October 19, 2020

At its core, Pat Mattingly, Inc. is a family business that is currently being run by Pat, who turned 79 in September 2020; his daughter Mary Anne Fallis; and his youngest son Jason. Pat’s older sons, Jim and Eric, are retired military and have continued with other careers. Jim is a computer systems contractor, and Eric is a pilot for UPS.

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Launched in 2018, the Sherman Minton Renewal is a $90+ million bridge rehabilitation and painting project that will significantly extend the service life of the 57-year-old bridge. The project team has spent nearly two years coordinating with public officials, community leaders, business owners and the general public to determine a plan that allows for maximum access to the bridge while providing a safe environment for drivers and contractors working on repairs.

The recently opened Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Regional Driver Licensing Office in Lexington is ushering in a new way by which Kentuckians will obtain commercial driver’s licenses, other operator licenses, learner permits and state identification cards.

Nearly every aspect of daily life is made possible because a truck driver delivered the goods and resources needed for our daily lives. During the past few months, as COVID-19 ravaged the U.S., truck drivers took on an even more important role.

Usher Transport is pleased to announce the promotion of Jess Staggs to the position of director of safety. This promotion is a testament to proper succession planning and illustrates the value of hiring top-tier individuals for critical positions within a company.

Throughout my academic and business career, there has always been one icon referenced to which so many business management practices point — Peter Drucker. We lost Peter Drucker in November of 2005, but the legacy and managing principles he leaves behind forever fashioned the way many of us developed our leadership style over the years. He was revered as the father of modern corporate management.