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Our Team

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.

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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 Clark since 1994. Their home base is Bolivar, TN.

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.

Barbara Bohn (Chief Financial Officer) is our resident CPA and has been in charge of the books since 1991. bbohn@clarktransfer.com

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 Clark since 1996. rcleckner@clarktransfer.com

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.

David Conte (Vice President, Special Projects) is our man in the Big Apple.  He has been managing theatrical productions and theatres for more than 20 years.  In addition to his work with Clark, he is currently the manager of New York's Plymouth Theatre.  He first worked with Clark as a customer (The Wiz, 1979) and has managed many other touring shows, ballets and operas.  He is also the author, with Stephen Langley, of Theatre Management, widely recognized as the authoritative book on the subject.  dconte@clarktransfer.com

Vincent Connell (Driver) rejoined Clark Transfer this year with his grey 2000 Kenworth T600.  Vincent hails from Columbus, Ohio and has 20 years experience driving.  Know as the "Million Dollar Man," he enjoys spending time with his wife and step-daughter.

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. bdavis@clarktransfer.com.

Janet Davis (Accounts Payable) started paying the bills for Clark Transfer in 2001. Janet resides in Harrisburg, PA and is kept busy with her two sons, three grandchildren and new husband.  jstuckey@clarktransfer.com

John Davis (Driver) resides in Florence, VT, and has been performing with his blue Freightliner for Clark since 1987.

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, DC and occasionally shows up in Harrisburg to make trouble for everyone.  jdeull@clarktransfer.com. www.deull.net

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.

John and Theresa Havekost (Team Drivers) rejoined Clark in 2006.  We are glad to have them and their 2005 Volvo back on tour.

Thomas Hayhurst (Driver) is from Mena, AR and has been with Clark since 1997.  Tom, affectionately known as Santa, has more than 45 years driving experience.  When time permits, he dashes away to visit his grandchildren.  

Ed Herrmann (Driver) has been performing his solo act for 33 years and showed up for our casting call in 2000.  Ed travels in style in his 1994 Freightliner. 

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 Hogue (Driver) came on board in 2006.  He likes it so much he talked his brothers into joining him.  It is good for families to stay together.  Dennis drives a dark blue 2003 T600 Kenworth.  

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 Vietnam, is an accomplished scuba diver and a Senior Deacon with his church in Phillipsburg, MO.

John Kelleher II (Driver) joined the team in 2002. John’s home base is Hampstead, NC.  He drives a 2005 Freightliner.

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. hkitzmiller@clarktransfer.com

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 disbelief the sun was still shining.  We were in awe.  It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience that we will never forget”.

Frank and Donna Landeros (Team Drivers) arrived at Clark's door in April of 2007.  Frank comes to Clark with 30 years of driving experience and Donna with 10.  They drive a white 2004 Peterbilt.  Frank trains and competes in bicycle races.  He once did a tour from the Grand Canyon to Mexico (500 miles) in five days.  When asked, "What do you do for fun?" their response was: "We go to San Carlos, Mexico and spend time on our boat.  We also carry bikes with us on the truck so we can ride wherever we go."

Chuck Laudenslager (Dispatcher) joined the team in 1996, and is also in charge of our maintenance and equipment.  chuckl@clarktransfer.com

Matt Lewis (Driver) came on board in 2006.  He tours the nation in his 1999 International.

John Litts (Driver) began his theatrical run with Clark Transfer in 2006.  He hits the road with his wife, Mary, in a 2001 Kenworth.

Robert Martin (Driver) hails from Lake Fork, Texas and joined our team in 2007.  Along with his wife, Lisa, he drives a white 2006 Volvo 780.  "Bob" enjoys bass fishing and Nascar, and just shaved his beard off after 29 years.  When asked about memorable experiences, he remembers hauling a load of exotic animals and moving Admiral Byrd, the first explorer to cross Antarctica.

Terry and Gaye Martin (Team Drivers) came to Clark in 2005 after 18 years of professional over-the-road service.  Know on the road as "Reverend," Terry travels in a viper red 2001 Kenworth W900.  He is also a radio operator who provides emergency communications during disasters.

Jorge and Rhonda Martinez (Team Drivers) travel the highways in their green 2004 Volvo 780, along with their dachshund, Rocky.  Their favorite spot is Captiva Island, Florida.  Jorge was a firefighter in Mexico, and Rhonda is a church organist and makes stained glass windows.

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 Alexandria, VA. Dan also manages all international operations, sales, shipping and airfreight arrangements from our Washington DC office.  dmcclaff@clarktransfer.com  

William Nelson McCready (Driver), started getting the show on the road in 2006 in his 2000 Freightliner.

Norraine McGee and Gregory Steich (Team Drivers) and pet Kitty-Kitty are logging miles and shows in their black 2007 Peterbilt. The couple joined Clark in 2005.  Norraine (aka Sweet-n-Foxy) has been driving professionally since 1990 and Gregory (aka Fireball) since 1981.

Mischelle Merrill (Driver), from Eulless, TX, joined the team in 1995.  Mischelle performs her solo in her white 2003 Volvo.

Anne Marie and Kirby Moore (Team Drivers) hit the road for Clark in 2005.  This dynamic duo from Minnesota helps make the world safe for show business in their black 1996 Freightliner. In off hours they enjoy riding Harleys and target shooting. 

Ron Moore (Driver) is from Springfield, VA and came to us from Highway Film.  Ron has been a lead player in Clark's orchestra since 1992.  He drives a 2006 Freightliner.

John (Dick) R. Naser (Driver), from Jeanette, PA, has been hauling shows for Clark since 1987. John travels in style in his “champagne highway to the stars” 1995 Volvo.

Robert Newman (Driver) joined the cast in 2004. He plays his scenes in a 1989 Kenworth.

Dennis O'Donnell (Driver), driving a black 2007 Freightliner, is yet another member of the Clark Transfer class of 2006.  

Robert Poth (Driver), known as Kodiak out on the road, is a member of the Clark Transfer class of 2008.  He joins Clark with 12 years of experience and drives a 2003 black Freightliner Century.  His favorite town is "Anywhere I have family."  He is an Eagle Scout, a volunteer firefighter and a big NASCAR fan.   

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.

Tom and Mary Robinson (Team Drivers) drove in from Webbers Falls, OK to join the Clark Team.  They have a cream-colored 2007 Classic XL Freightliner and travel with their Toy Fox Terrier, Baby, and a Piebald Dashhound named Gator.  Tom's handle is "Bald Eagle."  He was a football player.  Mary, "Mini-Me," is a computer geek amateur painter and photographer.

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 (Driver), came back home to Clark in 2004 after a short time away.  His orange Peterbilt can always be counted on to get the show on the road.

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.

Mike Terryn (Driver) joined the Clark team in 2006.  He tours the highways and byways in his 2000 Kenworth.

John Thomas and Renee DuBois (Team Drivers) came on board in 2006.  They tour the nation in a 2005 Volvo.

Leslie Tricou (Driver) enjoyed his role as a fly-in double driver for many years.  He finally took the plunge in 2006, buying his own 2001 Peterbilt and coming out on the road full time.

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.

Ryan and Angelica Vashey (Team Drivers) teamed up with Clark in 2004, rolling down the road in a black and grey 2008 Kenworth.

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.

Jim Walker (Driver) hits the road with his Jack Russell Terrier, Bo Bo, in a white 2001 Volvo.  He has 10 years of experience as a professional driver and is known on the road as "Rain Man."  He was a bartender for 15 years in Dallas, and his favorite city is Las Vegas.  No wonder he likes to play Texas Holdem.

Lynn Watkins (Dispatcher) added her wit and wisdom to our office team in 2005.  Lynn is a Harrisburg native who has been working in the trucking industry since 1986.  She is also a licensed Realtor in the state of Pennsylvania. lwatkins@clarktransfer.com

Denise Weber (Director of Administration) began her career with Clark in 1981. Denise handles all customer billing and computer programming support for Clark.  Denise’s organizational skills are exceptional in the office and out; she also manages to find time to serve both as Committee Chair and Treasurer for her son’s Cub Scout pack.  She is Treasurer of the York Haven Athletic Association and oversees her daughter’s Girl Scout Troop’s fund raising events. dweber@clarktransfer.com

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 Leesburg, FL, joined Clark Transfer in 1999. They get the show on the road in their 2005 Volvo.

Tawna Woolstenhulme (Director of Business Development) joined our team in the Harrisburg office in 1996.  Tawna works with our customers to create budget estimates and bids, prepare pricing proposals, contract letters and website updates.  At home in Mechanicsburg, PA, Tawna takes care of her two young sons.  tawna@clarktransfer.com

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 


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