Expert Industry Speakers and Thought Leaders

3PL Speakers

	Marvin O. Schlanger CEO CEVA View Bio
Marv became CEO of CEVA in October 2012, in addition to continuing his role as Chairman of the Board for CEVA Group plc. He began his career with Mobil and joined ARCO Chemical Company in 1975, becoming Chief Financial Officer and a member of the Board of Directors in 1989. Since then, in a distinguished career, Marv has held a range of Executive and Board positions, including CEO and CFO roles, and also served as a director of several trade, cultural and charitable organizations.

	Jos Opdeweegh CEO Neovia Logistics Services View Bio
Jos was the CEO of syncreon, a global provider of complex contract logistics solutions mainly to the technology and automotive industries for eight years, between 2000 and 2007. From 2008 to 2012, he was the CEO of Americold Realty Trust, the world’s largest owner and operator of temperature-controlled warehouses for the storage and distribution of predominantly frozen food products. He joined Neovia (Caterpillar Logistics Services) on August 1, 2012 as its new CEO. Jos has a background in the financial services industry and served as CFO and managing director of Europe for syncreon before assuming the CEO role. Jos has master’s degrees in applied economics, operations research, and business administration. He has strong operational, financial, and capital markets expertise. Jos grew up in Belgium, has dual citizenship EU/US, is married, and has five children.

Dan Spellman
COO
Neovia Logistics Services

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Dan Spellman is President and Chief Operating Officer of Neovia Logistics Services LLC (formerly Caterpillar Logistics Services) Neovia serves the supply chain management and logistics needs of clients in a variety of industries, including automotive, industrial products, aerospace and defense, and consumer durables.

Dan joined the Caterpillar in May 1977 and has had prior responsibility for Cat Logistics’ global transportation management; supply chain design and modeling; logistics planning, engineering, and program management functions; product and market development; and logistics strategy, including solution development, strategic alliances, and M&A activity. He previously led the global automotive unit and the European region for Cat Logistics, and served in various international leadership positions in logistics since 1992. Prior to 1992, Dan held the position of remanufactured products manager for Caterpillar Inc. and progressed through several marketing positions in Europe and Africa.

Dan has been an instructor in marketing at Illinois Central College and an external examiner and member of the curriculum development committee for the Master of Science program at the University of Central England. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transportation (UK), and a member of the Institute of Directors (UK), the Institute of Logistics (UK) and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (USA).

Dan has a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing and operations research from the University of Illinois at Urbana, Illinois, and is a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

	Randy Curran CEO OHL View Bio
Randy Curran joined OHL in 2011 with extensive executive leadership background that includes leading global, high-growth companies. Prior to OHL, Curran served as the Chairman of the Board of RDA Holdings, a $1.8 billion global direct marketing and media company and operator of Reader’s Digest Association, Inc. He was Chief Executive Officer of ITC^Deltacom from 2005 to 2010, and before joining ITC^Deltacom he was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ICG Communications, Inc., a telecommunications company. Curran spent 19 years at Thermadyne Holdings Corporation, a global manufacturer of welding and cutting products. He joined as Chief Financial Officer and rose ultimately to become President, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Under Curran’s direction, Thermadyne was transformed into a global player through acquisitions and led the industry in organic growth. Curran received a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from DePauw University and a Masters of Business Administration degree from Loyola University in Chicago.

	Stefano Arganese CEO CESE + AMEA DHL Freight View Bio
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	Derek Leathers President and COO Werner View Bio
DEREK J. LEATHERS is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Werner Enterprises. Derek has worked in the transportation and logistics industry for over 20 years. Throughout his tenure at Werner, he has held integral roles in many facets of the organization, including the establishment of Werner’s Mexico operations, oversight for all the asset operating groups and leading the launch of Werner Global Logistics, which encompasses transportation management and freight movement within Intermodal, Ocean, Air and Brokerage. Prior to joining Werner in 1999, Mr. Leathers was one of the first foreign members of Mexico's trucking association (CANACAR) and was based out of Mexico City for several years. Derek holds an Economics degree from Princeton University.

	Tommy Barnes President Con-Way Multimodal View Bio
Tommy Barnes is president of Con-way Multimodal, a division of Menlo Worldwide Logistics that arranges third-party carrier services for over-the-road, intermodal, flatbed, heavy haul and specialized transportation for freight shipments. As president, Barnes is responsible for the strategic growth and financial and operating performance of the company. Barnes joined Menlo in 2000 as a transportation project manager. He subsequently served as a senior logistics manager and director of transportation procurement for Menlo. Prior to joining Menlo, Barnes was director of transportation for Newell Rubbermaid in North America and Europe. He began his career with GATX Logistics as transportation manager for the company’s Chicago operations. Barnes has a bachelor’s degree in business logistics and transportation from the University of Tennessee. He is a member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, SMC3, the National Defense Transportation Association, and the American Trucking Associations.

	Ryan D. Houfek Assistant Vice President Intermodal Marketing CSX Transportation View Bio
Ryan Houfek serves as Assistant Vice President Intermodal Marketing for CSX Transportation. In this capacity, Ryan is responsible for CSX’s intermodal marketing, yield management and customer service, as well as intermodal interline rail relations and strategic infrastructure planning for the $1.4 billion Intermodal business unit. Houfek has been with CSX since 2007, when he joined as Director International Sales and most recently as Assistant Vice President Intermodal Sales. Houfek brought more than a decade of procurement and sales experience to CSX, from his time as Director Procurement for CMA CGM (America) LLC and as Group Manager Sales and Marketing for Norfolk Southern Corporation. Houfek received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Virginia. He is also a graduate of the College of William & Mary, receiving a Master of Business Administration.

Dave Howland
VP, Land Transport Services
APL Logistics

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Dave Howland joined APL Logistics in May 2010 as Vice President Land Transport Services. He is responsible for the company’s US Intermodal Rail, Freight Management activities and the Truck Brokerage business.

Howland has 39 years of experience in the Intermodal, Rail and Truck Brokerage sectors. He has held senior management positions with Schneider National, C.H. Robinson and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad.

A member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, The Transportation Intermediaries Association, the Intermodal Association of Chicago and the Traffic Club of Chicago, Howland is also past Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Intermodal Association of North America.

