She’s corn-fed, Nebraska grown, definitely a Husker fan and says she’s always the butt of every of blonde joke. She’s happy to be upstairs, since her spot downstairs was right next to the leaking poop pipe. It wasn’t intentional, construction was just happening and she happened to be sitting right next to it. She says she gets mistaken for Lizzie McGuire quite a bit. If you want to run into Kayla outside of work, you can catch her working out at 4:00 A.M. every day. Now, that’s serious dedication and she’s put that dedication to work at GIX. She keeps color coordinated to-do lists and is persistent in her sales game, which allowed her to become one of the quickest sales rep to start out after training.
Before Kayla became a member of the GIX crew, she graduated with a bachelor’s in business administration with an emphasis in accounting. She was only our second #HuskerHire, but we'd go as far as to say she might have started a trend with GIX and UNL grads. 

Most likely to surprise you after work with the things she does on the weekends.

List 5 words that describe you?
Blonde, short, small, round, and quiet.

What you think you do at work?
Keep Jeffrey and Karly entertained.

What do you bring to the table?
An appetite.

What’s something interesting about you?
I can ride a unicycle.

The best part of waking up?
Breakfast.

Before Tylor became the longest employed intern in GIX history, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management at The University of Nebraska at Kearney. He often describes his initial meeting with GIX’s Vice President, Mike Young, as, “Mike said if you are trying to get a product from A-Z, then GIX is B-Y. I liked that, he liked me, and the rest is history.” He’s since transitioned into a full-time team lead managing four freight managers. He’s named his team the “Vosebusters” and gave them the catchy team motto of “Who you gonna call? Vosebusters!” His team says he’s famous for telling terrible dad jokes that are so not funny, that they’re actually funny. He’s always busy keeping his chaotic team organized and in line, which is about as easy as trying to herd cats. He’s also a man who can do some serious conflict resolution between us, our carriers, and our customers.

Most likely to motivate individuals to cover a load with a 6-pack of beer. Then when he is the one who actually covers the load, he’s most likely to say ‘I guess I’m actually getting drunk by myself.’

What you think you do at work?
Tread water. Sometimes swim…But mostly tread.

What 5 hashtags best describe anything GIX?
#itsnoonalready?? #freightslayer #weputthelogicinlogistics #bishdontkillmyvibe #movinfreightandscalingweight

One thing GIX could do to make your day easier?
More people to answer the phones. Like a receptionist or something where that is literally all she does. I’ve started to hear ringing in my dreams, and sometimes it is hard to even type an email without accidently answering a phone call.

Any weird obsessions? What do you collect? Weird shoe size? Let your demons out…
Sometimes I find myself watching those nasty zit popping videos on YouTube. It’s gross, I know. Guess it is a morbid curiosity.

The best part of waking up?
Collecting my pumps on Clash. I’m not a morning person, but I definitely realize how sad this is that waking up to fake currency in game is the best part of it.

Have you ever ate/drank something out of the GIX fridge that wasn’t yours? If so, confess now, you savage…
I think I took a can of Pepsi that wasn’t mine a couple years ago. But I replaced it the next day. So I’m good…right?

GIX is on fire, you can take one person with you, who do you take?
The closest lady to me. Who said chivalry is dead?

A shining example of an intern turned full-time hire, meet Tiffany. In the summer of 2016 she interned with us for the first time and to be honest we haven’t been able to get rid of her since (nor have we wanted to). Since that first internship with us, she's been pretty busy whether it be with finishing up her schooling, trying out different companies via internships, working her part-time job, or returning to GIX (yay!). In the summer of 2018, Tiffany accepted our full-time job offer and took on a new role within our office as our Carrier Coordinator and Trainer. After tackling these new roles throughout the summer, she was interested in getting back to the basics of the business, and began brokering freight as some extended training for herself. Little did we know, she would fall back in love with the operations side of our business and transition back to a full-time Freight Manager role in May of 2019. In the summer of 2022 she was promoted to Operations Specialist and is working alongside Tylor and Kayla to maximize the Freight Managers time. If Tiffany isn't at the office, she is probably playing with her dogs, gardening, or enjoying time with her hubby, Brock, and their little man, Ruger. It's been a great ride with Tiffany so far, and we look forward to many more years with her on our team!

Most likely to take a task, run with it, and make it turn out even better than you anticipated it to.

What is something no one knows about you?

I have webbed toes

How long have you been dating / in a relationship with GIX?

It’s complicated.

GIX is on fire, you can take one person with you, who do you take?

Does my bag count as a person?

What do you bring to the table?

Problem solving skills.

The best part of waking up?

You get to start fresh for the day; each day is a new day!

Bailey is a prime example of someone who was referred to us by a friend (thanks, Sammie), interviewed, was told we didn’t have an immediate spot for her, and then BAM! Two weeks later we were reaching out to offer her a job. Things change quickly in the transportation industry and in turn, our hiring needs change rapidly too! And now, since Bailey was hired in 2019, she’s taken on 3 different roles for us and been a great asset to the team. She started in our Afterhours/ On-Call department, moved to our Carrier Set Up team, and is now a Freight Manager. We’ve come to learn a few things about Bailey in her time with us… including, but not limited to: Her obsession with tattoos (she’s gotten a full sleeve since working here), her ‘adrenaline junkie’ lifestyle (homegirl wants to swim with sharks), and her impulsiveness when it comes to trying something new (she booked a 10 day trip to Bali, Indonesia with some friends and within a month was on location). If she isn’t doing the previously mentioned things, then you can find her hanging out on the river in the Jeep with her boyfriend, Walker, or planning a birthday party for her Great Dane, Ripp. If you can’t tell, we think Bailey is a rad chick who fits our fast-paced, work-hard, play-hard mentality very well.

Most likely to bring a horse to the office. Oh, JK, it’s just Ripp. 

If the world was about to end, you would…?

#1 bucket list item is to cage dive with great white sharks…so, maybe I would just free dive. If I’m going to die, I might as well go out with a bang.

What’s something interesting about you?

I shattered my cheek bone… I’ve learned to catch a softball since then.

What do you love about GIX?

The atmosphere! And the willingness of everyone to help each other out.

Celebrity crush growing up?

Justin Bieber… So embarrassing now.

Animal you’d ride to and from work every day?

I rode an elephant once and I wouldn’t mind doing that every day.

If you were a mixed drink, what would you be?

Does tequila and a lime count as a mixed drink?!

Benson was born and raised in Norman, OK at the University of Oklahoma. He was born on the 50-yard line and grew up moving from locker room, to locker room, enjoying all the perks that come with living in the Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. JUST KIDDING – Benson was born and raised in Grand Island, NE with his parents, Darcy and Darcy (we aren't making this part up), and his big sis, Lauren. He still lives in Grand Island with his wife, Jacie, and their Miniature Schnauzer, Nash. Jacie actually works next door to GIX, so sometimes her and Benson will carpool to work - how great is that?! Even though he was born and raised in Nebraska (and attended UNL) Benson is a HUGE Oklahoma Sooners fan, like, the biggest one we know. He only wishes that he was born and raised at the U of O. Surprisingly enough, Benson decided to attend the University of Nebraska at Lincoln (GO HUSKERS – we had to sneak it in somewhere) where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 3.5 years with a degree in Criminology & Criminal Justice. If Benson isn’t cheering on the Sooners, you can find him rooting for the Yankees, hunting and fishing, or coaching high school baseball. He and Jacie also spend a lot of time with their nieces and nephews and hope to raise a family of their own in Grand Island someday! 

Most likely to convince you to become a Sooners fan, because you know, dude got into law school (x3). 

What do you bring to the table?

Hard work, dependability, and a positive attitude.

What is something interesting about you?

Both of my parents are named Darcy.

Favorite athlete & why?

Derek Jeter – always played the game the right way and is a world champion.

What do you love about GIX?

The people, the office, and the ‘team-first” atmosphere

What is something no one knows about you?

I was accepted into law school at UNL, Creighton, and the University of Oklahoma.

Chad graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in marketing. We don’t even know where to begin with Chad. There’s just so much. He was GIX’s first intern, Drew’s suite mate in college, became a dad six months ago, and had a bag of poop sent to him at the office. We really wish we were kidding about the bag of poop, but we’re not. That was a real thing and we all had to smell it. Our company participates in an annual company vs. company competition with other local Grand Island businesses. So, Chad voluntarily offered up his skills for tug-o-war. When the tug-o-war started, it was clear Chad showed up and came ready. Don’t believe us? Watch this video clip of Chad competing in the event: https://www.facebook.com/GIXLogistics/videos/892241180811853
At work, he shows up every day and puts his best effort into covering loads and making sure things run smoothly at his desk.

Most likely to make an unannounced speech at a wedding.

What do you think you’re most known around the office for?
Being the quirky guy.

List 5 words that describe you?
Auspicious, translucent, mysterious, boisterous, and asparagus

What 5 hashtags best describe anything GIX?
#ergonomic #fabulous #gourmet #prosperous #dope

If GIX installed a slide, who do you think would be the first coworker to injure themselves and why?
Carol. She would fall off the ladder before even getting a chance to go down it.

Where Waldo really is (this question was randomly added by Chad for himself)?
Waldo is inside all of us. He is what keeps us searching and pursuing our wildest dreams and goals. You don’t necessarily need to achieve all your goals and dreams to find Waldo. You find him once you are truly satisfied with the life you have lived. Some people never find Waldo and some never try to look.

Meet Chris Post, a hardworking dad, husband, and on-call specialist for GIX. Chris was born in Enid, OK, but was raised in Nebraska, which he considers to be home. He is the proud Pop to three kiddos ranging in age from two to ten years old. Post is a proud Veteran who served seven and a half years in the United States Army. If you think his face, or rather, his beard looks familiar, it's probably because this isn't his first time working for us. I guess you could say that a good thing is hard to stay away from, huh?! ;) Regardless of where he has been, we are excited to welcome him back in a full-time capacity to the office. 

Most likely to grow a beard overnight. 

What do you think you're most known around the office for? 

Metal-head 

What do you bring to the table? 

Depends on the time of day, could be a coffee or it could be a can of monster. 

If Mike Young was the combination of two famous people, which two would he be? 

Ben Affleck and Vince Vaughn 

Animal you'd ride to and from work everyday? 

RAM 

The best part of waking up?

Is Black Riffle Coffee in my cup 

Favorite sports team and why? 

Conrnhuskers because GO BIG RED! 

This is David. David is a Grand Island Native that applied at GIX because one of his dad's friends said, 'Have you heard of GIX? I think you should apply!'. Turns out, "dads friends" are Jody Kenny and Mike Young who have both worked at GIX for years. And so, David did apply and after finishing the interview process, he was offered a position on the spot! He is one of those people that listens intently and then responds to whatever you've just said with purpose and care. We honestly are wondering if we can clone David because we enjoy him so much (We will get back to you if we do find a way and he is on board with it). After being hired on the spot, David completed his operations training on Team 1, and has transitioned into his afterhours role. Working the overnight shift is not always the easiest thing, but David is always smiling come 0800 and often hangs around in the office to catch up with other employees. We are confident that at some point, we will transition David to a day-shift, but until then, he is going to keep domintating those nights!! Outside of work, you can typically find David watching documentaries, collecting art, listening to vinyl records, or buying a new pair of shoes. 

