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For Immediate Release
May 6, 2005

For Information Contact:
Gary Petty, NPTC
703-838-8876

NPTC Institute Announces 2005 CTP® Graduating Class

Alexandria, VA – Thirty-four transportation professionals achieved the prestigious designation of Certified Transportation Professional® (CTP) by the NPTC Institute, the educational and professional certification arm of the National Private Truck Council (NPTC). The graduates were honored during a ceremony at the NPTC Annual Education Management Conference, April 24, 2005, in Pittsburgh, PA.

Since the CTP® designation was first introduced in 1993, more than 450 fleet/transportation professionals have earned the right to add CTP® after their names. CTPs are raising industry standards, and in turn, increasing the respect and prestige of the fleet/transportation profession. It is a benchmark of excellence earned by a select few, but available to anyone willing to make the necessary commitment.

âThese new Certified Transportation Professionals® have demonstrated the knowledge and ability to understand complex operational and regulatory issues, identify and evaluate potential costs and savings, and develop systems and practices that best meet their companyâs transportation needs and objectives,â said Gary Petty, NPTC president and CEO.

The CTP Top Graduate Award was presented and sponsored by Fleet Owner Magazine.

The new CTPs include:

TOP GRADUATE:
Stephen A. Kruk, CTP
Transportation Manager
Toys R Us

Keith B. Bailey, CTP
Manager, Corporate Transportation Compliance
Bridgestone/Firestone

Joy L. Bonenfant, CTP
Logistics Coordinator
PFG NorthCenter

Ricky E. Bray, CTP
Field Technical Representative
McKee Foods Transportation, LLC

Kimberly R. Chambers, CTP
Transportation Supervisor
Bridgestone/Firestone

Shelley L. Davis, CTP
Transportation Supervisor
Knaack Manufacturing Company

James M. Fitzpatrick, CTP
Assistant Transportation Manager
Harris Teeter, Inc.

Rick L. Gilchrist, CTP
Director of Transportation
Unisource Worldwide, Inc.

John H. Halvorson, CTP
Manager, CDS Maintenance & Equipment
Bridgestone/Firestone

David E. Helge, CTP
Safety Consultant
Professional Safety Consulting, Inc.

Gary W. Holcomb, CTP
Transportation Manager
Toys R Us

Dalen K. Kelly, CTP
Dispatcher/Supervisor
Clifford W. Perham, Inc.

John Michael Koliaska, CTP
CEO
JK Trucking

Chris Linder, CTP
Pricing Manager
Boise Trucking Operations

Scott Martin, CTP
Transportation Manager
Wengerâs Feed Mill, Inc.

William J. Maslink, CTP
Director of Transportation
Unisource Worldwide, Inc.

Michelle L. Menchyk, CTP
Executive Administrative Assistant
Marmon/Keystone Corporation

Larry Mousseau, CTP
Regional Manager
First Fleet Corporation

Milton A. (Skip) Parsons, CTP
Equipment Manager, Fleet Services
First Fleet Corporation

Kris Peterinelli, CTP
National Private Fleet Manager
Cardinal Health

Don W. Presley, CTP
Area Safety Manager
Unisource Worldwide, Inc.

Michael L. Provence, CTP
Director of Transportation
Unisource Worldwide, Inc.

Mark David Reightneour, CTP
Traffic Supervisor
Bridgestone/Firestone

Patrick Reid Robinson, CTP
CSR/Load Planner
Boise Trucking Operations

David P. Rodenroth, CTP
Director of Transportation – SW Region
Unisource Worldwide, Inc.

Harmon J. Rush, CTP
Assistant to Equipment Manager
Boh Bros. Construction Co., LLC

Jeffrey H. Salyers, CTP
Senior Transportation Planner
Sonoco Products Company

Brad Steeves, CTP
Canadian Fleet Maintenance Manager
Irving Oil Limited

William E. Swinehart, CTP
Operations Manager
Bridgestone/Firestone

Daniel E. Vits, CTP
Traffic Manager
Bridgestone/Firestone

Jeffrey D. Wermuth, CTP
Transportation Manager
Toys R Us

Perry Wilson, CTP
Operations Coordinator
McKee Foods Transportation, LLC

Timothy Young, CTP
CDS Supervisor
Bridgestone/Firestone

John A. Ziebarth, CTP
Director of Operations
Gordon Trucking, Inc.

About NPTC
Founded in 1939, the National Private Truck Council is the only national trade association exclusively representing the interests of the private truck industry and corporate/business private truck fleet management. NPTC is the premier marketplace of information, networking and skill building for private fleet professionals as it leads in shaping the future of corporate transportation.

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