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The Trans-Border Difference

Moving More Than Freight!

Powered by Technology, Driven by People

It's your business and it's our pleasure to move it!

We Believe

In balancing the human-element with industry-leading technology for service that goes above and beyond!

We Are

Real people helping you bring your ideas to life through years of experience, knowledge, passion, and commitment!

Leadership
Martin Hellwig

Martin B. Hellwig

President

"I like everything about my role at Trans-Border and working with so many talented people from so many diverse families and cultures. Being in business since 1997 is proof that we do have the best employees in the industry. I’m very proud and honored to be part of such an incredible group.”

Random Fact: I was once locked in a dryer for two hours
Phobia: Flying
Favorite Food: Italian
Favorite Movie: Jaws
Jeff Millens

Jeffrey M. Millens

Chief Operating Officer

“I greatly enjoy the friendships I have made with many customers. They are great people with whom we have the privilege to be working with.”

Random Fact: At a bar I never get fruit in my vodka as lemons & limes are the dirtiest thing in the bar!
Phobia: Way too many to count – it’s exhausting….
Favorite Food: Only 1, no way! – Filet Mignon/chicken parm/Calamari/Steak (Joey’s in Syracuse)
Favorite Movie: Grandma’s Boy/Gladiator/Saturday Night Fever
Josh Spiegel

Joshua A. Spiegel

Chief Financial Officer

“I enjoy helping customers build and succeed at their business. We are truly an extension of their company and when they do well, we do well!”

Random Fact: I have been cage diving with great white sharks off the coast of South Africa
Phobia: See above!
Favorite Food: Italian or a nice thick, juicy rib-eye
Favorite Movie: Dumb and Dumber
Director Team

Sumar Bhatti

Director of Freight Operations

“What I enjoy most about my role here is the diversity on the Trans-Border team and amongst our customers!”

Random Fact: I’m a little shy…
Phobia: Heights and scary movies
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Movie: Fireproof
Brunilda Carroll

Brunilda Carroll

Director of Exports

“What I enjoy the most about working at Trans-Border is that we are a family!”

Random Fact: I get nauseous at the sound of the word moist…
Phobia: Snakes
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Movie: Gone With the Wind

Kelly Jackson

Director of Operational Excellence

“What I enjoy most about my role at Trans-Border is solving problems & finding a way to make it happen!”

Random Fact: I ❤️ Genealogy!
Phobia: Being late
Favorite Food: Steak Tacos
Favorite Show: Schitt's Creek
Dianne Klamm

Dianne Klamm

Director of National Accounts

“I like training new salespeople, but I especially love selling Trans-Border’s services, meeting with clients and providing solutions to their needs.”

Random Fact: When I was five years old, I was the “Weather Girl” on the children’s TV show – Romper Room
Phobia: Must have all things in order – neat freak!
Favorite Food: Raw Oysters
Favorite Movie: Dirty Dancing

Zachary Pyle

Director of Domestic Operations

"What I love most about Trans-Border is the family atmosphere and teamwork the whole office shares!"

Random Fact: I have been to 40 of 50 states in the U.S.
Phobia: Scary movies
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Movie: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Brendon Fisher

Director of IT & Systems

“What I enjoy most about working at Trans-Border is the variety of my role - every day is different!”

Random Fact: I am very good at card tricks
Phobia: Swimming in open waters
Favorite Food: Italian or Thai
Favorite Movie: Inception and The Matrix
Damien Jarrett

Damien Jarrett

Director of Sales

"What I love most about working at Trans-border is our ability to balance technology with human relationships, and the people here who make up our great culture and go to bat for our customers everyday!"

Random Fact: I am a USSF regional soccer referee, and have refereed up to the USL2 and NCAA Division I
Phobia: Failure
Favorite Food: Indian
Favorite Movie: The Green Mile
Management

Megan Fisher

Accounting Manager

“What I enjoy most is working with the entire team at Trans-Border!”

Random Fact: I've had my own motorcycle for several years and love to jump on and take off for a weekend!
Phobia: None!
Favorite Food: Lasagna
Favorite Show: Outlander
Marcel Bruckmann

Marcel Bruckmann

Agent Operations Manager

“What I love most about working at Trans-Border is the diversity we have among our team.”

Random Fact: I love Rot-Weiss Essen
Phobia: Schalke
Favorite Food: Döner
Favorite Movie: Lord of the Rings

Sergio Cera

Agent Pricing & Routing Manager

“What I love most about Trans-Border is our one-of-a-kind culture and amazing team. We are passionate about delivering the best for our customers, and we enjoy every second of the journey!”

Random Fact: I enjoy reading science fiction books. If its sci-fi, chances are I'll love it!
Phobia: Snakes
Favorite Food: Pizza and more pizza!
Favorite Movie: Ocean's Eleven and Brazil
Stormy Lesperance

Stormy Lesperance

Customs House Brokerage Manager

“What I enjoy most about working at Trans-Border is that we are all working toward a common goal. I am surrounded by a lot of highly driven and successful people who genuinely care about those they work with and the customers they represent.”

Random Fact: I had the privilege of being stage manager for the production of Modern Millie in 2011-2012
Phobia: Pteronophobia
Favorite Food: Soul Food
Favorite Movie: Sandlot

Dan Hollenbeck

Domestic Operations Manager

“One of the things I enjoy the most about working at Trans-Border, is coming up with clever ways to route our customers freight so we can save them time and money.”

Random Fact: I have never drank a cup of coffee
Phobia: Arachibutyrophobia
Favorite Food: Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
Favorite Movie: Gone in 60 Seconds
Conor Begley

Conor Begley

Domestic Pricing & Routing Manager

Chris Jupin

Christopher Jupin

Export Operations Manager

“What I love most about working at Trans-Border are all the memories and friendships I’ve formed over the years here.”

