Andrew Boyle Brings Coronary heart and Humor to ATA Chairman’s Put up
Newly put in ATA Chairman Andrew Boyle launched himself to the banquet viewers with a combination of humor and heartfelt gratitude. (John Sommers II for Transport Matters)
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AUSTIN, Texas — American Trucking Associations wrapped up its 2023 Administration Convention & Exhibition with a night of celebration after electing Andrew Boyle because the federation’s 79th chairman.
Boyle, co-president of Billerica, Mass.-based Boyle Transportation, gave a heartfelt, modest speech, laced with the humor of a humorist, shortly successful over the viewers, drawing frequent laughs and applause on the annual MCE banquet Oct. 17.
“Thanks very a lot,” Boyle mentioned greeting the gang. “However I gotta let you know. I ain’t frightened of you folks. So this isn’t an accomplishment however slightly a possibility to serve.”
Early on, Boyle expressed excessive regard for ATA personnel and the leaders who got here earlier than him.
“I can let you know from a deeply private and instant expertise that I can attest that we’ve got hardworking, clever individuals who care about engaged on our behalf,” he mentioned. “And moreover, I’m grateful for the help I’m going to get, whether or not they prefer it or not, for my co-workers, each at Boyle and the Andlauer Healthcare Group, and notably my nice accomplice and brother Marc.”
Meet Andrew Boyle, the brand new chairman of American Trucking Associations, who grew up in #trucking and views this appointment as a possibility to serve the business. By @ericdmiller46 @TRUCKINGdotORG #ATAmce23 @BoyleTransport https://t.co/jSFKM5Dx7X
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Outgoing ATA Chairman Dan Van Alstine, president and chief working officer of Des Moines, Iowa-based Ruan Transportation Administration Programs, thanked his firm and his spouse for his or her “unimaginable help.”
“What a rare and humbling 12 months,” Van Alstine mentioned. “My time as chairman of the American Trucking Associations is winding down. However the impression it should have on my life won’t ever fail.”
“The impression it had on my life won’t ever fail,” outgoing ATA Chairman Dan Van Alstine mentioned of his tenure. (John Sommers II for Transport Matters)
“To the incoming chair, my good friend, my brother, I know with nice confidence, the impression you’ll have on ATA as our subsequent chair will probably be indelible,” Van Alstine mentioned. “Your potential to respectfully problem, your crucial pondering abilities, and your artistic nature will serve you effectively. Your highly effective mind is a robust, robust ally. Your love for this business is in your DNA, and your ardour is clear in all that you just do.”
He added jokingly: “But, sadly it comes with feeble, frail and frequent failed makes an attempt at wit and humor.”
Serving to wrap issues up on the banquet was Grammy, Nation Music Affiliation and Academy of Nation Music award winner Ashley McBryde.
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