Most likely to be wide awake at 8AM after working all night long. 

What do you bring to the table? 

Great attitude and effort. 

How do you cope with a crazy driver? 

It's not about being right or wrong, but rather about trying to understand their point of view. 

Celebrity crush growing up? 

Selena Gomez 

What's the worst thing you'd do for some guacamole? 

I'd give up my pinky toe. 

If Mike Young was the combination of two famous people, which two would he be? 

Jason Segel and Bill Murray 

What five hashtags best describe anything GIX? 

#WorkHardPlayHard #Fun #Opportunity #Competitive #Teamwork 

Justin is our quick-witted, catch-all guy. He took a chance with us back in 2017 and joined our team in a mid-shift support staff role, the first of its kind. Little did we know at the time that hiring Justin would set into motion new shifts and many, many more hires for what would eventually become our Afterhours On-Call Support team. This new role and eventually department, moved us to 24/7 coverage in the office and allowed us to provide even more for our customers and carriers. So, to say Justin has added to the morale and overall efficiency of the office would be an understatement. He has since transitioned into a full time Freight Manager role, and to nobody’s surprise, has excelled there as well. In his free time, he loves to play a quick pick-up game of basketball, or watch his favorite college team, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Don’t lose your mind just yet- he still bleeds red and loves the Huskers too, but Notre Dame seems to have stolen his heart. We’ve concluded that Justin is a fan of all things sports and all things GIX, from the score of a game to the status of a load, he has you covered!

Most likely to discover Jimmy Johns delivers to the office. (Yaaaasss!!)

Favorite athlete & why?

Kobe Bryant aka Black Mamba. He has an insane work ethic and showed dominance in the NBA throughout his 20-year career.

What was your first impression of GIX?

It’s like “The Wolf of Wall Street”, but everything we do is legal and we’re trying to ship freight.

How long have you been dating / in a relationship with GIX?

In relationship terms, I’ve had a crush on GIX since 2014 when I mistakenly turned down an internship possibility with them while I was in college. But, now we’ve been dating since October of 2017.

When you were young, what did you want to be?

An adult. Now, I just want to be a kid all over again… Adulting *shakes head*

How passionate are you about chicken nuggets?

I’ll take a 20 piece, please!

GIX is on fire, you can take one person with you, who do you take?

Did we cater in food today? Because, I might opt for a plate of food instead of a person. But, if not then the closest woman- chivalry is not completely dead.

Macy asked us on the second day of training if she could extend her internship through the summer… and, maybe the fall?? We said, yes but let’s make sure you enjoy it first before committing to 3 times the amount of time. Turns out, she enjoys it, and we enjoy her, so we offered here a full-time role after just 3 months of her being an intern for us. She gladly accepted and it's like all of her 'second day on the job' dreams came true. Macy is working on her Associates Degree in Business Administration and Marketing at CCC in Grand Island and plans to graduate in December of 2021. She has a doggo named Motley, after the legendary band, Motley Crue and loves all things fashion, specifically anything with leopard print. The quickest way to Macy’s heart is through her stomach… Chicken nuggets and ice cream are always on the menu, regardless of the time of day. In fact, at the time that this bio is being written, she’s eating chicken nuggets and booking loads simultaneously. Girl can multi-task.

Most likely to remind you of your little sister (ornery, sassy, and always wanting to participate). 

What do you love about GIX?

The culture and the uniqueness of the people, everyone is different.

What is something no one knows about you?

I trim my eyelashes, so they don’t get stuck in my eyebrows.

Who from the office would you let punch you in the face & why?

Grant, he would giggle too much and wouldn’t be able to actually punch me.

Favorite athlete & why?

Water skiing squirrel because, wow! I can’t even get my dog to sit and they can get a squirrel to ski!

What do you think you do at work?

Take everything in and learn as much as I can.

Mike is a California native who found a love for the Heartland after attending college in Nebraska. He is a University of Nebraska at Kearney graduate and was an active member of Loper Athletics, playing both football and baseball. These days if he isn't covering freight, you can find him on the softball field. During the summer, 4 of his 5 weeknights and every weekend are spent playing competitive softball. He travels all over the Midwest (sometimes the U.S.) to play in tournaments and has made a great group of friends doing so. More recently, he’s also picked up bowling and golfing and IF he has a spare minute, you can find him partaking in one of those activities. Almost no one we know calls him Mike or Michael (maybe his mom and dad??), but we lovingly call him Gruber or Grubes. His dad is a pastor, and Gruber grew up in the church. He is a religious man who is caring, giving, and helpful to those around him. Competitive and Christian, that’s Gruber. Gruber is a family man to the core, and although he loves Nebraska, his home will always be in San Diego, where his parents still reside. 

Most likely to be your sober ride home from the bar. LOGISTICS, baby! 

If the world was about to end you would...?

Find the biggest wave in the world and surf it like Patrick Swayze in Point Break. 

What do you love about GIX? 

The camaraderie everyone has and the massive amount of teamwork involved in covering freight and taking care of our carriers and customers. 

Biggest pet peeve? 

Wearing sunglasses inside. Like, how bright can it be in here? 

Who from the office would you let punch you directly in the face & why? 

Tom Roach because eve in he did, I still don't think I could be mad at him. 

Celebrity crush growing up? 

Shawn Johnson (Olympic gymnast) 

If you weren't at GIX, what do you think you'd be doing right now? 

Still Ubering full time. 

Michael is one of those unique hires for GIX Logistics. Not in that he was under-qualified or over-qualified, but rather in the way in which we added him to our team. He started as an intern for us during the summer of 2020, during a global pandemic, and come fall he transitioned into a full-time sales role for us. This was our plan all along, but to get him trained and keep him busy while most of our office was still working remotely, so this was the best solution. Sometimes you just know that someone is a good fit, so you find a spot for them. Michael was referred to us by Mitch Spencer, who he grew up with in the small Western Nebraska town of Brewster. They are currently roommates in Grand Island and working together, so hopefully they don’t get sick of each other anytime soon. If they do happen to have a ‘roommate quarrel’, Mitch is confident he can win Michael back with a case of Red Bull and a smile. Dude loves to drink Red Bull, but he is always so even keeled that we aren’t sure the sugar is doing much for him anymore. Maybe he’s become immune?? Either way, we are excited to have him on our team, whether he is jacked up on Red Bull or not. (Maybe Red Bull will sponsor us after how many times we mentioned them in this bio…. @RedBull)

Most likely to replace the coffee machine with a Red Bull refrigerator.

What do you love about GIX?

Dogs in the office.

What’s something interesting about you?

I used to ride saddle broncs.

If Mike Young was the combination of two famous people, which two would he be?

Grizzly Adams and Vince Vaughn (which was a fair answer after Mike returned from quarantine with a serious beard)

If you were a mixed drink, what would you be?

Vodka Redbull

What did you want to be when you grew up?

A cowboy

Who would you let punch you directly in the face in our office & why?

Mitch, because he’s weak like wet paper.

Scott graduated from The University of Nebraska at Omaha with a bachelor’s degree in history. If we were going to sum up Scott in three words it would be “socks and sandals.” Period. He wears socks and sandals every day it’s not snowing outside. We’re actually looking forward to winter just to see what other shoes Scott has in his closet. He’s the type of guy that’d classify any Nebraska resident who doesn’t wear red on Saturdays and cheer for the Huskers as un-American. He’s an avid Husker football fan and sports fan in general. He loves to talk sports with clients as well as their freight problems.

Most likely to wear socks and sandals every day.

What do you think you’re most known around the office for?
Being new.

What do you bring to the table?
I bring everything to the table…Brokering?…Boom! Sales?… Boom! Phones?…I’m on them! Stuff?…I do it! Winning?…All the time.

What 5 hashtags best describe anything GIX?
#whitegirlwasted #canteven #starbucks #yogapants #uggboots (am I doing this right?)

One thing GIX could do to make your day easier?
SportsCenter in the bathroom.

The best part of waking up?
Hitting the snooze button.

If GIX installed a slide, who do you think would be the first coworker to injure themselves and why?
Schwarz because he would try to slide down into a tub of mac and cheese.

Meet Tom Roach! Tom has been in a relationship with GIX for awhile now; he first interned for us in the Summer of 2017, then worked part time for us throughout the school year, and when that still wasn't enough, he joined us for another summer! Upon graduating from UNK in December of 2018, Tom began his full-time journey with us, starting as a full-time Freight Manager. We've known Tom was a good fit for us since the beginning. One of our first encounters with Tom included him coming into the office to fill out his new-hire paperwork. He was sun burnt to a crisp (thanks Panama City) and most definitely still recovering from his Spring Break festivities. We didn't know Tom super well at that point, but what we did know was that 1) The kid needs sunscreen if he is going to be on our rooftop patio and 2) He likes to have a good time and treat himself to a break from the day-to-day activities (at that point, school). Needless to say, that encounter solidified that he was a great fit for GIX! Since starting for us, Tom has gotten married (Hi Megan), bought a house, and is the proud dog dad to Stella the German Shepard. 

Favorite sports team and why? 

Huskers because I have a sick fetish of being hurt and let down. 

When you were young, what did you want to be when you grew up? 

A dog.

What is something interesting about you? 

Well, my girlfriend says I'm the third best guy she's ever dated.

Do you think of yourself as more of a temperate woodland squirrel or a bushy mountain squirrel? 

I don't know, but I hit squirrels with my car quite often. 

What do you love about GIX? 

Sometimes you get free beer. 

How do you cope with a crazy driver (bring out the mom voice)? 

Embrace it. YOLO. 

Meet Toni – a Grand Island native who graduated from Grand Island Northwest in 2010. She started her degree in media arts and photography, but life happened, and she didn’t finish her formal degree. However, she still loves to take photos and considers that one of her favorite hobbies. She’s a self-proclaimed ‘homebody’ but isn’t afraid to go out and have a good time too! We are confident this mother of two can 'tie-one-on' if the moment is right! While she has two daughters, she also has a fur-baby, Togo, her dog. When we asked Toni what kind of dog Togo was she said… “Um.. Mutt, the best kind!! But if I had to say what ‘kind’ I’d say, Alaskamo Pitweiler.” Some of Toni's favorite things include reading books, specifically by Malcolm Gladwell and V.E. Schwab. She is working to read ALL of Malcolm Gladwell’s collection of books and considers herself a member of his fan club! She's also teaching herself to play the piano and the ukulele. This might be enough reason for us to set up our first ever GIX Talent Show. ;) Toni is a neat freak and a homebody and has a ton of energy and we are SO glad to have her on the GIX team!

Most likely to bust out her Ukele & play you a song!

What you think you do at work?
Type, type, type, answer a phone call, answer another phone call, then proceed to annoy Carol with all my questions.

