The Funny Guy

He might think he's funny, anyway

Apparently he calls himself “the game,” (yes, reference Triple H) but we haven’t ever heard anyone else call him that. We can’t imagine why (ha)!

Chad Rugenstein joined Premier Global about six months ago! He brings over twenty years of brokerage experience to the table.

Chad is a midwestern guy, originally from Indiana. He moved to Ohio years ago (apparently, if he tells us a date, it will show his age- like the grey hair doesn’t already give us an idea, right?). 

Chad is married with two kids- both of which he says are handfuls- a son, Blake, and daughter, Addie. They are both multi-sport athletes, so they keep him extremely busy. He claims they already signed to contracts in crayon years ago! They recently added a new member to the family. He goes by Thor and is the family’s adopted dog. Thor keeps everyone on their toes, so much so, that the child locks are back on the cabinets.

Chad enjoys watching his children play sports and excel at competitive levels. He loves to spend time with friends and family at the lake- boating, fishing and just hanging out!

When asked why Chad joined PGT, the answer seemed to come easily to him.

“The owner takes pride in what he does and doesn’t discount his value! He understands that freight doesn’t sleep!”

Chad wanted to be a part of a growing company where voices are heard, and big things will happen! “That’s why PGT was the easy choice.”

His kids get their competitive drive honestly. Chad said “my motivation is winning every day! I want to prove that the impossible is possible while making a good living and providing great service to my clients so we can win together!”

An Indiana Girl

Meet Jennifer

It’s time to meet the one that holds the sales floor together. She wears many hats- but is the go-to person for our daily operations.

Meet Jennifer, a Hoosier girl through and through.

She was born and raised in Indiana. She graduated from Vincennes University with an Associates Degree in Accounting (yes, that’s one of the hats she wears here at PGT).

Jennifer married her high school sweetheart, and they have three children and one grandson. They love to spend most of their time outdoors: kayaking, fishing, or going to the local “beach” at Brookville Lake (total Hoosier at heart, right?).

She started with Premier Global Transportation almost a year ago as a Logistics Administrator.

“I love what I do and I’m proud to be a part of the team.”

Jennifer has been in the industry for seven years, but one thing she loves about the industry is the daily challenge.

“It still challenges me every day to grow as a leader, professional, and even in my personal life,” she explains.

“If you’re looking to expand your experience or to start your journey in the freight industry, I highly recommend joining our team,” Jennifer explained. 

“It’s great to be part of a team environment that works together to create personal and company success. We are always growing and striving to be better.”

From the Marines to Logistics

Get to know Jason

PGT takes pride in our team’s diverse backgrounds. What fun would it be if everyone in the office was the same? That’s not the case here.

Today’s Staff Spotlight is Jason Harper. Jason has been with us for almost a year and has proven to be an asset to both the company and the industry.

Jason grew up in the Cincinnati area. He made the honorable decision to join the United States Marine Corp after high school. With the Marines, he served our country for eight years. He was deployed multiple times to various countries around the world. After leaving the Marines he attended college at Miami University and earned a degree in Project Management and Professional Leadership.

It wasn’t long after graduating from college that Jason got his start in logistics. He jumped in head first with the second largest 3PL in the country and has been in the industry in some capacity ever since. Jason explained what he likes most about PGT. “I like working at PGT because of the aggressive mindset of the senior leadership.”

Jason values his integrity most of all. “My integrity is important to me in my personal life and even more so as I conduct business daily,” he stated. “I am motivated to provide reliable service to my customers and to be an example for others to follow.” 

Our First LC

Meet our first LC

There are many pieces to the puzzle at PGT. One of those vital pieces are our Logistics Coordinators. The first LC that joined our team was Kandra Dauwe. She has been with us for over a year and has proven to be a valuable asset to the company.

Who is she? Kandra gave us the short version and we decided to share it with you for our Staff Spotlight!

My name is Kandra Dauwe. I am born and raised in Ohio and have enjoyed living out in the country my entire life. I have been in the transportation and logistics industry for over 15 years. I work and live each day for the amazing family that God has blessed me with.

My family is my world. I married DJ over 20 years ago and together we have two awesome children- an 18-year-old daughter and a 16-year-old son. We spend most of our time watching and supporting both of them in their many sporting events throughout the year. My daughter plays basketball at the collegiate level, so my husband and I are enjoying traveling across the country to support her. My husband runs an AAU team and our son plays AAU basketball, so we definitely stay busy! They both keep us on our toes, however, we wouldn’t trade it for the world! It’s true what they say: don’t blink because it goes by fast!

I’ve enjoyed working at PGT over the last year. It is a family atmosphere. We all mean business when we walk through the doors, but our management team also understands that we have life outside of work. They are willing to be flexible with us because they understand that life can hit hard at times.

For those on the fence about joining our PGT team, my advice to you is simple. Take the leap! We go hard every day, but each person is treated as a valued team member. The entire team wants everyone to be successful and is willing to help make that happen. It really is like a family.

Our First Associate

He's here for the long haul

At PGT we want our associates to be around for the long haul. The only way that happens is through proven success and growth opportunities. We definitely have both of those, in large part due to today’s Staff Spotlight. He’s been with PGT since day one, so it’s only fitting that we let him introduce himself!

My name is Jake Garn and I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. I graduated from the University of Cincinnati (Go Bearcats!) with a bachelor’s degree in Communication. I have been in the transportation industry for the last three years and I honestly enjoy all aspects of the business.

My wife and I have two boys, ages 6 and 2, and we enjoy spending time together. One of our favorite pastimes is  going to Cincinnati Reds games. There is nothing I love more than my family, so if I have the opportunity to spend quality time with them, I jump at it every time.

I pride myself on hard work and helping others achieve their goals. I am motivated by my family to give them a better life than I had. One of the most important professional goals I have is to make my teammates around me more successful. If our team is successful, I am successful.

I enjoy the atmosphere and the people at PGT amongst many other things. We are a tight knit group of professionals who are willing to do whatever it takes to service our customers and win as a team.

If I were to give advice to someone thinking about joining the PGT team, I would tell them to be prepared to work hard, but it will all pay off. PGT will bring out the best in every individual and inspire you to be this best version of yourself daily.

Don’t just count your blessings, be the blessing other people count on!