Jamie Gist

Blue Collar Issues, Trucker Driver

Jamie has known Mark for over 40 years. They first worked together at a Thriftway Grocery store. They joined that Army together and were both assigned to serve in Germany.

After rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant, Jamie received an honorable discharge. She return to Germany with her family. Following in her father’s foot steps, she starting driving large trucks across the continent of Europe.

Now back in the United States, she still drives a truck. With more than 30 years as a blue-collar worker, Jamie is very familiar with the challenges facing American workers. As a member of the Advisor Council, Jamie advises Mark on blue-collar issues.