Celebrity you get mistaken for?
Julia Stiles (10 Things I Hate About You).

If I left you alone in a room with a box of my Oreos and told you not to eat them, how long would it take for you to disobey my wishes?
Never, I wouldn’t eat them. Respect!

If you were a mixed drink, what would you be?
Crown Vanilla and 7 Up (goes down smooth but knows how to have fun).

You can find her at her desk, poppin’ Excedrin like it’s her job. Concerned? Don’t be. We’d have a headache too if we tried to handle the crazy number of loads Wendy manages on a daily basis. She holds the office record for most loads moved in a week. That number is pretty high. Okay, you don’t have to twist our arms. She moved 89 loads in one week and it shows. Wendy is a person who cares a lot, maybe even too much. Wendy is like everyone’s favorite aunt in the office. She’s also the worst smack talker – she’s frankly just too nice for an insult to come out of her mouth.

Most likely to have the worst immune system.

What do you think you’re most known around the office for?
“I’m sorry.”

What do you bring to the table?
Organization – everybody should have their desk as organized as mine.

How long have you been dating/in a relationship with GIX?
5 ½ years.

Biggest pet peeve?
People lying.

Do you think of yourself as more of a temperate woodland squirrel or a bushy mountain squirrel?
A temperate woodland that could become the bushy mountain squirrel if pushed over the edge by a cranky driver.

GIX is on fire, you can take one person with you, who do you take?
It would be too hard to make that choice…I’d take the monkey that used to wear the fire hat…hopefully it could get us out safe.

If GIX installed a slide, who do you think would be the first coworker to injure themselves and why?
Carol…she trips on the carpet.

If you weren’t at GIX, what do you think you’d be doing right now?
Dreaming of being at GIX.

"LETS GO LOPERS!" Assuming that's what Dayne would say around the office as a UNK Alum. If at first seeing Daynes picture, you might have thought to yourself "Wait is that Will Ferrell?" Wellllll close but no cigar. If you're looking for someone for a pickup game, one on one, flag football, kickball, ultimate frisbee Dayne is your man! As active and competitive he is outdoors he is the same if not more in the office. Dayne is a nonstop engine in our operations department. Hes not afraid of a challenge and WILL book a last-minute load! How does he do it you may ask, magic pure magic. Though he doesn't give off hard rock/metal vibes you sometimes can catch him jamming to some Queen or Motley Crue on good days. 

Most likely to smack talk on the golf course.

What is something nobody knows about you?

I didn't have curly hair till 8th grade

Who was your celebrity crush growing up?

Madison Beer

Do you have any weird obsessions? What are they?

Sports most Saturday and Sundays during the fall I will not leave my house because I am watching football all day

Your go-to beverage of choice is....

A&W Root Beer

When 'this song' comes on, you can't help but sing along...

Sold- John Micheal Montgomery- YEHAW

We call him the Godfather of the office, he’s always the first one in and has worked here long enough that he’s got enough vacation time saved up for the ice age. Long ago, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in animal science and industry. If you’ve moved a load in the last 20 years in the Midwest, chances are you’ve done business with Greg. A true veteran on the field, Greg brings everything you’d think would come with that: knowledge, experience, and stubbornness. Mostly stubbornness though. His experience gives him the ability to call one carrier and have a load booked in just a few minutes. He’s established real relationships with his carriers and customers, which shows in the ease he displays working as a broker. There’s the old saying about “you can't teach an old dog new tricks” but this old dog has adapted well with the ever-changing transportation market.

Most likely to complain about a new office policy.

What do you think you’re most known around the office for?
Being loud, can’t hear, and being older than dirt.

What do you love about GIX?
All the company paid meals.

What’s something no one knows about you?
Avid Disney fan.

What 5 hashtags best describe anything GIX?
You are after my time, no comprehendo.

Celebrity you get mistaken for?
Honestly, with this face, no one!

The best part of waking up?
That I am waking up, nice try.

How many days do you wear the same pants in a row before it becomes, like, a problem?
That is just a gross question.

Describe Mike Young in one word?
Silly!!

If you were a mixed drink, what would you be?
I seem to have developed a taste for Pina Colada since Cancun.

Ashly’s motto aligns perfectly with GIX Logistics’ moto; Work hard, play harder. She’s a woman who isn’t afraid to work, whether that is on her boyfriend’s farm or at the GIX office. As much as she might act as though she is ‘just helping’, she actually loves to drive the grain cart during harvest and help on the farm as much as she can in her spare time. If she isn’t helping on the farm, hanging with her daughter, or at GIX, you can find her traveling – usually to Las Vegas where she loves to spend time at the craps table. Once, shortly after Ashly started working for GIX, she was in Omaha at the casino and gambled with Darius Rucker and his band. She even helped his guitarist learn how to play Blackjack; she ‘held his hand’ if you will. 😉 Needless to say, Ashly is a great fit in our fast-paced, always unpredictable line of work and we are happy to have her on our Support Staff team!

Most likely to start a poker night at GIX.

Do you have any weird obsessions? What are they?

I always wash the dishes before they go in the dishwasher, and I love to mow the yard.

A documentary is being made of your life, what celebrity is cast to play you?

Megan McCarthy

When ‘this song’ comes on, you can’t help but sing along…

“Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot

Biggest pet peeve?

When people say warsh!! It’s WASH with no ‘R’!

If you were a mixed drink, what would you be?

A Vodka Red-Bull

Jenna is a fun-spirited individual in our Afterhours department. Jenna is a mama to the cutest baby boy and is expecting baby #2 in April2022. Jenna has been known to send out yearly office Christmas cards via email to the office. They usually feature the Pfeifer’s sporting some eclectic Christmas sweaters and their fat cat, Roman. We always look forward to the Pfeifer’s holiday cards. When Jenna’s not busy taking care of her kiddos, she’s making check calls and ensuring drivers arrive on-time for their pick-up and delivery appointments. If any issues arise, Jenna coordinates with the proper freight manager and sales representative to ensure the smoothest transportation process possible.

Most likely to bring a sleeping bag to work. 

What was your first impression of GIX? 

What the hell is a freight manager?!

What is something interesting about you? 

I can work a full-time job, upkeep a house and raise a toddler with like... 4 hours of sleep a day sometimes. Did I mention, I'm pregnant? I'm the ultimate MOMBIE!!!

Biggest pet peeve? 

Lip smacking. Chad does it in his sleep sometimes. *cringe*

Do you think of yourself as more of a temperate woodland squirrel or a bushy mountain squirrel? 

Totally a temperate woodland squirrel... I'm majestic as sh*t. 

What do you love about GIX? 

The flexibility. It's a blessing for a mama of tiny humans. Also, the companionship in the office. 

How do you cope with a crazy driver? 

Deal back 10 shades of crazy lady!! Just kidding, I use my mom voice and it works like a charm- most of them end up apologizing to me! 

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Meet Taylor- you won't see her without a friendly smile on her face around the office (at night though). Thanks to a great recommendation from a current employee, thanks Jessica Salinas, Taylor has been a killer in our Afterhours department and is the first to volunteer as tribute and help with no questions asked. "Works hard plays hard?" it's almost like this saying was wrote for Taylor herself. Speaking of plays hard, if you're looking for a little competition get her on the subject of soccer and her cleats will be laced up in seconds (our moneys on Taylor;). On top of all this excitement, she's a mama to a beautiful 7 yr. old little girl who is following in her moms footsteps to play soccer. They enjoy going to the park and watching movies together-Marvel Universe movies to be exact.

What is something know one knows about you?

I kind of like Rock music

Do you have any weird obsessions? What are they?

I love the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe). I used to go to the movies with my dad whenever any superhero movie came out and now I HAVE to watch every movie/show.

Who was your celebrity crush growing up?

Jake T. Austin (Max Russo) it's always the goofy ones

You just won a free trip anywhere in the world, where are you going?

Switzerland, the scenery looks so beautiful! All of my suggested videos to watch on Instagram are of Switzerland so I'm pretty sure that's a good sign to go.

Now that you are here, what is your take on GIX?

WOW! These people are amazing at what they do! It's a lot behind the madness but everyone here makes it work and makes it work very well!

We will always remember, Boone Anderson.  An insanely competitive, plain spoken, albeit charismatic Team Lead at GIX. Boone was lost to a tragic accident in late 2021. He'll be remembered as a Leader who's competitiveness and drive came through whether guiding his GIX team to a record week or playing against the homies on the golf course. "Five bucks a guy..." was a common phrase he used to coax those around him into entering a bet...any bet. Golf, bet. Ponies, bet. Racing marbles, bet. His impact on GIX and those on his team will always be remembered and everyone at GIX will do their best to bring the same type of energy, effort, urgency and passion that he brought in the door with him everday. We've included his original bio from our site for you to enjoy reading and as a greater insight into who Boone was and why we love him. 

Cory is a lot of things. We’re even going to go as far as classifying him as eclectic. He graduated as a Husker with a bachelor’s degree in natural resources. He’s a mechanic, a gardener, bike rider, runner, hunter, bee keeper, philanthropist, and much more. He’s a problem solver for clients, adjusting accordingly to meet their needs. The sales motto that best fits Cory is “you attract more bees with honey than vinegar.” He’s best described as Bob Vila meets Tim the Tool Man.

He’s got a ’66 Chevelle parked in his garage that was actually his first car. He got it in June of ’93 a few months after he turned 16. His dad always had some sort of old car around and when he started driving, his dad asked him what hot rod he would want for his birthday. After looking through old car photos, there were two that stood out to him – the ’66 Chevelle and a ’55 Chevy. They ended up finding a Chevelle at a reasonable price and it became his first car. He’ll still stop and look at every ’55 Chevy he sees and will someday have one parked in the garage next to his Chevelle.

Most likely to take up another hobby.

What do you think you’re most known around the office for?
That weird guy that keeps bees…

What was your first impression of GIX?
Why is that dude over there talking so loud?

How do you cope with a crazy driver?
Hand them back over to the broker.

What 5 hashtags best describe anything GIX?
#didhereallysaythat #didshereallysaythat #makeithappen #isitbeer30yet #doyouhavetotalksoloud

One thing GIX could do to make your day easier?
Ban whistling.

If GIX installed a slide, who do you think would be the first coworker to injure themselves and why?
Karly… have you worked with her?

Justin is a Loper graduate with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in marketing and minors in entrepreneurship and music. If Justin’s sales mantra was a song, then it would definitely be Meghan Trainor’s song called “No.” He’s known to be the objection management master. So regardless if your name is no, your sign is no, your number is no, and you just want to let him go; it just won’t be possible. In an office conversation, he’s the referee. In a court of law, he’d be the lawyer that can take the lead, the judge that can organize the trial, and the jury that can come to the best decision. He is a die-hard sports fan and wears his fandom on his sleeve.... Literally. Justin is a proud dad of his two kiddos, Emma and Carter, and can most often be found spending time with his wife, Alyx. 

Most likely to reply to every office email in proper MLA format with a read receipt attached to it.

