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Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 94

May 30, 2019 by angishields

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Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 94

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Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 94
“Full Access: Peggy Gulick with AGCO”
Learn more: www.FullAccessOnline.com
Hosted exclusively by: www.SupplyChainNowRadio.com

Peggy Gulick serves as AGCO’s Director of Digital Transformation, Global Manufacturing. Ms. Gulick joined AGCO as a plant leader for AGCO’s Production Systems (Lean) and Information Technology teams and strategies. Prior to joining AGCO, Ms. Gulick spent 16 years in global Enterprise Resource Planning in the sporting consumer goods industry serving as Director of Global Business Process at Pure Fishing, Inc. a subsidiary of Newell Brands.

In 2015, Ms. Gulick chartered the Women in Manufacturing Chapter in Minnesota while holding an active position on AGCO’s AGWN (AGCO Global Women’s Network) Global Steering Committee. Most recently, she has led a team of out-of-box thinkers and ambitious partners in the implementation of wearable technology solutions on the manufacturing plant floor. She is also the 2014 recipient of the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Award from the Manufacturing Institute, awarded to honor women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers.

Ms. Gulick holds a Masters of Business Administration in Global Business She earned a BS in Computer Science from Clarke University in Dubuque, IA, where she received the Most Distinguished Alumni for Outstanding Achievement in 2016. She also earned a certificate in Executive Leadership for Women from Kennesaw State University’s Cole College of Business Executive Education Programs and a mini masters of Project Management at the University Of St. Thomas’ Opus College of Business. Learn more about Women in Manufacturing here and learn more about AGCO here: https://www.agcocorp.com/

Scott W. Luton is the founder of Supply Chain Now Radio. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine.

Scott currently serves as Executive Vice President of APICS Atlanta and was recently named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards and also served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential.

A Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA and serves on the advisory board for the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. He also serves as an advisor with TalentStream, a leading recruiting & staffing firm based in the Southeast. Connect with Scott Luton on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter at @ScottWLuton.

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode
Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/
2019 AIAG/SCAC Supply Chain & Quality Conference: click here
ASCM 2019: https://www.apics.org/annual-conference/about/ascm-2019
Georgia Manufacturing Summit on October 9th:
https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/annual-summit
APICS Atlanta CSCP and CLTD Boot Camps at Georgia Tech: click here
2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://youtu.be/z8QCs8lgyMM?t=1
EFT 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: click here
Gartner Top 25 Supply Chain List: click here
Follow Supply Chain Now Radio on Twitter: @SCNRadio or click here

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 83

May 14, 2019 by angishields

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Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 83

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Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 83
“2019 AME Atlanta Lean Summit – Session 2”
Hosted by AME – Learn more here: https://www.ame.org/

Chrystal York and Mark Columbo both serve as Continuous Improvement Manager at Trojan Battery Company. Founded in 1925 by George Godber and Carl Speer, Trojan Battery Company has become the world’s leading manufacturer of deep-cycle Solar and Motive batteries.

With a broad range of energy storage solutions that including deep-cycle flooded, AGM, gel and lithium batteries, Trojan has shaped the world of deep-cycle battery technology with close to 100 years of battery manufacturing experience. Learn more about Trojan Battery Company here: https://www.trojanbattery.com/

Kevin Lawrence and Greg Moore both are part of the team at The HON Company. Kevin serves as an Industrial Engineer and Greg serves as a Continuous Improvement Engineer for the organization.

Inspired by practicality and invested in understanding the needs of its customers, The HON Company strives to establish meaningful connections resulting in product solutions and customer support that exceed market demands.

As a leading designer and manufacturer of workplace furniture including seating, desks, workstations, storage and tables, HON’s commitment to serving its customers is rooted in reliable performance and a member culture that is approachable, confident, smart and ready to serve.