Random Fact: I studied abroad in Strasbourg, France for 4 months during my junior year of college
Phobia: Small spaces
Favorite Food: Grilled Steak, Baked Potato & Green Beans
Favorite Movie: Step Brothers

Alyssa Delaney

Export Pricing Manager & Certified Dangerous Goods Specialist

“What I enjoy the most about working at Trans-Border is the family atmosphere!”

Random Fact: I probably have over 200 pairs of shoes
Phobia: Driving off a bridge and drowning in my car
Favorite Food: Pizza or Mashed Potatoes
Favorite Movie: Grandma's Boy

Kerry Schmidt

Human Resources Manager

“What I enjoy the most about working at Trans-Border is the people! I've felt valued and supported from day one, and I love that the company genuinely cares about its employees and the local community.”

Random Fact: I competed in Drum Corps International (DCI), eventually becoming a junior corps drum major before joining the senior corps color guard. I can still spin/toss a flag or rifle!
Phobia: Moths
Favorite Food: Mexican
Favorite Movie: A Christmas Story

Kizzy Hall

Import Operations Manager

“I am looking forward to bringing my experience in import and logistics to TBGFS, while continuing to grow and make meaningful contributions. I am especially excited about the opportunity to lead a larger team and ensure shipments move efficiently and accurately from origin to destination.”

Random Fact: I absolutely adore my daughter, she is my biggest blessing!
Phobia: A dirty home and deep water
Favorite Food: Jamaican food!
Favorite Movie:The Notebook
Amy Hall-Clothier

Amy Hall-Clothier

Assistant Import Operations Manager

“I love the support of my coworkers and working as a team to solve problems and reach our goals.”

Random Fact: I have a small hobby farm called Misfit Farms
Phobia: Snakes
Favorite Food: Lobster
Favorite Movie: Any psychological type thrillers

Ashley Rutz

Import Pricing & Routing Manager

“What I enjoy the most about working at Trans-Border is the people I work with!.”

Random Fact: Both me and my sister work here–just different departments!
Phobia: Drowning
Favorite Food: Any type of seafood!
Favorite Movie: Can't pick a favorite, but top three are She's the Man, Just Go With It, & The Longest Yard
Bill Carey

Bill Carey

Import Compliance & Systems Manager

“What I enjoy the most about working at Trans-Border is the satisfaction of helping customers through difficult situations.”

Random Fact: The drummer from Def Leppard only has one arm
Phobia: Atychiphobia
Favorite Food: Chicken Wings
Favorite Movie: The Goonies
Paul Clark

Paul Clark

Export Compliance Manager

“What I enjoy the most about working at Trans-Border is the positive team environment.”

Phobia: None!
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Movie: Pulp Fiction

Tyler Samborin

Import Business Development Manager

“What I love most about working at Trans-Border is the family-oriented environment and amazing people we are surrounded by every day.”

Random Fact: While my real name is Tyler, for the first 20 years of my life, I went by T.J. (Tyler James)
Phobia: Overflowing Garbage
Favorite Food: Chicken Wings
Favorite Movie: Four Brothers
Will Fitzgerald

William Fitzgerald

Strategic Account Manager

“I love the people I work with. We have a great team that is full of industry knowledge, and we challenge each other every day to learn more.”

Random Fact: I waste about 3 hours every Sunday during football season watching the New York Jets
Phobia: Fear of blood – from a young age I knew I wasn’t going to be a doctor
Favorite Food: Anything Italian (specifically veal parm)
Favorite Movie: Best in Show
Jonathan Mongin

Jonathan Mongin

Strategic Account Manager

“What I enjoy most about my role here on the Trans-Border team is getting to work with a lot of different people on their important projects.”

Phobia: Bugs (yuck)
Favorite Food: A good beef stew and apple pie
Favorite Movie: Star Wars
David Usher

David Usher

Agent Business Development Manager

“I enjoy the teamwork and camaraderie we have within Trans-Border. Our customers are knowledgeable, and experienced in their field and are a pleasure to work with.”

Random Fact:I am a ping pong master!
Phobia: Great White Sharks
Favorite Food: Anything Ethnic (Indian, Moroccan, Thai, Mexican)
Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption

Kate Klein

Trade Finance Manager

“What I enjoy most about my role with Trans-Border is that I learn something new every day!”

Random Fact: Only 2% of the population have naturally green eyes (I have green eyes!)
Phobia: Beetle-y type bugs totally freak me out…
Favorite Food: Lasagna
Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption
Sales

Jared Millens

Account Executive - NY Capital Region & Vermont

"I love the comfortable and friendly environment that provides constant smiles throughout the day!"

Random Fact: I am an amateur restaurant critic!
Phobia: Wet socks
Favorite Food: Salmon with a hefty side of spinach
Favorite Movie/Show: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood/Mad Men

Ryan McCoskey

Account Executive - Central & Western NY

"I was drawn to Trans-Border because the family-style community that has been built here fits my personality perfectly, and I can see myself contributing to shared goals with like-minded and hardworking colleagues!"

Random Fact: I have driven cross country 6 times
Phobia: Deep Sea
Favorite Food: Chicken Parm
Favorite Show: Breaking Bad

Jake Plumley

Inside Sales Account Executive

"I enjoy the ability to implement my industry knowledge and expertise to offer the best service and support to the people who need it most–our customers!"

Random Fact: I lost 100lbs in 6 months
Phobia: Confined spaces
Favorite Food: Steak and mashed potatoes
Favorite Show: Friday Night Lights (both the movie and show)

Let’s Move Your Freight!