Her Story
About Tami
I landed in logistics through my time in the military. I was in the Missouri Army National Guard for 6 years active, 2 years non-active. I wasn't overly excited about the job I was doing in the service, so I was able to cross-train and transfer down to the motor pool where we were working on the heavy vehicles, ordering parts, doing dispatches, and making sure all the inspections were done. That was my first entry into heavy vehicles. When my ex-husband was working for Walmart Distribution, we relocated to Lewiston, Maine, and I got my first job in logistics with Walmart Distribution there. After I had that first experience, I was a goner. I'm so fascinated by logistics. Even 20 years later, I think it's just the most fascinating career because everywhere you look is something that has come from somewhere, and somebody's work and time and blood and sweat and sometimes tears has made that happen to get it where it is. I've been in logistics management for 4 years now, and prior to that, I was in operations for the majority of my career, 16 years in operations and then the last 4 in leadership. My expertise is leadership in logistics and managing complex change, whether that's on the employee side, customer side, or supplier side. Through proper change management, you can prepare people in advance for what's coming, and the transition is way more smooth. My day looks like analyzing all different parts of the departments within our Truckload Brokerage Division, making sure that everything is still relevant, timely, and up to speed. I could write SOPs to revamp an entire process, work on invoicing, or ensure that load planners and coordinators have updated processes in place for new rollouts.
I am a woman shaped by service, strengthened by leadership, and grounded in purpose. Now that my children have launched into adulthood, I’m entering a season of life that blends legacy with reinvention. My children are grown, my nest is quieter, and my purpose is expanding. I’m building a leadership and empowerment brand that reflects everything I’ve learned — the resilience forged in high‑stakes operations, the emotional intelligence honed through raising a family, and the unwavering belief that presence is a form of power.I’m passionate about helping others step into their own radiance — to lead with steadiness, speak with clarity, and stand anchored in who they are.
Outside of leadership and consulting, you’ll find me reading, writing, or trying a new crafting creation.I am also a huge women's basketball fan and watch the WNBA
I am a woman in motion, a leader in evolution, and a voice committed to helping others claim their space with confidence and grace.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Tami
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to resilience, intentional growth, and the discipline to stay anchored in who I am — even when life demanded reinvention.Failure doesn't keep me down for long. I attribute my success to the hard work of healing and becoming whole — choosing peace, authenticity, and purpose after seasons that temporarily hardened me. I kept showing up, kept learning, and kept believing that my story could be used for something bigger than me. Now, I use those experiences and wisdom to help other women navigate their own paths.I didn’t get here alone. I’ve had people who poured into me, lifted me up, and helped me become the leader I am today. Now it’s my responsibility and privilege to turn around and offer that same hand to others. I’m currently walking alongside several leaders, helping them build the careers and confidence they deserve. For me, the greatest failure in leadership would be if someone left my team the same as when they arrived. If I haven’t empowered them, strengthened them, or helped them grow, then I haven’t done my job as a leader.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Learn how to establish personal boundaries. The job is the job, it's 24/7. There's always going to be something, so make sure that you can learn how to walk away when the time is right to walk away for the day, come back fresh. It's a tough career, but the wins are really, really, really fun. It's really important for women specifically in leadership in male-dominated roles or careers to make sure that the information is passed on and passed down and we keep it moving.
03What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
You can see how quickly technology in our regular lives is rapidly advancing with the use of AI and different tools, and equally in the logistics field, that is also happening. But there's an opportunity to be experiencing what would be called tech fatigue, because there's constantly a new technology coming out that promises bigger, better, faster. It's worth a demo, but does it make sense? And then you have to analyze and compare and see what's missing from this one or that one. There's just so many platforms right now, it can be overwhelming.
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