TTS Team

                         Training for AKC Master Hunting Test

Role models: Triumph the Insult Comic Dog

My contact info is hdawg@tshow.com

My primary responsibilities around the office are to bark at the FedEx guy when he comes, quality assurance on everyone's lunch (oh yea, I can sniff out a leftover lasagna when it comes through the door at 7:00 AM from my second story office), and attending all office meetings.

When I'm not in the office, I love going to the beach, swimming in my swimming pool, and riding around San Diego with my dad. During pheasant season, I love getting out in the alfalfa fields and hunting with my dad.

After graduating from University of Georgia in 91 with a Bachelors of Arts in Social work, Kelly decided to come out to San Diego to visit her mother for a little summer vacation. Once the money ran out she decided to start work for a tradeshow shipping company here in San Diego. Her positions included sales and accounting and was eventually promoted to the accounting department manager. She worked for that company for 6 years until she decided to pursue her Master's Degree in Business. While studying with her business partner at a local coffee shop in La Jolla, they both decided to pursue their dreams of starting a business. She was awarded her Masters in 98 and shortly there after, TTS Logistics, Inc. was launched.

When she's not in the office, Kelly enjoys spending huge amounts of time at the gym and walking her dog on the bay. During the fall and winter she loves watching college football on Saturdays with her family. Spring and summer are spent at Petco Park watching the Padre's.

Kelly's also very active on the slopes in the winter time skiing various resorts around the US and Canada.

Name: Michael A. Hill 

Position: Vice President/Owner

Birthplace: Petaluma, CA

Awards/accolades: Bachelor of Arts and Sciences San Diego State University, Awarded CEM designation 06

Role models: Richard Branson, Jack Welch, Vinnie Colaiutta

My contact info: mhill@tshow.com

Thank you for your interest in TTS Logistics, Inc. Since starting TTS, we have grown from a small office on the beach here in San Diego, to our new 6000 sq ft office/warehouse complex. Tradeshow Transportation Specialists' success can be attributed to our people and our constant pursuit to improve the service for you, the customer. Trade show freight can be very challenging and I think my previous career as a Naval Aviator prepared me to meet the challenges of acting quickly in the face of unexpected challenges, being able to switch gears instantaneously, and find answers quickly in the face of adversity.

I have thoroughly enjoyed the past ten years of TTS's history and look forward to many many more successful years to come, marked with exponential growth and expanded customer service.

My hobbies include flying, scuba diving, surfing, snow and wake boarding, hunting, playing the drums, riding my Harley, and volunteering for various organizations. As a former Gulf War Veteran, I thought it was my duty to try and give back to our VA system-especially considering the tide of newly injured veterans coming back from the Middle East. I volunteer at the VA hospital several times a month doing various duties. I also fly donor organs and terminally ill patients to various locations around the western US in my airplane.

Name:                          Nan Christy

Position:                       Chief Scapegoat (aka Controller)

Birthplace:                    Gainesville, GA

Awards/accolades:       Too few to mention

Role models:                 My parents-the best ever & my heroes

My contact info:            nchristy@tshow.com

I was born & raised in the South, which probably explains a lot.  As any Southern Belle knows, the three most important things in life are 1) family & friends; 2) religion & country; 3) college football.  In the fall season these priorities are most probably not in that particular order.  I'm a graduate of the University of Georgia & majored in Education for the Mentally Retarded, which I must say prepared me well for every job I've ever had.  My two biggest passions are reading and TTS (seriously!!).  My grandest life-accomplishment was raising two daughters of whom I'm enormously proud.  But I'd better not get started on that subject.  Because it's sooo true, my favorite famous quote is by John Lennon:  "Life is what happens while you're planning something else."  That pretty much sums everything up.

Name: Wendy Bradanini

Birthplace: Sacramento, CA     

Awards/accolades: 1991 Intercollegiate National Gold Medalist in Women's Racquetball for Sacramento State University

Role Models: Dwight K. Schrute

Name:  Dana C. Bishop

Birthplace:   Atlanta, Georgia

Role model:  My mother!  I know it sounds corny, but it's the honest truth.  J

My contact info:  dbishop@tshow.com

Hi, my name is Dana and I've been with TTS Logistics for about 5 years now.  Before I came to TTS, I worked in the field of criminal justice:  6 years as a crime victim advocate in the District Attorney's office of a major metro Atlanta county (Cobb County), 4 years in the office of the Clerk of Court, and then about 6 years as a Judicial  Administrative Assistant for two Judges.  I graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in the field of Criminal Justice.  Most of my family members also attended the University of Georgia.  GO Dawgs!   I'm a HUGE fan!

Although I thoroughly enjoyed my career in the field of criminal justice, I have enjoyed the change that came with joining the TTS team.  I am grateful to have the opportunity to work with the hard-working, dedicated members of TTS.  Everyone here goes above & beyond to provide our customers with the best service possible.  That's what makes my job so enjoyable.   

When I'm not working, I enjoy riding the Harley with my husband.  (He does all the driving, but I hope to learn someday and maybe even have a Harley of my own).  I also enjoy watching college football, when it's in season, and spending time with my family.  However, my biggest job is probably keeping tabs on my teenage son.  He's a great kid, but as I mentioned, he's a boy & he's a teen - need I say more? 

Name: Evelyn Bone

Birthplace:  New York, New York

My contact info: ebone@show.com

Hello my name is Evelyn Bone. I visited sunny San Diego in 1985, loved it so much I stayed. Although I miss many things about New York, you can't beat the beautiful weather in San Diego.

