About this episode
Courtney George and Joe Lynch discuss moving the mission, which is what Courtney and the Wreaths Across America team do every day. Courtney is the Manager of Transportation and Industry Relations for Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit organization that coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at more than 3,700 locations across the United States, at sea, and abroad. About Courtney George Courtney George is the Manager of Transportation and Industry Relations for Wreaths Across America. She is an experienced Recruiting and HR leader with a demonstrated history of working in the transportation/trucking/railroad industry. Courtney's focus is on expanding the mission within the trucking industry and supporting the logistics team with recruiting, dispatching, and carrier relations. She has a strong background in negotiation, employee relations, retention, operations management, compensation, and onboarding. Courtney is a North Carolina native, currently residing in Atlanta, and a graduate of the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science focused in Commerce and Business Administration; Marketing. About Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America is an American nonprofit organization established in 2007 by wreath producer Morrill Worcester, assisted by veterans and truckers. Its primary activity is distributing Veteran's wreaths for placement on graves in military cemeteries. In December 2008, the United States Senate agreed to a resolution that designated December 13, 2008, as Wreaths Across America Day. Subsequent National Wreaths Across America Days have been designated on the second or third Saturday of December. What began in 1992 with a trailer load of wreaths, decorated by volunteers and laid at the graves of fallen soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery has now become a national organization with over 3,700 participating locations - all focused on the mission to REMEMBER the fallen; HONOR those who serve; TEACH our children the value of freedom. Key Takeaways: Moving the Mission Wreaths Across America is an American nonprofit organization established in 2007 by wreath producer Morrill Worcester, assisted by veterans and truckers. Its primary activity is distributing Veteran's wreaths for placement on graves in military cemeteries. The mission of Wreaths Across America is to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach children the value of freedom. In December 2008, the United States Senate designated December 13, 2008, as Wreaths Across America Day. National Wreaths Across America Days have been designated on the second or third Saturday of December. Wreaths Across America started in 1992 with a trailer load of wreaths laid at the graves of fallen soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. It has now become a national organization with over 3,700 participating locations. National Wreaths Across America Day is held on December 16, 2023. Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at more than 3,700 locations across the United States, at sea, and abroad. Wreaths Across America also supports the Remembrance Tree program and operates a museum in Maine to honor and remember veterans. Learn More About Moving the Mission Courtney on LinkedIn Wreaths Across America on LinkedIn Wreaths Across America website Episode Sponsor: Tomorrow.io The Biggest Risk Facing Truck Drivers with Dan Slagen Trucking & Road Solutions: Weather Intelligence for Logistics & Transportation Sponsor: Tusk Logistics Tusk Logistics is a national network of the best regional parcel carriers that puts Shippers first, with lower costs, reliable service, and proactive support. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping. Tusk's technology connects your parcel operation to a national network of vetted regional carriers, all with pre-negotiated rates and reliable, predictable service. Integrating to your existing software takes minutes, and Tusk has your back with proactive shipper support on each parcel, in real time. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google , Apple , Castbox , Spotify , Stitcher , PlayerFM , Tunein , Podbean , Owltail , Libsyn , Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube