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At Axis Hospitality, it is our mission to exceed expectations and provide accountability, integrity and trust you can count on throughout the entire process with laser focused attention to detail and a superior commitment to process and standards.

Project Kickoff

Project Kickoff

Kickoff meeting between Owner and Designers to discuss project.

Purchasing Timeline

Purchasing Timeline

Discuss project deadline, delivery dates and when project needs to be installed.

Model Room and Production Conceptual Budget

Model Room and Production Conceptual Budget

Discuss Model room budget and overall production budget.

Bid Comparisons & Global Sourcing

Bid Comparisons & Global Sourcing

Discuss with team and send out bids to agreed upon vendors for competitive pricing.

Model Room Purchasing & Model Room Review

Model Room Purchasing & Model Room Review

Select and purchase the Model room and have an in person review to look at the quality of products.

Final Negotiations and Value Engineering

Final Negotiations and Value Engineering

Select the final vendor for production and negotiate pricing and implement any changes that need to happen.

Purchase Order Preparation and Issuance

Purchase Order Preparation and Issuance

Prepare and issue purchase orders.

Account Management

Account Management

Open project checking account on behalf of the client.

Vendor Payments

Vendor Payments

Issue deposits and all payments to each vendor based on the terms.

Project Tracking & Expediting

Project Tracking & Expediting

Provide weekly status updates on submittals/ approvals and estimated delivery timeline of all items.
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Client Testimonials

When you work with Axis Worldwide, you get all the benefits of a large diverse project logistics company yet they maintain that personable responsiveness and know how. I enjoy working with a team that truly helps me deliver our projects on time and on budget… Understanding international paperwork and what is needed for customs has been a big help to our group as well as our vendors. Thank you Team Axis!

Jen GuardPurchasing Agent, White Lodging

…I would recommend Axis Worldwide wholeheartedly to anyone requiring freight management, warehousing and installation. The installation management of all our past and present projects throughout the mainland has been consistent and outstanding. We’ve developed a solid relationship and “partnership with Axis Worldwide. Great company!

Heather CummingsProcurement Manager, Topgolf

Axis Worldwide has been a valued partner of Ruth’s Chris Steak House over the past several years. During our restaurant remodels, our construction work is done at night and Axis has been able to accommodate late night and early morning deliveries including weekends. It has truly been a pleasure working with Heather at Axis and her team. I would highly recommend their services. They understand what we need to accomplish and they jump through hoops to get it done.

Zulma GonzalezConstruction Purchasing Coordinator, Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc.

I recommend Axis for their remarkable services. They have assisted us with our hotel remodel project, and we have been impressed with their services thus far. We have utilized their procurement, warehouse, and interior design services, and we have been very satisfied with their great communication skills and updates at each step of the way. Jennifer’s interior design services have been exceptional; she’s been very attentive to our needs and expectations, while respecting the budget we provided her. She has been assisting us with our guest rooms, lobby, restaurant, gym, outdoor bar, common areas, and with our cafe design. Jennifer is a true professional and I highly recommend her/axis team!

Lou CordaLWHT Property Management

…I’ve enjoyed working with Axis Worldwide Hospitality on the Renaissance Mayflower and Embassy Row Washington, DC projects. The world of custom furniture can be very exciting and stressful… Each time I’ve contacted Axis, they have always been quick to respond and understanding to the difficulties we sometimes face in this fast paced day and age. Their team has a great professional attitude which is extremely refreshing.

Monica LoftinProject Manager, Marquis

This company has always delivered excellent service… As crazy as our demands may seem at times knowing that we have a reliable, trusted and such a diverse hospitality logistics partner working alongside of us is what separates them from the competition. Alyssa is an amazing project manager and is very meticulous and detail oriented. I really enjoy working with her, she makes my work much easier! Thank you Alyssa & everyone at Axis…”

Amanda RichmondDeBlauw Purchasing, LLC

I have been working with Axis Worldwide for a couple of years now, and I couldn’t be happier with their services.

Axis’ Team is truly a turnkey solution with incomparable experience and expertise in the hospitality industry.  From Design to procurement to logistics, everyone at Axis excels at their roles to get the job well done, on time and on budget. They are knowledgeable, efficient, incredibly responsive and totally customer service oriented on everything they do.

