METRO - Key Persons
As our Warehouse Associate, Adam ensures shipments are inspected for damages, sorts and places product according to organizational standards, and safely loads and unloads vehicles strategically to maximize space and prevent product damage.
Adam enjoys outdoor activities, especially fishing, and spending time with family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Owner
Wisconsin native Anita L. Oberwortmann moved to Kansas in 1973, and, in 1978, she started a janitorial services company in Wichita. Anita purchased Metro Courier in 1999 and remains President and Owner along her son, James.
She is extremely well-known and respected in the Wichita community for her unprecedented leadership skills and her give-back-to-the-community attitude, having been involved in a never-ending list of non-profit organizations, holding the title of President in most of them. She was the first Chairwoman of the Wichita Chamber of Commerce in 1995. There's nowhere in Wichita that you go and people don't know Anita.
Anita's love for animals also takes up a big part of her life; her rescued dogs Jade and Charlie are "her world." She loves the outdoors and gardening.
Cheyenne is Metro's HR Specialist. She manages our timekeeping system daily, new hire employees and safety training, among all things HR. Outside of work, she enjoys watching her 5-year-old daughter play sports and loves spending time with family.
Diana is our Operations Supervisor. When she isn't coordinating dispatch and route sheets at Metro, she enjoys watching movies, playing games with family and friends, and keeping busy with her two daughters, one son, three granddaughters, and four grandsons.
Diana is our Operations Supervisor. She helps us coordinate dispatch and route sheets at Metro.
With over 20 years in HR experience, we're extremely lucky to have Greta taking care of our employees and all things Human Resources at Metro.
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Owner
James is in charge of various financial duties and works daily with his team and the company as a whole to find ways to deliver Metro Courier services effectively.
James holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Kansas and is a Certified Public Accountant.
When James isn't entering numbers and brainstorming at the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Jessica, and their two dogs, Bullet and Sophie. He looks forward to the evenings, where he and his family engage in cooking and watching "Friends" together. He also likes to play golf and softball, and enjoys weekend trips to the lake and Colorado when possible.
Job Titles:
- Logistical Operations Manager
JC has been with Metro for seven years and was a major influence in the creation of our analytical department. As our logistical analysis guru, with him there is no technological question that goes unanswered. Read More
Panama-born Johnie Karr grew up in Overland Park, KS, and lucky for us, decided to join our team at Metro Courier in our Wichita office. Johnie has a vast experience in sales and sales management, making it his life-long career. At Metro, Johnie leads our sales department, promoting our organization and making sure we are meeting our sales goals, among many other things. An avid golfer, Johnie enjoys to spend his free time at the course, doing yard work or outside activities, and spending time with his wife and four daughters.
Kevin is part of Metro Courier's business development team. He is great at building customer relationships, generating leads, and closing opportunities with prospects. When Kevin isn't out and about winning over new clients, he enjoys four-wheeling with his girlfriend and his four-legged kids: a Rott, a Husky and a Lab.
Michael helps the Metro dispatch department run smoothly by dispatching and monitoring the movements for customers, resolving issues that may affect the scheduled times for pickup or delivery, and providing consistent support by dispatching resources to meet the needs of clients. In his free time, Michael enjoys spending time with his family, along with playing video games with friends and family.
Mike is responsible for coordinating all inbound/outbound transportation activities.
Michelle's smile is one of the first things you see when you walk into Metro Courier's Wichita location. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids, watching baseball and football, and going camping.
Randy is a Metro veteran. Having worked in the company for 24 years, he manages our day-to-day operations and customer relations. He enjoys spending time with his family, engaging in outdoor activities, and attending sporting events. You'll always find Randy rooting for his beloved KU Jayhawks, often traveling to Lawrence to watch them play football and basketball. Randy is also an avid supporter of Wichita East High School baseball, volunteering to organize fundraisers and support.
Job Titles:
- Operations Manager / Elite Dispatcher
Scott has been with Metro for 23 years and is one of the longest standing veterans in the company. He is an expert in the dispatch chair. Scott sets up new stops and monitors route productivity, and he also assists clients with delivery questions daily. Have any questions about the services we offer? He's your guy.
Outside work, Scott enjoys watching sports, exercising, and grilling out.