Mr. Michael W. Taft

Mr. Michael W. TaftDirector, Transportation Services

Mr. Michael W. Taft has extensive experience in the study and function of business organizations, including many transportation, utility, and government organizations, as a management consultant and corporate director.A specialist in organization analysis and development, he has been retained by state and federal agencies, Fortune 100 corporations, and professional associations to conduct numerous assessments of organizational mission, strategic and operating plans, policies and procedures, and management practices.He holds a Bachelor's degree from Wesleyan University and a Master of Science degree in Organizational Development from the University of Michigan.As Director at Trans Jones, Inc., he managed strategic corporate reorganization, restored profitability, and led the Pricing, Logistics Analysis, Rates & Traffic, and Strategic Planning departments.Mr. Taft's eight years as Senior Manager at Arbor Visa Transportation allowed him to direct project work for state and government agencies and Class I trucking and railroad companies.

Mr. Taft has participated as a Project Manager and Lead Consultant in the analysis of organization and management, ethics compliance programs, corporate planning and communications, human resources, executive compensation, labor relations, quality improvement, customer services, marketing, strategic and operations planning, operational methods, cost containment, customer services, and support services (transportation, purchasing, materials management and stores, facilities management) on numerous projects.