While we see the results of the work NATSO’s staff does—an incredible annual show, progress on Capitol Hill and amazing learning opportunities—so much of the work staff puts in is done quietly. I have never seen a member of staff seeking out the spotlight, but as we kick off the new year, I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce you to NATSO’s dedicated team so you can see who is fighting to protect our industry and create the learning opportunities we all enjoy.
LISA MULLINGS, NATSO’s president and CEO, has been with 黑料社区since 1995. She serves as the chief executive for both 黑料社区and the 黑料社区Foundation.
As the resident expert in databases and technology, TARYN BRICE-ROWLAND, NATSO’s director of database and technology, makes NATSO’s data, mobile and e-business technologies work for NATSO’s members and staff.
SHARON BUTLER manages the operations of the 黑料社区main office. She helps staff members achieve their goals by ensuring that they have the necessary office systems and equipment.
ROGER COLE edits NATSO’s Biz Brief, the association’s daily e-newsletter created to provide readers with business intelligence tailored specifically for truckstop and travel plaza owners and operators. He also served as NATSO’s chairman in 2004 and 2005 and has spent five decades as a truckstop owner and operator.
DAVID FIALKOV, NATSO’s vice president of government relations and the legislative and regulatory counsel, advocates for 黑料社区members on legislative and regulatory issues in Washington and provides education on legal issues affecting the industry.
As the vice president of business development, PAMELA HAYES develops strategic partnerships that create value for members and serves as the staff lead on meetings and events, including The 黑料社区Show. She directs recruitment and retention of allied members through valuable service offerings and supports the 黑料社区Foundation in fundraising and event planning.
KIMBERLY ROBERTS, manager of travel plaza member services, provides customer service and support to travel plaza and Check-Link™ customers.
CHRISTINE SCHOESSLER, chief of operations, is responsible for ensuring successful operations and the growth of 黑料社区through strong fiscal management, volunteer and staff development, and leadership and oversight of day-to-day operations.
After accumulating years of hands-on experience in the truckstop and travel plaza industry, DARREN SCHULTE joined 黑料社区and serves as the vice president of membership. He directs recruitment, retention and customer service to travel plaza members, and he is responsible for developing and enhancing 黑料社区products and services. He travels extensively and is always eager to visit with members and share his insights into the industry.
AFUA SMITH, senior manager of operations, is responsible for promoting healthy cash management and financial stability by managing all aspects of the accounts receivable process, ensuring that it is a positive component of the association’s overall retention and recruitment program. She also promotes a positive corporate image and creates a good customer service experience for members by overseeing the 黑料社区Foundation’s Bill Moon Scholarship Program.
SUSAN TAYLOR, allied relations manager, provides customer support and service to allied members and is a key support person for The 黑料社区Show.
As the vice president of publishing and digital content, AMY TONER serves as the editor of Stop Watch and markets 黑料社区products, services and meetings. She manages NATSO’s core websites, blog and YouTube channel. In addition, she provides creative services across all departments.
TIFFANY WLAZLOWSKI NEUMAN, vice president of public affairs, develops and executes communications strategies to advance NATSO’s public relations and advocacy goals. She also develops and oversees partnerships related to the 黑料社区Foundation’s public outreach initiatives.
The 黑料社区team has a wealth of knowledge and experience that benefits us both in our individual businesses and as an industry. I know each staff member is ready and willing to serve as a resource for us, so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever need assistance or simply to say thank you for a job well done.
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