It is with great sadness that I must write this.  Dan Fernandez, the Terminal Manager of our Northern California facility and a long-time colleague, passed away suddenly Tuesday of a heart attack.  While relaying this information to our customers, they have all been saddened and expressed their loss of a truly exceptional person.

The exact words escape me to describe what Dan meant to this company.  He was more than just a terminal manager; he was a true company man that has persisted with us for more than 20 years.  He always rose to the challenge and gave everything he had.  Dan was promoted to terminal manager last year and with that opportunity came many expectations.  He not only achieved those expectations, he gave even more than we asked.

Dan will be truly missed and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations to the family in care of any U.S. Bank and made to:  The Daniel Fernandez Memorial Fund.

Sincerely,

Bradley Garberich

President