Our Team

TUTU – Material Handler II, Sumner

Welcome, Tutu! We are pleased to announce that Tutu joined our team as our new Material Handler II in Sumner. He has over a decade of warehouse and freight experience. Welcome and congratulations.

ALLEN – Material Handler II, Rancho Cucamonga

Please extend a warm welcome to Allen. He’s our new Material Handler II at our Rancho Cucamonga facility. He brings more than a decade of warehouse experience to our team, and we’re glad he’s aboard.

RAY – Claims Manager, Redwood/Headquarters

Welcome, Ray! Ray recently joined Kool Pak as our Claims Manager. He brings 18 years of LTL freight experience to our operations. Welcome and congratulations, Ray.

MARIA – CSR Dispatch, Modesto

Welcome, Maria! Maria will be working out of Modesto, CA taking on the role of CSR Dispatch support. She has 15 months experience working in dispatching. We’re excited she’s joined our team. Congratulations, Maria.

ALONDRA – Customer Service Representative, Rancho Cucuamonga CA

Welcome, Alondra!

We are pleased to announce that Alondra has joined our Rancho Cucamonga team as a Customer Service Representative. She brings over seven years of management experience and we are very happy she’s on board with us! Welcome and congratulations.

DENISE – Dispatch, Modesto CA

A warm welcome to Denise – our new Dispatcher in Modesto. Denise has over five years of experience in dispatch, and we are very glad she’s on our team. Welcome and congratulations!

ALEJANDRO – Material Handler Lead, Rancho Cucamonga

We are happy to welcome Alejandro. He’s joined our Rancho Team as the Material Handler Lead. Alejandro has over ten years of warehouse experience. We appreciate what he’ll bring to Kool Pak. Welcome aboard.

MARTELL – Material Handler, Clackamas

We are happy to announce that Martell started with the Clackamas facility as a Material Handler in May. Martell brings eight years of warehouse experience to our team. Welcome and congratulations, Martell.

ELIZABETH – Warehouse CSR, Sumner

Welcome Elizabeth to the Sumner team. Elizabeth joins our CSR Warehouse group in Sumner and brings over 6 years of experience in administration. We look forward to her contributions to Kool Pak. Welcome and congratulations!

ISAAC – CSR – Warehouse Representative, Clackamas

Everyone is excited to welcome Isaac as our CSR Warehouse representative in Clackamas. He worked in administration for two years as a lead and also brings years of customer service experience. Welcome, Isaac.

TARA – Data Analyst, Portland

We are pleased to announce the hiring of Tara as our new Data Analyst at the Portland office. She brings previous experience in data analytics. We are excited about what she’ll bring to Kool Pak. Welcome and congratulations!

SAL – Dispatcher, Clackamas

Welcome to Sal, our new Dispatcher at our Clackamas facility. Sal brings over three years of experience in dispatch to our team. Welcome and congratulations.

JOSH – OTR Driver, Clackamas

Josh joined our Clackamas team as an OTR Driver in April. He has over 10 years of transportation experience and we look forward to his contributions to Kool Pak. Welcome and congratulations, Josh!

HEIDI – OS & D (Over, Short & Damage) Associate, Clackamas

We are pleased to welcome Heidi to our Quality Assurance team as our new OS & D (Over Short and Damage) associate at our Clackamas facility. She brings two years of customer service and administration experience and we’re excited about her future with Kool Pak.

NAJJI – HR Assistant, Portland

Welcome to Najji, our new HR Assistant at the Portland office. Najji brings experience in Communications and Human Resources and we are happy he’s joined the Kool Pak team. Welcome and congratulations.

Ashley returns to Kool Pak as an OTR Driver at our Rancho Cucamonga facility. She had been an OTR Driver for Kool Pak after graduating from our CDE program. We are very excited to have her back at our Rancho location.

CDE, our Continued Driver Education program is designed exclusively for new drivers who have minimum 3 months verifiable CDL experience.

Welcome and congratulations, Ashley.

JAKE, Warehouse Manager, Rancho Cucamonga

Jake joined us this month as Warehouse Manager for our Rancho Cucamonga facility. Jake brings more than eight years of experience as a Warehouse Supervisor. We are glad to have him on our team. Welcome and congratulations!

RICHARD, Shuttle Driver, Clackamas

Richard has dedicated his entire career to driving and we are pleased he’s part of our team at Clackamas as the new Shuttle Driver. Welcome aboard, Richard.

Thank you to our participants of our C4P seminar on October 14, 2022. Coaching for Performance is a program that is designed to support employees’ personal and career development through performance assessments and ongoing coaching from management.

