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Clark Transfer is made up of an exceptional group of headquarters staff and over-the-road owner-operators, each of whom has an unyielding commitment to getting the show on the road. Here they are: Joseph Adams (Driver) arrived at Clark with his 2006 Volvo in 2007. Mark J. Bandon (Driver) came on board in 2007 with his purple and blue metallic 2000 Freightliner FLD Sport. Mark has 23 years of driving experience and enjoys woodworking and playing his bass guitar or drums. Mark does volunteer work in Thailand where he teaches Thai children English.
Steve Bergman and Quiness Courtney (Team
Drivers) have been racking up the miles in their tan 2007 Volvo for Don and Dale Beuckman (Team Drivers) joined Clark's fleet of professionals in 2006. They pull together in their 2007 Volvo. George Bielich (Driver) was recruited in 2000, travels the highways in a tan Peterbilt, and is from Imperial, PA. Gary O. Christianson (Driver) came aboard in 2007 with his “black with a touch of bling” 2006 Volvo 780. Gary has 34 years of road experience and has played the trumpet for 45 years. He also has a BS in Music Education and was a former band director. His favorite place to visit is his house and he enjoys sunsets and sunrise in the Western Rockies.
Rick Cleckner
(Dispatcher) has been dispatching
drivers for
Ted Cole
(Driver) joined Clark in 2005, and
brought with him more than 40 years of experience. Also known as
"Rainmaker," he and his wife Karen (KC) and their companion, Powder, go from
show to show in their cream and violet 2005 Kenworth. Ted and Karen
previously owned a Harley shop. For fun, Ted raced motorcycles and rode
bulls in local rodeos.
Victor Crowe (Driver) along with his blue Western Star joined our team in 1998. Vick’s home without wheels is in Penn Run, PA. Rich Cucinotta (Driver), known on the road as Teddy Bear, drives a 2000 violet metallic Volvo. Rich, a former fire fighter and EMT, has been driving for 31 years and has logged over a million miles. When asked about a memorable experience out on the road, Rich said, “There are many, but if I had to name one, it was while on tour with a children’s show. I dressed up for the cast and crew Halloween party and my costume won first prize.” Bruce
Davis (Dispatcher)
recently came off the road after spending more than 15 years driving and moved into Clark's Operations office
as the weekend on-call dispatcher. Bruce also enjoys scuba diving, globe trotting
and his status as a newlywed husband. John Davis
(Driver) resides in
Florence,
VT, and has been performing with his blue
Freightliner for
Ernest Dawson
(Driver) performs solo in his 2005
Peterbilt. He joined our team in 2006. Benjamin Deull (Assistant to Dispatch) came to Clark in September of 2007 as an intern before going back to college in January, 2008. He is eager to learn what it takes to get the show on the road. Charlie Deull (Executive Vice President) like his (older) brother Jonathan, was born and raised as a part of Clark Transfer. Formerly the General Counsel and Senior Vice President at Scholastic, Inc., he brings his years of experience to us in many different ways. He lives in New York City.
Jonathan Deull
(Executive Vice President) lives in
Washington, Norma Molitch Deull
(President) lives in
New York,
NY
and encourages us all with her very special
personal touch. ndeull@clarktransfer.com Scott Diem (Driver) began running his 2002 Freightliner with Clark in 2006.
Ronald Dively
(Driver) is the star of the show in
his 1997 Kenworth. His show has been running with Clark since 2004. Pat and Charlotte Finney (Team Drivers) have been getting the shows on the road for Clark since 1994. Pat and Charlotte‘s forest green Kenworth is their home away from their home in Toone, TN. Gail Fishel
(Director
of Customer Service) has 25 years
experience in trucking and has been an integral part of Clark Transfer since
1994. Gail works closely with show
management and our own operations and sales departments, coordinating thousands
of loads each year. To many around
the country she is the voice of Clark Transfer.
gfishel@clarktransfer.com Gary and Bonnie Frisbie
(Team Drivers) joined the Clark team in 1998.
Gary has been driving a big rig since 1983 and has logged more than a million
miles. Bonnie joined the profession is 1995,
and today their home on the road is a 2004 aqua Peterbilt. Whenever they find
themselves heading west, they enjoy trying their luck at games of chance in
their favorite city, Reno. Gary and Linda Graff
(Team Drivers) can be found on show
site in their 2006 Volvo. In 1992 they sold their camping resort in
Florida
and Gary (known on the road as Water Boy) began driving professionally.
Linda (Spitfire), also a Registered Nurse, has been driving since 1997.