He is based in Phoenix, Arizona at the Americas Headquarters of APL Logistics

	John Dillon Director, Supply Chain Technology Solutions APL Logistics View Bio
John Dillon manages APL Logistics’ suite of Warehouse, Transportation and Yard Management Systems (WMS, TMS, YMS), bridging the gap between business needs and IT solutions. He ensures that APLL’s business needs are being served with these critical applications and has successfully designed and deployed complex logistics solutions for key clients in many verticals and geographies. Dillon has 20 years of logistics experience in Operations, Project/Program Management and IT and is a member of the Council of Supply Chain Professionals and Project Management Institute

	Jeff Silver CEO and Co-founder Coyote Logistics View Bio
After dominating the 3PL industry in the 1980s and 90s with American Backhaulers, Inc., the second largest North American freight brokerage, Jeff Silver took a 5-year hiatus to pursue an MBA from University of Michigan, as well as a Masters of Engineering in Logistics from MIT. He returned to the scene in 2006 and started Coyote. Coyote is one of the fastest growing third party logistics (3PL) companies in transportation. In 2012, Coyote was named #1 on Crain’s Fast Fifty List, Coyote was voted the #1 Midsize Workplace award by the Chicago Tribune for the second year in a row, and Coyote was awarded a Chicago Innovation Award for its Private Fleet service. In 2011, Silver was named Ernst & Young Midwest Entrepreneur of the Year, and Coyote was named to the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing private companies for the third consecutive year. Silver serves on the boards for Lake Forest Country Day School, Lake Forest Academy, and Northwestern University Transportation Center.

	Mike Stark President Pacer Distribution View Bio
Mike Stark is president of Pacer Distribution Services, a division of Pacer International, a publically traded (NASDAQ) global logistics company. Prior to joining Pacer, Mike was managing partner of Consolidation Partners LLC, a firm that works with owners of privately held companies to facilitate a Partnership Roll- Up™ strategy and was president and CEO of Worldwide Panel, LLC, a marketing services company serving the marketing research industry. Mike has a strong back in the logistics industry, having served as president and CEO of three supply chain management companies: Weber Distribution, VSR Logistics and RoadLink Warehouse Solutions. Mike began his career with the Los Angeles based Von's Companies, Inc. holding human resources and operational role. Following Vons, he spent thirteen years in various areas of executive responsibility for Exel plc, a London, England based global supply chain solutions company. While at Exel, Mike held a number of executive roles in operations, leading the technology and non-foods retail sectors, and was responsible for human resources for the Americas and much of Europe.

	Jack Holmes President UPS Freight View Bio
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	Tom Sanderson CEO Transplace View Bio
A 32-year veteran in the logistics technology, third-party logistics (3PL), and transportation industries, Tom Sanderson is CEO of Transplace, a leading provider of logistics management services and technology. Prior to joining Transplace, Mr. Sanderson was president and CEO of Clicklogistics, which he sold to BNSF and YRC. He was co-owner and president of PTCG, Inc, the company that created OptiBid. He sold PTCG to Sabre, who sold it as Logistics.com, and it is now operated as part of Manhattan Associates. Mr. Sanderson worked 8 years in the trucking industry, serving as president of J.B. Hunt Special Commodities, Inc., Vice President of Marketing for J. B. Hunt Transport, Vice President of J. B. Hunt Logistics (now Transplace), as well as marketing and IT roles at Schneider National. He has 6 years of consulting experience with Mercer Management Consulting and Andersen Consulting (now Accenture). Mr. Sanderson has an MBA from Indiana University.

	Brad Jacobs CEO XPO Logistics View Bio
Bradley Jacobs founded and led four highly successful companies prior to XPO, including two multi-billion dollar, publicly traded companies: United Rentals, the world's largest equipment rental company, and United Waste Systems, the fifth largest waste management business in North America, which sold for $2.5 billion. Previously, Jacobs founded Hamilton Resources (UK), a $1 billion oil trading company, and co-founded Amerex Oil Associates, an oil brokerage firm with $4 billion in gross contract volume. Under his leadership, his teams accomplished nearly 500 acquisitions and 250 cold-starts. Mr. Jacobs has been instrumental in raising over $6 billion through debt and equity financings.

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Mike DelBovo
President
Saddle Creek Transportation Inc.

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Michael DelBovo is currently the President of Saddle Creek Transportation Inc. and has been a part of the leadership team for 16 years. Saddle Creek Transportation provides asset & non-asset based supply chain solutions, including dedicated fleets, transportation management, brokerage services, freight bill pay and audit services. Mr. DelBovo is responsible for the trucking company, logistics/brokerage company and cross-docks located in nine facilities stretching nationwide - from Florida to California - and over 450 drivers.
Most recently, Mike DelBovo spear-headed a $25 million Compressed Natural Gas project and, in 2012, Saddle Creek unveiled its first 100 Freightliner tractor-trailers powered by compressed natural gas, along with a fueling station. With Mr. DelBovo’s leadership and guidance, Saddle Creek Corporation became the first freight company in Florida to introduce natural gas to it’s over-the-road trucking fleet.

Mr. DelBovo began his career in Logistics in 1985 with Schneider National and has held a variety of positions for companies such as Dart Transit and CH Robinson.

Mike and his wife, Annette, live in Lakeland, FL. He is involved in both his community and profession by volunteering with the Food Shippers of America, Catholic Charities, CSCMP, the United Way, his church and the Lakeland Concert Band.

He has spoken on logistics practices and supply chain management at numerous events such as the ACT Expo, CSCMP Conferences, the WERC Conference and the Supply Chain Short Course at Georgia Tech. Mr. DelBovo earned his Bachelor’s degree from Carroll University in Waukesha, WI and received his MBA from the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh.

	Mike Gardner CDO Exel View Bio
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	John Ferguson President and CEO SCI View Bio
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	Allan Smith CEO BCG Logistics View Bio
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	Scott Crawley COO Moduslink View Bio
Scott Crawley joined ModusLink Global Solutions in 2011 as president, integrated services. In this newly created position, Scott leads the development of ModusLink’s e-Business and aftermarket solutions with a focus on integrating these critical value chain services to create unique solutions for clients and opening new market opportunities for ModusLink. He is well equipped with a strong track record of achieving profitable growth in the consumer technology market. Scott has two decades of strategic leadership, operations management and business development experience with global, technology-driven companies. Most recently he was general manager of Dell’s software and peripherals business where he was responsible for consumer electronics, software, imaging, displays and accessories, leading a team across 16 countries. Prior to that, he held key leadership roles in Dell’s worldwide procurement organization and global operations with oversight of procurement activities for consumer platforms, software and handheld products. Scott has also held senior-level general management, business development and finance positions at Compaq Computer Corporation and FMC Corporation. Scott began his career in Melbourne, Australia and spent several years living in Asia, including a recent assignment in Shanghai, China. Scott earned Masters of Business Administration from both the University of Chicago and the University of Melbourne and also holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Monash University in Australia.

	Ann Drake Chairman and CEO DSC Logistics View Bio
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	Harry Drajpuch CEO Weber Logistics View Bio
Harry Drajpuch is president and CEO at Weber Logistics, a leading third-party logistics provider specializing in port services and product distribution in the Western U.S. A 30-year logistics industry veteran, Harry directs an experienced management team in serving mid-market and Fortune 100 customers. He works to align Weber more closely with customers to drive value for the customer and profitable growth and shareholder value.

