The Team's Board Report - Mainfreight

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We’ve also seen a changing of the guard in
branch managers. Michael Forkenbrock, who
has done an amazing job of ensuring the growth
of this branch, has handed over the reigns to
Jason Braid. Michael will take on the full time
responsibility of National VP of Sales.
The team is committed to our new profit pledge
and is gunning to be the first branch in the USA
to break $2 million in profit.
Outward Bound
Two team members participated in the Outward
Bound program, (Pascal Grunder & Adam
Renner). Each has written a small bit about
their experiences:
Contributed by Pascal Grunder, Chicago Branch
In April of 2007 I was given the opportunity to
participate in the Outward Bound leadership
training program. I shared this unique
experience with thirteen other participants from
the CaroTrans/ Mainfreight offices in New
Zealand and Australia. It was a great group of
people who worked well together as we were
pushed to do things we would not normally do.
A significant part of the program for me was the
feedback from the people I work with in
Chicago and the other program attendees.
Even though the Outward Bound program was a
great experience the trip was worth it for the
beautiful scenery alone!
After my Outward Bound experience I had the
opportunity to spend three days in Auckland
meeting the team members and touring the
facilities. I was also able to further develop
key relationships by visiting several customers
serviced by our Chicago team.
The trip to Auckland was followed by a two-day
trip to Melbourne where I was able to visit more
customers. Another new experience for me
was being treated to an Australian Footy game
as well as being introduced to the delicious
meat pie!
I want to thank everyone for the opportunity
to have this experience. A special thanks to
the people who took me around New Zealand
and Australia. The wonderful hospitality was
much appreciated. This experience was very
Pascal and “Ozzy” from Brisbane – twins separated at birth!