What do you think you’re most known around the office for?
My quirky and sarcastic sense of humor.

What’s something interesting about you?
I have bowled a perfect game.

What 5 hashtags best describe anything GIX?
#nobiggie #firstworldproblems #approrpriatelyinappropriate #moneywhereourmouthis #nohashtags

Biggest pet peeve?
People who don’t listen to reason.

What’s your stance on cheesy bread?
Is there any other stance than give me another piece?

Tyler graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in economics. Take Ron Swanson, shave his mustache and add a bullhorn laugh that can ring through the rafters and you’ve got part of Tyler Fead. He was born in the ghetto of Omaha, but is really just a country boy at heart who wears cowboy boots to the office. If we’re being honest he’s a big fangirl of Johnny Cash and John Wayne. Sit by Fead long enough and you’ll know the lyrics to every Frank Sinatra song. It will bring up lots of memories of riding in the car with mom, dad, grandpa, and grandma. When he’s not busy rolling his eyes over the things millennials are doing to society, he’s making new ways with customers, offering supply chain solutions, and leveraging our current business. No doubt, he’s one of the best sales reps in our office.

Most likely to pace while working through an issue on the phone.

What do you think you’re most known around the office for?
Probably being the old soul around here, and the Frank Sinatra music that I subject everyone else in the office to.

What’s something interesting about you?
I’ve been bitten by a penguin before. Those guys have rather sharp beaks, it kind of hurts.

List 5 words that describe you?
Punctual, old fashioned, loyal, stubborn, and American

Would you let Oprah slap you across the face?
No. If anyone is doing the slapping in that situation it’s me.

One thing GIX could do to make your day easier?
Jim Beam in my bottom drawer.

Jeffrey is busy taking on a variety of roles in the office. He began working with us after graduating from UNK  with a bachelor’s of business administration degree with an emphasis in marketing. Although he was hired for sales, he also took on the role of GIX Marketer and did all of the leg work to make our new website a reality. If you happen to see Jeffrey on the court, he's probably beating you in volleyball, ping-pong, or tennis. Your first thought might not be 'athletic' when you see him, but it'll only take a little time before the word 'competitive' comes to mind.  When Jeffrey isn't charming customers or beating you in tennis,  you can find him snapping photos. He photographs everything from high school seniors, to bridal parties, to the first moments after your baby is born. Dude is seriously good behind the camera. Like, really good. Don't believe us?? Look him up, fam!   

Most likely to be late to his own funeral.

If the world was about to end you would?
Try to get a selfie with Kim K.

What you think you do at work?
I basically try to get ahold of people who are about as hard to get in contact with as what I’d imagine the President to be.

What do you think you’re most known around the office for?
Wearing Birkenstocks at the GIX Golf Invitational.

What was your first impression of GIX?
The logic test that made me think so hard, I almost didn’t know if I should continue with the application process.

What 5 hashtags best describe anything GIX?
#superfun #seizetheday #makeithappen #tigerwoodswannabes #wegetmailedpoopbags

One thing GIX could do to make your day easier?
If they could please reinstate the instant messenger feature in our computer system that’d be great and change the channel to something other than ESPN.

Have you ever ate/drank something out of the GIX fridge that wasn’t yours? If so, confess now you savage…
No, but I’ve definitely fallen victim to some sticky fingered savages.

One of the most dynamite members on the GIX sales team, Ashley comes with a wide background in sales, marketing, and event coordinating experience. She was recruited by our very own Chris Schwarz while they were watching their sons play football. We’ve noticed she shows up and dresses up every day and around here those are big accomplishments. During one of her first days with GIX, we put her tennis skills to the test with a game of ping pong. Needless to say, she hit several “Boone” shots, as we call them, and ended up winning. Since then, we've come to realize that Ashley doesn't just win on the ping-pong table, but she wins at nearly anything she puts her mind to. She's a hardworking, down to earth, mother of two boys and we are darn lucky to have her on our sales team. 

Most likely to wear high heels in the snow.

List 5 words that describe you?
Patient, Fierce, Persistent, Excited, Eager

What 5 hashtags best describe anything GIX?
#FinallyStevenASmithisPermanentlyMuted #YAY #SmilingFaces@GIX #RoofTopView #LetsPlay

Celebrity crush growing up? 
JTT (Jonathon Taylor Thomas) and a long list of professional wrestlers. Maybe the tights helped with that.

Celebrity you get mistaken for?
I wouldn’t say mistaken for but the “you know who you remind me of? Kelly Clarkson” When I was a kid it was the Olson twins and the youngest Hanson boy. #noshame

Do you think if you lost all your teeth you’d just eat healthy smoothies or would you, like, grind up chicken nuggets?
I’d get dentures immediately. Mashed potatoes and gravy while in transit.

Describe Mike Young in one word?
Progressive.

If GIX installed a slide, who do you think would be the first coworker to injure themselves and why?
Probably Jeffrey trying to get a good action shot at the bottom.

Another Grand Island native being enticed back to her hometown with a fun work environment, family, friends, and a boyfriend that would become her husband. Abbie is a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Lincoln (2018) where she majored in Business Administration and minored in Finance. While attending school in Lincoln she was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority where she enjoyed helping coordinate multiple philanthropic events and spending time with her sisters. She’s honestly one of the sweetest and funniest people we’ve ever met and has become an instant fit within our office. Not only is she sweet and a great fit, but she also is a damn hard worker. Don't believe me? She set the record for fastest promotion from Junior Sales Rep to Senior Sales Rep that we've seen so far. On a totally unrelated note, if you every find yourself out to eat with Abbie, you should know that she is going to keep an eye on what you order; she is a believer in soulmates being based off of food orders 😉. So if you and Joe order the same meal, BAM! Soulmates. Right, Abbie?

Most likely to beat Boone at a round of golf. 

When you were young, what did you want to be when you grew up?

The President’s Daughter. Lol

List 5 words that describe you

Can I have some wine?

 Celebrity crush growing up?

Nick Jonas, are you kidding?!

What is the worst thing you would do for some free guacamole?

I’m not answering this question because my grandma will probably read this.

Biggest pet peeve?

SLURPING and chewing with an open mouth. Dude, I don’t want to see your food.

What was your first impression of GIX?

Dang, this place is SWEEEEET! I keep dreaming of partying on the rooftop, so I’m waiting for that to happen. UPDATE: It's happened and she is a fan. 

Jayden stumbled upon GIX when he was required to do a practice interview with a company for his Business 333 class at UNL. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, he met with Bailee virtually and after nearly 90 minutes of them chatting, she encouraged him to apply for a summer internship with GIX. As you’ve gathered, Jayden took her advice, applied, interviewed, and was hired on for the summer of 2021. He was a rockstar member of our intern team that summer and has been described as a ‘shark’ when covering freight. Fast forward to May of 2022 and Jayden is graduating from UNL with a degree in Supply Chain Management with a minor in Management. He will begin his full-time role with us as a Sales Rep the beginning of June and we are very excited to welcome him to our team in a full-time capacity! 

Most likely to play Xbox or Wii over his lunch hour.

What was your initial impression of GIX?

WOW THIS PLACE IS AWESOME! I’ve truly never seen a company like GIX!

Your favorite athlete & why?

Larry Bird because he was SO GOOD and he’s a goofy guy.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

When I was 7 I told the entire crowd at SeaWorld that I wanted to be Nebraska’s head football coach one day!

Biggest pet peeve?

When a person cracks their fingers or back. It gives me the heebie – jeebies.

A documentary is being made of your life, what celebrity is cast to play you?

Easy question… Miles Teller.

Meet Maddie or Mad-dog your choice. Grand Island native decided to stay close to home and fell in love with GIX and the rest is history the end (enter worlds shortest bio). Nah but for reals being a GI native means only one thing, Fonner Park Horse Races. Yep, you guessed it Maddie is your gal for all horse racing and betting essentials. Don't believe us? Spend a day at the races with her and you'll switch to the dark side for sure. And after the races she might take you to BT's and challenge you to a game of darts. We don't recommend taking that challenge unless you like any place other than 1st but we won't stop you.  This girl can make your day better with her energetic energy any day of the week or have you rolling on the ground laughing your butt off or both on a good day! If she's like that with her coworkers, you can only imagine the relationships she has with customers (psst that's why we hired her). Outside of work you can catch her hanging with the coolest little kid with the sickest man bun (boy bun?) ever. If you do happen to stumble along Maddie and don't offer her a cool looking coaster, well good luck to you.

Most likely to fall off an electric scooter and lose a tooth (92 days without the tooth to be exact). 

She’s fierce, organized, and she isn’t afraid to use her mom voice on you. Okay, maybe not you. But chances are if you’re in the office, you might hear it and you might think it’s your mom. But not to worry, it’s just Jody. She’s a real mom in real life to two kids who are two years and one day apart. Her daughter is 11 and her son is nine. She gets told they take after her, so when she describes them as “the most precious children;” she isn’t fooling anyone in the office.

She’s known for making silly faces, but when she walks through the doors of GIX she brings her game face into work each and every day. She keeps her carriers in line all the while managing to negotiate the best rate for her customers – what more could you ask for? She’s the perfect mix of Xena the Warrior Princess and your stern mother asking where you misplaced your cleats.

Most likely to be too busy with 10 loads but ask for 20 more at the same time.

What do you bring to the table?
Attention to detail, customer service, and my sense of humor (although rarely appropriate).

Any weird obsessions? What do you collect? Weird shoe size? Let your demons out…
I love TWILIGHT! I know, juvenile, but I said it. Go ahead, you can laugh.

If there was just a giant bathtub full of macaroni and cheese sitting next to us right now, would you get in…and would you eat it, while in it?
Is this going to be another fun addition to our office? It’s strange, but I’m game.

Would you let Oprah slap you across the face?
Is she going to give me a gift afterwards? If so, slap away.

Describe Mike Young in one word?
Wordy

If Mike Young was the combination of two famous people, which two would he be?
Dane Cook and Ryan Reynolds.

If you were a mixed drink, what would you be?
A margarita; I’m sweet, sour, and I pack a punch, sometimes a little salty around the edges.

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Meet Liz, one of the hardest-working, most positive, and kindest people we know! Liz is a Grand Island, NE native who has found her way back to her hometown. She attended the University of Nebraska at Kearney and graduated in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in marketing. While at UNK, Liz was the libero on the volleyball team and was a two-time All-American Athlete. To say she excels at anything she puts her mind to is an understatement. Liz met her now husband, Dillon, while attending UNK. He played football, she played volleyball, and they are both proud alumni! If it is not obvious already, UNK holds a special place in Liz’s heart for lots of reasons (GO LOPES!). Liz and Dillon love raising their daughter, Dani, and puppy, Monte, in Grand Island where they are close to family and friends. A few of Liz’s favorite things outside of work and her family include: Oatmeal Cream Pies (OCPs), Crocs, Chance the Rapper, Eileen’s Colossal Cookies, a good mouse pad, and a craft beer (“She’ll try the Peach”). 

Most likely to apologize for apologizing.

What you think you do at work?
Eat all the food that’s up for grabs in the office.

What do you think you’re most known around the office for?
That volleyball chick, smiling and probably asking annoying questions!

What do you love about GIX?
My coworkers’ sense of humor, like-minded people, food days, and ping pong.

What’s something interesting about you?
I had 2 additional wisdom teeth, 6 all-together. Also, I wore braces for a total of 5 years. Can you imagine what I would have looked like before dental health was a thing?

What 5 hashtags best describe anything GIX? 
#allin #coverdemloads #workhardplaypong #GIXing15 #YoungforPresident

Animal you’d ride to and from work every day?
Ostrich for sure. Fast and fluffy!

If you’ve had yardwork or landscaping done in the last 7 years in the Grand Island area, there is a chance that Courtney was the Forewoman on the job. Prior to starting at GIX she worked hard in all sorts of weather conditions to provide beautiful landscape solutions for people. As you can imagine that kind of work is very labor intensive and Courtney wasn’t sure how much longer her body could handle it so her boyfriend’s mom, Tammy Smith (who works in our Accounting Department), encouraged her to apply at GIX Logistics. Upon meeting Courtney for ourselves, it was clear that she was a spitfire of a personality who would add value to our Carrier Set-Up team and our office. Her attention to detail, go-getter attitude, and sense of humor soon made us realize we’d picked a good one for our team. She’s just getting started with us and we are excited to see where her career path takes her at GIX.

Most likely to install a garden on the rooftop patio.

What was your initial impression of GIX?

Seemed like a pretty chill place to work.

Now that you are here, what is your take on GIX?

It is, in fact, a pretty chill place to work.

Do you have any weird obsessions? What are they?

Literally obsessed with candles and all smell goods around my house – like Jan Levinson (formally Levinson-Gould) obsessed.

What is one thing you are freakishly good at?

Being Roy and Terri’s favorite kid. (that’s my parents)

What did you want to be when you grew up?

I’m still asking myself that same question every day. “What do we want to be when we grow up, Court?”

Meet Skyenne ‘Skye’ Kuta, pronounced Sky – Ann in case you’re wondering. Skye got married in the spring of 2021 to her husband, Jared and they have a daughter and a son. Their daughter is literally the mini-me version of Skye--  SO CUTE! A fun fact about Skye is that she got her and Jared’s wedding date tattooed on her arm, however when she got home and was looking at it she realized the tattoo artist put ‘4-20-2021’ instead of ‘4-10-2021’ which is their actual date. *Face palm*! Luckily, she is getting it fixed to reflect the correct date, but if you’re asking us, it makes for a great story and one that her and Jared have laughed about often. Skye is someone that is quick to learn, happy to teach others, and encapsulates the idea of 'playing well with others'. She has transitioned to the Carrier Set-Up Specialist and now is the lead for the Carrier Set-Up Team. She is actively working to develop additional training and support with Kristen to enhance her teams workflow and we are confident this is just the beginning of helpful changes she will implement. We love having her on our team and look forward to many years of GIX + Skye! 

Most Likely To have something permanently put on her body and laugh when it comes out wrong.

Now that you are here, what is your take on GIX?

I love it! Everyone is nice and helpful.

What is one thing GIX could do to improve your day?

Get an ice-cream machine.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

A house flipper until I bought my own house and started renovating it. LOL

Do you have any weird obsessions? What are they?

Fat & Weird Cookie’s … look them up. (we did look them up, and you should too!)

When ‘this song’ comes on, you can’t help but sing along…

“Any Man of Mine” – Shania Twain

You can eat ONE food for the rest of your life, what is it?

Potatoes.

Who can train two new people and handle setting up carriers for the entire office? Carol can. If you were to mix ½ gallon of Spark, ½ gallon of Monster, ½ gallon of Redbull, an Energizer Bunny, you’d have what Carol drinks every morning before she comes to work. Well, at least that’s what we think she drinks anyway. Carol is LIT at work, and she has to be for what she has to accomplish in one day. She’s busy from the time she walks in from the time she leaves. And even when she does leave, she’s busy answering all our after-hours phone calls and assisting drivers with payments and getting setup. There’s really nothing Carol can’t do. We appreciate all the sacrifices Carol makes for us here at GIX because, frankly, we’d be a mess without her.

Most likely to laugh at her own joke. 

If the world was about to end you would?
I would go skydiving. Yes, I’m going out one way or the other, so might as well knock out a fear on the way!

Favorite sports team and why?
BRONCOS!! – They rock.

What’s something interesting about you?
I like to people watch.

List 5 words that describe you?
I’ve only got four and it’s ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).

Biggest pet peeve?
Annoying noises like knuckle popping.

If you were a mixed drink, what would you be?
Sex on the beach

Chances are if you’ve called into GIX before you’ve heard Casondra say, “It’s a wonderful day at GIX.” She’s also pretty famous around the office for saying “I know, right.” And while we are talking about Casondra-isms we should add that she LOVES when a tour group comes through. Waving at the interviewee or group of professionals or students touring might be one of her favorite past-times.  Casondra is also the rapid alert queen. She loves to make our lives easier and our processes simpler. If there’s something in our system that’s not being used in a more efficient manner, she’ll find a way to make it more convenient. So, if you need a rapid alert for your rapid alert – she’s your lady. When Casondra isn't at the office you can find her 4 wheeling, camping, or riding the river with her family and friends. One last thing- her hubby, Nate, can shotgun a beer faster than anyone we've ever seen. Ever. And we've seen some beers be chugged before, so we would know. 

Most likely to create another rapid alert.

What do you think you’re most known around the office for?
Being loud.

List 5 words that describe you?
Independent, strong, caring, loud, blunt

Animal you’d ride to and from work every day?
A cheetah. To make up some time when I’m running late.

Describe Mike Young in one word?
Driven.

Born and raised in Grand Island, we are happy to welcome Jessica back to her hometown to build a career with us.  She started as a CRA in 2018; in 2019 she was promoted to a CRM role, and in 2020 we changed her title, yet again, to Small Account Lead. We are crediting her 'spicy, never giving up, work until all the work is done',  attitude that helped her transition into each new role. Who knows where she will go from here?!  She is a graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University (2018) where she received her degree in Business Administration with a Minor in Marketing and Studio Art. Her last year of college was an eventful one, and included some extraordinary events, including, marrying her high school sweetheart, landing her first big-girl job, and moving back to Grand Island. Her and her hubs are busy raising their 4-legged baby (dog), Bailey, and their sweet little boy, Emilio.   Nothing is better than knowing you’re bringing young professionals back to their hometown to start their career and family! We are glad to have Jess on on our team! 

Most likely to tell ya just how it is, whether you like it or not.

What do you think you’re most known around the office for?

Being small, but sassy.

The best part of waking up?

Breakfast food, every day, all day!

What do you love about GIX?

It is one big difunctionally wild group of people getting things done while having fun.

List all of your previous jobs before GIX.

College. Basically, paid to do work, stress, and cry. #WorthIt

How passionate are you about chicken nuggets?

No, I don’t do nuggets. I have heard horror stories about them.

What do you get when you roll sarcastic, caring, impatient, and funny into a 5'1" person? Correct answer: Sammie Mason. After being patient with us to find her the perfect position in the office, Sammie started working full-time in May of 2017. We had just developed a new position in our office, and we were confident she would be a great fit for it. Turns out, she was a great fit and has continued to bust her butt being the middleman within our office in her CRM role. She loves boxers, and no I don't mean the underwear. In fact, she has a pet boxer at home named Roxanne Noel Rock, Roxy for short, who sometimes also goes by Roxy the Boxy. (poor dog has no idea what it's actual name is). Not only is she a full-time GIXer, she is also a full-time student at CCC, and a full-time mom to her sweet little girl who, by the way, is a mini version of Sammie. Homegirl is busy, and we intend to keep it that way. 

Most likely to look 24 forever. 

What do you think you're most known around the office for? 

Probably for looking like a child and having the mouth of a sailor.

How passionate are you about chicken nuggets? 

All about the nug life! 

What do you love about GIX? 

The food, the people, the atmosphere. 

What is something no one knows about you? 

I'm an avid Super-cross fan. 

Biggest pet peeve? 

People chewing with their mouths open and/or smacking while they chew. 

One thing GIX could do to make your day easier? 

Chocolate fountain & maybe a beer IV.  

We’d like you to meet Grant. He is potentially one of the quirkiest guys in the office, which is no surprise considering he is Chad’s cousin. I don’t have the facts to back this up, but quirkiness must run in the genes of that family. Grant started with us at a time when we were really looking to grow and expand our afterhours coverage, and he was up for the task at hand. Since having him start we’ve learned a few interesting things about him. The first is probably his crazy eating habits. Crazy, because he literally is built like a bean pole, yet one day ate 10 corndogs during his shift. If you’re keeping track, that is a corndog an hour throughout his workday. It’s also not uncommon for him to bring in full gallon of apple juice and drink it while he eats a pan (literally a 9x13” pan) of spaghetti. The best part about Grants ‘lunches’, if you can even call them a lunch, is that he just giggles when everyone pokes fun at him. He is a good sport and will dish it right back, which is important if you’re going to survive in this office.  Regardless of his strange eating habits, Grant has become a vital piece of the GIX team and we are darn lucky to have him on board.

What was your first impression of GIX?

It smelled like a dentist office, but in a good way.

Biggest pet peeve?

Sprinklers on when it’s raining.

What do you bring to the table?

Beef and humor. In no particular order.

Any weird obsessions (watch cat videos/star wars)? What do you collect? Weird shoe size? Let your demons out…

My bed has to be perfectly made every day.

GIX is on fire, you can take one person with you, who do you take?

Vonnie because she rocks!

What do you do at work?

Support the teams during the day and take care of drivers at night.

Jessica adds a funky spark to the CRA team.  If she isn’t at GIX then you can find her working on her Associates degree in Marketing or being the coolest mom on the block. We ran that statement past her sassy 3.5-year-old just to confirm we had our facts right; turns out, she’s the coolest mom in town according to Jessica’s mini-me, Brooklynn. We’ve also confirmed that there is only one person in the office that could give Gruber a run for his money on the softball field, and that would be Jess. She’s an avid softball fan, and loves playing the game, even in the dead of winter. Outside. In Nebraska. We found out her trick to de-frosting after those brutally cold games though when she took home the 3^rd place finish in our annual GIX Chili Cook-off this year. We loved her chili, but we are still waiting for her to mix us up a 192 ounce Moscow Mule (She really has a 192-oz. copper cup!). Maybe when the snow melts, and we hit the rooftop patio this spring, she will break it out for us… fingers crossed!

Most likely to beat Gruber in softball.

What do you think you do at work?

Mostly work and whisper WTF to myself the rest of the time.

Favorite sports team and why?

The Cubs- I grew up loving them with my mom.

Celebrity crush growing up?

Aaron Carter.

