TransCor Management

Executive Management

Steve KennedySteve Kennedy
President and General Manager

Mr. Kennedy joined TransCor America in 2009 after spending six years with TransCor's parent company, Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) as Managing Director, Operations Support, overseeing CCA's business offices, food service and facility safety performance. Prior to his career with CCA Mr. Kennedy spent 20 years in the finance and operations divisions of a nation wide grocery distribution company. Previously, Mr. Kennedy served eight years in law enforcement and three years as a criminal investigator with the Shelby County Tennessee District Attorney's Office. Mr. Kennedy also served three years in the U.S. Army, including one year in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division. Mr. Kennedy holds a BBA degree in accounting from the University of Memphis and is a Certified Fraud Examiner.

Previous Work Experience

Corrections Corporation of America
Nashville, TN
Managing Director, Operations Support

Fleming Companies
Goodlettsville, TN
Regional Director, Accounting/Operations
Controller

Shelby County, Tennessee District Attorney's Office
Memphis, TN
Criminal Investigator

Memphis Police Department
Memphis, TN
Police Officer

Military Experience (US Army / 3 Years)

Education
BBA Accounting, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

CD Sullivan
Curtiss Sullivan

Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Sullivan joined TransCor in 2004 following a distinguished 22-year career in the U.S. Marine Corps. His service in the Marine Corps included assignments responsible for logistics, training and leadership development. Mr. Sullivan has extensive experience in logistics and support operations with a diverse range of transportation operational management theories and information systems. In his current role, Mr. Sullivan is responsible for administering, coordinating and managing activities of all operations-related matters in support of policies, procedures, goals and objectives. Mr. Sullivan's position reports to the President and General Manager.

Previous Work Experience

Ingram Book Group
Nashville, Tennessee
Quality Control Supervisor, Ingram Industries (6 months)
Teller, Bank Of America (2 years)

Military Experience (U.S. Marine Corps / 22 years)
Senior Enlisted Advisor
Inspector-Instructor
Assistant Military Advisor/Instructor, U.S. Naval Academy
Assistant Logistics/Operations Officer
Senior/Drill Instructor
Career Planner/Recruiter
Traffic Management Coordinator

Education
AA Business Management, University of Maryland


Elceria SmithElceria Skipper
Executive Director, Marketing, Staff Development & Legal Services

Mrs. Skipper joined TransCor in 2006 as Director of Communications and Government Relations following a 20-year career in the travel and airline management industry. In November of 2007 she was promoted to Managing Director of Operational Support and more recently promoted to her current position. In her current role Mrs. Skipper is responsible for development of marketing and business strategies and proposals, coordination of contract management functions, customer care and marketing efforts, point of contact for company litigation, oversight of all telecommunications services for the and maintenance of company policies and procedures. Elceria is also responsible for administering and managing Facilities and Staff Development. Mrs. Skipper's position reports to the President and General Manger.

Wright Travel
Nashville, TN and Atlanta, GA
Branch Manager

Executive Travel School
Atlanta, GA
Senior Corporate Travel Trainer

Worldspan
Atlanta, GA and New York, NY
Senior Instructor

Education
BS Economics, Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS


Walker SchulWalker L. Schul
Managing Director, Accounting & Budget Analysis

Mr. Schul joined TransCor in July of 2004 after holding several positions at Corrections Corporations of America. He joined the company as the Accounting Manager and was promoted to Director of Accounting in 2005. In his current role as Managing Director and Budget Analysis, Mr. Schul is responsible for all aspects of TransCor’s Finance department, including payroll, budget analysis, accounts receivable and accounts payable. Mr. Schul position reports to the President and General Manager.

TransCor America, LLC
Nashville, TN
Director of Accounting
Accounting Manager

Corrections Corporation of America (CCA)
Nashville, TN
Senior Manager, Facility Accounting
Manager, Facility Accounting

Pentland Sports Group, LLC
Nashville, TN
Staff Accountant

BT Services Tennessee, Inc.
Nashville, TN
Proof and Control Analyst
Customer Service Liaison

Education
BBA Harding University, Searcy, AR


David SpenceDavid W. Spence
Managing Director, Fleet Operations & Compliance

David Spence joined TransCor America June of 2009 after having a long, successful career with Corrections Corporation of America (CCA). During the past 17 years at CCA David has worked in the following capacities: Corrections Officer, Safety Officer, Assistant Shift Supervisor, Safety Manager, Manager of Quality Assurance, Manager of Occupational Safety and Health, Manager of Safety Audits and then Safety Director. The past 11 years of David’s career in the safety and quality assurance arena has taught him the importance of safety and quality control.

David has more than 20 years of combined criminal justice and safety experience in the corrections industry. David is currently an authorized OSHA instructor, an auditor for the American Correctional Association and has most recently served a 5-year tenure on the National Fire Protection Administration Committee on Correctional and Detention Occupancies.

Previous Work Experience

Corrections Corporation of America
Nashville, TN
Safety Director
Safety Manager
Manager, Quality Assurance
Corrections Officer

Tennessee Department of Corrections
Nashville, TN
Corrections Officer

 

Tim Lohberger
Senior Director, Human Resources

Mr. Lohberger joined TransCor in 2004 following a 22-year career in the U.S. Marine Corps. His service in the Marine Corps included assignments responsible for accounting, logistics planning, recruiting, personnel administration, safety, staff development and training.

Mr. Lohberger joined the company as a Human Resources Assistant and has held various positions on increased responsibility within the Human Resources department.

TransCor America, LLC
Nashville, Tennessee

Senior Director of Human Resources
Director of Human Resources
Human Resources Manager
Human Resources Coordinator
Human Resources Assistant

Military Experience (U.S. Marine Corps / 22 Years)

Ammunition Accountant- Okinawa, Japan
Ammunition Accountant- Irvine, California
Instructor- Irvine, California
Curriculum Development- Irvine, California
Explosive Safety Officer- Irvine, California
Explosive Safety Officer- Miramar, California
Recruiter- Mason City, Iowa
Non Commissioned Officer in Charge- Havelock, North Carolina

Mr. Lohberger is a member of the local chapter and national Society of Human Resources Management as well as the Marine Corps League.