Her Story
About Carolyn
Carolyn JenkinsMeekins serves as Chief Executive Officer of Meekins Transportation, a company she founded in Jacksonville, Florida, in 2020. Initially launched as Meekins Senior Shuttle to address transportation needs for elderly residents, the business has expanded to offer elite concierge services to a wider audience, including group transportation for events. With a background that includes attending Florida A&M University, continuing education at Temple University, and prior roles as a law firm administrator in Philadelphia and operator of a catering company for over 35 years, she brings strong organizational and communication skills to her leadership. As vice president of the nonprofit The Bosses Table, she supports fellow entrepreneurs while managing daily operations, driver scheduling, compliance, and business development amid challenges like rising insurance costs and competition for contracts from larger firms.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Carolyn
01What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Insurance costs are ridiculous for transportation companies in Florida, causing competitors to fold. Small businesses struggle to obtain contracts against big companies with more money.
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