Softball Tournament Returns This Summer BATTER UP!
The Averitt Family Softball Tournament is one of our important team traditions, and we’re excited to announce that it’s returning once again this year!
This year’s event is scheduled for Aug. 13 in Nashville, and as always, it will be a free, family-friendly event with plenty of food, fun and showstopping action on the diamond. The Averitt Family Softball Tournament is also a great opportunity to bring awareness to Averitt Cares for Kids and our special relationship with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For more information about the Averitt Family Softball Tournament, contact AMOS ROGAN at arogan@averittexpress.com . After a two-year pause on the event while we navigated the effects of COVID-19, we can’t wait to catch up with teammates from throughout our network as we build on our family culture. If you’ve never attended the Averitt Family Softball Tournament, we hope you’ll make plans to do so this year! T m
The Averitt Family Softball Tournament is scheduled for Aug. 13 in Nashville, and as always it's a free, family-friendly event.
PROMOTING FROM WITHIN
culture and has grown up in it. It creates a positive environment where associates feel valued. That strengthens our culture.” Jeff, meanwhile, started his Averitt career in 1989 as a part-time dock associate. In 1992, he was promoted to frontline leader, and in 2005 he moved into sales. Jeff also has service center director experience, having filled that role in Chattanooga from 2011-2017. “I’ve always had good leadership and the ability to be able to grow and be trained to do other things,” Jeff says. “I’ve always had opportunities to learn, and that makes a difference.” As Bryan moves into a regional leadership role, he’s excited to see Jeff take the next step in his career as Knoxville service center director. “The associates at Knoxville already know Jeff,” Bryan explains. “It makes all the sense in the world to promote from within, and it strengthens our team and gives associates the opportunity to use their talents and skills at another level.” Congratulations to Bryan and Jeff on your career growth, and we look forward to seeing our Tennessee teams move forward with the stability and professionalism that have made us a transportation leader for more than 50 years! T m
One of the hallmarks of our team is consistent growth and stability. One of the biggest reasons for that is the way we promote from within, and our new Region 1 vice president and Knoxville service center director are two more examples of that commitment. New Regional VP, Service Center Director Have Strong Ties Longtime Knoxville service center director BRYAN SNYDER has been promoted to regional vice president for our Tennessee teams, taking over for JIM ELLIOTT , who is retiring at the end of June. And 33-year associate JEFF PENLEY , who most recently served as a transportation specialist, is moving into Bryan’s former role. Bryan came to Averitt in 1985 as a transportation specialist in Chattanooga. After becoming our Chattanooga service center director in 1987, he moved to Knoxville for the same role in 1988. Bryan is proud to be part of a culture that builds for the future from within. “When we promote someone from within, we know what we’re getting,” Bryan says. “We know that associate understands our
At top, BRYAN SNYDER (right) talks with Knoxville dock associate ALEX BETHUNE (left). Bryan was recently promoted from Knoxville service center director to Region 1 vice president of operations. Above, JEFF PENLEY (right) presents city driver EVERETT BOMAR (left) with his 30-year service award. Jeff was recently promoted from Knoxville transportation specialist to service center director.
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