Brian Skinner

Working with the Willow logistics team, we developed and managed a logistical strategy to overcome obstacles such as the record breaking volume of material needed each year, lack of drivers and equipment for that forecasted volumes and the remote seasonal accessed delivery location.

Consumables were also managed, Willow fuel needs were combined with the BU's fuel needs. September 2023 I took over the management of our North Slope bulk fuel transportation and storage to account for Willow and the BU's overall ULSD and unleaded needs. Managing the supply limits, while rightsizing the drivers, tanker, and our North Slope storage to ensure the forecasted North Slope bulk fuels were accessible during their time of need.

Starting in Sales at Hawaiian Express Alaska, developing short and long term sales strategies to gain market share and uncovering new sales opportunities for interstate freight coming into and out of Alaska. January 1st 2021 Hawaiian Express was purchased by Dependable Hawaiian Express.

November 2020 Dependable Hawaiian Express brought me on as Vice President Enterprise Sales Alaska to transition the Hawaiian Express Alaska division while getting our cost and rates inline to better serve our customers as well as for future growth in the Alaska market.

Researching and understanding Alaska's economy and all of the different markets to target new customers while maintaining existing customers throughout Alaska. Ongoing product training set forth by PACCAR Kenworth on all aspects of their products, accomplishing a 100% training record. Relating and communicating to the customer what product or products will help meet their needs and business goals. Managing and maintaining customer relationships with the other departments in our business, including services and parts.

I had held three positions while employed at Sourdough Express Inc. In all three positions I always knew my job was to grow the company, protect the 4th generation owners and prepare the 5th generation.

June 28, 2004, I was hired as Business Development. To help in growing the company, I reached out to all our current customers to get an understand of their transportation needs. I also researched other markets to help in diversifying Sourdough Express was in. Protecting the owners and their company's reputation, I communicated honestly with our customers and made sure no legal corners were cut.

November 20, 2006, I was promoted to General Manager. Continuing with the previous work duties, I started to train operations, drivers, warehouse employees to work safely, follow our business Vision and Mission while developing a culture that would give the customers the best service while making Sourdough Express a great place to work. Evaluated our fleet and maintenance while ordering new equipment to fulfill our commitments to our customers and hiring employees in all areas.

April 29, 2013, I was promoted to Vice President of the Freight Division. With a great team established and having supervisors over each area reporting directly to me, I was able to continue with the previous duties while concentrating my efforts on safety, efficiencies, contracts and RFP's. As well as continuing to communicate with our customers to ensure outstanding service.

Through all of this, I was always in front of our customers.

Having one customer, Pepsi Co, B&C Trucking was contracted to transport all of their products from their distribution warehouse in Anchorage Alaska and delivered to their Fairbanks and Kenai Alaska warehouses, to keep inventory at their required level. Averaged 6 sets of doubles per week. So successful with meeting their daily transportation schedule and needs, Pepsi Co had decided to change the inventory levels in each warehouse from one week of inventory to orders being delivered overnight for the next business day. Accomplishing this goal was made possible by owning and setting up the best equipment for the job. Managing the maintenance to ensure uninterrupted daily operations while adhering to all of the state and federal transportation laws. Hiring and managing experienced drivers to operate at the same high standard set forth by B&C Trucking.

Starting my trucking experience, owning two semi trucks, flatbed trailers and authority to haul freight throughout the lower 48 states. Utilizing a transportation Broker, Ewart Trucking who then sold to Green Line Transportation, they kept my trucks consistently running from the West coast to the East coast. Following all State and Federal transportations laws to ensure safe and reliable service. Managed all fuel and road tax for all miles driven. Secured a multitude of loads for safe transportation while not damaging the material or equipment being hauled.

In 1986, I moved back to Anchorage Alaska and leased one of my trucks on with Sigwold hauling freight to Fairbanks and Kenai.

Merchandised store shelves, while rotating product. Pulled and built orders and routes and loaded them into the trucks for delivery. In 1989, I transferred to Portland Oregon, leaving the company in October to start a trucking company.