Women In Trucking Association names new membership director
The Women In Trucking Association recently named Alyssa Kirkman senior director of membership. In this newly created position, Kirkman is responsible for all aspects of membership, engagement, retention, and strategic recruitment initiatives for the association. In this role, Kirkman also will help to advance WIT’s mission to encourage the employment of women in the transportation industry, eliminate barriers they face, and promote their accomplishments.
Kirkman has more than 15 years of experience in membership, marketing, and education leadership with industry associations. Previously, she was communications and marketing manager, membership with IFMA, the world’s largest international association for facility management professionals.
“We are thrilled to have a professional of Alyssa’s caliber leading WIT’s membership growth and retention initiatives,” said Jennifer Hedrick, CAE, president, and CEO of WIT. “As the first association to focus on gender diversity in the commercial freight transportation industry, the Women In Trucking Association is looking to enhance the strategies of WIT’s membership programs that will broaden our impact on the industry through more female talent.”
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Karmak appoints Chad Stoerp as chief financial officer
Karmak has appointed Chad Stoerp as its new chief financial officer.
Stoerp has worked in software technology for over a decade and is a SaaS and tech-enabled subscriptions finance leader who has completed over $200 million in financing transactions. Stoerp began his career in public accounting with BDO Seidman and has served in various finance roles in startups, middle market, and multi-billion dollar companies.
“I am incredibly excited to join Karmak! Karmak’s commitment to the customer experience and the heavy-duty industry is inspiring, and I look forward to leveraging my experience in SaaS and finance to help drive continued growth and provide even more value to our customers,” Stoerp said. “I’m eager to contribute to the next chapter of Karmak’s success and support our customers as they navigate the evolving landscape of technology and business.”