	John Wagner Jr. President Wagner Logistics View Bio
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	Jason Beardall President England Logistics View Bio
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	Charlie Prickett COO AAA Cooper View Bio
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	Carolyn Gable CEO and Founder New Age Transportation View Bio
Carolyn Gable, CEO and Founder of New Age Transportation, Distribution & Warehousing Inc, built her company 24 years ago on the cornerstone of delivering exceptional customer service. Providing comprehensive logistics services in conjunction with our on-site 85,000 sq ft warehouse and distribution center, New Age can fulfill all your logistics needs. Winner of Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year Award, New Age is also WBE certified.

Tim Barrett
COO
Barrett Distribution

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Tim Barrett currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Barrett Distribution Centers. His primary responsibility as COO is to develop customized warehousing, transportation, and information technology solutions for Barrett’s clients that improve their performance and reduce their overall supply chain costs.

He is also responsible for the leadership and development of Barrett Distribution Centers' team as well as overall customer satisfaction with Barrett’s services. Tim ensures that Barrett brings ideas to customers that improve their performance and build their brand loyalty. Tim has developed Barrett's team and overseen the growth of Barrett from a single facility operation to a national provider of logistics, fulfillment, warehousing, and supply chain services.

Before joining Barrett Distribution, Tim held positions at PriceWaterhouseCoopers.

Tim received his M.B.A. from The Ross School at The University of Michigan and B.A. in Economics and Accounting from The College of the Holy Cross.

	TBC Panalpina View Bio
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	Stephen Dedola CEO Dedola View Bio
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	Tim Barton CEO Freightquote View Bio
Holding a BA in Business from the University of Kansas and an MS in Finance from Louisiana State University, Tim began his career in 1992 as President and Co-founder of UWI Association Programs, a telecommunications company concentrated on long distance affinity programs for commercial trade associations. UWI grew organically and through acquisitions into publicly traded Network Long Distance before selling to IXC Communications/Broadwing in June, 1998. In August of 1998, Tim founded Freightquote.com and has since grown the business past $500 million in annual revenue and more than 1,000 employees. Freightqote.com, the largest online freight broker, serves freight shipping customers’ needs across North America by specializing in customized freight solutions, including less than truckload, truckload, intermodal and air freight options. Along the way, Tim has been recognized as a true innovator through several prestigious honors, with Entrepreneur Magazine’s listing in the top five of their “Hot 100 ranking”, Ernst and Young rewarding him with “Entrepreneur of the Year”, Forbes Magazine’s “Best of the Web” rankings and most recently by Ingrams’ Magazine’s listing of “Kansas City’s Best Places to Work For.” In 2010, Freightquote.com was listed in KC Business’ “Top 10 Companies”, InformationWeek’s top 500, Ingrams’ Kansas City’s “100-Fastest Growing Companies” and Kansas City Business Journal’s “Top 150 Private Companies.” Tim currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of the Center for Education Reform in Washington DC, and as a Member of the Board of Advisors for the University of Kansas School of Business. When he’s not working on further innovations in shipping technology, Tim can be found competing in triathlons.

	Chris Lee SVP - Strategic Development BlueGrace Logistics View Bio
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	Peter Ward Cargo Supply Chain Commercial Manager DP World London Gateway View Bio
Peter has over 30 years experience in international freight forwarding, global logistics and supply chain management; and is recognised as a principal of authority in maritime intensive supply chains and logistics based on achievements at Director level with some of the world’s leading global logistics providers. A Graduate of the Institute of Export and Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, Peter’s career started in the export shipping department of Courtaulds plc, before joining his family's freight forwarding company, D H Ward (Shipping) Ltd, where he became Managing Director. In 1994 he masterminded the Company's merger with American-owned Fritz Companies, which under his leadership became a top-five forwarder in Europe prior to acquistion by UPS in 2001. More recently Peter was Director Europe of P&O Nedlloyd Logistics, and Managing Director of the International Supply Chain division at Wincanton Group, prior to joining DP World London Gateway in April 2011. Peter has significant practical experience of international process design and network optimisation throughout Europe, Asia and North America; designing and delivering complex supply chain solutions in different logistics and client organisations worldwide, with an impressive history of multiple client cost and service benefits across various industry sectors.

	Douglas R. Waggoner Chief Executive Officer Echo Logistics View Bio
Douglas R. Waggoner has served as Chief Executive Officer for Echo Logistics since December 2006 and is also a Director of the Company. Prior to joining Echo, Mr. Waggoner founded SelecTrans, LLC, a freight management software provider based in Chicago, Illinois. From April 2004 to December 2005. Mr. Waggoner also served as the Chief Executive Officer of USF Bestway, and from January 2002 to April 2004, he served as the Senior Vice President of Strategic Marketing for USF Corporation. Mr. Waggoner served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Daylight Transport from April 1999 to January 2002, Executive Vice President from October 1998 to April 1999, and Chief Information Officer from January 1998 to October 1998. From 1986 to 1998, Mr. Waggoner held a variety of positions in sales, operations, marketing and engineering at Yellow Transportation before eventually leaving the company as the Vice President of Customer Service. Mr. Waggoner holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from San Diego State University.

	Charlie Prickett COO AAA Cooper Transportation View Bio
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	Mike McClelland SVP Distribution, Americas UTi View Bio
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Gregory A. Spudic
Regional Vice President, Marketing and Sales General Manger
Central District Dimerco Express (U.S.A.) Corp.

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Greg Spudic is the Regional Vice President, Marketing and Sales for Dimerco Express (U.S.A.) Corp. and is based in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Spudic has also taken on the additional responsibilities of the General Manager for the United States Central District. He joined Dimerco Express in 2005 with 20 years of success and history within the transportation industry. His overall responsibility includes the development of Global Tier One Multi-National Business, and US lead International Sales & Marketing Programs, with specific focus on the Asian freight forwarding and customs brokerage arena and key emphasis on the Greater China market. Additionally, his responsibilities include searching out and directing the Network expansion for Dimerco Express (U.S.A.) Corp. in the USA.

Mr. Spudic brings a vast knowledge of transportation and logistics experience to Dimerco Express fostered by his extensive background. In his last position at Exel Global Logistics, he was Regional Manger of Sales and Marketing. Mr. Spudic was with TNT Logistics as Director of Field Sales for the USA Operations. He has also held executive positions with a number of leading forwarders and airlines such as Roadway Global Air, Emery Worldwide and CF Air Freight. His positions have ranged from Terminal Management, National Sales and Local Sales Management.

Mr. Spudic has traveled across the Globe working, presenting, finalizing, and implementing mutually beneficial logistic programs. He continually cites the work in China as the most rewarding from a personal standpoint.

Mr. Spudic was born and raised in Indiana and is a graduate of DePauw University with a B.A. degree in Economics and Business.