Jennifer Bonelli, Axis’ Director of Interior Design, has become our go-to for everything design related, and we couldn’t have succeeded without her help. She is not only brilliant on everything she does, but also one of the best professionals I have ever come across in the field.

I plan to continue to be using Axis for many projects to come and have full confidence to voucher for Axis without any hesitations.

Thank you to all at Axis, I am so glad to have you on my side!

Wagner QuintanilhaWagner Hospitality Management, President
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Jacob Roeder

Jacob Roeder

Logistics Coordinator

Jacob is a highly motivated sales associate who gained extensive customer service and sales experience while working as a “Team Lead” at Bass Pro Shops. His role as a domestic logistics coordinator managing our diverse group of clients freight needs is an area he has excelled at.  Currently Jacob works directly in our domestic truckload and LTL operations department which has proven to be a promising transition for him. Jacob attended Missouri State University in Springfield, MO studying criminal justice while maintaining his interest in the supply chain logistics field. We are proud to have him as part of our growing team and look forward to his progression in the domestic and international freight forwarding industry.

Zachary Crouch

Zachary Crouch

Logistics Coordinator

After studying business communication and commercial music at Belmont University – graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree, Zachary worked within the hospitality industry and later as a facilities technician. Analytically and creatively driven, Zachary is a technician and musician instructor with a strong work ethic in problem solving – computer skills and customer service. Working in the logistics industry is a perfect fit for Zach which enables him to continue to balance a variety of responsibilities and meet new challenges. His hard work, determination and willingness to learn new skills in the logistics industry are what make him a valued member of our team

Rebecca Campbell

Rebecca Campbell

Senior Project Manager

Rebecca has over 12 years’ experience in Hospitality Project Management. Her diverse background in project management, warehousing, and installation is key to helping our clients with their FF&E / OS&E freight management needs. Rebecca’s talent is deliverying the very best in customer service by utilizing her operations management and supply chain industry skills. Our clients depend on her ability to provide them with the mostaccurate and up to date information on every project she is managing. She plans, analyzes, and executes the best logistics solutions for every shipment in her portfolio delivering each project on time and within budget. Her ability to effectively manage large hotels, boutique hotels and restaurants are all areas she thrives in. Her loyalty and dedication in servicing our clients stand out each and every day.

Jodi Blaker

Director of Design

Jodi Blaker, the Director of Design for Axis Hospitality has over 12 years of experience in the Hospitality Field working with Branded and Boutique hotels alike. She has a drive and passion to create a lasting impression working closely with clients to make their vision a reality. As a forward thinker Jodi keeps appraised of Industry trends and developments bringing creativity and vivid expression always with the utmost attention to detail.

Jodi and her team work hand and hand with clients, architects, contractors, property managers as well as brand executives to ensure the outstanding finalization of each and every project.

Lauren Stringer

Lauren Stringer

Director of Purchasing & Procurement

Lauren Stringer, the Director of Procurement, brings to Axis Hospitality over 11 years in the FF&E/OS&E Hospitality Procurement Industry.  With her background in Interior Design, she is able to understand each aspect of the project from start to finish.  She works with each client to ensure strong communication and project transparency throughout the entire procurement process. The success of each projects is marked by her excellent organizational skills and high level of detail.  Lauren has extensive experience in branded and boutique hotels as well as, Multifamily, Senior Living, Restaurants, and Student Housing.

Alyssa Margiotta

Project Manager

Alyssa Margiotta graduated the University of Missouri- Columbia in 2013 and is a Project Manager here at Axis Hospitality.

She has mastered the niche of coordinating logistics for hospitality specific projects and has developed excellent client relationships.

Our clients know she is passionate about doing a job well done and she strives to go above and beyond the client’s expectations. She has grown up with the logistics in her blood as she is also Axis Hospitality’s owner, Chris Margiotta’s daughter.

Alyssa takes great pride in working at a family business and truly manages each project at heart.

