Meet PEI’s Executive Team

Vicky Carver – Co-Founder and CEO of Ship PEIVicky Carver – Co-Founder and CEO
Mother of 2 sons, and grandmother to 3 beautiful grandchildren, Vicky resides in Hampton GA. Vicky is very committed to growth personally, professionally and spiritually. As a business owner she wants to insure an enriched, exciting work environment where her employees can achieve their goals.
Michele Wilson – CEO & Co-founder PEI, Inc., Co-founder & Vice President PEI Logistics
Michele started her career in air freight forwarding in 1987. With an extensive background in operations Michele set a goal to expand services to grow PEI into a full service logistics provider. In 1997 Michele began brokering truckloads, and due to customer demand for truckload services established PEI, Inc. in 1998 as an asset based motor carrier. Her extensive focus on tradeshows and event transportation has afforded PEI recognition as an industry leader in tradeshow transportation, as well as a nomination for TSEA’s 2009 “Transportation Vendor of the Year”. Michele contributes our growth and success to meeting and exceeding our customer’s unique requirements, by refusing to remain “status quo” and by continuously seeking innovative options and solutions to strengthen our partnerships with customers and vendors. Michele’s definition of leadership is service to her community and employees. She is co-founder of Paradise Empowers, a 501(c)(3) organization that gives back to the community by sponsoring programs which empower children worldwide.
Jay Patterson – Executive Director
Joined PEI in 1994. Jay’s air freight career began in local cartage at the age of 19. After two years Jay made the transition to air freight forwarding operations.  Serving 4 years as Operations and Terminal Manager for Imperial Air Freight and 5 years as International Gateway Manager for Eden Air Freight prepared Jay for his current position with PEI. Currently a member of the Board of Directors of Paradise Empowers, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit, focused on providing educational and cultural services to at-risk children.
Jeff Deutsch – Sales Manager
Joined PEI June 2008. Began Career in Logistics Operations managing shipping, receiving and inventory control- most notably with Sony Electronics Consumer division. Transitioned to Sales in 2000, as an Account Executive for FedEx Services.  Selling Small package and expedited freight.  President Club winner 2005 and Ambassador Club Winner 2006. A native New Jerseyan, Graduated with a BA from The George Washington University, Wash. D.C.
Helen Zysk – Operations Manger, Air Freight
Joined the Army and remained active for 9.5 years.  Most of her time was spent overseas in Germany. Her transportation career began immediately thereafter.  She spent several years working with Eagle and Exel Logistics prior to coming to PEI to manage the Airfreight Operations Division.
Tamika Wimby – Operations Manager, Truck Freight
A Georgia native, Tamika has always worked in the Transportation Industry. Before coming to PEI, she worked for Delta Air Cargo, SurfAir and CF.  Tamika came to PEI in 2002 and now manages the Truckload Division.
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