23-Year ALC Veteran Takes Helm to Enhance Carrier Relations

Allen Lund Company has announced a key staffing change by promoting a longtime employee to the role of Carrier Resources Manager.

This move was revealed on February 5, 2025, from La Cañada Flintridge, California, and marks a significant development for the organization, which has been seeking to expand and enhance its carrier relations.

The newly appointed manager, 23-year veteran of the company, steps into this position with an extensive background that spans multiple departments, reflecting a comprehensive understanding of the firm’s operational and support functions.

In addition to strengthening the Carrier Resources department, this promotion demonstrates Allen Lund Company’s ongoing commitment to fostering talent from within.

The newly named Carrier Resources Manager has built a career by contributing to various areas of the business, which includes accounting, carrier relations, and even project management.

This breadth of experience will be crucial to overseeing the department’s functions, including driving efficiencies and streamlining processes.

The leadership team believes that tapping into longstanding institutional knowledge will help guide the department into a new era of growth and innovation.

“Congratulations to Xiomara on her well-deserved promotion to Carrier Resources Manager. I am thrilled to have her as my successor and know I’m leaving my department in capable hands. From our early days together in Accounting, followed by working as my Assistant Manager in CR and then seeing how she grew her skills in Project Management, I’m confident Xiomara will have a 360-degree view of how to move the department into the second quarter of the century.”

Deann Saar, Carrier Relations Specialist

This endorsement underscores the confidence that key figures within the organization have in the newly promoted individual.

It also speaks to the collaborative spirit that has characterized their professional relationship.

For decades, the Allen Lund Company has relied on strong internal cooperation to manage its diverse array of transportation and logistics services.

The Carrier Resources department lies at the heart of these activities, enabling close coordination with carriers and ensuring reliable, high-quality service.

Under new management, the team is poised to adopt tools and strategies that will keep pace with evolving industry demands.

Part of this strategy includes the adoption of technology solutions that can expedite processes traditionally labor-intensive in nature.

It is hoped these efforts will further solidify the company’s reputation for excellence and flexibility in meeting client needs.

This transition has also drawn praise from other senior members of the Allen Lund Company.

“I’ve worked with Xiomara in some capacity for 22 of her 23 years at ALC; she was our Accounting representative when I started in the Boston office! I look forward to working with her in the coming months to augment the team’s great work and add some new technologies and efficiencies to expedite the CR tasks that have become so labor-intensive. Looking forward to getting to work with her and the CR Team!”

Matt Minthorn, Senior Director of Carrier Development

His perspective highlights how the newly appointed manager’s experience covers a broad cross-section of the firm’s operations, ensuring a smooth transition into the leadership role.

“Thank you, Matt Minthorn and the entire Executive Team, for your trust and the opportunity to lead in this new Carrier Resources Department Manager role. I’ve learned so much these past 23 years working with all our amazing support departments. It has been incredible to learn and grow alongside such talented colleagues, and I can’t wait to see what we can achieve together!”

Xiomara Monterrey, Carrier Resources Manager

This statement underscores the collaborative culture that defines the Allen Lund Company and how valued employees are for their long-term dedication.

Beyond individual achievements, the promotion reflects a strategic choice by Allen Lund Company to fortify its Carrier Resources department.

With an ever-changing logistics landscape, experienced leaders are vital for anticipating trends and providing stable guidance.

By promoting someone who has been directly involved in numerous facets of the organization, the company reaffirms its commitment to nurturing employee expertise and, in turn, delivering enhanced solutions for clients and carriers alike.

Although this shift in leadership may mark the beginning of a period of evolution for the Carrier Resources department, the company remains steadfast in its mission to offer unparalleled service.