FROM BOTTOM LEFT: Andrea (Redwood), Katy (Redwood), Brandi (Redwood)
FROM MIDDLE LEFT: Wade (Redwood), Kirk (Clackamas), Jose (Clackamas warehouse)
FROM TOP LEFT: Jamie (Redwood), Mata (Rancho Cucamonga), John (Sumner), Blake (Rancho Cucamonga), Nicole (Clackamas dropyard), Tabatha (Redwood)

VICTOR MARTINEZ Yard Hostler | Rancho Cucamonga

Woohooo! Congratulations Victor on his new role as a Yard Hostler! Thank you for your continuous dedication and efforts to Kool Pak! Way to go for making the Newsletter for two consecutive months! Keep it KOOL!

Thank you for your years of service and commitment to Kool Pak. We are excited for you to continue your long-lasting and rewarding career here at Kool Pak!

FOUR YEARS
Linda

CONGRATULATIONS STEVE!

Steve has recently accepted a position as Shuttle driver for our Clackamas warehouse. Steve is a perfect example of what Kool Kulture looks like here. He began his career with Kool Pak in 2017 as a Hostler on the warehouse team. It’s a pleasure working alongside such a hard-working, devoted and dedicated Kool Pak member. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to Kool Pak!

Thank you for your years of service and commitment to Kool Pak. We are excited for you to continue your long-lasting and rewarding career here at Kool Pak!

• Denny Vetter – 18 years
• Pat Bosshart – 18 years
• Mark Patterson – 12 years
• Joel Rincon – 5 years
• Brisa Smith – 4 years
• Michael O’Neal – 3 years
• Adrian Macias – 2 years
• Braden Hamilton – 1 year

CONGRATULATIONS AMANDA!

Amanda was promoted from CSR Dispatch to CSR Data Entry in just a few months of onboarding. She has given much of her availability to assist Kool Pak when needed. Amanda is reliable and self-motivated. She has excelled at establishing strong working relationships and we appreciate her for it!

Thank you for your hard work and dedication to Kool Pak!

CONGRATULATIONS JON!

Jon recently was promoted from Maintenance & Equipment Technician to Shop Manager. His career with Kool Pak started back in April of 2015. Jon has also worked in the warehouse and held many other roles. After 7 years of being a devoted Kool Pak member, we are proud to have him as one our leaders!

Thank you for your hard work and dedication to Kool Pak!

CONGRATULATIONS JORDAN!

Jordan recently was promoted from Safety Administrator to full-time CSR Drop Yard Representative. She started with Kool Pak back in October of 2021. We are quickly approaching one year of exceptional customer service and administration support.

Thank you for your hard work and dedication to Kool Pak!

Congratulations! We thank you for your years of service!

• Brion Thomsen – 11 years
• Russ Olmstead – 11 years
• Mayli Moua – 6 years
• Dakota Poulter – 5 years
• Jimmy Simina – 4 years
• Dale Watson – 2 years
• Blayne Alpert – 2 years
• Priscilla Quintero – 2 years
• Eddy Vo – 1 year

Daxton – Shuttle Driver, Sumner

Please join us in welcoming Daxton as our newest Shuttle Driver at our Sumner warehouse. He will be participating in our continued driver education program and expects to graduate at the end of August. Continuing his driver education is perfect for Dax because of his desire for personal growth. When he is not working, he enjoys spending it with family and eating some delicious pizza. Welcome and congratulations!

CONGRATULATIONS ERNESTO!

Ernesto recently completed our Driver Continuing Educational Program and will be operating out of our Sumner Warehouse. Ernesto works hard, he is committed and hungry for success. Our leadership team is excited for his success with Kool Pak. Thank you for your hard work and dedication, Ernesto.

Ron recently transitioned from our Clackamas Warehouse as Material Handler to CSR Warehouse Representative. He started with Kool Pak in February of this year. Ron is a perfect example, demonstrating what we can hope to achieve each and every day. Thank you for your hard work and dedication.

Many thanks to each of your for your years of service and teamwork!

• Alberto Amezola – 9 years
• Blake McClearn – 8 years
• Richard Martella – 4 years
• Ozlo Elwell – 1 year
• Kyla Chipman – 1 year

Welcome John as our new Warehouse Manager in Sumner. John came highly recommended and brings many years of experience to our team. His positive impact is already showing at our Sumner Warehouse. Welcome and congratulations.

CONGRATULATIONS BRIAN!

Brian recently completed our Driver Continuing Education Program. Brian graduated in May! He will be based out of the Clackamas Terminal as an OTR Professional Driver. Brian grew up around Kool Pak working with his dad and we’ve been able to see Brian’s many achievements and growth. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to Kool Pak!

Congratulations and many thanks to our wonderful employees who’ve achieved a milestone with us. Thank you for your commitment to Kool Pak!

• Pam Dinsdale – 24 yrs
• Kirk Soll – 17 yrs
• Rick Edwards – 8 yrs
• Tom Trichel – 3 yrs
• Danh Tran – 1 yr
• Sam Vansiea – 1 yr

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

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 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

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.