Christine Margiotta

Christine Margiotta

Principal of Axis Worldwide

With more than 23 years in the transportation industry, Christine now focuses her talents in human resources collaborating with our CFO and HR department to ensure all employee policies and procedures comply with local, state, and federal laws. Since the beginning of her career, Christine has embraced the philosophies that people are what truly matters in a company and that you should always treat others as you expect to be treated. These principles are the tenets that have allowed Axis to create a working environment which encourages a high level of employee engagement and productivity, resulting not only in exceptional employee relations but world-class customer service.

Heather Schieferle

Heather Schieferle

Senior Project Manager

Heather Schieferle brings over 8 years of experience to Axis in freight management and warehousing. She has a natural confidence in her abilities to ensure that every shipment in each project is on time with project schedules and consistent with the project’s budget.

Her managerial skills help her team to stay organized, motivated, and supported every day. She expertly plans each shipment using the best logistics solutions for the client and can handle any logistics challenge thrown her way. Heather looks forward to providing continued support and service to all of our existing and new clients.

Her exceptional customer service and responsiveness is a welcome asset to our company.

Aimee Kempfer

Aimee Kempfer

Hospitality Division Manager

Aimee Kempfer excels with over 10 years of experience in hospitality FF&E and OS&E management.

With team leadership experience as a softball player and coach, she has been able to drive a team of project managers and coordinators since 2013 to exemplary customer service.

Her strong desire to consistently maintain the highest customer service for every client and the resulting customer relationships has propelled her team to growth of over 100 projects. In addition, Aimee’s ability to maintain budgets keeps the client on target.

Aimee manages a diverse team and hits a home run with every project!

Laura Stahl

Laura Stahl

Accounting Manager – Hospitality

Laura brings over 20 years of experience in customer service and 10 years in Small Business Accounting, she assists the operations team daily in the processing of carrier cost, customer billing and helps to resolve accessorial issues as well as Accounting duties.

Laura is a Graduate of Lindenwood University, with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a minor in Accounting.

Jerry Bay

Jerry Bay

Domestic Operations Coordinator

Jerry assists the operations department in many areas such as LTL tracking and tracing, scheduling pick-ups, and making sure our customer’s shipments are on schedule. In addition, he also assists in freight auditing and billing. Jerry’s expertise extends into freight classifications in which he educates our customers on their commodities and shipping class. His years of experience in customer service have added priceless value to our team. Jerry received his Associates of Arts Degree from Forest Park – St. Louis Community College and is currently working on his Bachelors in Business Administration.

Erin Stahlschmidt

Erin Stahlschmidt

Assistant Operations Manager

Erin has over 12 years’ experience in customer service and studied Mass Communications at Lindenwood University. She supports our team in many different areas, from LTL/ truckload tracking and tracing to carrier rate negotiations. Erin is responsible for scheduling pickups, quoting rates to our customers, as well as providing our customers with the best options to fit their transportation needs. Her impeccable customer service skills shine to every customer she interacts with. When they work with Erin they understand the shipment will not only happen, but will be followed through until delivered.

Jorge Godinez

Jorge Godinez

Operations Manager, Calexico

Jorge manages the distribution systems at the Calexico office and warehouse and ensures the efficiency of operations for air freight, warehouse logistics, and expedite ground shipments. In addition, he is a TSA Security Coordinator and has profound knowledge of the requirements and regulations of TSA.

Jorge has sound knowledge of industry standards and provides solutions everyday on carrier utilization and cost analysis for each client.

Anthony Godinez

Anthony Godinez

Terminal Manager, Calexico

Anthony extends the reach and service of Axis as the Terminal Manager at the Axis warehouse location in Calexico, CA. Anthony has over 30 years of experience in the logistics industry and his expertise ranges from operations, business development and customs regulations in Mexico.

He plays a pivotal role for Axis clients that import and export to Mexico. He was instrumental in acquiring one of the first bonded warehouse facilities in Calexico.

Anthony and his team solidify broker relationships, operate cross dock services and provide solutions for clients in Mexico and the U.S.

Kimberly Vance

Kimberly Vance

National Account Manager

Kimberly brings over 24 years of experience in the logistics industry and has been with Axis throughout its growth. She handles sales and operations for her clients and specializes in truckloads, power only, and expedite shipments.

