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NEWPORT LEASING GROUPABOUT / OUR PEOPLE
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The people
behind Newport.

Get to know the people who help keep your operation moving, from your first conversation to the work in our shop.

Get to know the team
Members of the Newport team together in the shopTHE PEOPLE / NEWPORT
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Here for you.
CLEARWATER, MINNESOTAEquipment. Service. A partner for the road ahead.
A TEAM YOU CAN TALK TO

Good people.
Here to help.

A little about what we do,
and who we are beyond the yard.

Alex Zoerb, Director of Operations
Director of Operations

Alex Zoerb

I’ve been with Newport since its inception in May 2019. I’m fortunate to work alongside a professional, steadfast team committed to providing accessible and affordable equipment to our customers.

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Before joining Newport, I worked in contract positions across several corporate settings. Each role gave me lessons and skills that I focused on improving and retaining. That experience, together with the talent and knowledge I’ve gained from my coworkers, forms the foundation of my professional growth.

Outside of work, you can find me with my wife, Jessica, spending time outdoors, traveling, or relaxing at home.

Dakota Austad, General Manager
General Manager

Dakota Austad

I started at Newport as an Office Administrator, focusing on customer service and social media marketing. Today, as General Manager, I oversee operations, support our team, and build lasting relationships with our customers.

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Before entering the trailer and transportation industry, I spent seven years in healthcare, working in clinical and hospital environments. That experience taught me to think on my feet, stay calm under pressure, and put people first. Those lessons still guide me today.

I take pride in delivering fast, honest, dependable service, whether that means helping a customer find the right dry van, coordinating parking or utility trailer rentals, or connecting someone with our shop for in-house repairs. Every day brings a new challenge, and that’s what I love about this work.

Off the clock, I’m usually outdoors with my husband and two kids: hiking, fishing, mushroom hunting, enjoying photography, or visiting family in Canada. I believe in hard work, good people, and doing what it takes to help our customers succeed.

Tom Monson, Shop Manager
Shop Manager

Tom Monson

I joined Newport in June 2023 and became Shop Manager that October. My background combines hands-on work in construction with time in programming, giving me a practical perspective on problem-solving and day-to-day operations.

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Outside of work, I’m a proud husband and dad to two boys. I enjoy spending one-on-one time with each of them and getting involved in their hobbies and interests.

You’ll also find me playing a casual round of golf at my cabin, fishing in the fall, or traveling to deer hunt. Wisconsin is a favorite. I love warm weather and beach vacations, and I’m happy to spend a trip soaking up the sun. Cold weather, on the other hand, I could do without.

I truly enjoy the people I work with at Newport and look forward to what the future holds for our team.

Dayton Isaacs, Fleet Manager
Fleet Manager

Dayton Isaacs

I’ve found my passion in working in the shop and managing Newport’s fleet. Before joining the team, I worked in carpentry, where I developed the work ethic, attention to detail, and hands-on skills I still use every day.

More about Dayton

What I love most is keeping our fleet running at its best, making sure every trailer is ready to perform and every customer can depend on us. There’s a lot of pride in knowing our work in the shop supports our customers and the success of the business.

Outside of work, I’m all about family and the outdoors. I enjoy spending time with my wife and son, riding motorcycles, golfing, fishing, and hunting.

I’m committed to a fleet our customers can count on and a shop where efficiency, teamwork, and pride in our work come first.

Cole Isaacs, Shop Technician
Shop Technician

Cole Isaacs

As a Shop Technician at Newport, I love the hands-on work: making repairs, solving problems, and keeping our fleet in top condition. Newport is more than a workplace to me. It’s a team I’m proud to be part of.

More about Cole

Before joining Newport, I worked in landscaping, where I learned the value of hard work, attention to detail, and consistency through every season. Those values carry into my work in the shop every day.

Outside of work, I enjoy riding motorcycles, playing golf, spending time in the gym, and being with my girlfriend and family. Whether it’s an afternoon ride or a weekend gathering, those moments keep me balanced and energized.

I approach every job with dedication and precision, with the goal of sending each trailer out in its best condition and upholding the pride and reputation that make Newport a place worth working for and doing business with.

Andrea Austad, Lead Rental Specialist & Parking Director
Lead Rental Specialist & Parking Director

Andrea Austad

As Newport’s Lead Rental Specialist and Parking Director, I work closely with warehousing clients and drivers to keep their trailer needs covered, from daily operations to seasonal surges. My goal is to make every interaction smooth and straightforward, with careful attention from the first conversation to the final delivery.

More about Andrea

I began my career as a fleet manager, helping owner-operators with budgeting, hauling, and equipment maintenance. That experience taught me how to make operations more efficient and cost-effective, and it still guides my work with customers in Clearwater and the surrounding communities.

Whether I’m coordinating trailer availability, managing logistics, or working through a customer’s needs, I want their team to have the support and resources to stay on schedule.

At home, Kona, my energetic red heeler, and Peter, my laid-back tabby cat, keep life full of laughs and personality. Outside of work, I enjoy fishing, hunting, and having fun with my nieces and nephews on the waterslide, usually with country music playing in the background.

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