Marc S. Blubaugh represents carriers, third-party logistics providers, warehouse operators and commercial shippers in complex transportation and supply chain disputes across the United States. Blubaugh has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America for transportation law and ranked Band 1 nationally by Chambers. He serves as Outside General Counsel to the Transportation Intermediaries Association and the Intermodal Association of North America and is a past President of the Transportation Lawyers Association. He also serves on the board of the Columbus Roundtable of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals and the American Logistics Aid Network.

Scott Cornell is Vice President of Transportation Risk and Strategy and a Crime and Theft Specialist at Logistiq, with more than 25 years in transportation insurance. Named one of the top 100 insurance executives for 2025, he previously led Travelers Insurance’s transportation division for 10 years and created the industry’s first dedicated cargo theft unit, the Special Investigations Group. A recognized authority on cargo theft prevention and supply chain security, he has advised the White House Economic Council, testified before the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and worked with the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. He chairs the Transported Asset Protection Association’s Americas chapter, sits on the TIA Cargo Fraud Task Force, and his expertise has appeared in CNBC, NBC News Now, Yahoo Finance and The Wall Street Journal.

 Gary Thomas is a Cargo Theft and Crime Specialist at Specialty Program Group, where he focuses on protecting supply chains, supporting law enforcement collaborations and delivering actionable intelligence to mitigate cargo theft and organized crime. With 24 years of service at the Kentucky State Police, he built a distinguished career in criminal analysis, investigative support and collaborative law enforcement operations. His expertise spans cargo crime trends, intelligence analysis and public-private partnerships, providing clients and law enforcement agencies with insights into supply chain theft, fraud prevention and recovery operations across the country. 

Chris Johnson, CFA, is a Senior Analyst at Cleveland Research Company, where he leads the firm’s sell-side research with a focus on supply chain and logistics, including construction and agricultural equipment, heavy trucks and engines, railroads, and air, ocean and land freight. His expertise covers intermodal transportation, less-than-truckload services and parcel delivery, providing clients with insights into market trends, operational efficiencies and the complexities of global logistics networks.

Satish Jindel is a supply chain expert with more than 30 years of experience. A founding member of RPS, now FedEx Ground, he later established SJ Consulting Inc., where he has advised more than 200 carriers worldwide. In 2000, he founded ShipMatrix, a firm that provides parcel visibility, analytics, auditing and customer experience solutions, processing several million parcels annually and supporting hundreds of shippers. In 2021, ShipMatrix was recognized by UPS as the voice for on-time performance in the parcel industry. Jindel holds three master’s degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, including an MBA from the Wharton School.

Jordan Strawn serves as Senior Vice President of Brokerage and Werner PowerLink SM at Werner, where he leads brokerage operations and drives strategic initiatives focused on operational efficiency and customer outcomes. With 18 years of industry experience, including 15 years in management overseeing teams of more than 200 associates, he has built a strong track record of delivering results for the organization and its customers. Known for his commitment to talent development and belief that people are the foundation of success, he is dedicated to building high-performing teams. 

Rennie Alston is the Founder, CEO and President of the Alston Group, a premiere Customs Regulatory expert, licensed customhouse broker, and Global Security specialist. He holds over thirty years of interactive work experience with the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection on international trade and regulatory issues. Rennie received his Masters Certification from the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris in 2011 as a master trainer of the Incoterms 2010.

Anthony Rocco is a veteran leader in the LTL industry, with more than 30 years of experience, all with Dayton Freight. Starting as a Dockworker, he advanced through roles in Operations, Sales and Leadership, including Supervisor, Service Center Manager, Corporate Development and Vice President of Operations. As Chief Operating Officer, he oversees Operations, Safety and Real Estate while leading technology and process improvement initiatives. Dayton Freight, a family-owned company built on respect and servant leadership, is celebrating 45 years in business, with 73 Service Centers, more than 6,000 employees and a ranking as the nation’s 13th largest LTL carrier.

Matt Wagner has more than two decades of experience in business development and sales management, specializing in supply chain management solutions. As Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Jarrett, he oversees sales and marketing strategy and execution to drive new business growth and brand awareness. He began his logistics career at Jarrett in 2007 as a manager of business development, later spent six years as client solutions director at Transportation Insight, and returned to Jarrett in 2016 as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, before being promoted to his current role in November 2022. Matt earned a LEAN Green Belt certification through Total Insight in 2012 and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Ashland University.

Mike is the Founder and CEO of Jarrett, the flagship brand in his corporate portfolio, and an entrepreneur who has founded or co-founded six successful companies in Northeast Ohio. He previously served as Vice President of Carrier Operations for Caliber Logistics, now FedEx Supply Chain Services. Mike was named EY Entrepreneur of the Year in the distribution and manufacturing category and serves as Chair of the Heartland Education Community Board of Trustees, the Wayne County Community Foundation Board and the University of Mount Union Board of Trustees.

Kate Novotny is Director of Supply Chain at Worthington Enterprises, where she leads enterprise-wide strategy and execution across a national network of 12 sites. With more than 20 years of experience spanning planning, distribution and manufacturing, she specializes in driving large-scale supply chain transformations that enable both cost efficiency and market growth. She has led digital and network transformations, S&OP implementations, and distribution expansions across both owned and 3PL networks. Her work has delivered measurable impact, including improving OTIF from 73% to 97% and achieving 12% year-over-year distribution and transportation cost savings.

 JP Wiggins is a leader in logistics technology and no-code solutions, specializing in transportation management software (TMS), real-time transportation visibility platforms (RTTVP) and carrier connectivity. As CEO and Co-Founder of 1Logtech, he advances no-code integration for the transportation and logistics industries. With global experience in sales, marketing and implementation, Wiggins previously co-founded 3Gtms and held roles at SAP, Descartes, G-Log (now Oracle) and Red Prairie (now Blue Yonder). His career combines strategic vision with technological expertise in supply chain solutions.

Carla Bay Rumford, CCP, CTB, serves as Senior Operations Support Manager at BM2 Freight Services, where she oversees risk management operations including claims and compliance, carrier services and after-hours operations. She also serves as Council Chairman of the Certified Claims Professional Accreditation Council and is Vice Chair of the Education and Operations Committees for the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA). With more than a decade of experience in logistics, Rumford specializes in claims management, fraud prevention and transportation risk management.  

Deena Walechka is a Claims Specialist II in Risk Management at FedEx Custom Critical with nearly 25 years of transportation industry experience. She specializes in high‑value and sensitive‑sector cargo claims, providing strategic guidance that reduces risk and drives stronger recovery outcomes. Deena is a Certified Claims Professional (CCP) and she serves as the serves as Vice President of CCPAC. Known for her integrity, regulatory fluency and commitment to industry education, she is a trusted and influential voice in cargo claims and transportation risk management.