Type Of Business:
Retail and food service distribution company
Expertise:
Logistics management; Customer service
Hobbies/Sports:
Listening to and playing music; Collecting hard rock/heavy metal cd's (personal library is appx. 2000 discs); Canoeing, Travelling; Attending music concerts.
Affiliations Awards:
Mensa International Limited
Work History:
Beginning straight out of high school Mr. Anstett worked in the distribution/warehousing industry as well as factory work for a number of years. Then, from '94 to '98 he worked in retail sales obtaining managerial experience before entering into the transportation industry.
Number Of Years In Profession:
6
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his hard work and determination.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession after working as a truck driver for eight years.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Anstett worked in the 48 continuous states as an over-the-road truck driver before his current position. Him and his wife sold their home and literally lived on the road from early '98 to late '05 before settling down in Belding, MI and obtaining his current logistics/management position. He is also the bass guitarist for the original heavy metal band Endangered Reign, who have 3 cd's released. Additionally, he plays bass in a heavy metal "covers" band called Engine of Chaos.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Working in the transportation sector; Managing 17 trucks; Supervising 28 employees; Hiring, terminating and evaluating drivers; Providing customer service; Developing business plans; Resolving complaints, Controlling costs and increasing sales.
Education Certifications:
Certified Truck Driver, Institute of Technology (1998)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Anstett intends to advance within his current position, expanding and growing the LTL transportation arm of Pearson Logistics.