From OATS Press Release
(Sedalia, Missouri, January 28, 2010)
Terry Heilman of Marshall, Missouri began her career with OATS, Inc. fifteen years ago when she realized that her recent divorce would necessitate going back to work. Terry had not been formally employed for the previous 10 years, but spent a good portion of her time shuttling her mom and aunts to and from the places they needed to go. For Terry, driving for OATS seemed like a natural fit. She proceeded to obtain her chauffer's license and was hired shortly after. Terry became so busy working for OATS that eventually her mom and two aunts, still in need of transportation, became regular passengers on Terry’s OATS bus.
"I like that we're able to provide transportation to those who otherwise wouldn't have any," says Terry who feels that everyone at OATS is committed to the purpose they serve, and that teamwork is prevalent. She also enjoys the variety of her job, having driven routes for Head Start, senior centers, dialysis centers and various workshops. Most importantly, Terry likes the people. "You must have a good sense of humor to work here. You meet a lot of different characters – it’s the quirky little things we deal with that make it fun."