
Tom Lopez
Managing Partner
Tom Lopez is a career veteran of the transportation industry. His solid reputation for complete commitment to customer satisfaction was instrumental in building MAV into a best-in-class freight consolidator. His client roster represents top brands from the manufacturing, entertainment, lifestyle, and fashion markets. Tom’s demonstrated sales record in cross-border transportation between the US and Canada, and in Intermodal, FTL, and LTL, launched immediately following his graduation from UCLA, where he earned a BA in Economics and International Studies.
e: tom.lopez@mavtransport.com
TIM SHAW
GENERAL MANAGER
Tim Shaw brings to MAV the benefit of four decades' breadth and depth of experience in cross-border operations. Tim has witnessed the evolution of industry standards and practices for safety and compliance, security, vehicle maintenance, LTL operations, warehousing and customs clearance. Tim's early career began in Toronto, Canada before relocating to California in 1990 to oversee the cross-border operations for a Canadian- based trucking company.
e: tim.shaw@mavtransport.com
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Shelly Duffy
Managing Partner
Shelly Duffy, a California native with Canadian roots, staked an early claim in the transportation industry; her family owned and operated multiple trucking and warehouse businesses. Shelly's drive for excellence speaks to her dedication as a leader of the MAV executive team. Her expertise in rates, pricing, claims and compliance have made MAV's administration and operations soar. Shelly studied Global Logistics at California State Long Beach and has held managment positions at several well-known transportation companies prior to MAV.
e: shelly.duffy@mavtransport.com

JOHN ABATE
DIR. OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
John Abate's passion for the cross-border transportation industry began in Toronto, Canada in 1989. He is an internationally recognized specialist in freight movement between the US and Canada. John sits on the Board of Directors of the California Trucking Association, promoting and representing the transportation industry on regulatory and legislative issues. Prior to joining MAV, John founded MSM Canadian Transport as Managing Partner.
e: john.abate@mavtransport.com
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John Wheeler
Managing Partner
As the Canadian partner to MAV, John Wheeler has been in the transportation industry for 33 years. Using his ability to think outside the box, John created highly effective LTL 3 PL purchasing tariffs, as well as ISO Quality Plans. His hard work and dedication to the trade, as well as to all new customers, will help ensure that long term relationships are made. Additionally, John's operational management handles all functions related to WMS and TMS. John brings an exceptional track record to MAV.
e: jqwheeler@mavtransport.com

PERLA GARCIA
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
Perla Garcia uses her extensive experience in the logistics business as a bilingual customer service representative for MAV. As a key account specialist, she interacs daily with customers to fulfill their shipping needs and coordinate dispatch on schedule.
e: perla.garcia@mavtransport.com
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ANDY FAULKES
SALES
Andy Faulkes' background includes expertise in 3PL and Warehouse Management Systems. After working for her family's freight business, she jumped into a sales role at the sixth-largest publicly traded transportation company in North America.
e:andy.faulkes@mavtransport.com
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GUILLERMO RAMIREZ
RATES
Guillermo Ramirez’s proficiency in warehousing operations and dispatch make him a central member of MAV’s team. His early role in bilingual customer service for a Mexico-based shipping company helped its expansion into US and Canadian operations.
e: rates@mavtransport.com
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Erin Peterson
Customer Service
Erin Peterson partners with MAV customers to determine and facilitate effective solutions to their transportation needs. First working in accounts receivable and collections, she quickly advanced to customer service.
e:customerservice@mavtransport.com
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JAIME VILES
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Jaime Viles started in Customer Service and PARS, moving into a decade long role in Sales Administration and Accounting. Her tenure in BIlling rounded out a perfect skill set to augment the MAV team.
e: customerservice@mavtransport.com

NEILY VAZQUEZ
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Neily Vazquez specializes in order coordination for MAV's roster of customers, fueling her interest in every detail and all aspects of the US-Canada cross border transportation business. Neily delivers superior customer service, without exception.
e:customerservice@mavtransport.com
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YVONNE SAAVEDRA
CUSTOMER SERVICE/PARS
Yvonne Saavedra initiates and maintains customer accounts, meeting their needs and exceeding their expectations by coordinating directly with driver dispatch, or escalating issues internally for a prompt, satisfactory resolution.
e: customer.service@mavtransport.com

ADRIAN CERVANTES
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Adrian Cervantes serves MAV's growing customer base with his dedication to streamlined processes for shipping and receiving, quality control, inventory storage , and freight inspection. Adrian facilitates inter-departmental coordination and scheduling.
e: customerservice@mavtransport.com
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Ulises Iglesias
Dispatch/Operations
Ulises Iglesias brings to MAV his experience in 3PL warehousing and labor, including quality control, inventory storage, receiving, inspecting and handling. Ulises works with operations to provide seamless cross border freight service.
e: ulises.iglesias@mavtransport.com
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