enjoys places like Las Vegas and New York. So far in his career, his favorite job was bartending. We’re glad he’s on our team now. On his days off, he enjoys spending time on the lake.

Johnathon – Professional Local Driver, Rancho Cucamonga

Please join us in welcoming Johnathon as our new Local Driver in Rancho Cucamonga. Johnathon started mid-March and is eager to make Kool Pak his favorite place to work. When he travels, he enjoys places like Thailand. While on the road, he likes to eat at Wing Stop. He is also a fan of baseball. We won the game with Johnathan – it’s a team win! Welcome aboard.

Brian – Professional Local Driver, Clackamas

Please join us in welcoming Brian, Jr. as our new Local Driver in the Clackamas Transportation Department. Brian started with mid-month and is training at our Clackamas terminal. He joins the Kool Pak team after being referred to drive for the very best! Welcome aboard, Brian. He rarely has a day off work; when he does, he enjoys traveling to Montana. He likes to put in the hours and work hard, so he can invest any extra funds into his business.

Please welcome Aaron as our new Billing Specialist in Portland’s Billing Department. Aaron joined us in early February and is thrilled for the opportunity. He enjoys traveling to places like Wallowa Lake and watching his favorite basketball team, the Portland Trail Blazers. His favorite foods are beef jerky and eating at Por Que No?. Happy to have you on our Billing team.

Please welcome Griselda as our new CSR Warehouse Representative in Clackamas. She is excited to start a new chapter in her career, having worked 3 previous years working front desk providing exceptional customer service. When she’s away from work, she enjoys spending time with her family and indulging in a little retail therapy. Welcome to the team.

A warm welcome goes out to Jorge as our new Material Handler in Rancho Cucamonga. Jorge enjoys fixing cars in his spare time. If given an extra $250.00, he would treat his family to dinner at one of his favorite places. He comes highly recommended to us as a hardworking, goal driven and dedicated individual. Welcome to the team.

Welcome to Lou, our new Over Short and Damage Assistant for our Quality Department in Clackamas. Lou is ready to apply his skills and knowledge. His hobbies include video games, creative writing and making jewelry. He also enjoys walking his neighbors’ dog when he has days off. Great to have you on the team, Lou.

Please welcome Ron as our new Material Handler in Clackamas. Ron started in early February and is thrilled for the opportunity. When he’s away from work he enjoys playing pool and being active in sports. He enjoyed his previous job working as a cab driver because he liked the diversity. His favorite food is BBQ and his favorite restaurant is Red Robin. We’re glad you’re on our team.

Thank you for your commitment to the Kool Pak team!

• Lorie Carson – 12 years
• David Ferris – 10 years
• Ryan Pierce – 6 years
• Randy Gillis – 2 years
• Steve Cannon – 2 years
• John Lopresti – 1 year
• Garrett Hill – 1 year

Please join in welcoming Jonathan as a new Professional Local Driver for Rancho Cucamonga. He joins our growing local fleet as a driver out of the California terminal. He joins Kool Pak with 16 months prior experience in the trucking industry. While away from work, his hobbies include mountain biking and fishing. His favorite place to travel is Mexico. We are excited for him to have a long-lasting and rewarding career here at Kool Pak! Welcome Jonathan.

Please join in welcoming Miguel as a new Professional Local Driver. He joins our transportation department at our Rancho Cucamonga terminal. He brings over 20 years of previous experience operating heavy trucks. His hobbies include camping and hunting and his favorite foods are Mexican and American. Congratulations and welcome to the team.

Please join us in congratulating these long term team members!

• Steve Ness – 52 Years
• Sergio Valles – 11 Years
• Melanie Ness – 9 Years
• Cindy Haberstich – 10 Years
• Jim Haberstich – 10 Years
• Dave Nelson – 10 Years
• Cindy Soll – 7 Years
• Kare McGee – 2 Years
• Andrew Bullock – 1 Year
• Paul Knott – 1 Year

OZLO | ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST | PORTLAND

Please congratulate Ozlo on his recent promotion from Billing Specialist to Accounts Payable Specialist. Ozlo has been with Kool Pak since July 2021. In the just 7 months, he has made quite the impact for Kool Pak as well as himself. Congratulations. We wish you many years of continued success.

JOEL | DISPATCHER / CSR WAREHOUSE | RANCHO CUCAMONGA

Please join us in congratulating Joel Rincon on his recent promotion from Lead Warehouse to Dispatcher / CSR Warehouse at our Rancho facility. Joel has been with Kool Pak since August 2017. Over the years, Joel has provided exceptional service to various departments and has been a mentor to many fellow team members. We wish you many years of continued success.

Welcome Keith, our newest Professional OTR Driver based in Rancho Cucamonga. Keith joins Kool Pak as a referral of one of our drivers! He has been a pleasure to work with: very communicative and thorough. He likes to ride his bike on his days off and his hobbies include football. He enjoys traveling to Atlanta, GA and his favorite food is seafood.

Please join us in welcoming back Debbie as our OTR Dispatcher for Clackamas. She returned in November after a short hiatus, and brings 13 years prior working experience with Kool Pak. She’s welcomed by long-time friends and some new friendly faces. Welcome back to the Kool Pak Family, Debbie.

