Type Of Business:
Private Waste Transportation and Management Company
Expertise:
Overseeing Finances, Transportation and Motor Carriers, Chemical Engineering, Negotiating Ventures
Major Product/SVS:
Safe Transportation of Radioactive and Other Hazardous Materials, Waste and Classified Materials for Government and Commercial Customers in Industries Including Steel, Chemical, Machinery, Explosives and Building Materials
Hobbies/Sports:
Knitting, Reading, Researching Genealogy
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Tennessee Technical University (1986)
Affiliations Awards:
United Way of Andersen; Chamber of Commerce; Three Time Honoree, Inc. 500
Industry:
Executive of the Year Representing Motor Carrier Transportation
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Markelonis is a woman in a male-dominated industry. As a faith-based person, I put people and relationships first; success follows.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
We competed against much larger firms in a full and open competition over a $27 million contract and won. We successfully transported 1882 shipments over eight months, in full compliance.
Expanded Biography:
Debra D. Markelonis is beginning negotiations on a joint venture with an Alaskan Native Company.
Highlight of career?:
The highlight of her career was competing against a much larger firms on a full and open competition and winning a
$27 million contract, her company was able to complete 1,882 shipments, over eight months, successfully and in full compliance.
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to being a faith-based person and her ability to put people's relationships first.