Meet the ITDS Staff
Executive Leadership
Traci Lee – President / Chief Executive Officer
Chris Caraway – Chief Operating Officer
Jeff Lagasse – Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer McInnis – Chief Marketing Officer
Jamie Carson – Online Campus President
Jeff Steinberg – CDL Division President
Real Experience. Real Support.
At Interstate Truck Driving School, our instructors and staff bring decades of experience to the table—from the road, the classroom, and even the state CDL testing office.
Instructors and Leadership
Pat Ackerman - Director of Training
Pat has worked alongside Bill for more than 25 years and helps guide students through their entire training journey. He oversees scheduling, progress tracking, and driving assignments—and meets with each student individually to ensure they're staying on track.
Jason Searcy - Instructor
Jason brings 18 years of commercial driving experience with a perfect safety record. He trains students both in the classroom and behind the wheel, and also works as a racetrack announcer during the summer.
David McGuire - Driving Instructor
With over 20 years of experience hauling hazardous materials across the country, David focuses on safety, situational awareness, and helping students develop professional driving habits from day one.
Admissions & Student Support
Josh Winger - Senior Admissions Director
Josh handles incoming student questions, enrollment paperwork, and recruiter visits from more than 40 trucking companies. He also produces many of the school’s training videos and is a great resource for students exploring the industry.
Want to meet the team?
Call 651‑735‑9250 or visit our West St. Paul campus for a tour.