Shipper Speakers

	Jeff Starecheski VP of Logistics Services Sears Holding Corporation View Bio
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	Scott Spata Vice President Global Supply Chain Development Home Depot View Bio
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	Meredith Stevens Chief Supply Chain Officer Newell Rubbermaid View Bio
Meredith "Meri" Stevens joined Newell Rubbermaid in January 2013 in the newly created position of Chief Supply Chain Officer to lead the company’s global supply chain. Her focus is driving a consistent approach to the company’s global operations, unlocking the trapped capacity for growth through improved productivity and working capital management, and building the network to support emerging market expansion. Prior to joining Newell Rubbermaid, Stevens was head of the Global Fire & Security Install and Service Supply Chain at Tyco. She has an M.S. in Industrial Management and a B.S. in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Jill Marcotte
CSCO
Dealer Tire

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Started with Dealer Tire: January 2001

Prior Employment:

Brach & Brock Confections, Inc. VP of Purchasing and Logistics
Andes Candies, VP of Materials Management
Nestlï¿½ USA, Manager of Industrial Engineering, Logistics and Planning
General Motors Corporation, Engineering Manager, Production Supervisor and various other roles

Education:

M.S. - Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
B.S. - Industrial and Systems Engineering, Kettering University (formerly General Motors Institute), Flint, MI

Interests:

Quality time with her husband and son, scuba diving, serving on the boards of Cleveland Sight Center, Hard Hatted Women and New Tech at East Tech

Why Dealer Tire?

The people, the business potential and working in an energetic culture that plays to win!

	Ulf Harring Head of Supply Chain Electrolux View Bio
Ulf Harring is the Global Head of Supply Chain at Electrolux, a global 16bio US$ White Goods producer and distributer with more than 50 Plants and 70.000 customers, with HQ in Stockholm Sweden. He has spent about 17 years working for Mercedes Benz Car Group in the Automotive Industry in different international executive positions from Manufacturing, Production Planning, Supply Chain to Low cost County Sourcing. He joined Electrolux beginning of 2008 as Head of Supply Chain Europe to run the end to end supply chain. In 2011 he got assigned to run the global supply chain with main focus on developing and introducing a global Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), component supplier management, global logistics network and distribution, NOWC inventory reductions and improvement of Forecasting and demand planning processes. Additionally, he has been running or being part of global footprint studies and restructuring activities. On top of his Global Supply Chain role he is the SAP Business Process Ownership globally and has been active on many internal and external boards.

Robert Brenner
SVP Warehousing and Distribution
Avnet

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Bob Brenner is sr. vice president of logistics warehousing and distribution, responsible for all warehousing, assembly and computer integration in the Americas, as well as global quality operations.

Having joined Avnet in July 2008, as global vice president of quality, Mr. Brenner has achieved an outstanding record of accomplishments, including the development of a comprehensive Latin America logistics infrastructure.

Prior to joining Avnet, Mr. Brenner worked for Arrow Electronics as general manger/director of logistics and value-add operations, responsible for managing their computer integration and connector assembly/power supply operations at multiple sites in the Americas. He has extensive technical and customer relations expertise and is well versed in operational excellence and six sigma process improvement methodology.

In addition, Mr. Brenner has held progressively more responsible engineering and management positions at General Dynamics and McDonnell Douglas/Boeing, in Mesa, Arizona and San Diego, California, in support of numerous advanced electronics programs.

Mr. Brenner serves on the board of ICAN in Chandler, AZ, and the board of The Boys and Girls Club of Nogales, Mexico.

He received his masters in business administration from the University of Redlands, California.

	Deborah Winkleblack Vice President International Logistics and Compliance Claire’s View Bio
Ms. Winkleblack, Vice President - Int'l Logistics and Compliance for Claire’s Stores in Hoffman Estates, Ill., oversees International and Domestic Logistics and Transportation (Import, Export, Domestic, and Logistics Information Systems), Customs Compliance, Vendor and PO management, Duty Drawback, and Freight Bill Audit.. She has been with Claire’s since 1993. Prior to Claire’s, she was with Montgomery Ward in a variety of domestic and international positions. She also is an adjunct facility member at several local colleges, teaching courses in Ocean Freight and Principles of Importing and Exporting She holds a M.B.A., along with a B.S. in Psychology and a certificate in Transportation.

	Nancy Marino CSCO Gloria Jeans View Bio
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	Rick Dimaio VP Supply Chain Operations Office Depot View Bio
Office Depot provides office supplies and services through 1,675 worldwide retail stores, a dedicated sales force, top-rated catalogs, and global e-commerce operations. Office Depot has annual sales of approximately $11.5 billion, employs about 39,000 associates, and serves customers in 60 countries around the world. DiMaio is responsible for leading the warehousing, distribution, outbound transportation and field engineering operations for Office Depot’s North American division. Prior to joining Office Depot, DiMaio served as Vice President, Logistics Operations for Sears Holdings Corporation and President of Sears Logistics Services, Inc. A supply chain veteran of over 20 years, DiMaio has served in multiple leadership roles within supply chain including the areas of home delivery, wearing apparel logistics, online fulfillment, hard lines distribution, network design and supply chain strategy. DiMaio also led the supply chain design as an Advisory Board Member of Lifefactory, Inc. DiMaio received both a Bachelors and a Masters degree in Business Administration from Roosevelt University in Chicago, Illinois.

	Francisco Cadena VP Global Demand Planning Revlon View Bio
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Charles Blevins
Vice President of Supply Chain
Solo Cup Company (now Dart Container Corporation)

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Charles Blevins is Vice President of Supply Chain at Solo Cup Company (now Dart Container Corporation). In this role, which he has held since 2010, Charles has been responsible for all supply chain disciplines from capacity planning through final customer delivery. This role covers S&OP process management, capacity and production planning, detailed plant scheduling, inventory deployment, plant warehouse operations, distribution center operations, customer service, transportation and master data. The purpose of this broad scope of responsibility is to provide a responsive organization focused on all aspects of customer fulfillment.

Charles brings first-hand experience to all of the above roles having led many improvement projects, systems implementations, and merger & acquisition integration activities throughout his 20 year career at Solo. Prior to his current role, Charles served as Vice President of Logistics since 2004.

As a result of the merger of Solo Cup Company and Dart Container Corporation in 2012, Charles has adapted the supply chain approach to meet the needs of the integration of these two companies.

	Bob Collins VP Global Strategic Sourcing RR Donnelly View Bio
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	Jason Schweizer Division Manager - North American Supply Chain Yamaha View Bio
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	Todd Stillwell VP NA Supply Chain Storck View Bio
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	Michel Khennafi Manager, Logistics Parts & Service Organization Case New Holland View Bio
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	Sy T. Price SVP, Contracting Amedisys View Bio
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	Bobby Collins Vice President - Direct and Indirect Materials RR Donnelly View Bio
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	Scott Stuckenschneider VP Supply Chain Huhtamaki View Bio
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	Sara Mayronne Manager, Operations & Network Optimization Topco Associates View Bio
Sara Mayronne is Manager, Operations & Network Optimization at Topco Associates, the largest grocery cooperative in the US with over $11.8 billion in annual sales. She held operations roles with Target Stores and McMaster-Carr before joining Topco, where she has held a variety of logistics roles. Currently, Sara is responsible for all Topco-managed warehouse operations and distribution network design. She earned her BS in Industrial Management from Purdue University, Krannert School of Management.

