About DPV Transportation

Daniel is a young entrepreneur that founded DPV Transportation. In 2006, Daniel started out driving athletic teams to win games across state lines. Now, his company drives the success of corporations across the country and executives around the world. Perez trained himself to pivot for success. He became an innovator, to be there for communities in need, as well as his own family. Daniel is a man of many trades, he is a CEO, podcaster, entrepreneur, father of two young boys and loves going on epic adventures.

Alicia Paine joined DPV Transportation in 2022 as the Head of Operations. She brings nearly 15 years of operations and finance experience within the parking, transportation, and fleet management industries to the DPV Transportation team. In this role, Alicia provides high energy leadership and strategic direction to ensure that we are delivering a best-in-class service and leading industry innovation. When Alicia is not working, she enjoys long runs, gardening, and time with family.

Adriana joined DPV Transportation in 2022 as the Head of Finance. Adriana’s leadership focuses in providing overall financial and strategic support to drive profitable results. Adriana is accountable for delivering financial reports and partnering with the Leadership Team on all financial matters to achieve common goals. 

She is a professional in accounting with a master’s degree in Finance, with more than 20 years of experience in finance-related areas that include: accounting, budgeting, internal control, costs, and treasury in multinational companies. In her free time, she enjoys supporting non-profit organizations on finance and ethics.

Jose is the Chief Operating Officer of DPV Transportation. In this role, he is responsible for leading the Company’s overall operation with a Focus on ensuring efficient operations through effective management methods and maximizing profitability. Jose is a high energy Operations Executive with over ten years career experience in operations management. Jose came to officially join his brother, Daniel Perez, at DPV in 2015. Jose is highly educated with a Doctorate degree, he loves to travel the world and is the proud owner of DPV’s office dog, Blue.

Since 2018, Tess has served as HR Manager at DPV. In this role, she is tasked with overseeing DPV’s Human Resources department, which encompasses managing talent, recruiting, compensation and benefits, HR Operations, employee engagement, and labor relations. Tess’s background in Psychology from Salem State University has well-prepared her for her HR career, which began in 2015. Tess has an excellent track record of putting together high-performing teams and collaborating with business leaders to develop talent strategies that lead to success in rapidly changing environments. When she’s not working, Tess enjoys spending time with her family and taking her Jeep Wrangler out for off-roading adventures.

Paul Cassetta started DPV in April 2022, as a Fleet and Maintenance Manager with over 35 years of experience in the field. Paul manages the Mechanics and cleaners at all our locations. Paul is a logistics and mechanic manager who utilizes all mechanical repair tools normally found in a repair shop to perform regular and make repairs.

Paul’s goal is keeping all the organization’s vehicles in good working order so that they can be used safely and effectively. His main responsibility is to create and optimize the company’s processes to keep all fleet vehicles in good working order and fully operational. When Paul is not working, he is all about family; he loves to spend all his free time with his wife of 15 years and children by traveling, shopping or just relaxing at home.

In 2023, Paul’s hard work, dedication, and expertise have earned him the role as Director of Fleet & Maintenance. We have no doubt that he will excel in this new role. His leadership, vision, and ability to manage complex operations will surely contribute to the continued success of DPV as an organization.

Elias has been with DPV since 2019 and has held several different positions during that time. In his current role as Operations Manager, he is responsible for overseeing the operations of our New York office and maintaining strong relationships with our clients. Elias is a native New Yorker and has been involved in many aspects of the transportation industry for 20 years. He has used his leadership skills to grow and create a positive environment amongst our employees. Outside of his work with DPV, Elias is also an entrepreneur, selling his own line of beverages and inventory of cars. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and riding his motorcycle to different places.

Marcela is the Manager that handles all the shuttle bus contracts we have north of Boston. Prior to DPV, Marcela went to college in Colombia and was a Lawyer. She received two masters, one in criminal law and the other in environmental law. She specialized in Conciliation, Mediation and Conflict Resolution, as well as in countless seminars on International Humanitarian Law and other legal topics. Marcela has been with DPV since 2012. She started as a van chauffeur, then after getting her CDL she drove the bigger buses. From there she was promoted to Account Manager in 2018.

Marcela is originally from Colombia and is the youngest sibling out of 5 children. Her vocation by nature is to take care of others. When she is not with her DPV Family working, she enjoys spending time with family, outdoor activities, and her favorite thing to do is dance!

Juan Carlos Morales is the founder and Managing Partner of Surfside Capital Advisors LLC (SCA), an advisory firm that works closely with DPV to plan ongoing strategies and provide support to overall success of DPV Transportation.

He began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers after graduating cum laude from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He is a first-time passer of the National Uniform CPA examination. In 2016 he was appointed by Governor Baker to serve on the Board of Directors of Massachusetts Development Corporation (MassDev). He serves on the executive committee of the Board of the Alliance for Business Leadership as well as on the Boards of Eastern Bank and the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. He is the co-founder of The Latino Legacy Fund at The Boston Foundation and the Boston Chapter of the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA).

Andres has been the IT Manager at DPV since 2019. In his role, he is responsible for ensuring all systems are functioning properly (phones, apps, computers, etc.). He can provide solutions to various types of tasks in a work area by applying analysis to the construction of technical and computer solutions.

Prior to joining DPV, Andres studied Telecommunications Engineering in Colombia. He has knowledge in design, implementation, and management of computer networks, as well as design and development in mobile applications. When Andres is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family and acquiring knowledge in software development.

Mike joined the Transportation industry in 2008. In his role as Safety & Compliance Manager, Mike is responsible for ensuring that the company remains compliant with all relevant regulations. He also provides training and professional development for Chauffeurs. When Mike is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family.

Brenda has been a DPV Employee since the beginning! During that time, she has been in many roles in DPV, her most reason being Fleet Manager. As the Fleet Manager, Brenda supervises the Maintenance crew and oversees all the vehicles.

Dominique joined DPV in 2020 and began her career as a non-CDL driver. She is now a licensed CDL driver who serves as the operations assistant and supervisor of two contracts at DPV’s New York office. In this role, Dominique assists with project management, workflow, and correspondence, and supervises employees on their duties, tasks, and routines for each day.

She has extensive experience in leadership, marketing, program development, and design. Dominique received her Bachelor of Science degree in photography and received additional training in graphic design, web development, and user experience. She has a passion for traveling and enjoys playing tennis.

Wilfredo has been working in the Transportation industry for over 10 years. He started his career as a Warehouse Supervisor and was eventually promoted to Manager. He then took a position with another Transportation company where he quickly advanced to the position of Operations Manager and managed all logistics.

In his new role as Program Director for the Boston CDL School, Wilfredo will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the school. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and training in martial arts.

George plays a vital role at DPV as the Office Manager. He oversees the dispatch and customer service team to ensure every trip is aligned with DPV values. George has been with DPV since 2017. He came to DPV with many years of customer service experience. When George is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids.

Andrea has been with the company since 2018. She started as an Accounts Payable/Receivable Representative and was promoted to Accounting Manager, where she is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department. This includes monitoring and analyzing accounting data, producing financial reports or statements, and establishing and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.

Prior to joining DPV, Andrea studied Telecommunications Engineering at Universidad de Medellín, Colombia, and has a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Management. Andrea has professional experience in planning, managing, and executing engineering projects as well as coordinating the sales department. Outside of work, Andrea enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and exploring new cafes and restaurants with her friends.