Thought leader with over 20 progressively responsible years in the logistics and distribution industry. Part time management and executive consultant for the past 5 years while remaining in the industry and leading numerous operations teams as an asset based carrier and food distributor. Currently, a global logistics procurement executive in food manufacturing with emphasis in North American truck transportation, rail, global ocean, warehousing, TMS and WMS. Has led several logistics procurement teams for the world's largest and leading food and paper packaging brands sourcing all modes of transportation. B.S., Business Administration and Communication from Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion Indiana with Executive Education in Finance, Business Management and Supply Chain Management at the University of Virginia, Darden Business School and the University of Tennessee. Six Sigma Black Belt with advanced training in process improvement, continuous excellence and Lean.