Industry Experts

	Richard Sherman Discipline Expert in Supply Chain Management Trissential View Bio
Rich Sherman is an internationally recognized pundit and author on trends and issues across supply chain management. He is currently Director of Strategic Development for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and also serves as Supply Chain Discipline Expert at Trissiential in their supply chain consulting practice. His book Supply Chain Transformation: A Practical Roadmap for Best Practice Results (Wiley, 2012) has received praise by practitioners, academics, and non-supply chain executives as a great read on business transformation. As a research director, he successfully launched the supply chain advisory services for AMR Research and led in the development the SCOR model, founding the Supply Chain Council, and serving on its Board. Throughout his career, Mr. Sherman has held senior management positions with visionary technology firms such as EXE, Syncra, and Numetrix, and marketing leading corporations such as Microsoft, IRI, Mercer Management Consulting, DEC, and Unisys. He has contributed scores of articles and speaks frequently on supply chain capabilities. Rich received his BA and MA from Notre Dame.

	Lora Cecere Founder and CEO Supply Chain Insights View Bio
Lora Cecere is the founder of the research firm Supply Chain Insights, which is paving new directions in building thought-leading supply chain research. She is co-author of the new book Bricks Matter. She is also the author of the enterprise software blog Supply Chain Shaman. The blog focuses on the use of enterprise applications to drive supply chain excellence. As an enterprise strategist, Lora focuses on the changing face of enterprise technologies. Her research is designed for the early adopter seeking first mover advantage. Current research topics include the digital consumer, supply chain sensing, demand shaping and revenue management, market-driven value networks, accelerating innovation through open design networks, the evolution of predictive analytics, emerging business intelligence solutions, and technologies to improve safe and secure product delivery. Lora has more than 30 years of diverse supply chain experience, and spent 9 years as an industry analyst with Gartner Group, AMR Research, and Altimeter Group. Prior to becoming a supply chain analyst she spent 15 years as a leader in the building of supply chain software at Manugistics and Descartes Systems Group, and several years as a supply chain practitioner at Procter & Gamble, Kraft/General Foods, Clorox, and Dreyers Grand Ice Cream (now a division of Nestle).

	Tim Stratman President Stratman Partners Executives Coaching View Bio
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	Hans Hickler CEO Ellipsis Advisors View Bio
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	Kate Vitasek Faculty and Lead Researcher - Vested University of Tennessee View Bio
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	Dr. John Langley Professor Pennsylvania State University View Bio
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	Todd Fowler Vice President and Equity Research Analyst Key Bank Capital View Bio
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Nikhil Sathe
Senior Advisor
G2 Capital and Genpro

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Nikhil, known for his deep domain 3PL Industry expertise, brings over 25 years of international and C-level experience in the transportation and logistics industry, with proven track record of business turnarounds and strong P & L Management.

Nikhil has been the CFO of a premier non-asset 3PL, Kelron Logistics, for over 11 years and has been at senior positions in the transportation and logistics industry with increasing responsibility and expertise in M & A from deal sourcing to closing, financial stewardship and nurturing and building high performance teams.

Nikhil is known for his knowledge capital in the 3PL industry and is a regular speaker at recognized industry associations such as Eye for Transport (EFT), Transportation Logistics Council (TLC), Logistics Quarterly (LQ) and Supply Chain and Logistics Canada (SCL) on Risk Management, State of the Industry panels and Mergers and Acquisitions.

Nikhil has an excellent track record of transforming unprofitable companies into realizing benchmark EBITDA, has also been an instrumental resource in M & A activity and has fostered very attractive growth trajectory for 3PL as an integral member of the Executive Team.

Nikhil is a member of CSCMP- Council for Supply Chain and Management Professionals (US), SCL- Supply Chain and Logistics Canada, ACG-Association for Corporate Growth-Toronto Chapter; AICPA- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; ICAI- Indian Institute of Chartered Accountants- New Delhi, India

Nikhil is educated in American CPA, Indian Chartered Accountant, holds undergraduate degrees in Commerce (B.Com) and Law (LLB) from University of Pune, India and also holds Executive MBA from Queens School of Business in Canada with Supply Chain and Logistics specialization.

	Benjamin Gordon Managing Director and Founder BG Strategic Advisors View Bio
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	Art Van Bodegraven Practice Leader S4 Consulting View Bio
Art van Bodegraven brings 40 years of consulting experience to the table, first with Coopers & Lybrand Consulting(now IBM) and more recently at The Progress Group. Retired from both C&L and TPG, he has re-opened his independent consultancy in order to continue the client and collegial relationships developed over the years. Although Art's consulting assignments have spanned many disparate functions in several industries, his later work has been concentrated in supply chain logistics, from strategies to nuts and bolts operations. Art van Bodegraven has delivered subject matter sessions in various short courses at Georgia Tech's The Logistics Institute for over a dozen years. He has co-produced the Supply Chain Short Course, in a collaborative effort to design the curriculum, and secure nationally-know speakers. He is active in local supply chain and logistics organizations, as well, including CSCMP's Columbus Roundtable, WERCouncil, the Columbus Region Logistics Council (a Chamber of Commerce Initiative), and the Columbus Logistics Breakfast Club.

	Ken Ackerman CEO KB Ackerman View Bio
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Barry Brandman
CEO
Danbee Investigations

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Barry Brandman is widely recognized as one of the country’s top business security experts. He is the CEO of Danbee Investigations, an organization that works extensively with hundreds of domestic and international logistics companies, including many of the largest global 3PL’s.

Danbee Investigations specializes in security problems that directly threaten a 3PL’s profitability, such as inventory loss, smuggling, sabotage, product tampering, in transit cargo theft, and fraud.

Barry is the author of Security Best Practices and The Executive’s Guide to Business Security. He has appeared on network television and been interviewed by publications such as USA Today, Forbes and The Journal of Commerce.

Barry has also been a frequent guest speaker for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, the Warehousing Education and Research Council, the International Warehouse Logistics Association, the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses, and the National Retail Federation.

	Douglas Foster Assistant Branch Chief, Certified Cargo Screening Program Transportation Services Authority View Bio
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	Douglas Brittin General Manager, Air Cargo Division Transportation Services Authority View Bio
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	Alexsander M. Stewart Managing Director Stifel Nicolaus Welsel View Bio
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Richard Armstrong
Chairman & CEO
Statement of Professional Qualifications

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Armstrong & Associates, Inc. provides supply chain marketing research and management consulting services. We publish Who's Who In Logistics Armstrong's Guide to Third-Party Logistics Service Providers and multiple research white papers. Our research complements our consulting activities by providing an ongoing database for analysis. A&A’s consulting services include: 3PL outsourcing analysis and selection, supply chain network analysis, mergers and acquisitions advisory services, supply chain operations analysis and benchmarking, information technology analysis and benchmarking, 3PL strategic planning, and targeted market research.

