2019 Golf Outing Photos – Bi-State Motor Carriers

The Dick Jones Award for Outstanding Customer Service

Thank you to our Plaque & Trophy Sponsor, Diamond Freight Distribution.

Raffle prizes were provided by US 1 Logistics/Normandy Express, Utility Keystone Trailers/Cheetah, Flexi-Van, and the Association of Bi-State Motor Carriers.

Thank you to our generous raffle and goody bag sponsors! National Retail Systems, AssuredPartners, and Taylor Northeast provided some great giveaways for each of our golfers.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Our 2020 Golf Outing & Award Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. We look forward to seeing you there!

Congratulations to our contest winners: Closest to the Pin – John Mizerek, Longest Drive – Matt Norton, Closest to the Line – Bill Duggan

Our golfers enjoyed perfect weather this year!

Mark your calendar for next year: our 2020 Golf Outing & Awards Luncheon will be held at Galloping Hill Golf Club on Tuesday, September 22nd!

This year’s golf outing was once again held at Galloping Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth, NJ.

Thank you to everyone who supported the 2019 Bi-State Golf Outing & Awards Luncheon

Milestone Chassis was the sponsor of this year’s Cocktail Hour

Bi-State Board Member John Kruse with Bi-State President Lisa Yakomin

FMC Commissioner Rebecca Dye with Bi-State President Lisa Yakomin

The Cocktail Hour was sponsored by Milestone Chassis

Bi-State Treasurer Peggy Mecca and Bi-State Chairman Tom Heimgartner with members of Jeff Bader’s family: Chad Bader, Callie Bader, and Gerilyn Bader

Bi-State President Lisa Yakomin with Phil Gigante of BBT Logistics

Bi-State Member Steve Liberti Sr. of Harbor Freight with FMC Commissioner Rebecca Dye and FMC New York Area Representative Erin Tasova

Our luncheon was attended by over 220 guests from all facets of the intermodal industry: motor carriers, equipment providers, marine terminal operators, ocean carriers, allied members, regulatory authorities, shipping interests, and others throughout the intermodal transportation community at the Port of NY & NJ.

Bi-State Chairman Tom Heimgartner provided an overview of our industry’s accomplishments over the past year, and the challenges that lie ahead.

Bi-State Chairman Tom Heimgartner welcomed the Luncheon attendees, which included representatives from all facets of the intermodal industry at the Port of NY & NJ.

Bi-State President Lisa Yakomin thanked everyone for their support of this year’s event.

FMC Commissioner Rebecca Dye was honored with the 2019 Malcom McLean Award.

FMC Commissioner Rebecca Dye received a Joint Legislative Resolution from the NJ State Assembly, provided by Assemblyman Jamel Holley and presented by Bi-State President Lisa Yakomin. Letters of congratulations were also sent by Senator Cory Booker, Governor Phil Murphy, Senate President Stephen Sweeney, and Senator Patrick Diegnan, Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee.

FMC Commissioner Rebecca Dye, accepting the 2019 Malcom McLean Award.

2019 Malcom McLean Award recipient, FMC Commissioner Rebecca Dye.

Jeff Bader’s family attended the Awards Luncheon to accept the 2019 Chairman’s Award on his behalf.

The 2019 Chairman’s Award was bestowed posthumously to Jeff Bader, who served as President of the Bi-State since its inception in 2002, until his untimely passing this year. The award will now be known as the Jeffrey A. Bader Memorial Award. Pictured left to right: Chad Bader, Callie Bader, Gerilyn Bader, and Bi-State Chairman Tom Heimgartner.

Chad Bader thanked the Bi-State for recognizing the contributions of his father, Jeff Bader, who served as President of the Bi-State since its inception in 2002, until his untimely passing on April 4, 2019.

Bi-State President Lisa Yakomin presents Vice President of Operations Tony Murrello the William F. Fallon Award for Best On-Pier Terminal, marking the fifth consecutive year that Maher Terminals has earned this honor.

Vice President of Operations Tony Murrello accepted the William F. Fallon Award for Best On-Pier Terminal on behalf of Maher Terminals.

Ocean carrier CMA CGM was chosen to receive the 2019 Port Community Partnership Award, in recognition of their willingness to work collaboratively with port stakeholders throughout the Port of NY & NJ. The award was accepted by Vice President of Marine & Terminal Operations Kurt Mittenzwei.

Vice President of Marine & Terminal Operations Kurt Mittenzwei accepted the Port Community Partnership Award on behalf of CMA CGM.

Milestone President & CEO Don Clayton accepted the Best Overall Chassis Provider award from Bi-State President Lisa Yakomin, along with Regional Sales Manager Northeast Doug Elwell, Regional Sales Director John Lago, and Executive Vice President Chassis & Containers Doug Hoehn.

Milestone Chassis CEO & President Don Clayton, accepting the award for Best Overall Chassis Provider.

Giovanni Antonuccio and Catherine Hunt of APM Terminals receiving the Dick Jones Award for Outstanding Customer Service

Michael Verney of Global Container Terminals receiving the Dick Jones Award for Outstanding Customer Service. Georgette Verney (not pictured) was also honored with a Customer Service award.

Rosa Santiago & Christine Brady of Port Newark Container Terminal receiving the Dick Jones Award for Outstanding Customer Service

David Duzak & Mary Jo Tracey of Maher Terminals receiving the Dick Jones Award for Outstanding Customer Service

Mike DeStasio of AssuredPartners, receiving the Dick Jones Award for Outstanding Customer Service

Michael Edwards of Marquis Transportation, receiving the Dick Jones Award for Outstanding Customer Service

Bi-State Chairman Tom Heimgartner with FMC Commissioner Rebecca Dye

Thank you to our Hole Sponsors and Hole-in-One contest sponsor for your generosity.

Proceeds from our Annual Golf Outing & Awards Luncheon support our advocacy efforts and the Samuel L. Cunninghame Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Thank you to our Event Sponsors for supporting the Bi-State.

Our Golf Outing was sold out this year!

The 2019 Malcom McLean Award was given to FMC Commissioner Rebecca Dye

Assemblyman Jamel Holley (District 20: Elizabeth, Roselle, Hillside, Union) provided a Joint Legislative Resolution celebrating our 2019 Malcom McLean honoree, Commissioner Rebecca Dye