Headquartered in Muscatine, Iowa, The HON Company has manufacturing facilities strategically located throughout the United States, and markets its products through a nationwide network of loyal distribution partners. The HON Company is the largest operating company of HNI Corporation, a leading global office furniture manufacturer (NYSE: HNI). For more information, visit www.hon.com

Scott currently serves as Executive Vice President of APICS Atlanta, was recently named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee and currently serves as Chair of the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards Planning Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential.

As a Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott also volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA, and maintains active membership in the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance & CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable.

Connect with Scott Luton on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter at @ScottWLuton. Learn more about TalentStream, a leading recruiting & staffing firm that helps companies find top talent in the Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain space, by visiting their website here: www.talentstreamstaffing.com

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode
AME International Conference 2019 in Chicago: http://www.ame.org/Chicago
Georgia Manufacturing Summit on October 9th: click here
SCNR’s Scott Luton at Verusen event on “Digital Innovation & Intelligence”: click here
SCNR Tunes, Track 1, featuring Tommy Townsend & Will Haraway: click here
APICS Atlanta CSCP and CLTD Boot Camps at Georgia Tech: click here
Learn more about Supply Chain 101: https://youtu.be/Qc6U9WWUsYo
Check out SCNR on YouTube: click here
EFT 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: click here

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 82

May 14, 2019 by angishields

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Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 82

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Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 82
“2019 AME Atlanta Lean Summit – Session 1”
Hosted by AME – Learn more here: https://www.ame.org/

Jason Moss is Founder and CEO of the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance (GMA). The organization is the fastest growing community of industry professionals in the state. Since 2008, GMA has provided the premier platform for manufacturing leaders to form strategic alliances, share best business practices, and make profitable business connections.

GMA now has six chapters across the state that are facilitated by volunteer chapter directors. The organization’s staff and Chapter Directors work together to identify quality manufacturers, coordinate plant tours, and provide educational workshops in their regions. Each month GMA provides at least 5 plant tours where others can learn best business practices from their peers.

Connect with Jason Moss on LinkedIn and learn more about the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance here: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/

Mike Burns serves as MOS Facilitator with McKee Foods Corporation, a food manufacturing company who’s products include Little Debbie® brand snack cakes, one of the most successful lines in the country.

McKee Foods was founded in 1934 and remains a private, family-owned business. Today, the organization manufactures products in Collegedale, TN; Gentry, AR; and Stuarts Draft, VA. Learn more about McKee Foods Corporation here: https://mckeefoods.com/

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode
Georgia Manufacturing Summit on October 9th: click here
SCNR’s Scott Luton at Verusen event on “Digital Innovation & Intelligence”: click here
SCNR Tunes, Track 1, featuring Tommy Townsend & Will Haraway: click here
APICS Atlanta CSCP and CLTD Boot Camps at Georgia Tech: click here
Learn more about Supply Chain 101: https://youtu.be/Qc6U9WWUsYo
Check out SCNR on YouTube: click here
EFT 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: click here

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 81

May 13, 2019 by angishields

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Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 81

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Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 81
“Supply Chain Industry Trends & Resources”

Nick Stylianou (Project Director) and Asif Naqvi (Head of Partnerships) work for eft (eyefortransport), a global leader in business intelligence and C-level networking for the transport, logistics and supply chain industry.

eft specializes in connecting senior industry executives with their industry peers, and with the crucial information they need to excel in their work. Follow eft on Twitter and learn more here: https://www.eft.com/

He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. As a Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott also volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA, and maintains active membership in the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance & CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable. Connect with Scott Luton on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter at @ScottWLuton.

Learn more about TalentStream, a leading recruiting & staffing firm that helps companies find top talent in the Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain space, by visiting their website here: www.talentstreamstaffing.com

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode
SCNR’s Scott Luton at Verusen event on “Digital Innovation & Intelligence”: click here
SCNR Tunes, Track 1, featuring Tommy Townsend & Will Haraway: click here
APICS Atlanta CSCP and CLTD Boot Camps at Georgia Tech: click here
Learn more about Supply Chain 101: https://youtu.be/Qc6U9WWUsYo
Check out SCNR on YouTube: click here
EFT 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: click here

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 78

May 8, 2019 by angishields

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Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 78

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Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 78
“Blueprint 2019 – Session 3”
Hosted by Blue Ridge – Learn more here: https://blueridgeglobal.com/

Mike Wiegand serves as Vice President of Purchasing at Highline Aftermarket, a manufacturer and distributor of automotive chemicals, lubricants, parts, tools & related accessories.