We wrote and published our first Who's Who guide in 1995 as part of our refocus on logistics outsourcing activities. Since 1995, A&A has been heavily involved in assisting companies in finding third-party logistics services providers. These activities begin with an analysis of current supply chain functions. If outsourcing is determined to be the best path to follow, we can assist clients through to implementation. Many outsourcing projects involve replacing private fleets, finding global supply chain managers, choosing lead logistics services providers and analyzing distribution networks to find the right value added warehousing 3PL.

Prior to Armstrong & Associates emphasis on supply chain management, it specialized in Department of Transportation safety activities for motor carriers. This included performing safety audits, consulting with motor carriers about improvements and developing safety programs. During this period from 1993-1996, A&A developed several training products. They included a hazardous materials training kit for USDOT HM126-F compliance training, a safety audit kit and a legal compliance kit for authorized motor carriers. A&A also derived a significant part of its revenue from presenting at DOT safety and quality improvement seminars.

From 1987-1993, A&A consulted on management and governmental/regulatory matters for motor carriers. A&A continues to perform these activities. Dick is authorized to practice before the Surface Transportation Board (formerly ICC) and the Federal Maritime Commission.

During the same period, A&A also developed and marketed a series of PC software programs for motor carriers. These included equipment maintenance, fuel tax reporting, dispatch, billing and A/R. These programs sold very well providing good supplemental revenue to the firm.

Prior to 1987, A&A consulted on private fleet management, freight bill payment and motor carrier management. A&A conducted its first fleet outsourcing engagement for Borg-Warner in 1986.

Dick completed his undergraduate college education at Northern Illinois University, graduating in 1970 with a BA. From 1970-1972, he did graduate work at the University of California, Los Angeles. In the period from 1972 through 1974, Dick performed graduate studies in transportation and taught at the University of Colorado. In addition, he taught transportation courses at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and Madison Area Technical College. Over the past several years, Dick has developed and presented at seminars held by logistics and supply chain organizations, motor carrier associations and Fortune 500 companies.

Evan Armstrong
President
Statement of Professional Qualifications

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Evan has over 20 years of experience in supply chain management. As President of Armstrong & Associates, Inc., he oversees many of our market research initiatives and provides consulting services to supply chain participants in the following areas: business planning, logistics outsourcing, mergers and acquisitions, market analysis and benchmarking, transportation management, and supply chain systems evaluation and selection.

Prior to joining Armstrong & Associates, Inc. in February 2000, Evan was Vice President of Pricing at Roadrunner Freight Systems, Inc. (a $120 Million non-asset based transportation provider). He has held sales and marketing and operations positions with major providers of small package transportation, LTL transportation, and third-party logistics services. Evan has developed and implemented transportation and logistics systems and has spearheaded startup logistics operations for Fortune 500 customers. He has an MBA with an emphasis in Marketing and a BBA - Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

The following is a select list of Evan’s past speaking engagements:

"3PL Market Outlook Webcast 2013"--Produced by The Journal of Commerce
Presented 3PL market research and moderated the "Global Logistics Panel"--Stifel Nicolaus Transportation & Logistics Conference 2013, Key Biscayne, FL
“The Expert’s View of the 3PL Industry”--Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA
“Global 3PL Market Trends”--McLeod Software Annual Users Conference, Birmingham, AL
"Opportunities & Threats for 3PLs : A State of the Industry Address" and "Current 3PL Market Trends & Analysis"--eyefortransport 10th Annual 3PL Summit, Chicago, IL
"Global 3PL Market Trends, Leading 3PL Comparisons and 3PL Vertical Industry Specialists"--Penn State University, 22nd Annual R. Hadly Waters Supply Chain Symposium, State College, PA
Presented 3PL market research and moderated "International and Domestic Logistics" panels--Stifel Nicolaus Transportation & Logistics Conference 2012, Key Biscayne, FL
“The Expert’s View of the 3PL Industry” and "Winning Freight Brokerage and Domestic Transportation Management Models"--Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA
Chairman and presenter for the eyefortransport 9th Annual 3PL Summit, Atlanta, GA
“TIA 3PL Market Update”--Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) 33rd Annual Convention and Trade Show, Orlando, FL
"The Growing Role of 3PLs in the Technology Equation"--Supply Chain Virtual Events 2011 Produced by Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management Review
“The Expert’s View of the 3PL Industry”--Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference, San Diego, CA
"3PLs: Where They Add Value in the Supply Chain"--SMC³ 2010 Summer Conference, Palm Beach, FL
Chairman and presenter for the eyefortransport 8th Annual 3PL Summit, Atlanta, GA
"The State of the Global 3PL Market"--Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference, Chicago, IL
“Putting 3PLs to Work to Streamline Transportation and Warehousing”--Logistics Management Magazine Virtual Conference
“Major 3PLs, An In-Depth Look at Who’s Best”, “Global Third-Party Logistics Trends”, “Buy, Rent or Outsource - What is the Trend in TMS Solutions?”--Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference, Denver, CO
"Keys to Transportation Contract Negotiations"--Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Roundtable, Milwaukee, WI
"Global Third Party Logistics Market Trends and Leaders"--Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA
"Global 3PL Roundtable"--Logistics Management Magazine interactive Webcast
"How Can You Innovate Your Supply Chain and Transportation Practices? "--LQ's Executive Exchange, Toronto, Canada
"Assessing the Third-Party Logistics Market and Its Leaders"--Annual Joint Meeting with the Delaware Valley Chapters of: AST&L, APICS, CSCMP, PMAP, TCP & WERC, Gwynedd, PA
“Demystifying Logistics in China: The Importance of Partnerships”--Global Industrial Supply Marketing Organization’s Top Management Summit, Chicago, IL
"Global Third-Party Logistics Market Leaders"--CHaINA Summit 2006, Shanghai, China
"Assessing the 3PL Market and its Leaders" and "3PLs-Is Bigger Better?"--Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX
"Successful Contracting for Logistics Services"--32nd Annual Transportation & Logistics Council Conference, San Antonio, TX
"Third-Party Logistics and Global Supply Chain Management: Financial Momentum, Geographical Variation & Technological Trends"--Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Annual Conference, San Diego, CA
"Improving SC Performance with Business Requirements Planning and Technology Deployment" --University of Wisconsin-Madison Executive Education Program
"3PL Evaluation and Selection"--Logistics Outsourcing in Manufacturing China, Shanghai, China
“Information Technology - The Service Differentiator for Today's 3PL"-- The 3rd eyefortransport 3PL Summit, Atlanta, GA
“WMS & TMS Update: Getting the information you need to realize their benefits and achieve ROI" --The 7th Annual eyefortransport Technology Forum, Chicago, IL
"3PL Evaluation and Selection"--Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, Milwaukee, WI
“The Merging of Technology and 3PLs”--Global Supply Chain Conference
“Third-Party Logistics Market Analysis”--Council of Logistics Management Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA
“3PL Market & Supply Chain Systems Overview”--II CONGRESO NACIONAL DE LOGÍSTICA, Acapulco, MX
“Supply Chain Management Systems: An Objective Evaluation of Current Solutions”--Canadian Association of Supply Chain & Logistics Management (SCL) National Conference, Toronto, Canada