If I left you alone in a room with a box of my Oreos and told you not to eat them, how long with it take for you to disobey my wishes?

.347 Seconds

If you were a mixed drink, what would you be?

Irish Trash Can

If GIX installed a slide, who do you think would be the first co-worker to injure themselves and why?

Kayla, she’s accident prone

Disclaimer… I’ve worked with Kayla at my 3 of my 5 last jobs, including GIX!

Kinzie is a born and raised Nebraskan who isn’t planning on leaving anytime soon. She grew up in Aurora, Nebraska and currently lives in Grand Island with her hubby, Adam, and their two black labs, Jordy and Finley. From what we know so far about Kinzie, she loves her hubs, but she like, really, reallllly loves her dogs. If you’re thinking about judging her right now here is her response to you; “Have you ever had a dog?!”. A close second to her obsession with her dogs would be her obsession with penguins. She is a BIG fan of those black and white arctic birds. So much so that her Christmas / winter decorations are mainly just penguins. Her best day ever? Feeding penguins at the zoo. I wonder if Happy Feet is her favorite movie then?  Our courting of Kinzie took a little longer than normal, but sometimes you must wait for the perfect moment before you act on a great thing. Kinzie has experienced multiple departments at GIX and just keeps on climbing and grooving for us. GO KENZIE!! 

Most Likely to argue with you that DOGS ARE KIDS TOO!! 

If the world was about to end you would?

My first thought was to grab a cheeseburger. Second thought, get my dog a cheeseburger. She’s never had one and she deserves to indulge too before we all die, right?

What do you love about GIX?

The atmosphere. Everyone is so willing to help anyone with anything they need. It truly is the definition of ‘Teamwork makes the dream work!’.

List 5 words that describe you.

Does it have to be five separate words? If so, 1. Caring 2. Stubby 3. Creative 4. Feisty 5. Shoes. But, this sentence fits as well, “I just need more shoes.” – Might be my new life motto.

Describe Mike Young in one word.

Cool? I’ve only known him for a short while, I feel like this question is unfair.

If Mike Young was a combination of two famous people, which two would he be?

I googled “cool celebrity” and “nice celebrity” and came up with Paul Newman and Tom Hanks, so there you have it. This question also seems unfair, I feel like I don’t know him enough to answer this.

If you were a mixed drink, what would you be?

Vodka Redbull. Sweet, but also a little crazy.

Paige’s story at GIX starts like many of our hires…. She heard about GIX from a friend, and upon further research, realized she knew about 8 other people who work here too. From there, she applied, we took her through the interview process, and we offered her a spot on our team. Initially, we weren’t sure if she was going to join our Customer Service Team as an Appointment Clerk or join our Carrier Manager Team. In the end, we plugged her in on the Customer Service team and she’s proven to be a great fit and addition for them! After getting trained, she described GIX as a comfortable and fun atmosphere and was surprised to see how quickly people were moving from screen to screen, all the while looking calm and collected. Boy did we fool her 😉. Paige has a giving heart and likes to take care of those around her. Knowing this, it didn’t surprise us at all that as she started training with us she was also moving her 15-year-old cousin in with her, who she takes care of! We will leave you with three more fast facts about Paige: She is a lefty, she’s an avid softball player & coach, and she is originally from Arizona! We are glad to have her on our team!

Most likely to not work without first having coffee.

You can eat ONE food for the rest of your life, what is it?

Potatoes

When you explain what GiX does on a daily basis, what do you say?

“ehh, it has something to do with trucking”

If you were a mixed drink, what would you be?

I’m a gin on the rocks with lime juice kinda gal.

A documentary is being made of your life, what celebrity is cast to play you?

Eliza Taylor because she is one of my favorites! If you haven’t checked out ‘The 100’ on Netflix, you have to!

What is something no one knows about you?

I am honestly an open book, so there isn’t much that people don’t know about me. I would say new people wouldn’t know that I eat my pizza backwards. I hate the crust so I eat it first because I don’t like to waste food.

Malorie was born and raised in Grand Island. She took a short break from being an Islander and attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln where she received a bachelor’s in science degree in Hospitality, Restaurant, and Tourism Management, with a minor in Leadership and Communication. Upon graduation, she moved a little farther east and worked in Omaha, before making her return to Grand Island in the Spring of 2017. She has settled back into life in GI where she shares her home with her furry four-legged pal, Marshall. If she isn’t vetting carriers at GIX, you can find Malorie hanging with her family, specifically her nephew, or teaching dance classes at a local dance studio in GI. Outside of that, Malorie loves to drink a cold beer with her friends and explore all of the newness that downtown Grand Island has to offer. After interviewing Malorie, we were sure she would be a good fit for our team, and that idea was solidified on her first day when we took her to lunch. She chatted with all of us as though she had worked here for years AND ordered a beer, it was love at first lunch. We are excited to have Malorie in Grand Island, where she is making positive impacts on the community in and out of the office.

Most likely to befriend everyone in the office, almost immediately.

What was your first impression of GIX?

Everyone was very nice, patient, and welcoming. It is a lot of information to take in initially, and I know shadowing people probably made their job harder and took them longer to do tasks, but they were all so nice and helpful!

 When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?

Actress – which is funny because I am super shy and a horrible actor.

 What animal would you ride to and from work everyday if you could?

Horse for sure – or a Direhorse (from Avatar)

What’s the worst thing you would do for some free guacamole?

Slap my brother. (Hi, Derrek!)

Describe Mike Young in one word.

Mysterious

What is something no one at GIX knows about you?

I’m allergic to bananas.

Need someone to deliver a sexy saxogram this Valentine’s Day? Then Dan’s your man. Dan has played the saxophone for 14 years and double majored at UNK in Organizational Communications and Music where he also was a part of the UNK marching band. He's been known to play his saxophone around the office, and recently blessed us with a little sexy saxogram song at the top of our stairs. Many dreams came true that day in the office – it was everything we’d imagined and more. If he isn't practicing the saxophone or working on his home with his wife, you can find Dan making up new and exciting board games to share with his family and friends. He loves a good challenge and proves this every day when he enters as much freight as he possibly can for GIX. 

Check out this link for the best saxophone video you've ever seen. 

https://www.facebook.com/GIXLogistics/videos/1141824905853478

Most likely to be the next Kenny G. 

What do you think you’re most known around the office for?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaoLU6zKaws

What do you love about GIX?
The atmosphere, all the random shenanigans that take place during the day.

What’s something no one knows about you?
When I was in Kindergarten, my friends and I would often spend our recess pretending we were the Backstreet Boys, we even brought a CD player to play the music as we sang along.

List 5 words that describe you?
Nerd, Punk, Curious, inappropriate, ornery

What 5 hashtags best describe anything GIX?
#winning #thatswhatshesaid #fail #momvoice #booned

Who would you let punch you directly in the face in our office & why?
Tyler Fead. I probably deserve it for ringing his doorbell every time I go to his house when I know the door is unlocked. He hates that, I recommend doing it.

Describe Mike Young in one word?
Fabulous.

Meet Ellisa (pronounced Ah-lissa). She is a hardworking, handy-woman, who has landed herself in our Customer Service team. Ellisa first heard about GIX from her friend, Kati Green, who she worked out with everyday (before Kati moved to Denton, TX). They also share the same rigorous eating schedule and menu. FITNESS PEOPLE!! Aside from working out and eating healthy, Ellisa loves to spend time with her husband and her house plants. Some may say she is a crazy plant mom, but we are all for it. Plants need love too! If she isn’t at GIX, with her plants or her husband, there is one other spot that Ellisa might be and that is the soccer field. She is an assistant coach for the Grand Island Senior High Soccer team and is an avid soccer fan. As a young girl, she wanted to be a professional soccer player when she grew up. Being an appointment clerk isn’t necissarily a professional soccer player but we think it’s a pretty good back up! 😉 Welcome to the team, Ellisa!

Most Likely To

What is one thing GIX could do to improve your day?

A shoulder massage would be pretty neat.

Where is your favorite place to visit (so far)?

My favorite place I’ve visited would be Italy. The kindest people in the world live there and the food is unmatched!

What is something no one knows about you?

I can ride a unicycle…. Okay, only like 100 yards, but that’s more than most people!

Do you have any weird obsessions? What are they?

Buying stickers that I don’t stick anywhere.

Celebrity crush growing up?

Pete Wentz

Now that you’re here, what is your take on GIX?

I really do like it here! I feel extremely comfortable and everyone is very nice. I think I will stay awhile 😊

Jeeps, jeeps, and more jeeps – that’s Blake. He owns two jeeps and enjoys jeeping in his free time. Blake graduated with an associate of applied science degree in computer programming. We have a lot of computers in our office, like a lot. Our entire job revolves around our computers being able to function at their full capacity. That’s why Blake is essential to our work lives. There’s nothing he can’t fix. He can fix a stapler, your Wi-Fi connection, and software malfunctions that are way over our heads. There just isn’t really anything Blake can’t fix.

Most likely to tell us to “stop clicking” when helping us with some of the most mundane computer problems.

What do you love about GIX?
It’s an easy-going, but very fast-paced and family-orientated company.

List 5 words that describe you?
intelligent, wise, caring, lovable, quiet

The best part of waking up?
Rolling over and going back to sleep. I’m not a morning person.

How passionate are you about chicken nuggets?
They are awesome normally but amazing after 1am.

If I left you alone in a room with a box of my Oreos and told you not to eat them, how long would it take for you to disobey my wishes?
However long it would take for me to guess you were well out of sight, and about 10 steps past that.

Jim is an IT guru who has the pleasure of working full-time in our office. He is married, has two boys (10 year old & 11 year old), and a dog-friend named Trooper. He and his family live in Doniphan, NE just down the street from Chris Schwarz. If you’re asking us, we think he and Chris might just be the two best buds that anyone could have. I mean, they have kids the same age, that all attend the same school, and now they work together. Not to mention, they both share a love of sports. Jim spends a lot of his free time, potentially all of it, coaching his sons’ sports teams. From baseball to basketball, Jim is almost always at a sporting event coaching and cheering on his kids. If you don’t find him at the ball fields / courts, you can find him on the golf course. Again, something him and Schwarz do together, golf league. Jim is a funny guy who always seems to keep us on our toes, right Abbie? We are thankful that a few of his favorite tasks in the office include moving computers, setting up new hires, and troubleshooting our remote connection issues in the middle of a snowstorm! Jimbo, we are glad to have you and your IT expertise. Also, we feel as though it is important to note that Jim's website photos are the most serious we've ever seen him. Ever. 

Most likely to make Abbie cry at her desk.

What do you think you’re most known around the office for?

Probably being a smart a**

Favorite sports team & why?

Chicago Bears. I received an autographed roster book from Mike Ditka after writing him a letter when I was in elementary school.

What do you bring to the table?

19 years of experience in IT and IT related fields.

If Mike Young was the combination of two famous people, which two would he be?

Mr. Clean and Fabio

If I left you alone in a room with a box of my Oreos and told you not to eat them, how long would it take for you to disobey my wishes?