I have a terrific 20 year son who enjoys wakeboarding, waterskiing

and swimming. He is kind, helpful and has such a zest for life. I feel so blessed to have him as my son.

Last summer I broke my knee, the recovery process has been slow. Prior to my accident I enjoyed horseback riding, although I almost fell many times due to wacky horses. I like to bowl, however there have been times when I've knocked someone else's pins down (never could figure out how that happened). I guess I've had my fair share of clumsy moments, I'm told I should consider running a marathon. What a hairdo!

Finally, I am grateful to work for such a fine organization (TTS). The employees are professional, courteous and dedicated. We all have a common goal, to provide exceptional customer service and offer solutions that ensure our customer's loyalty and peace of mind.

Name: Eric Clark

Birthplace: Boston, MA

Role models: Bill Murray, Jimmy Page, Pedro Martinez, Kurt Vonnegut and Charles Bukowski

My contact info: eclark@tshow.com

I was born in Boston and grew up in Connecticut.  I was raised a die-hard Red Sox fan, a notion that only became more ingrained in me through grade school as I was forced to constantly defend my rooting interests.  Connecticut (and central CT in particular) is where the battle lines for the NY vs. Boston argument are drawn.  Which is why it was confusing to have also been raised a die-hard New York Giants fan.  It's dilemma that I've long since resolved, despite having been accused of being a "sports polygamist" on more than one occasion.

I went to college in Virginia at James Madison University, graduating in 2001.  After graduation I went back home to CT for a couple years before taking a leap of faith and moving to sunny San Diego, a place I'd never previously been.  I'm closing in on four years here and must agree with the critics; it's a great place to live.  I've even become somewhat of a Padres and Chargers fan.

Around the office I'm usually chatting with customers, running around with papers that I owe to somebody, or defending myself from the harassment that comes with working in a female-dominated office.  In my spare time I'm usually at the gym, spending time with friends, going to the beach or enjoying the San Diego nightlife.

Name: Jacke Friend

Birthplace: San Diego, CA

Hobbies: My interests include art, music, motorcycles, cooking and playing pool

My contact info: jfriend@tshow.com 877-744-7887 Ext. #133

I have enjoyed growing up here in San Diego and have two wonderful sons-Alex 14 and Ryan 22. I love all types of art & music. In my off time I attend various concerts in and around the San Diego area. Art shows and museums are very abundant here which I go to often. I also enjoy motorcycles, cooking and playing pool. I like to have fun with my friends and family on weekends, summer means many cook outs!

I have been in the sales field for a good portion of my career over 10 years. My father was a well-known salesman here in San Diego in the 50s and 60s, so I suppose I'm a chip off the ole' block! My background in sales originated in fine art and later in the theater here in San Diego where I enjoyed being involved with many Broadway shows.

I just enjoy people and try to be very much "me" when speaking to them. I like to take a low key approach while striving to provide my clients with a fresh, upbeat experience.

I am proud of my hard-earned knowledge and honest approach to sales. The team work here at TTS affords me the opportunity to add true confidence when detailing our services.

So give me a call and let's talk. I promise to make you smile with satisfaction!!

Jacke Friend

Name: Martha Hawkins

Birthplace: Lilbourn, MO

Role models: My parents

My contact info: mhawkins@tshow.com

I was born in Lilbourn, MO and spent most of my life there. I have lived in Arizona, Japan and Arkansas before returning to California.

I had worked at Little Rock Municipal Water Works in Little Rock, AR for 12 ½ years and retired from there in 2001. I moved to Poway, CA when my son divorced and needed help in caring for my grandson so I moved here to help. He has now remarried and has a new family so I moved to an apartment. We only live a few blocks away from each other so we are still very close. My family is my life.

I am a rabid sports fan of various teams and sports. I love my Arkansas Razorbacks for basketball and football. I have been a St. Louis Cardinal Baseball fan forever. My favorite sport is NASCAR and my driver is Dale Earnhardt Jr.

My entire working career has been in banking and accounts payable for the Water Works Utility. I wasn't even aware there was a business for what I am doing now. I am still fairly new and learning my way around but I am enjoying it.

Name: Joey Hernandez

Birthplace: Southern California

Awards/accolades: Employee of the 3^rd Quarter, 2007

Role models: Larry David, John Adams, AJ Smith, Robert Kiyosaki

My contact info: jhernandez@tshow.com

In my own words: Get on it, get it done.

Name:   Amanda Witzens

Birthplace:  San Diego

My contact info:  awitzens@tshow.com  877-744-7887

Hey there!  My name is Amanda and I'm a native San Diegan.  There aren't many of us since San Diego seems to be a melting pot, so I may be one of the only you will ever meet.  On the phone, that is, unless you'll be exhibiting in this area, then I'll come meet you in person.  They don't let me out of the office very often!

I have worked at TTS for several years now, and really enjoy working with my co-workers and clients in the tradeshow business.  I have many loyal clients who appreciate my knowledge of the business, concern for them and their materials to be handled with care, and especially the attention I pay to detail on their shipments.  I tend to be very thorough, which earns many new clients through referrals and word of mouth. 

When I'm not in the office, I enjoy live music, camping, tropical places and volunteering my time for local benefits and fundraisers.  I am a member of the Parrot Head Club, which combines all of my favorite things into having fun while working charity events.  I stay very busy with my social life, but try to take Sundays off to rest up for Mondays!