Mike is a 20+ year veteran of the automotive aftermarket industry and has a proven track record of strategic planning, inventory management, procurement and new business development.

Connect with Mike Wiegand on LinkedIn and learn more about Highline Aftermarket here: https://www.highlineaftermarket.com/

Michael Nau serves as Director of Supply Chain at City Furniture, one of the largest home furnishing and accent retailers in Florida.

The organization is incredibly green-focused: its delivery trucks run on compressed natural gas; it recycles millions of pounds of waste every year; and thanks to City Furniture’s responsible sourcing, it earned top scores from the Sustainable Furnishings Council in 2018.

A graduate of the University of Central Florida, Michael has been a part of the City Furniture team since 2013. Connect with Michael Nau on LinkedIn and learn more about City Furniture here: https://www.cityfurniture.com/

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode
SCNR Tunes, Track 1, featuring Tommy Townsend & Will Haraway: click here
APICS Atlanta CSCP and CLTD Boot Camps at Georgia Tech: click here
Learn more about Supply Chain 101: https://youtu.be/Qc6U9WWUsYo
See SCNR’s latest webinar featuring an update on Drones & IoT technologies: https://youtu.be/K21zQICAnIg
Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/
Blueprint 2019: https://blueridgeglobal.com/blueprint-2019/
AME Atlanta 2019 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2019-lean-summit
Transparency 2019: https://www.freightwaves.com/transparency19
EFT 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: click here
Gartner Supply Chain Leadership Conference in Phoenix: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/supply-chain-us

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 77

May 7, 2019 by angishields

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Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 77

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Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 77
“Blueprint 2019 – Session 2”
Hosted by Blue Ridge – Learn more here: https://blueridgeglobal.com/

Peter Lijewski serves as Vice President, Supply Chain with Breakthru Beverage Group. In this role, Lijewski drives Breakthru’s integrated supply chain management initiatives and works closely with the company’s commercial leadership in the markets while creating greater efficiency across the business.

Lijewski has nearly 20 years involved in the alcohol beverage industry.  He earned a BS in Industrial Engineering from Penn State University and an MBA from the Simon School at the University of Rochester. Connect with Peter Lijewski on LinkedIn and learn more about Breakthru Beverage Group here: https://www.breakthrubev.com/

Cliff Isaacson serves as Advisor at Prolific Virtue, an organization that is focused on guiding and serving small and medium sized retail, wholesale, and distribution companies in pricing analytics. The company achieves its mission by delivering flexible, affordable and customer-driven pricing tools through a subscription-based platform.

Cliff’s specialties include technology product management, applied pricing and inventory optimization, analysis and operations research, enterprise software marketing and sales, SaaS, customer integration and technology implementation. 

Cliff earned his BS Computer Science from Northwestern University and MS Industrial Administration from Carnegie Mellon University. Connect with Cliff Isaacson on LinkedIn and learn more about Prolific Virtue here: http://www.prolificvirtue.com/

Rod Daugherty is the Vice President of Product Strategy for Blue Ridge, where he oversees product direction.

For the last 21 years, Rod has been a consultant, designer and product executive for multiple supply chain software companies including E3, JDA, Evant and Manhattan Associates. Connect with Rod Daugherty on LinkedIn and learn more about Blue Ridge here: https://blueridgeglobal.com/

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 76

May 7, 2019 by angishields

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Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 76

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Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 76
“Blueprint 2019 – Session 1”
Hosted by Blue Ridge – Learn more here: https://blueridgeglobal.com/

Gary Keimach serves as Senior Vice President Supply Chain & Pricing Strategy for Martignetti Companies. Martignetti Companies is the leading distributor of wines & spirits in New England and the seventh largest distributor in the United States.

