‘NO RESTRICTIONS ON YOUR GROWTH POTENTIAL’
New Atlanta East Service Center Director Began As City Driver
We frequently talk about how career-growth opportunities abound at Averitt Express, and GARY TAYLOR is a perfect example of that commitment.
Current Asheville and soon-to-be Atlanta East service center director GARY TAYLOR began his Averitt career as a city driver.
Gary – who is currently our Asheville service center director – was recently named as the next service center director for our Atlanta East facility. He will fill the shoes of longtime service center director PAUL KING , who is retiring at the end of this year. Gary began his Averitt career in 1995 as a city driver, and since that time he’s also served as a frontline leader, P&D leader, operations manager and service center director. “At Averitt Express, there are no restrictions on your growth potential,” Gary says. “To this day, I look back to the statement that was shared with me in my initial interview back in 1995. I was told, ‘Once you join our team, the opportunities are endless. You can serve in any role in the company.’ I took that to heart, and I’ve always thrived on that.” Gary attributes his career growth to our culture, as well as solid guidance along the way. “I’ve been very fortunate to have been surrounded with some great mentors,” he explains. “That speaks volumes about the people we have here, because I’ve had many great mentors.” Region 9 vice president TONY ALLISON is excited to bring Gary on board at Atlanta East.
“His experience with both operations and sales has prepared him for this opportunity to lead one of the largest service centers in the company,” Tony says. “And beyond his experience, Gary is a people person. He will build on a very solid foundation that we have at Atlanta East and help us bring continued success there for many years to come.” Gary says one of the main reasons we’ve had success for 50 years is our commitment to helping people grow. “Averitt is the only company that I’ve ever worked for that thrives on growing people,” he says. “As a leader, there’s nothing more satisfying than preparing an associate for their professional growth. That’s how we strengthen our company and prepare for the future, by growing people. To me, the greatest part of our culture is our people.” LOOK I NG TO GROW I N YOUR CAREER? If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, call our Job Hotline at 800-991-1971 , talk to your leadership or visit InsideAveritt.com/Jobs to find out about local driving, leadership and other opportunities that are available. T m
MOTORING ALONG TO 50 YEARS AND BEYOND Customer Service Propels Our Team For Years To Come
For 50 years, our customers have been choosing Averitt because of our focus on customer service. Our commitment to excellence is what sets us apart in our industry and ensures our success for tomorrow. It’s also the number one reason why Jim Ussery, owner of Electric Motors of Palm Beach, has been a faithful Averitt customer for 10 years and counting.
“We have been doing business with Electric Motors since I have been with Averitt, which is going on 16 years,” says West Palm Beach service center director DENISE BUBAN . “Our transportation specialist JOHN SIRAGUSA also has a long-lasting relationship with Electric Motors. They are great to work with, they seem to really like our drivers and the excellent service we provide them, and we’re thankful for the strong partnership we have.” Electric Motors of Palm Beach distributes and repairs submersible
electric motor pumps, a mainstay for the West Palm Beach area. Jim has been in business for a long time, and he’s dealt with many carriers over the years. But to Jim, there’s something special about Averitt. “What makes Averitt stand out from other transportation companies is your customer service and your people, especially our sales rep John Siragusa,” says Jim. “John is someone who listens, someone who will always get back in touch when we have a question, and he always takes the time to thank me for my business whenever he sees that
Averitt has picked up our freight.” Our relationship with Electric Motors of Palm Beach has picked up speed since Jim became our customer. Today, Averitt handles all of the company’s outbound LTL shipments, as well as inbound freight whenever Jim gets to choose the carrier. Jim credits our team’s longevity to our focus on customer service, saying that’s why he’s a proud Averitt customer. “I can tell you that if your company has been taking care of your other customers like you have been taking care of us, then 50 years of success
is just the beginning,” says Jim. “Keep doing what you’re doing!” Our Customers, Our Associates, and Our Future – this is the tried-and-true recipe for our team’s success over five decades. A big thanks to John Siragusa and the West Palm Beach crew for their support for Jim and Electric Motors of Palm Beach. Is that kind of outstanding service that defines our whole team, and our customers say that’s what will pave the way to Averitt’s next 50 years and into the future. T m
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