When time allows, Gary
enjoys stock car racing and Linda works at
crocheting and oil painting. Ulysses and Marilyn Harness (Team Drivers) This husband and wife team is from Arkansas and travels the highways in a 2005 Peterbilt. Ulysses and Marilyn joined our elite fleet in 2001 and bring with them more than 30 years of professional driving experience.
Thomas Hayhurst (Driver)
is from
Mena, AR
and has been with Ed Herrmann (Driver) has been performing his solo act for 33 years and showed up for our casting call in 2000. Ed Jeff Hess
(Operations Manager) has been devoted
to ensuring that
Clark’s operations run smoothly since 1985. jhess@clarktransfer.com Steven R. Hinkel (Driver) 15 years ago -- two days after his discharge from Uncle Sam’s Canoe Club, the cab of his 2005 Century Class Freightliner became his second home. “It’s just a rig that has a lot of my blood, sweat and tears invested into her flight. Red is her color, Postal is her name, she kept going in heat, sleet or rain." “Sidewinder,” as he is known on the road, is waiting for his “Sweetie Lisa” to join him on the road in about a year. One of his most memorable moments is during an ice storm, at a truck stop in Atlanta, GA, when everything was at a dead stand still and the truck stop ran out of food. His favorite town is Spencerville, IN. His hobbies are dirt track racing, sprint cars, Nascar, model airplanes and sailing. One of his goals is to sail the East Coast from Miami, Florida to Halifax, Nova Scotia. David and Patricia Hirsch (Team Drivers), from Illinois, joined our team in 2001. They get the show on the road in their 2007 Kenworth. David has 25 years of professional driving experience. Jerry Hoffner (Driver) can be found at the loading dock in his 2007 Peterbilt. Jerry is from Berrien Springs, MI and has logged more than three million miles in his 29 years of driving. He enjoys country music and spending time with his nine grandchildren. Austin & Donald Hogue (Team Drivers) Austin was recruited by his brother Dennis to join the Clark team in 2006. Then Austin recruited brother Donald to team up with him in 2007. They hit the road in a 2002 Freightliner.
Dennis Larry
Jackson (Driver)
pulls
Clark’s shows in his 2001 teal Kenworth W900. Larry,
known on the road to some as Mongoose, has 33 years driving experience and has
logged more than three million miles. A
former U.S. Navy Seal, he served our country in
Holly Kitzmiller
(Assistant to the Director of Customer
Service) became a part of the Clark Transfer headquarters team in 2004.
She works with Gail to meet our customers' needs and make sure that the show
does indeed go on. Curtis Kruse
(Driver), from
Anderson,
MO, began hauling shows for
Clark
in 2000. Joe and Terri Kveragas
(Team Drivers) cruise in their chariot
of choice, a 2004 Volvo. Joe has 35 years professional driving experience and
Terri has 12 years. Joey has a BS in
education and taught industrial arts while Terri can speak
fluent Spanish. They travel with their pet, Charlie, a 7 pound Yorkie. When
asked to recount a memorable experience on the road, Terri said, “We
were in
Regina, Alberta
loading out Beauty and the Beast. It was midnight
and
to our di
Chuck Laudenslager
(Dispatcher) joined the team in 1996,
and is also in charge of our maintenance and equipment.
chuckl@clarktransfer.com
Robert Mauriello (Driver) “Rabbit” has been driving professionally for 38 years. Along with his dog Tater, he traveled North from Florida in his White 1999 Freightliner Classic to join the Clark team in 2007. His favorite town is San Diego, CA. He is a ham radio operator, enjoys golf and is a classic car mechanic. Dan McClafferty
(International Operations Manager) has
been with
Clark
since 1971 and lives in
Norraine McGee and Gregory Steich
Mischelle Merrill
(Driver), from
Anne Marie and
Kirby Moore
Ron Moore
(Driver) is from
Springfield, John (Dick) R. Naser
(Driver), from
Jeanette,
Robert Poth
Mary Reiprich (Director of Safety and Licensing) joined our team in 1989 and is in charge of all
safety-related issues, licensing, permitting. Mary
is originally from the suburbs of Chicago. She
has a son in college and two growing grandchildren. mreiprich@clarktransfer.com
John Riggs (Driver) is another Arkansas resident. He brings 30 years of professional driving experience to the Clark cast of characters. John started maneuvering our 48 and 53-ft wagons with his burgundy International in 2001.
