NPTC Institute Announces 2004 CTP Graduating Class

Alexandria, VA – Eighteen transportation professionals achieved the prestigious designation of Certified Transportation ProfessionalÂ® (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, May 2, 2004, Atlanta Georgia.

Since the CTPÂ® designation was first introduced in 1993, more than 400 fleet/transportation professionals have earned the right to add CTPÂ® after their names. CTP's are raising industry standards, 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.

“These new Certified Transportation ProfessionalsÂ® 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 company's transportation needs and objectives,” said Gary Petty, NPTC President and CEO.

The new CTP's include:

TOP GRADUATE:
John Bedford Monday, Jr., CTP
Transportation Manager
Toys R Us

Amy J. Aaroe, CTP
Fleet Administrative Supervisor
The BOC Group, Inc.

Gary Ciapetta, CTP
Director of National Accounts
Hendrickson International

Kevin Connors, CTP
Director of Safety
ConAgra Foods, Inc.

Cheryl L. Doty, CTP
Regional Freight Coordinator
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.

Jeffrey Down, CTP
National Account Executive
Boise Cascade Corp.

Dan Hartsell, CTP
Transportation Manager
Toys R Us

Darlene Krysiak, CTP
Senior Transportation Analyst
Toys R Us

Deborah L. Lorenz, CTP
Fleet Coordinator II
McLeod USA Telecommunications

Paul F. Miller, CTP
Director of Transportation
Merchants Distributors, Inc.

Dale S. Mitchell, CTP
Manager of Freight Operations
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.

Kevin Motz, CTP
National Account Manager
Hendrickson International

Roger Olds, CTP
General Manager – Trucking Division
Boise Cascade Corp.

William Perry, CTP
Field Operations Superintendent
McKee Foods Transportation LLC

Del Sauer, CTP
Midwest Fleet Territory Manager
Alcoa Wheel & Forged Products

Bruce Seay, CTP
National Account Manager
Hendrickson International

Russell A. Stalzer, CTP
Logistics Specialist
Dynegy Midstream Services, L.P.

Tim Warren, CTP
Delivery Services Manager
Southern Maryland Oil, Inc.

About NPTC
NPTC is the only national trade association exclusively representing the interests of corporate and business truck fleet managers. Through NPTC, both fleet and allied members come together to share information that enables them to meet the demands of changing business, safety and regulatory issues as well as competitive challenges. NPTC and its members are working together to shape the future of the private fleet industry.

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