Please join us in welcoming Robbie Bear back as our Greater Regional Business Development Manager – Remote. He was part of the Kool Pak team for over 3 years, working as a Senior Accounts Manager prior to 2016. We welcome Robbie back to our Kool Pak Family.

• Bill Hanks – 9 Years
• Steve Williams – 4 years
• David Sandoval – 2 Years
• Suri Chaves Gutierrez – 2 Years
• Brandi Fugate – 2 Years
• Nuni Alaniz – 2 Years
• Dennis Kitchen – 2 Years
• Sigi Lopez – 1 Year

Pele joins us as a Material Handler in Clackamas. Pele brings nearly ten years of experience in maintenance and custodial work. His most recent position was in traffic control. He’s a football fan, favoring the Green Bay Packers! He also loves camping and outdoor activities. Welcome aboard, Pele. We’re glad you’re part of our team.

Jana joins us as a Local Driver in Sumner, Washington. Jana has more than five years of transportation experience so we’re glad she’s on our Kool Team. Her favorite job was helping others learn about billing and electronic devices for her company. Her hobbies include fishing and traveling in California.  We’re glad you’re here!

Happy Anniversary to our fantastic team members!

Thank you for your dedication and continued service.

Congratulations to Teresa who just celebrated 16 years with Kool Pak. Thank you, Teresa, for your continued commitment to the Kool team!

Please join us in congratulating Tracy on her recent promotion from Customer Service to CSR Dispatch in Clackamas, Oregon. Tracy has been with Kool Pak since 2018. She will remain a strong impact on Kool Pak’s operations from our Clackamas Terminal. Congratulations, Tracy, we wish you many years of continued success!

Please join in welcoming Travis as our newest Material Handler in our Sumner, Washington facility. We are excited for him to have a long-lasting and rewarding career here at Kool Pak. He has 5 years prior warehouse experience. He also identified from the start that Kool Pak is his favorite job. In his spare time he likes to bike, hike, fish, go to the gym and watch movies. Welcome and congratulations!

Join us in welcoming Jordan as our Safety Administrative Support in Clackamas, Oregon. We are excited for her to be part of our Clackamas team! She comes to us with energy and excitement in learning about safety. Her hobbies include horticulture and her favorite prior job was providing child care and working in childhood development.

Joel joins us as a Material Handler in Clackamas, OR. Welcome to the Kool Pak team! Joel has two prior years’ experience in the equipment industry. He also has current experience in information technology. In his spare time, he likes to play video games and wants the opportunity to travel to Hawaii. Welcome and congratulations!

Welcome Cynthia, our newest CSR Dispatch Support person in Rancho Cucamonga. Cynthia brings six years’ experience working in customer service. Her hometown is Fontana, California and her favorite restaurants include PF Changs, Mexican and pizza. Her hobbies include cooking, baking, and watching movies. Congratulations, Cynthia!

Please welcome Gary as our newest Inside Sales Representative in Portland, OR. Gary has 4 years’ experience working in outside sales. Gary’s hobbies include snowboarding, DJing, hiking and working out. He loves eating at In-N-Out Burger and favorite drink is a good old fashioned milk shake.

Please join us in congratulating Brisa on her recent promotion from Compliance Administrator to Compliance / Equipment Administrator. Brisa has been with Kool Pak since 2018. She will remain part of the Safety Department working out of the Clackamas drop yard. Congratulations, Brisa, we wish you many years of continued success!

Please congratulate Jonathan on his recent promotion from Warehouse Supervisor to Reefer and Equipment Technician. Jonathan has been with Kool Pak since 2015. He will be joining the Maintenance Department, working out of the Clackamas drop yard. We wish you many years of continued success!

Tynna joins our team as CSR Dispatch at our Sumner, WA facility. She worked as an Administrative Assistant for a trucking company. She likes football and supporting her favorite team, the Seattle Seahawks. She also spends enjoys trivia games and dancing.

She’s dedicated, driven and a great match for our Dispatch Team. Welcome, Tynna!

Previously Braden worked as a driver & driver supervisor with another transportation company in Sumner Washington. He loves helping his family and playing games with his brothers. He also enjoys reading books in his spare time. Welcome to the warehouse team!

Phillip joins our Clackamas Warehouse as a Material Handler. He previously held a Material Mover position at Campbell’s Soup. His most interesting fact and life changing moment is when his daughter was born. He enjoys playing baseball and his favorite spectator sport is women’s Volleyball. We are privileged to have you join our Kool Pak team and Clackamas Warehouse.

Rafael joins our Rancho Cucamonga Warehouse as a Material Handler. He previously held a position as Shift Manager at NZMK Inc. He enjoys playing video games like FIFA and Call of Duty. We are excited to work with you and happy you’re on the Rancho Warehouse team.

Ozlo joins our corporate Portland location as a Billing Specialist. He previously worked with Fred Meyer. We are happy to have you on our team. Please extend a Kool welcome to Ozlo.

Judith joins our Sumner Warehouse as a Local Driver. Judith previously worked for Evergreen Salads where she was a delivery driver and catered. She enjoys spending time with her family. Please extend her a Kool welcome.

