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Dipietropolo wears a yellow reflective vest inside a Tropical warehouse.

Tropical VP works to make ‘big dreams’ reality for Caribbean

July 1, 2019 Hilary Reeves 1842 Views Caribbean, Florida, Growth, leadership, Saltchuk People, Tropical, Tropical Shipping

“I’ve had quite the journey since my return to Tropical,” he said. “In my current role, I work with our NVOCC teams at Caribtrans, Deluxe, and VI Cargo to seek opportunities to grow their business and develop the strategy for the future. The Global Logistics side is where we partner with industry leaders to offer logistics services from around the world to our Caribbean customers, regardless of whether it’s less than container-load or full container-loads. In addition, I work to support our LCL Warehouses for Tropical in West Palm Beach and Miami where we handle small-package receiving and consolidation services.”

Lisa wears an orange Carlile reflective vest in front of a Carlile truck cab.

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Safety director celebrates 30 years at Carlile

June 7, 2019 Hilary Reeves 1899 Views Alaska, Anchorage, Carlile, Community, family, Family Ties, Growth, History, leadership, Safety, Safety Culture, Saltchuk Alaska, Saltchuk People, trucking

Lisa Marquiss: ‘You quickly get a strong idea of what these men and women are made of.’ By Hilary Reeves Lisa Marquiss, Carlile Transportation‘s Corporate Director of Safety and Compliance, started with the company in June of 1988. She was

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Sitka, Alaska native at home with Delta Western

June 3, 2019 Hilary Reeves 1366 Views Alaska, Anchorage, Delta Western, Growth, leadership, Saltchuk Alaska, Saltchuk People, Sitka, trucking

Mike Johnson: ‘Having a strong and supportive team with a trusting relationship is key to success.’ By Hilary Reeves Delta Western Sitka Terminal Manager Mike Johnson describes his teenage self as the type of guy who “was only interested in

From left, Nicole Michele and Denise lean in together for a photo.

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Michele Seaver: ‘100-percent committed’ to dreams, family

May 29, 2019 Hilary Reeves 3165 Views family, Family Ties, Foss, Foss Maritime, leadership, Saltchuk People

By Hilary Reeves The day before Michele Seaver’s sudden passing on April 26, she joyfully assisted in the birth of a healthy Palomino filly on her farm in Mount Vernon, Washington. “More often than not, in the spring, whenever we

Leah smiles at the computer while working in her office.

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Shoreside controller named among Jacksonville ‘Unsung Sheroes’

May 14, 2019 Hilary Reeves 1080 Views Awards, Caribbean, Florida, Jacksonville, leadership, Saltchuk People, Shoreside, shoreside logistics

Leah Brown is the president of the Jacksonville Chapter of NABA, moved to Florida from St. Kitts as a child. By Hilary Reeves Shoreside Logistics Controller Leah Brown moved to Miami from the Caribbean Island of St. Kitts when she

Keyla stands in front of the stern of the Tropic Hope, wearing a hard hat and reflective vest.

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St. Maarten Island Manager turned setback into success

May 6, 2019 Hilary Reeves 1367 Views Caribbean, caribbean shipping, Growth, Hurricane, hurricane relief, leadership, leadership development, Saltchuk People, shipping to caribbean, Tropical, Tropical Shipping

Keyla van Heyningen had been Tropical’s St. Maarten Island Manager for only a day when Category 5 Hurricane Irma crippled the island. By Hilary Reeves In 2015, Keyla van Heyningen was managing a produce company that imported goods from the

Ryan Macnamara, Director of Pricing, NorthStar Energy.

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An energetic homecoming

April 29, 2019 Hilary Reeves 1386 Views Alaska, Anchorage, Delta Western, leadership, NorthStar, NorthStar Energy, Saltchuk People, Seattle

Ryan Macnamara, four years after embarking on an experiential quest, is armed with the knowledge and know-how to help propel NorthStar into its (sustainable) future By Hilary Reeves Ryan Macnamara was still studying marketing at Western Washington University in Bellingham

Jeff poses in front of a Topical ship model and mural.

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Tropical CEO welcomes new ships, sees improved service

April 16, 2019 Hilary Reeves 1903 Views Caribbean, Florida, Growth, History, leadership, Saltchuk People, Tropical, Tropical Shipping

Six new container vessels specifically designed for Tropical’s ports of call mark the largest shipbuilding program in Jeff Fiser’s storied career with the company. By Hilary Reeves On the morning of his first interview at Tropical Shipping, Jeff Fiser dressed

Erin poses in a white Foss hard hat, and orange life vest.

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Home away from home

March 27, 2019 Hilary Reeves 1908 Views California, Foss, Foss Maritime, leadership, Long Beach, Safety, Safety Culture, Saltchuk People, Southern California

Foss manager found friends, fulfillment in maritime. By Hilary Reeves While Erin Pierson was still living in Seattle, working for Foss Maritime as a security officer, she connected with a Cal Maritime freshman through the school’s alumni association. “She was

Dixon rests one hand in at the helm of a TOTE ship.

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TOTE President Jeff Dixon sails through first two months

March 13, 2019 Hilary Reeves 1873 Views Alaska, Anchorage, Community, family, Growth, Hurricane, leadership, LNG, Saltchuk, Saltchuk People, Tacoma, TOTE

Dixon: ‘It’s been supremely rewarding to me already.’ By Hilary Reeves Captain Jeff Dixon spent 27 years on active duty in the United States Coast Guard before joining TOTE Services almost two years ago. He assumed the role of President

Larimore rests on a table in Young Brother's offices.

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Young Brothers Payroll Supervisor retires

February 23, 2019 Hilary Reeves 1309 Views Community, Hawaii, History, leadership, retirement, Saltchuk People

Guam native Percy Larimore moved to Honolulu in 1971, spent 40 years at Young Brothers. By Hilary Reeves Young Brothers Payroll Supervisor Percy Larimore moved to Honolulu in 1971, but the island of Guam is forever where her heart lies.

Deniss poses in front of a Delta Western Petroleum.

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

February 9, 2019 Hilary Reeves 1233 Views Alaska, Anchorage, Carlile, Delta Western, leadership, Saltchuk People, trucking

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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Naval architect poised to make waves with four new Foss tugs

January 25, 2019 Hilary Reeves 1629 Views Foss, Foss Maritime, leadership, Saltchuk, Saltchuk People, Seattle, Tacoma

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