Our Leadership
Jy’Juan Maze, President
Prior to founding Maze Freight Solutions, Jy worked as a Freight Broker for Freightquote.com, an award-winning software-based freight solutions company. For half of her almost decade long career there, she led the sales team and still holds the record for highest full truckload freight sales. Her resiliency and keen ability to connect with, and solve the problems of her customers continues to contribute to her success.
Jy earned her B.A. in Business from National American University. She is also a current member of Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce and a volunteer for The Women’s Business Center (WBC). Recognizing the need to always give back, she is a mentor to future entrepreneurs and also supports a host of charities.
Deidra Craig, VP of Human Resources & Acquisitions
Maze Freight Solutions was built on determination and drive while fostering an environment of giving, so maintaining that environment and culture is a key role for Deidra.
Deidra develops and implements human resource practices and programs to drive service excellence and deliver on the company’s key business initiatives. Her belief that a positive company culture produces positive, long-lasting results is the main driving force in her day-to-day operations.
Nicholas Ruffin, VP of Operations & Managing Partner
Nicholas’ classroom experience has been recorded to mirror a motivational seminar that not only gives attendees the fundamentals needed for sales but also fundamentals to change their philosophy for day to day practices outside of work.
As VP of Operations, Nicholas has already been instrumental in reorganizing the structure in our operations and providing a sound foundation for our recruiting and training department.
In the News
2023 Women Who Mean Business
Maze Freight Acknowledged in Forbes
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Local Business Supports Kids Coat Drive
The Kansas City Business Journal interviews Jy Maze about Maze Freight Solutions' role in the Freight Shipping Industry.
Connecting KC Article
Maze Freight Solutions awarded a plaque from the Kansas City Business Journal commemorating their success as a local minority-owned business.
Connecting KC Article
The Kansas City Business Journal interviews Jy Maze about Maze Freight Solutions' role in the Freight Shipping Industry.
Maze Honored at Awards Ceremony
The Enterprising Women of the Year Awards is widely considered one of the most prestigious recognition programs for women business owners. To win, nominees must demonstrate...
Freight Shipping Q&A with Jy Maze
Everything has to ship, said Jy Maze. From the microphone in her hand to the stool where she sat to the shoes on the Maze Freight Solutions founder’s feet, it all comes with mileage and a cost, she said.
NextGen Spotlight: Jy Maze
In this Leadership Spotlight by Juliana Garcia, Jy Maze discusses her personal and professional motivation, accomplishments, and goals for the future.
KC Stands Out as Logistics Hub
“I saw an opportunity to create a logistics consulting service for small and large companies that don’t have time to shop their rates, keep up with the current market and find ways to cut cost, awarding them higher profit margins,” said Maze. “This keeps everyone honest and protects the customer from getting gouged.”
NextGen Leaders
The NextGen Leaders program honors 25 rising stars in Kansas City business. A panel of independent judges selected the honorees. They will be honored at a private luncheon on July 26 and will have profiles published online and in the weekly edition the same day.
Female-owned KC logistics startup revs up success:
Business partners Wachinda Harrell and Jy’Juan Maze share why they started the company and how they navigated setbacks to drive success.