Depends on if they are Double Stuffed Oreos. If they are, 5 minutes.

What was your first impression of GIX?

Energetic and fun environment.

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Meet Ashlee, the newest member of our Support Staff Team. When we offered Ashlee this role, we didn’t have a cookie-cutter job description to give her, instead we equated this role to a Swiss Army Knife; multiple job duties across multiple departments. Basically, a job with a lot of grey area and room to grow and expand on said role. Ashlee jumped on board without hesitation and we are very excited to have her building this new hybrid role in the office. She is the proud mom to two kiddos, Gwen, her daughter, is named after Gwen Stefani and her son, Maverick Crue, is named after Maverick on Top Gun and Crue from the rock legends, Motley Crue. To say her and her husband enjoy music would be an understatement. She’s been to so many concerts that she’s lost count, and you can find her with music on at home rather than the T.V. Ashlee and her hubby plan their family vacations around places that they want to eat. Trying new restaurants is one of their favorite things to do, so if you need a good restaurant recommendation, she’s your gal. See, told ya, Swiss Army Knife!

Most likely to convince Mike that an office dog IS a good idea.

What do you bring to the table?

The ability to perform CPR and save someone’s life

What do you love about GIX?

They are flexible and treat you like family.

What is something interesting about you?

I’m a Registered Nurse

Any weird obsessions (Watch cat videos / starwars)? What do you collect? Weird shoe size? Let your demons out….

I am obsessed with documentaries. I have officially run out of good ones to watch on Netflix and Amazon Video.

When you were young, what did you want to be when you grew up?

Forensic Pathologist, but it requires too much biology, chemistry, microbiology, etc. And that stuff is HARD!

What animal would you ride to and from work every day?

A Great Dane. I LOVE dogs, the bigger, the better!

If we had a dollar for every person who had complimented Vonnie’s customer service skills, then we’d have a LOT of dollars. Patient, kind, and a real go-getter, Vonnie rocks her role as our OS&D Specialist. If your curious, OS&D stands for overages, shortages, and damages. Basically, to put it simply, if product is damaged, there isn’t enough of it, or there is way too much of it, Vonnie is notified and she handles it from there. Sometimes she has to do some investigative work and dig a little deeper to get to the bottom of the situation, and other times it’s a walk in the park handling the claim. Vonnie is a veteran in the trucking industry, having owned a fleet of trucks with her husband in the 90’s. You could say trucking runs in the White family because Casondra is Vonnie’s eldest daughter, and works as a CRM in our office. Did we mention, Mike’s first taste of the trucking industry came from working for Vonnie and her husband’s fleet? I’m telling you guys, it’s a small world and it pays to know good, hardworking, and knowledgeable people. Don’t believe me? Meet Vonnie.

Most likely to make the best chili in the office

What was your first impression of GIX?

WOW- So this is the younger generation- very impressive work ethic.

What’s something interesting about you?

I love Harley Davidson Motorcycles and have put 38,000 miles on mine

Biggest pet peeve?

Stickers on things I buy- I can’t ever get them off!

Favorite sports team and why?

New England Patriots, they’re winners!

Celebrity you get mistaken for?

Sarah Palin (because of the way I wear my hair)

If you were a mixed drink, what would you be?

Irish Coffee- smooth & comforting

Nick interned with us before earning his bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in supply chain management. Nick’s wholesome face is straight out of “Leave it to Beaver”, but his personality could definitely play the Joker in “Batman". We’re still in the process of investigating his application process because we’re pretty positive the real reason he got hired had something to do with his mad golf skills. We’re starting to think it’s become part of the GIX application process to ask potential hires if they play golf. He even played some golf for a college team. He becomes an interior decorator as soon as Halloween hits. He is passionate about his spooky decorations! So much so, that he added some ghoulish touches to the office this past Halloween. All we can tell you is there are mechanical skeletons hanging from the ceiling. Nick is an adrenaline junkie who loves watching horror films, playing poker, shooting some pool, playing with his dog, Henry, and cruising around on his ’87 Suzuki GS 450.

In all seriousness, Nick frequently stays late to continue crunching numbers and analyzing spreadsheets that are part of customer bids. He’s often bogged down with sales reps and freight managers bothering him with menial pricing questions and telling us whether or not to take the load for a certain rate. Quite frankly, we wouldn’t want it any other way.

Most likely to send out the weirdest YouTube video to the office.

What do you think you do at work?
Rate a lot of stuff to try and make GIX rich.

What do you think you’re most known around the office for?
Being the champ at Mario Kart on the Wii.

What’s something no one knows about you?
I love to watch the “Bachelor in Paradise.” That show gets crazy and you get addicted fast.

What 5 hashtags best describe anything GIX?
#awesome #futuristic #fun #stateoftheart #phenomenal

What place do you usually get in the GIX fantasy league?
Middle to last. No Bueno.

Celebrity you get mistaken for?
Will Stronghold from Sky High.

Do you think of yourself as more of a temperate woodland squirrel or a bushy mountain squirrel?
A bushy mountain squirrel for sure. I once backpacked over 100 miles through the rugged wilderness and mountains of New Mexico for two weeks.

If GIX installed a slide, who do you think would be the first coworker to injure themselves and why?
Trey. He has real bad knees.

Anthony is the SECOND impressive person to be referred to us by Tammy Smith (who works in our accounting department). In July of 2021, Anthony married Tammy’s daughter, Lauryn and if you’ve read Courtney’s bio then you know that Tammy’s kids have great taste in who they pick to be their partners. Anthony is a Phillips, NE native who attended college at UNL where he earned a degree in Agribusiness. Post-graduation, he knew he wanted to come back to the Grand Island area and we are sure glad that he did! If Anthony isn’t at the office lost in a spreadsheet you can find him, taking his dogs for a walk, watching sports, playing yard games, grilling, or doing yard work. Basically, dad things, but he’s not a dad. Oh, the cherry on top to that – his favorite food is cheeseburgers. Can’t you just see him now, in his backyard, grilling, apron on, rocking that dog-dad life? Looks good on him, don’t you think?!

Most likely to work with his mother-in-law.

What is one thing GIX could do to improve your day?

Constant supply of Sour Patch Kids in the office.

Your favorite sports team & why?

Husker football, because duh.

What is something no one knows about you?

I wear glasses sometimes but not when others are around because no one is allowed to see me in them.

What was your initial impression of GIX?

This place is pretty awesome, and I really want to work here.

Now that you are here, what is your take on GIX?

Same as above, except now I DO work here.

After Graduating from UNK with a bachelors degree in Economics, Jarom joined the team in January of 2017. He was born in Washington State and spent some of his childhood in New Jersey, but claims Nebraska as his native home. From big cities, to rural areas and everything in between Jarom has experienced many great places, but he loves his home in Grand Island that he shares with his wife the most. They've been married since Jarom's freshman year in college, and are expecting their first baby in 2018. (Yay, office babies!) 

His economic background makes him a great fit for our pricing team, where he spends most of his day telling jokes that are typically funny, but sometimes a little over our heads. He is now fully trained in everything pricing at GIX, but can often be found doing forecasting and lane analysis for the office. Some might say he is a walking encyclopedia- we seriously don't know where he learned all of this stuff. Most conversations with Jarom end up turning into a philosophical discussion, and you never know where you might end up. All in all, we enjoy having him around, even if he does chase us down in his rollie desk chair just to tell us a joke we won't get. 

Most likely to win Who Wants to be a Millionaire.

What you think you do at work?
I am basically the god that provides everyone else in the office the ability to do their jobs. I am the GIX Prometheus.

What do you think you’re most known around the office for?
Telling jokes that no one understands. I recognize that my sense of humor is different than everyone else’s, and when I say different, I mean superior. Eventually they’ll all get to know me and recognize my talent with humor, if it’s the last thing I do!

What do you love about GIX?
I love the sense of usefulness. All other positions I’ve filled at other companies were positions that could be filled by anyone. However, here at GIX, I’m a specialist and I contribute to the business in a unique way.

What was your first impression of GIX?
I saw them at career fairs and thought, “they look like they have a lot of fun.”

How many days do you wear the same pants in a row before it becomes, like, a problem?
Distasteful aroma check. Visible soil check. If it fails either one of these tests, then a new pair of pants must be used. Given I have many pairs of pants that look identical or similar but I usually mix it up from day to day.

What’s your stance on cheesy bread?
Cheesy bread has the capability to be extremely delicious, or be hard and dry, and nasty and cuts your gums. I would enjoy cheesy bread more if I didn’t have to play Russian roulette every time its served.

Meet Jennifer Garner, er… I mean, Kristen Klein, the swiss army knife of GIX.  Kristen is a school teacher, turned principal, turned freight manager, turned the perfect combination of both; the teacher of all things 'Freight Manager' at GIX! After finishing both her undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, she got hitched to her now hubby, Brett, and moved back to Grand Island to start her career. The Klein’s are proud parents to three kiddos, Dax, Addy, and now baby Jude who are part of the #GIXLittles Crew. Kristen has been known to say that she bleeds Air Force blue, not so much for their athletic teams, but rather because both her brother and sister serve in the U.S. Air Force. If we are talking sports, she is a Husker fan with a splash of Loper pride (her hubs played football at UNK, but she attended UNL).  Kristen is a fun-loving, go-getter of a person and has brought some fresh, fun ideas to the office. We also are hoping she will bring the kiddos into visit us soon, we are big on babies and puppies around here.

Most likely to drop some teacher knowledge on you without even meaning to. 

Any weird obsessions?

I’ve watched YOU’VE GOT MAIL probably a thousand times (at least!). My dog is named Brinkley. “I WAS ELOQUENT!”

What do you collect? Weird shoe size? Let your demons out…

I collect coasters & Starbucks coffee mugs of places I’ve traveled to.

What is the worst thing you’d do for some free guacamole?

Nothing, my guac is better.

If you were a mixed drink, what would you be?

Fireball & Diet Coke

What do you love about GIX?

The culture and the people.

The best part of waking up?

The brewed coffee in my preset/timer coffee pot

Meet Claire, the website, social media, recruiting, party-planning guru of GIX. She makes up half of the recruiting duo (hi Rees!) for our three offices and it's safe to say - she's a busy gal! Claire grew up in Elm Creek, Nebraska and began her college career at Concordia University in Seward, NE where she was a member of the women's basketball team and the track & field team. Her heart pulled her back to Kearney (hey, Nate) and she quickly transitioned into the ultimate Loper fan. Finishing her degree in Marketing at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Claire graduated in December of 2022. She interned with GIX in the summer of 2022 and was a member of one of our most productive intern groups. She is one of three interns from that group to transition into full-time roles with us. We love those conversion rates ;) When Claire isn't conducting interviews or attending career fairs, you can find her enjoying a cold bevy in the sunshine, listening to Red Dirt country music, or hanging with her favorite niece, Josie. We have no doubt that Claire is just getting started and are excited to see how she continues to grow in her career at GIX Logistics

Most likely to trash talk you in a competition and then lose!

