What is your name, role, and start date at Dispatch?

Sam Porter - Manager, Business Development - 12/2017

What is the most interesting thing about working at Dispatch and what you do here?

Most interesting thing about working at Dispatch is how much it has evolved in the last few years. It feels like a completely new company but it has kept the same core values that attracted me to the company in 2017

Has your experience at Dispatch empowered you to achieve any personal or professional goals? What are they?

Personal: 2 kids! Personal/Professional: Grad School - App State!

What surprised you the most or made you the happiest about joining the Dispatch team?

When I came in at the end of 2017 the culture was just being established and could have gone a lot of different ways. Andrew and Ryan helped guide the company culture to being one of execution, inclusion, and development.

What Dispatch core value resonates most with you and why?

People First - I have always wanted to be part of a successful company but have been wary of being just another number in a system.  Dispatch's commitment to its people stands out as something that sets it apart. I have been in a unique position to experience this core value in ways others haven't.

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What is your name, role, and start date at Dispatch?

Forrest "Trey" Bailey, Started in April 2017, Sr. Customer Experience Representative.

What is the most interesting thing about working at Dispatch and what you do here?

The most interesting thing about my role is being able to talk to people in different parts of the country. Some of the drivers are really cool and I love being able to help them achieve their goals to the best of my ability.

Has your experience at Dispatch empowered you to achieve any personal or professional goals? What are they?

Working at Dispatch has empowered me to achieve many goals both professionally and personally.  Professionally it has helped me with helping me become a leader and fine tuning my customer service skills.  Personally it has helped me buy a new car and boat.  With the unlimited PTO it has also helped me with personal trips and vacations.

Why did you choose to bring your talent to Dispatch?

I chose to bring my talent to Dispatch because of the general idea of Dispatch and the need for it,  also the founder's beliefs in the growth of the company during my interview really got me excited.

What surprised you the most or made you the happiest about joining the Dispatch team?

What has surprised me the most at Dispatch over the years has been our expansion, both in markets and employee count.  With being one of the first employees here at Dispatch, it has been absolutely incredible to watch every single market open up and every single hire.

Why should someone join the Dispatch team?

You should join Dispatch if you think outside of the box.  With being a start up that rapidly expanding and changing daily, your ideas are so valuable.  Leaders will look to you for ideas and will not just push them aside.  Your ideas really matter here!!

What Dispatch core value resonates most with you and why?

Core Value that resonates with me the most is BELIEF.  I have believed in this company since the day I walked into my first interview.  Being surrounded by my colleagues who share the same value of Belief is also very motivating.

What is your name, role, and start date at Dispatch?

Kelsie McMahon, Creative Manager, March 5, 2019

What surprised you the most or made you the happiest about joining the Dispatch team?‍

The commitment to their core values, positive environment, and collaborative culture.

What does an average day at Dispatch look like for you?

There is no "average day" at Dispatch and that's what I love about my job. There are always new projects, new problems to tackle, and new things to learn.

What motivates you to get out of bed and go to work everyday?

The entire Dispatch team! We collaborate so well and genuinely enjoy working together. It motivates me to put my best foot forward and support my colleagues every day.

Why should someone join the Dispatch team?

You should join Dispatch if you want to be a part of something bigger than yourself and strive to make a positive impact in the world.

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What is your name, role, and start date at Dispatch?

‍Kate Rickert, Driver Engagement Manager, 05/2019

What is the most interesting thing about working at Dispatch and what you do here?

‍Dispatch serves two different customer bases: our drivers and businesses that rely on deliveries. Finding the balance between serving the businesses we partner with and satisfying our driver network is a challenge that evolves daily. My role requires a lot of strategizing and problem solving to find that balance.

What surprised you the most or made you the happiest about joining the Dispatch team?

‍I know more about cargo vans than I could have ever expected! But seriously, it's been very rewarding to help drivers succeed in driving with us and to see how our network grows as drivers refer their friends and family to us.

What motivates you to get out of bed and go to work everyday?

‍The driver engagement team plays a key role in our company's success. Every time we connect with and onboard a driver, we're helping our customers achieve their goals, providing a source of income for our drivers, and driving Dispatch forward.

What Dispatch core value resonates most with you and why?

‍Transparency. Being open and honest about the good and the bad builds trust within our department and the company overall.

What is your name, role, and start date at Dispatch?

Dwight Manning, TSM 8/12/2019 start date

What surprised you the most or made you the happiest about joining the Dispatch team?

Management does a great job at removing obstacles so you can focus on your job.

How does your role at Dispatch compare to your previous roles with other employers?

I have done sales for most of my career. I can honestly say I look forward to working more than any other job I have done.

What motivates you to get out of bed and go to work everyday?

The structure is great and I have a great team. I know we are all working hard to move this company forward.

What Dispatch core value resonates most with you and why?

People First. I can tell our owners truly believe that and that means a lot.

What is your name, role, and start date at Dispatch?

My name is Lamarr Sullivan, I've been a Driver Engagement Agent on the Marketing team at Dispatch for a year now.

What is the most interesting thing about working at Dispatch and what you do here?

The most interesting thing about my role is being able to talk to people in different parts of the country. Some of the drivers are really cool and I love being able to help them achieve their goals to the best of my ability.

Has your experience at Dispatch empowered you to achieve any personal or professional goals? What are they?

Being at Dispatch has empowered me to feel more confident in myself and my ideas. I've felt more confident presenting things to my team, training new team members, and just speaking in front of a group of people in general. They've also instilled confidence in me that I can grow and progress within the company, which is really exciting to me.

Why did you choose to bring your talent to Dispatch?

I chose to bring my talents to Dispatch because it seemed like a great opportunity to grow with a new company. Dispatch is still a very new company and it has been awesome to be a part of making it the best driver app out there!

What surprised you the most or made you the happiest about joining the Dispatch team?

What made me the happiest about joining the Dispatch team was the vibrant work culture. Everyone at Dispatch is very friendly and welcoming. There's a lot of great energy in the office that I hadn't experienced at previous jobs.

What Dispatch core value resonates most with you and why?

The core value that resonates with me the most is transparency. I'm huge into the "why" of things and leadership at Dispatch always provides answers to the best of their abilities. Any time I've had a question about something happening with the company or with my team, I feel confident that I can go to my manager and she will provide me with the context that I need.