J.B. Hunt Leaders Recognized as Top Women to Watch
From behind the wheel, to the field offices and all the way to the c-suite, women are innovating at every level of J.B. Hunt. Two of these women have just been named as Top Women to Watch in Transportation for 2025 by the Women in Trucking Association.
Paving the Way for Women in Transportation
Operations Director II Stephanie Teasley has become a trailblazer in field management over the last 11 years at J.B. Hunt. She has taken a primary role in recruiting and developing strong talent across her region by leading discussions, sharing her professional experience and providing career advice to aspiring leaders. Her involvement with our employee resource group GROW (Growing and Retaining Outstanding Women) has led to an increase in engagement with our field employees, allowing the group to better support employees across the business. Because of Stephanie, more women have found careers in the transportation industry and feel inspired to drive change and innovation.
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“During my 11 years at J.B. Hunt, I've focused on pushing myself and others to reach their full potential, while helping those with insecurities overcome challenges. At the end of the day, it’s a personal win for me and a chance to inspire other women as we help shape the future of transportation.”
—Stephanie
Jackie Lawrence, senior director of people relations, has played an integral role in shaping J.B. Hunt’s inclusion strategy. Through her experience in the areas of recruitment, business partnerships and talent optimization, she’s been able to drive steady, impactful change for our people. Those around Jackie commend her ability to connect with others and make people feel important, understood and valued. She is an outstanding role model for other women looking to build meaningful careers in the transportation industry.
"As someone who doesn’t physically embody the traditional definition of femininity, it truly means a lot to me to be recognized for my womanhood in equal measure to my contributions to my company and to this industry. I love my work."
—Jackie
Committed to Innovation and Inclusion
The value we create for our customers is a direct result of the strength of our people, including the thousands of women committed to delivering excellence. We are proud of leaders like Stepanie and Jackie who have demonstrated an unfailing commitment to supporting and championing the success of other women in the workplace and beyond.
If you are looking for a transportation team that is ready to serve and scale your business, get in touch with us today.