by Kurt Bohme | Mar 4, 2024 | Announcement, Board of Directors
Laura M. Muir is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Polaris Transportation Group and was the recipient of the 2022 Women in the Workplace award. She has also been a founding leader of Canadian Human Resources for such companies as XPO Logistics, The United Group of Companies, Panasonic Eco Solutions, and Samsung Canada.
Her vision has been to encourage people, especially women, into career paths where they can be passionate and find personal gratification. Laura continues to devote her time to public speaking at institutions such as Sheridan College, University of Edinburgh and other forums to help provide guidance and inspiration. Her motto of, “Be the unicorn – develop powers that no one else has”, has inspired others to create a unique and diverse background.
Laura has been featured in Women Driving Change Magazine and HR Canadian Reporter. She regularly contributes to the Globe & Mail’s 9 to 5 column. Her passion for Canadian Human Resources has also helped to develop many programs between Canada and other international organizations such as the APA and CIPP via the Canadian Payroll Association.
She is also a mother of three and devoted wife; Laura and her husband have been running a hobby farm in Owen Sound focusing on sustainability in her spare time.
Laura possesses over 20 years of experience in International Human Resources practices and is a recent graduate of Oxford University’s Executive Leadership Programme as one of the few women participants, and has graduated at the top of her class.
by Kurt Bohme | Feb 25, 2021 | Corporate Members, Silver Members
Stryder’s origins go back to 1989 when we opened as a boutique JIT (Just-in-Time) delivery service in Greater Vancouver for our sole customer with six trucks and eighteen trailers.
By 2005, we had formed a solid vision of a consolidated service platform for our growing group of customers, in addition to achieving consistent on-time performance, year after year. Over the next decade, this vision was refined by bringing together the Transportation, Warehousing and Distribution of production materials for a number of Canadian beverage clients.
With proof of execution that streamlines procurement and production planning to never-before-seen levels, Stryder has grown to become one of the largest asset-based logistics providers in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwestern USA. Today, we are the vital link between suppliers and every major bottler in the region.
https://www.go-stryder.com/about/
by Kurt Bohme | Aug 23, 2020 | Board of Directors
Johanne Couture is from Brockville, Ontario. She has been in the transportation industry since 1994. She is an owner-operator leased to an Ontario based carrier and currently hauls liquid chemicals. She owns a 2011 Volvo 730, pulls a stainless steel tank, runs all lower 48 states and all 10 provinces. Johanne sits on the OOIDA board of directors. She was elected to the board because she believes that “to see things change, you have to get involved”. Johanne offers a unique Canadian perspective to the board. OOIDA represents 158 000 members in Canada and the US. Industry advocacy is an avenue where women can make great strides. As part of the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada’s Board, Johanne would like to encourage women in the industry to exercise their full potential, take a chance by making a step forward. A mentoring support system is key to success.
Email: johannec@wtfc.ca
by Kurt Bohme | Aug 23, 2020 | Board of Directors
Fiona moved to Ontario, Canada from England in the summer of 2009. After many years working in the field of child welfare she decided to pursue a different career. With a desire to continue to help people to help themselves and their families she entered the world of finance. As an independent insurance broker she holds and Accident and Sickness license and a full Life License, among other certifications. She helps her client prepare for the worst before it happens so that when a death, illness or injury does happen they don’t suffer financially.
Growing up with a mother that was a teacher and a truck driver as soon as Fiona discovered the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada she was eager to join and help in any way she could.
Being one of the non- truck driving members of the board Fiona brings a different set of skills and perspective to the team. Supporting CEO Shelley Walker administratively, event organization, website maintenance are among a few of the ways that Fiona supports WTFC
Email: fionas@wtfc.ca
by Kurt Bohme | Aug 23, 2020 | Board of Directors
Samantha is an Account Manager with NATT out of Sudbury, ON. She has over 13 years’ experience in the Commercial Truck Training industry. Her enthusiasm and passion for the industry is evident, she is determined and works tirelessly to ensure every client has an excellent experience. She loves attending trade shows and conferences to connect with industry friends and to meet new ones.
Samantha joined WTFC in 2018, she is very grateful to be a part of an organization that gives back so much to this industry and goes above and beyond to support everyone involved. Samantha takes care of the membership for WTFC and loves helping out with trade show and conference planning.
As a mother of two boys age 14 and 11 she spends her free time taking them to sports, events, driving them and their friends around and loves every minute of it.
Email: samanthac@wtfc.ca