Danh joins our Clackamas Drop Yard location as a Maintenance and Equipment Technician. He is originally from Vietnam and has one son. Danh been a long-time mentor and enjoys sharing his knowledge of mechanics. Welcome aboard, Danh.

We are pleased to announce that Kirk has been promoted to WA/OR Regional Manager. He has been a long-time employee of Kool Pak as a Regional Driver and Dispatcher. We are super excited for this move and what that means for him and Kool Pak. Congratulations, Kirk.

Gus joins us as a Clackamas CSR Warehouse representative. His hobbies include music and watching sports. His favorite place for lunch is Subway. Welcome to the Kool Pak Family.

Welcome, Derek, as our new OTR Driver out of the Clackamas Ware-house. Derek has history with Kool Pak and we are honored he’s joined the Kool Pak team. Derek joins us from Sysco.

Please give a huge welcome to John who joined our Rancho Location as a Local Driver. John’s home town is Rancho Cucamonga. He loves to travel to Las Vegas and Lake Havasu. He also enjoys bike riding and loves spending time with his family. Welcome aboard!

Andrew joined our Clackamas team as a Local Driver. He is originally from Woodburn Oregon and loves working with computers. We’re thankful you’re on board, Andrew.

A hearty hello to Sigi and welcome to the Rancho Cucamonga Warehouse as a Material Handler. He’s already a great addition to the team and we are happy to have him on the Rancho team.

Aaron joins the Clackamas Drop Yard as a Maintenance & Equipment Technician. We are delighted you chose to be a part of Kool Pak. Aaron enjoys going out for Sushi and, if he were given $250.00, he’d take his mom out to dinner. We thank you for joining our Clackamas team.

Jerry recently joined our Rancho location as a Local Professional Driver. Jerry loves football, baseball, off roading and camping. He enjoys traveling to the beach and the great outdoors. Receiving his CDL changed his life -and we are glad he’s part of the Kool Pak driving team.

Victor joins our Rancho Cucamonga location as a Material Handler. His hometown is Los Angeles and his favorite spots team is the Dodgers. We appreciate Victor’s down to earth style and we’re glad to welcome you to Kool Pak.

Welcome, Jeff, to our Clackamas location as a Professional Local Driver. His hometown is Portland OR. Jeff shared that if he received $250, he’d spend it. Good plan, Jeff. Thanks for joining our team.

Another welcome addition to our Rancho team is Carlo, who is our new Warehouse Manager. His hobbies include surfing and golf. In the past, Carlo enjoyed being a café owner. Welcome aboard.

Eric joins our Rancho location as a Material Handler. He and his family love to enjoy a warm meal at his favorite restaurant, Lazy Dog. We’re glad you’re here, Eric.

Welcome back Josh. He’s returned as a Material Handler for our Sumner Terminal. He was sought out to return to the team and has accepted graciously with a desire to work hard. Happy to have you back, Josh!

Welcome on board, Bill. It’s been a long journey and Bill joins us with an astonishing amount of experience. Bill’s been traveling pretty much everywhere! He is excited to be closer to home where he can spend preciouses time with his family.

Welcome back Brisa! Brisa returns as the Compliance Administrator and works directly with the drivers. In the short time Brisa was away we missed her immensely. She’s self-motivated and strong willed. Welcome home!

Welcome back Jenny. She’s back as a CSR Dispatch II for our Rancho Terminal. She comes with an overload of knowledge for the business and plenty of future plans. Proud to have you back, Jenny!

Welcome to Polar Express/Kool Pak Greg. He joins the Billing team in Canada. Greg enjoys car shows, hockey, football games and golf. His favorite foods are steak, baked potato, with a healthy Caesar salad. Happy to have you here, Greg!

Kool Pak wins Truckload Carrier Association and The Great West Casualty Company Awards

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Adrian joins us as a Local Driver for our Ontario Terminal. He brings a high level of enthusiasm to our team

Welcome back, Tami. She was previously part of our Customer Service team and joined us in May as a Billing Specialist. She love to quilt and spend time with her three grandkids.

Welcome Henry. He joined us as a local driver out of Ontario. He loves spending time with his children and enjoys his wife’s cooking.

Randy is our newest local driver out of Sumner, Washington. He’s a Seahawks fan and his favorite food on the road is pizza.

Steven is our newest local driver based out of Ontario. Steven enjoys watching sports and he loves all LA teams. His favorite thing to do on his day off is yard work.

Our newest Regional driver out of Ontario is Wahid. He is from Los Angeles and his favorite place to travel is Louisiana.

Kare joined our team as a CSR—Dispatch out of Clackamas. She enjoys spending time in the sunshine, preferably Mexico and Hawaii. She is a diehard Seahawks Fan.

Congratulations to Tim on his promotion to Maintenance Support. Tim has been with Kool Pak for over 15 years.

We welcome Sue as our new CSR—Dispatch in Ontario. She enjoys going to movies and dancing.

Robert also joins our Ontario team as the new Fleet Manager. Robert enjoys traveling to Pirate Cove in Needles, California and coaching his kids in sports.