Growing up near the sights and sounds of Wrigley Field, Mike Vanyzendoorn first found himself behind the wheel of a truck running the streets of Chicago with next to no experience. Years later, the seasons of life eventually led Mike to Nussbaum. This week we talk with Mike about being a driver and pastor and what he looks forward to as a performance coach at Nussbaum.
DriverMike got his start as a driver rather abruptly when a friend asked him to team up and launch a company with him. At that time, Mike hadn’t even experienced “driving with a stick in a car,” let alone in a truck. However, that didn’t stop him, and before long he was making his way in the streets of Chicago.
PastorAfter a while, Mike was called upon to shift gears and become a full-time pastor in his church. During this season of life, Mike continued to grow through experience children’s ministry, then adult ministry, and mentorship.
MissionaryLater in life, Mike returned to trucking where he eventually made his way to Nussbaum. However, that hasn’t changed his passion for people or his desire to help others succeed. He continues to mentor others both as a performance coach and through a ministry that takes regular trips to a surprising location.
QuotesEp. 96 // Settling the Scorecard: A Q&A with the Safety Team
Ep. 95 // Women in Trucking: Mom Life on the Move with the Marinos
Ep. 94 // Telling Stories: Lightning Strikes, Raising Rabbits, and Life at Nussbaum with the Vorhees
Ep. 93 // Just Do Something: Erik Lewis on Winning at Weight Loss
Ep. 92 // Telling Stories: The Road to Faith & Family with the Garcias
Ep. 91 // Women in Trucking: Julie & Brenda on Stories, Stereotypes, and Success
Ep. 90 // Telling Stories: Fine Dining & Classic Architecture with Chris Larsen
Ep. 89 // Truck Talk: Partners, PMs, & Testing Innovations
Ep. 88 // Telling Stories: The Life & Times of Sam Moravec
Ep. 87 // Special Episode: Breakfast with Jesus & the Hope of Easter
Ep. 86 // Telling Stories: Jamaal Germaine's Journey from Homelessness to Truck Driving
Ep. 85 // Special Episode: On Mission with Midwest Food Bank
Ep. 84 // Telling Stories: Jeff King on Truck Driver Training
Ep. 83 // A Light in the Darkness: Exposing the Importance of Mental Health
Ep. 82 // Safe and Sound: Why Paying Attention Matters
Ep. 81 // New Lifestyle, New Life: Will Taylor – Part 2 of 2
Ep 80 // New Lifestyle, New Life: Will Taylor – Part 1 of 2
Ep. 79 // The Interns: Mason Ringger and Creed Welsch
Ep. 78 // Sharing Smiles & Fighting Fires: Brian Johnson
Ep. 77 // A Day to Remember: Lola Thomas-Albright
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