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Heavy is the head that wears the crown. There’s a lot of responsibility that comes with that crown too. Jim graduated from Wayne State College with a bachelor’s in business administration. Jim fears no obstacle and has aggressively pushed GIX to grow. He’s developed close relationships with our customers through countless phone calls, numerous meetings, and many rounds of golf. On the side, he works as an active member of Business Improvement District in Grand Island to further the city’s development efforts and make it more appealing for young professionals in the community.

In the office, he’s the nicest, nice guy. You might think he opposes all the recreational activities Mike Young is constantly doing in the office, but we secretly know he enjoys joining in the fun just as much as we do. If you’re ever in conversation with Jim, definitely ask him about his Runza story. We assure you, you won’t be disappointed.

Most likely to win the golf scramble every year.

What’s something interesting about you?
I have two pinky toes on my right foot….just kidding I didn’t know what else to put.

What’s something no one knows about you?
Runza Rex story….ask me and I will share.

List 5 words that describe you?
Selfless, dedicated, attentive, fair, determined

One thing GIX could do to make your day easier?
Monster Energy drink on tap.

Celebrity you get mistaken for?
The gal at Taco Johns here in town always says I look like John Cena.

If Mike Young was the combination of two famous people, which two would he be?
Ebenezer Scrooge (hates Christmas) and Ron White (funny and always has a drink in his hand).

Biggest pet peeve?
Tardiness.

Mike Young is the human version of a mullet. Yes, it’s okay to laugh. We call Mike our “Work Dad” around the office. He cares about you like a dad, but can lay down some serious ground rules to help you to be the best contributing member you can be at GIX. He celebrates the wins with us and walks with us through the failures. At the end of the day, he wants every person here to be successful.

He’s the man who leads strategy for every account, builds real relationships with customers, looks for leveraging opportunities that benefit our clients’ bottom line, and pushes for new business initiatives. Since we’re all die-hard Nebraska fans, it’s only fair to describe him as a Mike Riley and Bo Pelini. He’s got the wisdom and planning of Mike Riley and the guts and spit fire of Bo Pelini.

Mike started with GIX in August of 2008 working as a broker, who viewed the job as an 8-5 gig. Over the next several years, his role transitioned from a job to career that sparked his passion for transportation. He’s helped the company accomplish a lot since 2008, leading us to the top 25% of logistics companies in the United States. Even though he doesn’t own a share or percentage of the company (he’ll tell you it is Jim’s company), it’s his baby. He’s proud of what he’s been able to accomplish at GIX, and still believes there’s more for us to keep pushing towards. GIX’s unique and fun atmosphere can largely be accredited this guy – he’s created a place that’s easy to come to work every day. He even made it an easy place to stay late to ensure the job gets finished. We’ve become a place where everyone focuses on the same goal and works together efficiently and effectively to achieve that goal – make GIX the best logistics company that sticks to their promises and always delivers.

In his free time, this guy enjoys a weekend at the lake four-wheeling and spending time with his real children. He even makes time to swing some golf clubs from time to time, but ends up just getting more frustrated. In the fall, he likes catching a good Husker game with some cold drinks and good food. He admits to getting emotional with every win and loss for the Huskers.

Most likely to be the best boss any of you have ever had. Ever.

What do you think you’re most known around the office for?
I would honestly hate to guess.

What do you love about GIX?
Where we’re going.

What’s something interesting about you?
I used to be fluent in sign language. I can still knock the alphabet out in a matter of seconds.

What 5 hashtags best describe anything GIX?
#growth #schwarzmakesanexcuseeverytimehelosesatsomething #enjoywhatyoudo, #outworkingthecompetition #thisisthegreenergrass

What place do you usually get in the GIX fantasy league?
Absolute last.

Celebrity crush growing up?
I had a thing for Jessicas – Biel, Alba, Simpson

If GIX installed a slide, who do you think would be the first coworker to injure themselves and why?
Chad. What do you mean, why?

If you weren’t at GIX, what do you think you’d be doing right now?
Camping. Toes in the sand and all of that.

The best way we can describe Schwarz is to compare him to Flo with Progressive. He’s always getting our customers better rates. He’s also like the Wizard of Oz, he’s the man behind the curtain who is always answering all the tough questions our brokers ask. We’re pretty certain he’d make a great backseat driver because he’s always coaching everyone and preventing any collisions with our freight.

It should also be mentioned that he’s a workaholic, a summa cum laude graduate, and an ex-bricklayer. He graduated with a bachelor’s in management and marketing from Chadron State College. He’s been known to fabricate stories, even the one he tells about being able to beat Mike Young left-handed in golf. But what he actually lacks in his golf game, he makes up for by always being the one of the last people to leave the office.
Schwarz is so fanatical over Star Wars he’ll take off work and pull his kids out of school and wear a cape to the theatre. He even sent Star Wars themed absence requests to the school that were signed “May the Schwarz be with you.”

Most likely to get caught cheating at Madden and still making excuses for why he lost.

What do you think you’re most known around the office for?
LEGIT GOLF GAME!!! Best in the office.

What do you love about GIX?
Atmosphere. Every other job is basically the same. You come in, you work, you drink the coffee, and you earn money. This job provides those things but we also have Madden, ping pong, darts, a makeshift putting green, treadmills, prize wheels, Tiger Woods Golf, Sports Center, and a golf simulator (well, not yet, but I’m assuming by putting that in this question, Jim will be forced to get us one).

What 5 hashtags best describe anything GIX?
#conferencesshouldalwaysincludeagolftournament #momvoice #sometimesitseasiertosayitinameme #wedontstopuntilthejobisdone #wedowhatwesaywearegoingtodo

What is one thing GIX could do to make your day easier?
Two words. Nap pods.

How passionate are you about chicken nuggets?
I’m a once a week nugget guy.

Who would you let punch you directly in the face in our office & why?
Tyler Fead. I just want to know what a punch feels like from a guy that has Frank Sinatra, Whitney Houston, and Ice Cube on his iPad.

If there was a giant bathtub of macaroni and cheese sitting next to us right now, would you get in…and would you eat it, while in it?
Neither. I love Dickey’s mac and cheese, but it’s not a sick obsession like this.

When we were assigning team leads, Carmen was one of the first to transfer out of a broker role into a team lead position. We compare her transition to that of Steve Kerr, someone who used to be a player and made the seamless transition to a coach. If you were to look up the words “Team Lead” in a dictionary, you’d find a description of Carmen. It might even refer you to look up Carmen for the definition. She’s an exemplary definition of everything a team lead should possess.

Carmen is the general of the office and she’s seen it all. She’s been here for over a decade and has experienced all the growing pains GIX has encountered during that period. Carmen has the ability to make order out of chaos, even if it’s the chaos of her lieutenants. She’s able to handle the third-party logistics world with grace. You might be wondering does she have a weakness? She confessed, she does in fact have one weakness – wine and a fresh piece of sweet corn right out of the field (it’s her inner farm girl).

Most likely to take your job.

What do you think you’re most known around the office for?
For knowing things – in a good way??

What’s something interesting about you?
The vast amount of useless knowledge in my head about this business (miles, carrier codes, phone #‘s).

What’s something no one knows about you?
I can deadlift over 300 pounds.

List 5 words that describe you?
A multitasker, dedicated, honest, stubborn, and crazy.

What 5 hashtags best describe anything GIX?
#fun #crazy #neveradullmoment #upandcoming #greatplacetowork

How do you cope with a crazy driver?
Talk calm and rationally. I’ll then later go out of the room and lose my shit.

Describe Mike Young in one word?
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.

If Mike Young was the combination of two famous people, which two would he be?
Mel Gibson & Adam Sandler.

Kayla is a born and raised Grand Island, Nebraska girl. She has her bachelor’s degree in Professional Accounting with a minor in Economics from Hastings College. With GIX being a Grand Island family owned and operated company, we felt that Kayla was a great fit with her GI roots and accounting background (just to name a few). We also feel like it’s important to note that Kayla was married to her husband on 9/10/11, proving yet again that she is a major numbers nerd! Her house can sometimes get a little rowdy due to her step-son, step-daughter, and two sons running around and enjoying one another’s company. If it’s summer time, you can find the Hasselmann crew at the lake, unplugged and soaking in that summer sun. If they aren’t lounging in the sun, you might find them on their 4-wheelers riding around their cabin area or splashing through the river on them. Kayla is the perfect addition to the GIX family with her fun personality, witty remarks, and numbers driven work ethic!

Most likely to do mental math quicker than a calculator.

List 5 words that describe you…

Motivated, Resilient, Determined, Humble, Rational

What do you love about GIX?

Definitely the culture- it’s a perfect blend of work and play! I enjoy the people that I get to work with, they sure make it easy to come to work every day!

The best part of waking up?

Morning snuggles from my little ones! Scooters blender drinks are a close 2^nd!

Celebrity you get mistaken for…

Husker Celebrity- When Jordan Larson played volleyball for the Huskers, I was asked on many occasions if I was her.

If you weren’t at GIX, what do you think you’d be doing right now?

I would be working a job that I wasn’t happy at and wishing I was at GIX!

Nikki grew up in Elba, NE, and graduated high school from St. Paul, NE. Nikki then went to Wayne State College and graduated in four years with a five-year public accounting degree with a minor in management information systems (basically like a basic-IT-skills minor).

Nikki kind of fell into working at GIX. Nikki worked as an intern the summer before her senior year of college and came back the following October after she graduated college May 2012. Nikki started as the accounts receivable and insurance gal. She recently took a small leave of absence over the summer to help her husband cut and bale hay on the farm. They did 16 cuttings and nearly 5,000 bales within four months (which is a lot if you aren’t familiar with farming and haying). So yes, Nikki drove tractors and other large equipment all summer and loved it. But Nikki’s true love is numbers and, luckily for her, she got offered the position of Controller and came back to work at GIX October 2016.

Nikki’s been with GIX for about four years now and in her current position of Controller for only a little over 3 months; but don’t underestimate her knowledge of the industry and our business as she’s covered almost every job in accounting at some point or another. When she’s at the brokerage office, it makes her feel like an old fuddy-duddy. But, she loves the atmosphere at the GIX office and hopes to continue to immerse herself in the culture down there.

You will usually find Nikki at her desk with her heater blasting, some Matchbox 20 or other 90’s grunge band playing on Pandora, and food and papers spread across her desk. She loves her job and the people she works with. Team GIX!!

Most likely to roll her eyes when she reads these questions and not answer because accountants are really not comfortable with these type of questions.

What you think you do at work?
Stare at spreadsheets and move numbers around.

What do you think you’re most known around the office for?
The go-to for oddball accounting/system questions.

Favorite Sports Team & Why?
Husker football and volleyball - because I’m a Nebraskan and it’s our loyal duty.

What’s something interesting about you?
I have a handicapped dog named Glenn; he’s fat, he wears diapers and he doesn’t walk well.

What’s something no one knows about you?
I can drive a pay loader and fork lift.

Animal you’d ride to and from work every day?
Zebra.