Now in its third generation of ownership by the Martignetti family, the company is firmly committed to enhancing long-term partnerships with customers and suppliers by continuing to invest in personnel, skills and technologies ensuring the highest quality service and brand building capabilities.

In 2018, Keimach oversaw the implementation of Blue Ridge’s supply chain planning solution to align Martignetti’s wine and spirits inventory with anticipated demand from its customers. The solution quickly improved the company’s forecast accuracy, helping buyers make better decisions while also reducing daily average inventory.

In 2019, Food Logistics named Keimach to its 2019 list of Food Logistics Champions: Rock Stars of the Supply Chain. Recipients are profiled in the March 2019 issue of Food Logistics, as well as online at www.foodlogistics.com. Learn more about Martignetti Companies here: https://www.martignetti.com/

Haakon Ekrheim serves as CEO of K. Ekrheim, an Oslo-based, unique grocery wholesaler. The company offers a product range of approximately 23,000 items, which are offered for delivery with only one day’s notice. K. Ekrheim was founded in 1924 and is a 3rd generation, family-owned company.

Connect with Haakon on LinkedIn and learn more about K. Ekrheim here: http://www.ekrheim.no

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 74

May 6, 2019 by angishields

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Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 74

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Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 74
“High Tech Disruption Comes to Junk Removal”
#TechConnect Series on SCNR

Greg Workmon is the Founder and CEO LoadUp, an innovative tech start-up that streamlined its supply chain to make the process of junk removal more convenient, affordable and transparent for consumers and e-commerce retailers. Prior to 2014, Greg was working inside sales at one of the nation’s largest waste management companies when he received countless calls from people who needed to dispose of their old mattresses.

The waste management company wouldn’t touch them and the “big junk” franchises that would remove them, used convoluted sales tactics that were designed to overcharge people. In 2014, he started LoadUp as a way to offer the most honest, convenient, affordable junk-removal solution on the market. Today, LoadUp is the only junk removal company that offers guaranteed, upfront pricing and the only one that uses crowdsourcing to recruit independent, licensed & insured junk-hauling professionals. This leaner, and more efficient supply chain allows the company to charge an average of 20 – 30% less than competitors, with no compromise of quality or coverage.

In addition to removing the junk of more than 70,000 consumers, LoadUp partners with e-commerce mattress retailers, like Avocado and Bear Mattress, to give them a competitive edge by removing customers’ old mattresses at no cost to the customer. The company currently has 270+ driver teams in 170+ U.S. cities, and achieved nearly 3,000% growth in the last three years alone. LoadUp is a certified Great Place to Work®. Connect with Greg on LinkedIn and learn more about LoadUp at www.goloadup.com

Riaz Virani currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer at LoadUp, an innovative tech start-up that has streamlined the supply chain of junk removal to make the process of removing unneeded items more convenient, transparent and affordable for consumers and e-commerce retailers than ever before.

As LoadUp’s CTO, Riaz leads the company’s technological innovation program that aims to further improve customer experience and streamline the flow of unneeded items – from customer to Loader to disposal point – be it recycling center or dump. Over the last four years, Riaz and his wife have led one of the largest technical industry groups for web developers using web-application framework, Ruby on Rails, with 3,000 members in Atlanta alone. He’s also the co-organizer of the Atlanta React Meet-up, a group for developers that use React Native, a framework that makes websites, like Facebook and LoadUp, interactive in real time.