Evan participates as a lecturer for the "Industrial Transportation Management and Quality Performance" University of Wisconsin-Madison Executive Education Program. His published articles include: "Recession Resistant, Revenues of 3PLs are Up Despite the Slumping Economy" - The Journal of Commerce, "The Evolution of Supply Chain Management Software" - Logistics Management magazine and “Fuel Surcharges Save Profits” - the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association Report.

	Jeff Burnam Group News Editor Logistics Management View Bio
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	Greg Aimi Research Partner Gartner View Bio
Greg Aimi brings 28 years of business experience within supply chain and technology to his position as research director within Gartner Supply Chain. Mr. Aimi researches and analyzes global logistics and distribution strategies and best practices including planning and execution activities, organizations, performance management and analytics, use of logistics outsourcing, and global logistics management. Mr. Aimi advises clients on the impact that these areas have on company performance and helps align their logistics capabilities with demand-driven transformations. Mr. Aimi was one of the technology pioneers who developed the Supply Chain Execution category of supply chain software, including the integration of transportation, warehousing and order fulfillment across an integrated supply chain network. His work has focused on the optimization and automation of supply chain functions in response to changing execution dynamics. Previous Experience Mr. Aimi joined Gartner following the company's acquisition of AMR Research. Prior to AMR, he was VP of product management at a software company that produced supply chain execution suite software (TMS, WMS, LMS, SCVEM and BI). Mr. Aimi also spent several years as chief technology officer and lead software development for several software firms and for products such as supply chain and logistics, query tools, and CAD/CAM.

	Bob Sabath Discipline Expert in Supply Chain Management Trissential View Bio
Bob Sabath is a nationally recognized leader, speaker, writer and thought leader in Supply Chain Management. He is known for expertise in Supply Chain, Operations, Customer Responsiveness, Segmented Customer Service, Business Ethics and Business Visioning. His consulting experience spans a wide variety of industries including building products, food, manufacturing and services industries. Previously, he as headed up the supply chain practices of Mercer Management Consulting, Lester B. Knight & Associates, and A. T. Kearney. Sabath has contributed scores of industry articles to various publications and delivered presentations at dozens of conferences. He serves on the board of Directors – Religence, Inc. and has served on various industry, academic and journal committees and initiatives. Sabath received his MBA from the University of Chicago and BS, Industrial Engineering from Purdue University.

Jeanette Nyden, JD
Program Faculty, University of Tennessee – Center for Executive Education
Certified Vested Deal Architect

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Author, educator and business consultant Jeanette Nyden is internationally recognized in the field of negotiation skills training and collaborative contracting. She has written three books, including:

Getting to We: Why Getting to Yes Is No Longer Good Enough for 21st Century Business (publication date July 2013),
The Vested Outsourcing Manual: A Guide for Creating Successful Business and Outsourcing Relationships, and
Negotiation Rules! A Practical Approach to Big Deal Negotiations.

Working in close collaboration with University of Tennessee’s Center for Executive Education, Ms. Nyden joined outsourcing pioneer Kate Vitasek where she helped expand UT’s work on the topic of Vested to include collaborative negotiation skills and collaborative contracting. Ms. Nyden is a co-author of The Vested Outsourcing Manual: A Guide for Creating Successful Business and Outsourcing Relationships and was instrumental in developing UT’s online course “Creating a Vested Agreement” – UT’s first online course offered in the College of Business.

Vested’s approaches and insights have been widely in published in over 200 articles in respected academic and trade journals, including the Journal of Business Logistics, Forbes, Chief Executive Magazine, Supply Chain Management Review, Inside Supply Management, Aviation Week, World Trade Magazine, Supply Chain Quarterly, and Outsourced Magazine.

Ms. Nyden brings a unique approach to her clients as a bridge builder. As a professional mediator, Ms. Nyden has the ability to effectively sit on both sides of the table simultaneously. This, coupled with her background as an attorney and professional trainer, enables her to clients to see beyond conventional, tit-for-tat negotiation tactics and instead learn the art of collaborative techniques that achieve greater value for both partners.

Ms. Nyden earned her B.A. and Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University. While no longer a practicing attorney, she keeps her law license active and has donated hundreds of hours mediating disputes for the Pierce County Center for Dispute Resolution, a non-profit organization. She is also an adjunct professor at Seattle University where she teaches negotiation classes.

Richard Bank
Director
Sustainable Supply Chain Foundation

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Richard, a founder and Director of The Sustainable Supply Chain Foundation, is also president of Millennium International Consultants, a Washington, DC-based consulting firm specializing in commercial, governmental and international matters with particular emphasis on transportation, logistics/supply chain and international security issues.

Richard’s career spans more than three decades as an attorney, a diplomat and an international consultant. He has worked with U.S. and foreign clients in the United States, Europe, Asia, South America and the Middle East.

While at the State Department, Richard developed and implemented U.S. international shipping policy and supervised diplomatic activity in connection with the shipping, vessel-source marine pollution, supply chain and transportation-related trade practices and policies of foreign governments.

Richard headed U.S. delegations to the United Nation’s International Maritime Organization (IMCO/IMO) where he was instrumental in establishing the Marine Environment Pollution Committee in response to oil tanker accidents which had created severe environmental damage to European shorelines. He also headed delegations to the U.N. Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and for six years led the U.S. delegation to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Maritime Transport Committee.

Since leaving the State Department, Richard has worked with clients as an attorney and senior partner with a major international law firm, and as a consultant employing his understanding of the essential confluence of issues which involve business, governments and national and international regulatory structures.

Richard has represented and has been a consultant to European providers of environment-friendly power generating facilities employing waste-to-energy gasification systems, and is working with a UK/Norwegian company which uses leading edge technologies in the use of carbon-capturing production of clean, hydrogen-sourced energy to be employed, in part, in the transportation field.

Richard has written articles on supply chain security and transportation/logistics, international business and government relations.

Richard chaired the 2009 and 2010 Sustainable Supply Chain Summit which is attended by major corporate, government and academic leaders engaged in sustainable supply chain issues. He is an active member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.

Michael Watson
Professor
Northwestern University

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Mr. Watson is an adjunct professor at Northwestern University, an author of the book “Supply Chain Network Design,” and the director of The Optimization and Analytics Group.

