We are pleased to announce the slate of nominees for the CLDA 2025 Board of Directors Election. The Board of Directors, as the governing body of CLDA, represents the membership and is entrusted with the authority to establish policy for the governance of the Association. Board policy establishes the parameters and guidelines for Board members, committees, management, staff as well as the general membership.
There are 14 elected Board members, plus the Immediate Past President, whose terms run for two years. Voting takes place electronically with the winning candidates subsequently announced to the membership. Per CLDA Bylaws, mail-in votes are not accepted. Voting is by company, not by individual and each Carrier Member company is entitled to one (1) vote.
There are Five positions open on the Board of Directors. Bios of the candidates running to fill these positions are listed below. Voting will close on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Noah Alvarez, CEO, Alvy Delivers
Noah Alvarez is the CEO of Alvy Delivers, based in Southern California. Alvy delivers is a transportation company focused on the following services: •Same Day Courier •Routed Messenger •Freight Expediting •White Glove Solutions •Cross Docking/ 3PL Noah takes pride in his company and provides the best service possible for his clients. Noah works beside his team daily to head the sales and operations. Noah believes in a hands on approach, leading by example, displaying hard work, and dedication. Mr Alvarez views himself as a true service provider, and will do anything to satisfy his clients. Noah strives to be a three-dimensional leader. He creates a fun and loving atmosphere while maintaining integrity and seriousness. Noah has fallen in love with the transportation industry, and has found great enjoyment and appreciation in leading his team. The CLDA has played a huge role in developing Alvy Delivers, and Noah will always do whatever he can to help the CLDA grow and maintain their industry leading status.
Tim Cocchia, COO, Xcel Delivery Services Current Board of Director 
Tim Cocchia is the Chief Operating Officer at Xcel Delivery Services Inc. in Phoenix, Arizona. He has been an active member of the CLDA since he joined the association in 2000. He is currently chair of the Marketing Committee and a member of the Finance Committee. Cocchia previously served on the MCAA Board from 2000-2004. Xcel Delivery Services provides custom on-demand deliveries, logistics, warehousing, and distribution services throughout Arizona. They work in the medical, automotive, and aerospace fields and have a fleet of TSA drivers.
Ruth Correa, Owner & CEO, Cheetah Final Mile LLC Current Board of Director
I started my business in 2008 with an office in Fort Lauderdale Fl as a franchise of Dynames . With a background in real estate and finance, I was excited to start a new business and a new challenge in an expanding and ever- changing industry. Teaming up with Dynamex allowed me to learn from experienced professionals and gave me the right tools to succeed.
In 2011, I exited the Dynamex franchise and have since grown into multiple markets. Good, honest, and hard work ethics helped to build a team of hard-working individuals who are customer focused. With branches in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Grandview, MO, and over 20 independent contractors Tempo provides customized solutions for all delivery needs. With over 50,000 sq ft of warehouse space, Cheetah boasts a range of services offered including 2-man white glove service for home or medical, warehousing, scheduled routes, on-demand work, cross-dock, and more.
As part of the CLDA I have volunteered on various committees. Working with the marketing and advertising committee I was able to help create content and raise advertising money thru the magazine committee. From 2021-2024 I chaired the D&I committee and created impactful content for the Final Mile Forum educating final mile carriers on the importance of D&I in our ever changing industry.
As satisfying as growing my business has been, my greatest happiness has been growing my family. My 3 children, Luca, Samuel, and Lily are where I get my strength, drive, and motivation to continue to grow and do my best in all aspects of my career and personal life.
Mark Cossack, President, Priority Courier Experts Current Board of Director
Mark has experience in courier and trucking, financial services, insurance and technology. He holds a BA in Computer Science along with an MBA, both from the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. Mark has held VP positions at multiple Fortune 300 companies and currently serves as the CEO of Priority Courier Experts in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Priority started in 1997 and has grown into a 600+ vehicle fleet consisting of commercial vehicles including tractor trailers, straight trucks and specialty vehicles, plus a full range of parcel vehicles. Priority’s operations are concentrated in MN and the surrounding states and is the dominant same-day carrier in the region. Mark has been highly involved and dedicated at both the state and federal levels to preserving the Independent Contractor model and generally advocate for our industry. He single-handedly moved the courier industry in MN to be included in a critical statutory definition of an Independent Contractor when trucking and labor forces were trying to exclude its inclusion. Mark continues to work closely with our federal lobbyist.
Ralph Perrothers, President, On the Go Cargo, Inc. Current Board of Director
Ralph Perrothers is a logistics leader with over 40 years of experience in the courier industry. As President of On The Go Cargo, Inc., he has built a reputation for delivering reliable, efficient logistics solutions. A current CLDA board member, Ralph advocates for industry growth and safety, working directly with the TSA on air cargo security initiatives. His dedication to collaboration and education drives innovation within the logistics community. Ralph is committed to enhancing the value of CLDA for its members and fostering strong partnerships across the industry.
Sean Spector, CEO and Co-Founder, Dropoff, Inc.
Sean has spent his career driving growth and innovation for leading technology and media companies. In 2014 Sean co-founded Dropoff, Inc., which has become a leader in the US for same-day delivery last-mile logistics. There as CEO/President he has scaled the business profitably to 50+ cities and 20+ states servicing Fortune 500 customers in healthcare, retail/ecommerce and industrial. Sean also co-founded GameFly, Inc. in 2002, which pioneered the video game rental subscription business and was backed by Sequoia Capital and Tenaya Capital. There as President and SVP he led marketing, business development, mobile strategy, digital distribution, ad sales, content and M&A efforts. Prior, he was an Online Producer at The Walt Disney Company and an Agent at Creative Artists Agency. Sean attended the University of Southern California and holds a B.A. in Film Theory and Criticism from San Francisco State University. Sean is married to his college sweetheart, and loves watching his two daughters play competitive sports.