David “Mike” Saunders (Driver) arrived at Clark’s doorstep in a 2006 champagne Western star with 41 years of experience. “Mikey” was a US Paratrooper in 1963 and his favorite town is Las Vegas, NV. His favorite pastime is to travel in a motor home with his wife, Mary, and their 3 dachshunds.
Brett Seales
Jeff Seales
(Driver) joined the team in 1990.
When he’s not handling Lead Driver responsibilities for The
Phantom of the Opera, he drives his 2003 Western Star home to
Esperance,
NY. Cindy Seigle (Vice
President of Operations) started her career in trucking in 1978 and has been with
Clark
since 1984. Cindy lives in the
office but when time allows she enjoys fishing and relaxing at home.
cseigle@clarktransfer.com Barb Shipley (Driver) came back to Clark in 2008. She can be seen on the highways in her golden 2004 Volvo.
Kevin Shope
(Dispatcher) began working in
operations for
Clark
in 1998. kshope@clarktransfer.com
Claire and Ken Shoup (Team
Drivers) are experienced show business veterans who rejoined Clark in 2005
with a brand new 2005 Peterbilt.
Bruce and Lorraine
Silva (Team
Drivers) also returned to the road in 2006 in their 2003 Volvo.
The show must go on!
Dennis and Beth Smith (Team
Drivers), along with Clifford, their little red dog, are on time, every time
in their candy apple red 2007 Volvo. Beth got her CDL in 1999, while
Dennis has been driving since 1978.
Scott and Teresa Smith
(Team Drivers) bring 10 years of
driving experience to Clark Transfer. They can be seen on show site in a
green 2005 Freightliner. Scott's favorite state is Florida
and his hobby is building Hot Cars and Trucks. Teresa's nickname on the
road is "Little Frog." They love watching CSI Miami together. Chris Stevens (Dispatcher) joined Clark’s dispatch team in 2007. He brings with him 27 years of experience in the trucking industry. Angelo Talenti (Driver), a native New Yorker, lives in Long Island City. Angelo joined Clark in 1996 and hits the road in his metallic blue 2001 Peterbilt. Ed Terryn (Driver) joined in 2007 to drive his father’s truck so Mike could take some well needed rest at home. Ed enjoyed his time on the road so much that he bought a truck and leased on.
Rodney Twitchell (Driver) followed his cousin, Barb Shipley, the whole way from California, in his 2004 golden Volvo, to get the shows on the road. Michael Valencia (Driver) travels the country in a blue Kenworth T600 and is a veteran driver with 19 years professional experience and over a million miles logged. Mike enjoys music, sports and fantasy football. His favorite place to visit is his own hometown – New Bedford, MA.
Dennis and Virginia (Gini) Vinti (Team Drivers) joined the cast in 1997 and are from East Stroudsburg, PA. Dennis is a road veteran with thirty years of driving experience. He and Gini get the show on the road in their Kenworth. Michael Walden (Team Driver) Nicknamed "The Judge," Michael joined Clark in 2007 along with his best friend Scott Smith. He can be seen in a blue 1998 Volvo. His favorite city is Chicago, IL and he likes watching politics. In fact, he likes it so much that he serves as an election judge.
Denise Weber
(Director of Administration) began her
career with
Clark
in 1981. Denise handles all customer billing
and computer programming support for Michael Westphal (Driver), known as “Ditch Jumper,” joined Clark in 2007. Michael has 30 plus years experience and drives a 2005 Volvo. After Katrina, Michael joined Operation Roger (www.operationroger.org) and, along with his dog “Dillon,” helped return dogs to their owners. His favorite town is Reno, NV and he enjoys sailing. Michael is a scuba diver. Ricardo Wheatley (Driver) drove in from California in his 2000 Freightliner to join the Clark team. William E. Witt (Driver) “Bill” joined the Clark team in 2008 with his 2000 White Volvo 770. He has 21 years of experience and his favorite city is Phoenix, AZ. On occasions his wife Rosemary travels with him. When asked about hobbies, he said “riding Quads (4 wheelers), camping, fishing and hunting." In 2007, Bill bagged a Bull Elk. Dennis and Pam Wooden
(Team Drivers), from Lee Tawna Woolstenhulme
(Director of Business Development)
joined our team in the Harri Rick and Sheila Wyman (Owner-Operator Recruiting) Rick was on the road for Clark Transfer for many years. They both now spend their time driving a telephone, speaking with owner-operators interested in joining Clark's elite fleet. Their voices of experience can be reached at 1-800 440-6361. rickwyman@clarktransfer.com updated 4/16/2008 Home |
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