The MLK Parade Foundation has only one purpose: to promote racial harmony. Each year it works on this goal by organizing an enormous parade on Martin Luther King, Junior’s birthday.
Houston Coming Together in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey
When Hurricane Harvey hit the coast of Texas last Friday, few could predict just how devastating the record amounts of rain, unrelenting winds, and sheer strength of this storm would turn out to be once all was said and done. The most immediate impacts are fairly obvious, with severe flooding throughout the city of Houston and surrounding areas, and it …
AFC Becomes Two-Time Award Winner
TBL Group/AFC Transportation Receives 2nd Award in 3 Years from the National Safety Council. AFC Transportation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the TBL Group, Inc. is now a two-time recipient of the National Safety Council’s “Our Driving Concern” Traffic Safety Award. AFC was also honored with the same award in 2014. Presented in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation, the award …
TBL Hires New Vice President of Business Development
In August of 2016, TBL Group, Inc, Owner of AFC |ECHO Transportation brands has recently hired Ms. Kim Bratton-Tubbs to the position of Vice President Business Development. With over 30 years in the ground transportation industry, Ms. Tubbs brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience to her new role with the Texas-based ground transportation leaders. Ms. Tubbs will direct and coordinate all …
Echo & AFC Merger Announcement
On September 8th, 2015 AFC Transportation and Echo Transportation announced their merger. Two Texas firms unite to create a large diversified Texas size transportation company. The leadership team responsible for integration plans, operational oversight and future acquisition growth consists of the following five business owners: AFC Sonny El-Lahham (Chairman), John Ferrari (CEO), AFC Chris Jarrard (President & COO), Tanner West (CFO) …
