Emerging Leaders Council
Established by the TXTA Board of Directors in 2013, the goal of the Emerging Leaders Council (ELC) is to identify and cultivate the next generation of transportation leaders in Texas. This two-year professional development council is designed to establish a vast network of industry peers, enhanced leadership and management skills and thorough understanding of TXTA and the industry. Each class represents a broad cross-section of the trucking industry with positions ranging from sales and marketing, to safety and compliance, to operations and management.
Members will be responsible for a yearly membership fee of $250 ($500 total). This fee covers the cost of guest speakers, group meals and group outings. Members must attend at least four of six annual events to maintain membership status. These events focus on issues specific to the industry and better business practices. Each event features an ELC social for members to strengthen peer relationships. After graduating, ELC alumni may continue to attend all ELC meetings and social outings.
For more information, please contact Glenna Bruun glenna@texastrucking.com
TXTA ELC Class of 2022 Members at the 2019 Annual Conference
ELC Class of 2022
Adam Blanchard
Chairman
Double Diamond Transport, Inc.
ablanchard@dd-transport.com
Josh Maddox
Vice Chairman
Canal Cartage Co.
joshm@canalcartage.com
Khrista Bishop Roach
Secretary/Committees
Refrigerated Transport, Inc.
khrista@rtioftexas.com
John Thomas
Treasurer/Fundraising Liaison
Houston Freightliner, Western Star
john.thomas@strhouston.com
Beau Brinson
Recruiting/Membership/Affinity
LoneStar Truck Group/TAG Truck Center
beau.brinson@tntxtruck.com
Justin Sowell
ATA State Liaison
Lee TranServices, Inc.
jsowell@leetrans.com
Hayley Hughes Bach
Rush Enterprises
hughesh@rushenterprises.com
Raegan Baskin
Cowtown Express
raegan@cowtownexpress.com
DJ Burrus
Lorance & Thompson P.C.
djb@lorancethompson.com
Cynthia Champion
Martin Transport, Inc.
cynthia.champion@martinmlp.com
Matthew Gelina
Hartline Barger LLP
mgelina@hartlinebarger.com
Melissa Huddleston
Laredo Motor Carriers Association
info@laredomca.com
Jordan Lewis
HUB International Transportation Insurance Services, Inc.
jordan.lewis@hubinternational.com
Kellam Maynor
W & B Service Company & Superior Trailer Sales
kellamm@wbservice.com
Zayra Mendoza
International Transportation Services Inc.
zmendoza@itstrucks.com
Kim Middleton
CLA, LLP
kim.middleton@claconnect.com
Monica Salazar
M. Company Transport, Inc.
operations@mcompanytransport.com
Josh Thompson
Self-Employed
therealjoshthompson28@gmail.com
Josh Willis
Willis Permian Movers, Inc.
josh@willispermianmovers.com