Our Team
Joseph M. Mayo - President
630-627-6560 Ext. 8600 - jmayo@gofmi.com
Joe Sr., as he is referred to, is President and CEO. He got his start in trucking in 1975 shortly after finishing a stint in the U.S. Army.
He purchased his first truck and became an owner/operator for several different trucking companies before starting his own company in 1980, thanks largely in part to the deregulation of the transportation industry. As the company grew, Joe believed in a "Commitment to Excellence" along with being fair and respectful to both customers and employees. In 2000 the company became a non-asset based 3PL. Joe still has great respect for the companies that are asset based and believes in treating them with fairness and honesty. Now with both of his sons in the business, the company is looking to expand into new horizons. After 37 years in the business Joe is still excited about the future of Freight Management.
Joseph A. Mayo - Vice President - Finance
630-627-6560 Ext. 8601 - joe@gofmi.com
Joe oversees the accounting department for Freight Management. Joe is a 2002 graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering. He has been involved in various aspects of the transportation and logistics industry for over 15 years. Joe wants to continue to grow the FMI brand towards being synonymous with excellence in the logistics industry. He prides himself on serving both the customers and the service providers for FMI with professionalism and the respect they deserve. He expects and provides a firm attention to detail in every aspect of the business.
Bob Mayo - Vice President - Sales & Marketing
630-627-6560 Ext. 8605 - bmayo@gofmi.com
Bob oversees the sales department for Freight Management's brokerage division. Bob is a 2004 graduate of Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in History and Economics. During his college years, Bob was an active member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and continues to keep an interest in their affairs. He is currently a member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, and has been active in the logistics industry for over 10 years. Bob grew up around transportation and logistics, so it has been an area of expertise for him for quite some time. He believes in "Managed Growth" and keeps a hands-on approach in every aspect of FMI's business. Bob wants to grow upon his father's vision of a "Commitment to Excellence", with the goal of FMI being the best multi-faceted shipping company in the field by communicating proactively, providing real-time information, real cost competitiveness, & excellent customer service to every client.
Vito Parise - Vice President - Supply Chain Solutions
630-627-6560 Ext. 3721 - vparise@gofmi.com
Vito joined the FMI executive team in October 2011. Vito provides 21 years of experience managing large, medium and small shipper transportation and warehousing operations. His shipper experience includes top industry companies such as Motorola, BP, Anixter International, and McCain Foods USA. Vito also has experience on the 3PL side of the business with Expeditors International. He has managed annual transportation and warehousing budgets ranging from $18 million to $400 million dollars. Vito brings expertise in cost reduction, process management, strategic vision and the ability to educate and communicate to all supply chain partners, the financial impact of all projects. Vito graduated from Elmhurst College in 1999, with a BS in Logistics and Transportation Management, and in 2001 received his MBA from Northern Illinois University. Vito has been an active (CSCMP) Council of Supply Chain Management Professional member since 1995.
Julie Petersen - Director of Human Resources
630-627-6560 Ext. 3724 - jpetersen@gofmi.com
Julie joined the FMI executive team in January 2012. She is responsible for leading the Human Resources function to prepare the company for significant growth. Julie has more than 15 years' experience in Human Resources Management with the majority of her experience being in engineering, procurement & construction (EPC) industry, most recently in the logistics and transportation industry. Her experience includes companies such as CB&I, Parsons Transportation Group and RR Donnelley Logistics. Julie brings expertise as a strategic business partner with diversified experience in strategic staffing, career development, team building, training and organizational development, succession planning, employee relations, employee communications and HR administration. In addition to her role in Human Resources, Julie has also led successful United Way campaigns, launched and led a North America wide Women's Leadership Network and participated in corporate talent teams charged with coming up with a solution to a companywide problem. Julie has a degree in Management and is an active member of the Society of Human Resource Management and the American Society for Training and Development.
