Meet the Board
Meet the Board
Brad Williamson
Detroit Diesel Corporation
Brad has been involved in the transportation industry since 2000 when he worked for the service parts division of General Motors. His duties included sales and promotions supporting ACDelco service centers and as well as the distribution process. Before that he developed dealer marketing and training programs. His tenure at Detroit Diesel includes Product Development Manager and Marketing Communications Manager where he developed, implemented and monitored marketing plans for the engine and related products. This also involved trade shows, websites, press relations, philanthropic involvement as well as corporate literature. Lately he has been the liaison between Cummins and Daimler Trucks North America for all communication activities. "I am excited and honored to have the opportunity to be a part of Trucker Buddy nation and to contribute to this great organization. The Trucker Buddy organization offers so much to communities, schools and children that I am sure being a part of Trucker Buddy will be a very rewarding challenge. I look forward to working with the board and all of the members to ensure Trucker Buddy is a strong organization making a positive impact our children for years to come," says Williamson. Brad received his BS in Business Administration from Eastern Michigan University and MBA from Oakland University. He is active in the Whaley Children Center.
Heather DeBaillie
Cat Scale Company
Heather DeBaillie has been involved in the trucking industry for over 16 years as Marketing Manager of CAT Scale Company and Iowa 80 Group, Inc. and oversees all marketing efforts including advertising, events, social media, web sites and e-commerce, catalog design, trade shows, sweepstakes/promotions and media relations. DeBaillie has also been instrumental in developing employee-training programs, customer data collection and has contributed to many other facets of the business. CAT Scale Company has over 1,250 truck scale locations in the U.S. and Canada. Iowa 80 Group, owns four full-service truckstops, 13 Truckomat Truck Wash locations, a mail-order trucking accessories catalog and e-commerce website. Iowa 80 Group also operates the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum and produces the annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree. Prior to joining CAT Scale and Iowa 80 Group, Inc. DeBaillie worked for Junior Achievement coordinating special events and fundraising efforts as well as the Rock Island Arsenal. "Trucker Buddy works diligently to educate children about trucking. It's a fantastic program and has played a vital role in promoting a positive image for this industry. I am honored to have been chosen to be part of the organization." Heather is involved with St. Paul Lutheran Church, Orion, IL and stays active in the Junior Achievement. Her NATSO tenure includes Public Awareness Committee (1998-2000) and Image & Communications Committee (20012008)
18 Spring 2010