Matt Dunn
Logistics specialist | Atturo Tire Corp. | Montgomery, Ill. | Age: 28
What was your first job in the industry?
Freight broker. I partnered with carriers and ran dedicated freight for a tire company.
What attracted you to the industry?
My passion for logistics and the idea of moving a product everyone needs.
What is the biggest challenge you have faced in your career?
Speaking from a logistics perspective, the biggest challenges arise from the volatile market, geopolitical factors, climate and strikes. Each issue holds its own weight, and you must source a solution by all means possible.
Who has had the biggest influence on your career?
Playing sports my whole life, I can list off all my past coaches that taught me the value of teamwork and self-motivation! Along with my current leadership that trust in me daily.
What is your biggest accomplishment in the industry?
Speaking from the logistics side of things, moving thousands of units during hectic shipping seasons.
Tell us about your current job and responsibilities. How do you spend your workday?
I handle imports, exports and domestic freight. I spend each day ensuring our tires are produced and shipped on time to the correct destinations.
What's been the biggest surprise of your current job?
Way too many to name. Never a dull moment in logistics. The biggest surprise thus far is the Baltimore bridge collapse. Usually, we have speculation before market interruptions, but the bridge collapse caught everyone off guard.
Tell us about your family.
I just celebrated my one-year anniversary with my wife! We have three beautiful children together, a five-year old daughter, a three-year-old son, and a one-month-old son.
If you could wake up tomorrow with one new skill, what would you choose?
Ability to golf par.
In a single word, how would your friends describe you?
Loyal.
If you could switch careers tomorrow, what would you want to do, and why?
NBA agent. I know the game and enjoy watching it daily. I can negotiate a big contract for the next No. 1 pick.
What's the biggest issue facing the tire industry?
The global trade market issues. Tires should always be affordable, but ocean carriers can increase freight 100% in the blink of an eye.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
NBA player or dentist.
How do you unwind after a stressful day?
Play with the kids or read them a book. I always relax watching NFL or NBA games as well.
What goal did you set for yourself this year? Are you on track to reach it?
To increase our home size due to the newest addition of the family. We are on track to move in next month!
What do you expect to be doing 20 years from now?
Going to my kids sporting events after a day of work at Atturo Tires in a higher position.
