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Randol is new executive director of Trucker Buddy International
JEFFERSON, Ga. — Trucker Buddy International Inc. has announced that Melissa K. Randol has been elected executive director of the organization effective June 19.
A Columbia, Mo., resident, Randol brings over 13 years of experience working with public schools at the local, state and federal levels. She holds a law degree from the University of Missouri and a Bachelor of Science degree from Missouri State University.
"Melissa brings an impressive skill set that really enhances our mission," said Mark Taylor, President of Trucker Buddy and a driver for Wal-Mart Stores. "Trucker Buddy has always communicated its goals well with professional drivers. By adding Melissa's experience serving as general counsel, executive director, and CEO for education related organizations, we see Trucker Buddy reaching a greater potential with educators.â€
Randol comes to TBI from the Missouri School Boards Association, where she serves as General Counsel and Associate Executive Director of Issues Management, as well as CEO of Future Builders, a subsidiary organization of MSBA.
"I'm excited to join such a respected organization," said Randol. "Trucker Buddy provides wonderful resources that augment teachers' lessons to help schoolchildren learn in creative and exciting new ways."
Randol, whose parents owned a tire company, said she has been passionate about the trucking industry since her childhood.
"TBI is a perfect blend of my two passions -- trucking and education,†she said. “A robust trucking industry is critical to the strength of our society just as a strong educational system is vital to the future of our nation. It is exciting to have the opportunity to enhance both trucking and education through an excellent program such as TBI."
Randol has been involved in numerous events with the American Trucking Associations, Truckload Carriers Association and has been active with the Missouri Motor Carrier Association.