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Intermediaries Association , and also wrote an article about her experiences in the business featured in Forbes Magazine . The company was also recognized on the INC 5000 list in 2012 as one of America ’ s fastest-growing companies .
But Knichel hasn ’ t had the motivation to achieve this all on her own . There ’ s always been something else pushing her in the back of her mind .
“ What drives me the most is proving to myself and to my father that I can do this ,” said Knichel . “ It ’ s a male-dominated business that we ’ re in , so I have to push myself harder to be on the same playing field and earn the respect of others in the industry .
“ I know that ’ s why my father was hard on me . But I can ’ t complain .”
“ Employees are the backbone of my business . Without my people , we would not be here today . The number one reason I am successful is because of my people ”
– Kristy Knichel , Knichel Logistics CEO
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