ABOUT US
Early on in his freight career, Travis understood that if he provided great service to a new client, he could have a customer for life. At Wheelhouse, we’ve built on this ethos by uniting a team of individuals with the traits that help serve. We’re professional, detail-oriented, and always operate with timeliness and a sense-of-urgency.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Travis Dodge
Principal Broker
Travis joined American Group as a novice freight broker in 2014. Starting from scratch, he built an extremely successful book of business over the last 10 years. Travis has been the top producing broker six years running, and a six time member of the million dollars in sales club.
Travis is laser focused on customer retention by providing unmatched service to current and future clients. He has developed an expansive and dependable network of outstanding carriers and is known for negotiating the best price for clients.
Travis lives in Oakland, California with his wife, two kids and a mutt named Ted. He is slightly obsessed with North Carolina basketball.
Michael Jenkins
Vice President, Sales
Over the last 20+ years, Michael has sat on many federal industry governing boards, been an industry insider and valued member of related organizations, and managed large enterprise accounts attributing to greater than $100M in combined annual revenue to the business.
He’s no slouch as a systems thinker either, having built out Wheelhouse sales processes from the ground up. He ensures that only the highest of standards are maintained with our team.
Michael lives in the mountains of Western North Carolina with his family and two crazy dogs, Huck and Waylon. He doesn’t mind if you call him ‘outdoorsy’.
Dmitriy Chichirko
Director of Operations
Dmitriy grew up immersed in the world of trucking, thanks to his father’s career as a truck driver. This early exposure sparked his passion for the industry, leading him to dive head first into the world of dispatching trucks in 2019.
His hands-on experience and deep understanding of the field laid a strong foundation for his current role as a logistics broker. Over the past five years, Dmitriy has excelled in this role, leveraging his background to streamline operations and build strong relationships within the logistics community. His unique perspective and expertise make him a valuable asset in the world of transportation and logistics.
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Michelle Morris
Controller
With 25 years of accounting experience, Michelle has demonstrated a remarkable ability to manage and optimize financial operations across a broad spectrum of profitability, ranging from $150,000 to $500 million annually. She is highly proficient in quote to cash processes and excels in cash flow forecasting, financial planning, and reporting.
Michelle is a wiz at preparing accurate and timely financial statements for leadership and lenders, as well as comprehensive quarterly and annual reports. Her expertise in internal controls further underscores her commitment to financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
Michelle lives with her husband in Western North Carolina. In her spare time, she enjoys embroidery and playing the piano.
James Smith
Regional Sales
With almost two decades driving sales and fostering client relationships, James is a seasoned sales specialist renowned for delivering exceptional results. Known for a custom approach and a keen understanding of his clients needs, James excels in crafting tailored solutions that help his customers achieve success. He simply gets the job done.
James is passionate about building trust and delivering value, and his expertise spans various industries from finance to tax to shipping.
When not closing deals, James enjoys spending time with his wife and two children in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.
Ted Dodge
Warehouse Dog
Ted juggles a seemingly endless list of responsibilities including official morale booster, office sentinel, chief snack seeker, and wellness coach – always encouraging wellness breaks and walks, and of course a biiiiig stretch now and again. He spends the majority of the day conversely defending us from the mailman and napping. His good natured attitude is unmatched.