Prior to joining LoadUp, Riaz was a senior software engineer at web performance and monitoring company, Rigor, and worked as a consultant on Deloitte’s federal projects, that included Health and Human Services, U.S. Senate’s financial system in Washington D.C. You can connect with Riaz on LinkedIn and learn more about LoadUp at www.goloadup.com

Ashley Liebke is the CEO of Vision Media Group, LLC, Co-Host of Supply Chain Now Radio’s #TechConnect series, a Wine consultant with Scout & Cellar, and Co-Founder/Chief Editor and YouTube Creator with her Epic-Taste lifestyle blog.  She was formerly the Vice-President of Marketing for Deposco, a provider of Supply Chain Software solutions for Coca Cola, Chickfila and hundreds of other shippers, ditributors and 3PLS.  

Ashley is a 12 year veteran of UPS, where she mastered the retail technology arena and implemented a new Retail Partner Marketing program.  She frequently consulted with company Presidents and Enterprise  retailers such as Macy’s, QVC, Cabela’s.  Ashley managed UPS and ComScore’s multi-year, global research project, the UPS Pulse of  Online Shopper Studies,  to inform retailers and industry of consumer preferences and suggest necessary supply chain solutions to better meet their needs.

As a long–time member of UPS’s Customer Technology Marketing group, Ashley launched global software upgrades for millions of shippers in multiple languages, managed complex address validation and shipping Web Services and APIs, and managed Strategic Alliances with Amazon, Google, Manhattan Associates, Ozlink now part of Descartes Systems Group.   Ashley, aka @thevisionchic, has spoken at numerous events, webinars and is a blogger on her own Food & Lifestyle Blog Epic-Taste. 

Passionate about fashion and food logistics, Ashley and her firm are helping brands, restaurants, organizations and technology companies to optimize their brand and leverage the latest technology for automation of their marketing and logistics. Ashley lives in Peachtree Corners, GA with her daughter and son and enjoys eating while photographing food, yoga and fitness. Connect with Ashley Liebke on LinkedIn and learn more about Epic Taste here: http://www.epic-taste.com/

Scott W. Luton is the founder of Supply Chain Now Radio and also serves as Managing Partner for TalentStream. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott currently serves as Executive Vice President of APICS Atlanta, was recently named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive.

He served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee and currently serves as Chair of the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards Planning Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. As a Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott also volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA, and maintains active membership in the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance & CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable.

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode
SCNR Tunes, Track 1, featuring Tommy Townsend & Will Haraway: click here
APICS Atlanta CSCP and CLTD Boot Camps at Georgia Tech: click here
Veteran Scholarship Opportunity for SCM Certifications: click here
Upcoming VETLANTA events: click here
Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/
Blueprint 2019: https://blueridgeglobal.com/blueprint-2019/
2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://youtu.be/z8QCs8lgyMM?t=1
AME Atlanta 2019 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2019-lean-summit
Transparency 2019: https://www.freightwaves.com/transparency19
EFT 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: click here
Gartner Supply Chain Leadership Conference in Phoenix: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/supply-chain-us

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 72

April 29, 2019 by angishields

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Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 72
“Supply Chain Opportunities & Support for Veterans”
Broadcast live from Emory University

Chuck Kluball serves Manager: Specialty Selling Store Operations at The Home Depot. Chuck graduated from Valdosta State University in 2009 and commissioned through OCS as an Infantry Officer in the Army where he served for 7 years.

While in the Army, Chuck completed an MBA from the University of North Carolina (UNC) with a dual focus in Global Supply Chain and Sustainability.  Upon transitioning out of the military, Chuck joined the Home Depot’s corporate offices in Atlanta as a Project Manager in their Supply Chain Development team.

Chuck is currently a manager of specialty selling for Home Depot’s appliance and kitchen departments and sits on Home Depot’s Military Appreciation Group (MAG) board where he leads the organization’s Veteran Integration efforts.  Chuck is a mentor with American Corporate Partners as well as supporting other veteran transition organizations.

Connect with Chuck on LinkedIn and learn more about how The Home Depot is serving the Veteran community here: https://corporate.homedepot.com/community/honoring-our-veterans

Ross Chesaniuk serves as Senior Project Manager at The Home Depot. Ross graduated from West Point with a degree in Systems & Industrial Engineering in 2011, commissioning as an Engineer Officer in the U.S. Army.