Mr. Watson teaches graduate level courses at Northwestern University in the both McCormick School of Engineering (Master in Engineering Management and the Master of Science in Analytics) and the Kellogg School of Management (MBA). He has been teaching at Northwestern since 1999. The courses cover such topics as optimization, lean, supply chain, operations management, analytics, and managerial statistics.

His book, co-authorized with three colleagues from IBM, is based on his experience with network design since 1998. Mr. Watson was an officer in the network design company LogicTools which was acquired by ILOG in 2007 and then by IBM in 2009. While at IBM, he was the world-wide business leader for the network design, inventory, and routing solutions. During this time, he was personally involved in all aspects of network design from helping customers implement to designing the software.

The Optimization and Analytics Group develops educational materials and commercial software to help companies understand their business better and make better decisions.

Mr. Watson completed his Ph.D. at Northwestern University in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences. He maintains several well-read blogs on optimization, analytics, and supply chain topics, including one at Supply Chain Digest.

Sandeep Kar
Global Director - Commercial Vehicle Research
Frost & Sullivan

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Functional Expertise

10 years of global commercial vehicle technologies and markets expertise, which include particular focus on areas such as

Global commercial vehicle industry growth opportunities, and market penetration and growth strategy development
Advanced truck technologies- powertrain, chassis, safety, telematics and regulation compliance technologies
Global research and consulting management, global business development and team-building, CXO level revenue and market share growth strategy development

Industry Expertise

Experience base covering broad range of sectors, leveraging long-standing working relationships with leading industry participants’ and senior executives in areas such as:

Global truck manufacturers and major tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers
Governments, legislators, regulators, policy makers
Leading companies in areas such as conventional and advanced powertrain, chassis, safety, and telematics
Leading companies in the area of transportation, logistics, and commercial vehicle mobility

What I bring to the Team

Comprehensive and in-depth expertise focused on the global commercial vehicle industry

Strong analytical skills encompassing all areas of truck manufacturing, operations, marketing and product-planning

Cutting-edge research and development in heavy-vehicle dynamics, hybrid and electric powertrain technologies, driver information and active chassis control technologies, mobile resource management technologies

Global organizational development, utilization of global resources for effective and efficient product development and management, ability to develop new revenue streams and accelerate revenue growth

Career Highlights

Extensive expertise in commercial truck industry research and strategy consulting, vehicle manufacturing (worked for a leading global truck manufacturer as an engineer), marketing of inter-modal freight movement solutions, global footprint expansion and development of sustainable and expanding revenue streams, global product development and marketing management

Key strategic management positions in several leading global firms: Frost & Sullivan, Global ; TATA Motors, Global

WIDELY REGARDED AS “INDUSTRY THOUGHT LEADER” and “ FORCE in the CV INDUSTRY” BY SENIOR INDUSTRY EXECUTIVES

Education

Master of Applied Science- Heavy-Truck Dynamics, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada

Published technical papers and research thesis in renowned journals such as the International Journal of Vehicle Design

Frequently published and reported in industry journals and publications such as Wall Street Journal, New York Times, CNN, Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, BusinessWek, FleetOwner, Tuckinginfo.com, Herald Tribune, etc.

	Erik Markeset Principal and Founder Tsol View Bio
Based in Mexico City, has over 15 years’ experience in the global logistics industry. Mr. Markeset’s areas of expertise include: global shippers and logistics services providers, logistics applications in the software industry, and Americas transportation markets. Mr. Markeset has significant management consultant experience in business strategy, technology implementation and operations improvement. Mr. Markeset is principal and founder of Tsol, a boutique consulting firm with international scope that is incorporated in the US and Mexico, and is responsible for executive management, sales, marketing, finance, and project delivery. Mr. Markeset has worked with third-party logistics, airfreight, airline, freight forwarding, express/parcel, truck, rail and ocean service providers. Prior to Tsol, Mr. Markeset founded CP Consulting and worked for Grupo CPCO. Mr. Markeset was formerly a Principal with A.T. Kearney’s Transportation Group. Mr. Markeset earned a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Princeton University, an M.A. in International Relations from Creighton University and an M.B.A. from Stanford University. He is fluent in Spanish and conversant in French and Italian.

Amit Gupta is the Senior Vice President and Global Head of Travel, Transportation & Logistics (TTL) Vertical at HCL. In this role, Amit is responsible for overseeing the overall growth of HCL’s TTL Practice providing leadership in strategic sales and marketing, Domain led Solutions and Service lines as well as managing key C-Level relationships with Fortune 1000 Customers.

Specializing in Integrated IT Outsourcing, Business Process and Engineering Services Outsourcing, Amit has held several leadership roles since joining HCL America in 1998 including helping establish HCL’s first ITO Client Relationship and setting the initial footprint for Automotive and manufacturing verticals. Amit holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and is based out HCL offices in Chicago.

	Kas Kasravi HP Fellow Enterprise Services Hewlett-Packard Company View Bio
Kas Kasravi is an HP Fellow in HP Enterprise Services. He has been with HP since 1985. His areas of interest are analytics, artificial intelligence, patent law, and invention methodologies; using which, he has developed innovative solutions for clients in diverse industries, including engineering, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, financial, securities, procurement, insurance, and defense. Kas is currently working in the Portfolio R&D team in the HP Enterprise Services, where he is responsible for development of new standard service offerings. Kas has been the recipient of two General Motors trade secrets, eleven worldwide patents, over twenty patents pending, and has published over two dozen technical articles. He was granted one of the earlier patents in data mining in mid 1990s, and one of his data mining projects received an award from the Smithsonian Institute. Kas has BS and MS degrees in engineering , and a law degree with emphasis on intellectual property. He is a Certified Manufacturing Engineer and has ITIL. TOGAF, and Six Sigma certifications. He has taught engineering at several universities in Michigan.

	Steve Sienkiewicz Associate Partner SOLID Executive Partners View Bio
Steve Sienkiewicz is a senior executive with 25 years of experience in leading strategic growth and change initiatives for multi-national corporations as well as growth-stage companies. Steve has held executive roles in the technology, transportation and 3PL industries, focused on driving commercial growth strategies, sales and operations execution, and strategic sales performance. Steve is Associate Partner with SOLID Executive Partners helping mid-market growth stage companies to execute their commercial development strategies. Most recently, Steve was Global Head of Strategic Sales with Damco based in Copenhagen Denmark, heading up their industrial, chemical and technology verticals. And prior to that, Steve served 6 years with Agility as Senior Vice President Global Sales and Marketing based in Switzerland. Steve spent a dozen years in Technology industry directing the global procurement and sales and operations planning teams at both Dell and Compaq Computer. He started his professional career as a consultant with Ernst & Young's National Logistics practice. Steve has an MBA in Logistics Management from the University of Maryland, and a B.S. in Finance from Syracuse University.

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