Jeanne Heilman

Jeanne Heilman has a wealth of experience in the transportation and logistics industry. Jeanne began their career in 1994 as the Midwest Area Manager at the Virginia Port Authority, where they worked for over 14 years. In 2021, they joined The Port of Virginia as the Automotive Vertical Leader/Midwest/West Area Manager. In this role, they led the fast-growing Automotive Vertical initiative, focusing on inbound parts, CKD/SKD's, service parts, and finished vehicles. Jeanne also worked with non-vertical accounts in the West and Midwest regions, collaborating with stakeholders to optimize the supply chain. In 2022, they were promoted to the Director of Strategic Accounts, specializing in the Automotive, Industrials, and Renewables sectors. Their responsibilities included overseeing inbound parts, SKD/CKD operations, spare parts, machinery, and finished vehicles. Jeanne also emphasized environmental stewardship and leveraged rail services to meet manufacturing and delivery schedules.

Jeanne Heilman holds a B.A. degree with a major in French and a minor in German from Central Michigan University. Jeanne also earned an M.A. degree in Language and International Trade from Eastern Michigan University. The exact start and end years for their education at these institutions are not provided.