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Author: Hilary Reeves

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Former TOTE Alaska supervisor learning the ropes at Tropical

Ashley Slater moved from Anchorage to Palm Beach for a ‘change of scenery.’ By Hilary Reeves Ashley Slater began her career at TOTE Maritime Alaska in Anchorage. After four years, she decided she needed a “change of scenery.” “(In Alaska),

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DW heavy equipment inspector ‘huge supporter’ of tech, career ed

Delta Western’s Dennis Massingham: ‘I’m a lifelong learner.’ By Hilary Reeves Dennis Massingham’s work history is a menagerie of life experiences – but perhaps he saved the best for last: “I get to work with one of my former students

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NAMS Ramp Lead: ‘employees are family’

Seventeen years after joining the company, Ed Rowe said growth is inevitable – but some things remain the same. By Hilary Reeves Ed Rowe joined Northern Air Cargo (NAC) in September of 2001 as a Warehouse Agent. He grew up a

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Delta Western Payroll Specialist works to connect communities

Michaela Naidoo on family, photography and bringing people together. By Hilary Reeves When Michaela Naidoo is out on the streets of Seattle and sees people taking pictures of each other in front of city landmarks and scenic vistas, she stops.

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Naval architect poised to make waves with four new Foss tugs

Janic Trepanier is managing the construction of four 90-ton harbor tugs; she fell in love with the maritime industry in her hometown of Quebec City. By Hilary Reeves Janic Trepanier grew up in Quebec City, Canada and spent every summer

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After 35 years, Foss COO retires

Scott Merritt helped navigate the company through the waters of a challenging industry. If Scott Merritt regrets anything about his 35 years at Foss Maritime, it’s his attitude as a cocky, self-assured young Cal Maritime graduate during his first 10

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YB Machine Operator counts coworkers as ‘ohana’

Noe Hewlen: ‘I am very proud of my 29 years of service.’ By Hilary Reeves Noe Hewlen is Young Brother’s only female Machine Operator, a title proudly bestowed more than 20 years ago. “I used to deliver 20 cases of

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Shoreside Customer Service Lead ‘gets involved,’ solves regional logistics issues

Ivette Rivera is known in the Jacksonville logistics community for her ability to find timely solutions to any problem that comes her way.  By Hilary Reeves It’s common for Ivette Rivera to quickly (and gracefully) resolve any disputes or concerns

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Remembering Saltchuk original shareholder Ev Trout

Trout died Nov. 20; remaining original shareholders remember his ‘grateful heart.’ By Hilary Reeves Whenever Everett “Ev” Trout told the well-worn story of his initial April 1, 1976 meeting with the group of men responsible for the burgeoning startup Totem

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