During his five years of service, Ross served in multiple roles including Platoon Leader and Executive Officer in a bridge construction company, Chief Engineer of a SOCOM compound in Afghanistan, and Project Engineer for the Army Corps of Engineers. He completed his Masters in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech during his last year of service and transitioned to the private sector in 2016.

Ross joined The Home Depot as a Sr. Analyst – Supply Chain Strategy and currently leads Home Depot’s Upstream Supply Chain PMO team. He is serving as Co-Chair for The Home Depot’s Military Appreciation Group (MAG).

Connect with Ross on LinkedIn and learn more about how The Home Depot is serving the Veteran community here: https://corporate.homedepot.com/community/honoring-our-veterans

Lloyd Knight is a Senior Director of International Air Freight based at UPS Supply Chain Solutions corporate campus in Alpharetta, GA. Lloyd began his career with UPS in 2007 and in addition to his current assignment has served multiple capacities including Director of Global Freight Forwarding, Director of Global Government Operations and Government Operations Manager.

In addition to these roles, Lloyd has been selected for several special assignments including a six month rotation with corporate HR establishing the UPS Veterans Management Training Program, a six week deployment to Hong Kong in 2017 to support peak season and the Chairman of the UPS Veterans Council in 2019.

Lloyd retired from the Air Force in 2007 after 20 years of service. During his military service, Lloyd logged over 3,000 flight hours as a Loadmaster on several aircraft including the C-141 Starlifter, C-5 Galaxy, and C-23 Sherpa. He also served as a Functional Manager at HQ Air Mobility Command and First Sergeant for Medical and Communications Squadrons. Lloyd participated in Operations “Just Cause”, “Desert Storm” “Northern Watch”, “Southern Watch”, “Allied Force” and supported Operations “Enduring Freedom” and “Iraqi Freedom”.

Lloyd started the first UPS Veterans Business Resource Group in Atlanta and co-founded and is the President of VETLANTA, an industry collaboration of veteran friendly/affiliated organizations striving to make Atlanta the premier community for veterans and their families. He is an active volunteer supporting multiple non-profits including American Corporate Partners, FourBlock, Veterans Empowerment Organization and Hire Heroes USA.

Lloyd is the recipient of the 2017 UPS Jim Casey Community Service Award. This award is given annually to just one of 454,000 global UPS employees for demonstrating an exceptional commitment to helping others in their community. He is also two time recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award and was awarded an Atlanta Journal Constitution Hometown Hero Award in 2018.

Lloyd has associate degrees in Aircrew Operations and Human Resources Management from the Community College of the Air Force, a Bachelor Degree and Master’s Degree in Transportation & Logistics Management from American Military University. Lloyd is married to Suzan for 31 years and has two sons. Connect with Lloyd Knight on LinkedIn and learn more about UPS here: www.ups.com

Tyler Freeman was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and joined the United States Marine Corps in 2008.  He was stationed in the Carolinas shortly thereafter with military occupations primarily involving helicopter squadrons as an Aviation Maintenance Supervisor and a CH-53E Helicopter Crew Member.

After 5 ½ years of service and three deployments (2 to Northeast Africa and 1 to Afghanistan), Tyler received an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps in April of 2014 to pursue undergraduate studies at University of North Carolina at Greensboro. While enrolled, he held a concurrent full-time position at Ameriprise Financial in various operations and project management roles.

He completed a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Magna Cum Laude) at UNC Greensboro in December, 2017. Tyler then relocated to Atlanta after he was accepted to Emory University’s Goizueta Business School & Emory Law School, where he began the full-time MBA/JM Dual Degree program in August 2018.

When Tyler is not studying, he is either looking for a new international location to visit, scuba diving, or motorcycling with his girlfriend Lea. He also enjoys finding and tasting rare and small batch bourbons around the country. Connect with Tyler on LinkedIn and learn more about VETLANTA here: https://vetlanta.org/