She has maintained customers throughout her career due to her knowledge of the industry, network and amazing customer service.

Kimberly goes above and beyond for her customers and she excels in understanding each client’s needs.

Nick Margiotta

Nick Margiotta

Domestic Operations Coordinator

Nick provides daily support in domestic operations and is responsible for LTL quotes, tracking and tracing shipments, assisting in customer service, coordinating pickups, and ensuring that our client’s freight is moving according to schedule.

He works closely with the Operations teams to troubleshoot issues and provide solutions and is well versed in handling the logistics of many different commodities.

Kathy Slater

Kathy Slater

Domestic Expedited Operations Manager

Kathy is a veteran in logistics with over 35 years of experience. She has worked in all facets of the industry from government logistics, inventory management, operations management and time sensitive logistics operations.

She obtains solid experience in domestic transportation guidelines and regulations and is able to collaborate with freight forwarders and custom brokers to ensure delivery requirements are met. Kathy succeeds everyday at negotiated costs, spot bids and executing. She is very experienced in several technology programs such as NLMI, Active Aero, and Ryder Logistics LMS systems.

Dan Parr

Dan Parr

Director of Domestic Operations
LTL/Truckload/Flatbed Division

Dan has been coordinating domestic LTL and TL operations since 2004 and brings his experience and knowledge of freight systems to his clients. In addition to analyzing carrier pricing, he manages the daily operations of many of the domestic clients of Axis.

Dan plays a pivotal role at Axis in daily operations. His wealth of knowledge in the industry and carrier relationships, allows Dan to schedule the optimal logistics solution for each shipment he manages.

Nicole Lane

Nicole Lane

CFO

Nicole Lane brings over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance. She is a graduate of University of Missouri, St. Louis.

In addition, Nicole worked over 10 years in public accounting. Her role at Axis Worldwide is to oversee accounting and finance operations, as well as developing and maintaining the financial reporting systems.

In addition to her responsibilities with accounting and finance she is also a member of the executive team at Axis Worldwide. In this role Nicole assists Chris in developing corporate policies, strategic business planning, and staffing.

Tom Harris

Tom Harris

Vice President Director of Domestic Operations

Tom Harris has been in the transportation and logistics industry for over 25 years. Tom was formally the owner of an asset based transportation company and managed operations for many clients.

Tom expertly leads our domestic team at headquarters in St. Louis. From managing his team and instilling exemplary customer service he also works with customers in carrier price negotiation. He thrives on reaching out to new clients and analyzing competitor logistics programs to help current and potential clients reduce their costs and alleviate inefficiencies in their supply chains.

Tom manages a team of experts in every area of logistics, including LTL, Truckload, and Expedite. Tom’s team can take any freight issue and scenario and turn it into a success.

Chris Rowland

Chris Rowland

International Operations Manager

Chris Rowland brings over 40 years of experience in international logistics and transportation sectors. He expertly manages a team of export agents in working with international freight forwarders, manufacturers, importers, air and ocean carriers and international banks.

Chris was instrumental in establishing a preferred carrier program which streamlined operations and stabilized freight costs for international shipments.

He continues to find ways to improve our quote accuracy, efficiency and response times for our clients.

Chris Margiotta

Chris Margiotta

Principal of Axis Worldwide

As Principal of Axis Worldwide, Chris Margiotta oversees an experienced staff with his unique mix of business development and operational experience that spans over 28 years in the industry. He leads a staff of division directors, project managers and project coordinators within the corporate office and throughout our regional offices.

Chris manages all aspects of the hospitality and industrial logistics divisions relating to operational processes and technology within our diverse domestic and international projects. His work is a direct culmination of a lifetime in direct operations constantly evaluating processes and defining the ideal sophisticated niche logistics provider we have become.

In 2008, his dream was to separate the industrial and hospitality divisions and focus on delivering excellent customer service for all segments relating to project management, FF&E freight management, warehouse and installation.

Some of his new construction and renovation projects include Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos, Starwood, Hyatt and Hilton Hotels. Other projects included over 400 mixed hotel, casino, restaurant, and retail projects globally.