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Keynote Speaker Announcement Coming Soon!
This year's keynote speaker will have big shoes to fill after National Championship Winning Coach Jim Tressel spoke on "Leadership Is Service" last year. The motivating address was packed with key stories and life lessons to remind us that leaders come from top to bottom in all areas of a team, family or organization. Stay tuned for the exciting announcement of our 2024 keynote speaker!
The State of Transportation Address
Satish Jindel
Founder/President of SJ Consulting Group Inc. and ShipMatrix
Satish Jindel has 30 years of experience in the supply chain industry. A key founding member of RPS (now FedEx Ground), Satish founded SJ Consulting Inc. and has advised more than 200 carriers around the globe.
In 2000, he founded ShipMatrix, which supports hundreds of shippers with parcel visibility, analytics, auditing and customer experience by processing several million parcels per year. In 2021, ShipMatrix was recognized by UPS as the voice for on-time performance for the parcel industry.
Often quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Satish's unmatched track record for forecasting industry trends has solidified him as the go-to industry expert in the parcel industry.
Satish holds three master’s degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, including an MBA from the Wharton School.
What Is A Preferred Shipper & Why Should I Care
Lance Healy
Co-Founder, CEO FreightFacts
Lance Healy is an entrepreneur that has driven innovation in the LTL industry for over 25 years. He created the first APIs to carriers in the late 1990s as Founder and President of Banyan Technology. While at Banyan, he developed APIs for full-shipment execution and automated invoice reconciliation. Later, he was awarded a U.S. patent on dynamic pricing for LTL carriers.
Since Banyan, Lance has worked with LTL carrier optimization technology and recently launched a new venture, FreightFacts, that aggregates LTL carrier data to score shippers. He leads and serves on multiple Digital LTL Council committees including the CSCMP Center of Excellence Board and committees and has served two years as TIA’s lead instructor on LTL for the past two years.
Supply Chain Leadership in Sustainability
Geoffrey Muessig
Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer of PITT OHIO
Geoffrey Muessig has over 34 years of experience in the transportation industry. He began his career with PITT OHIO in 1988 as a Sales Representative. Today, he serves as the organization’s Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. Geoff is responsible for overseeing the sales and marketing efforts of PITT OHIO.
He has successfully brought many new PITT OHIO service offerings to market including: Fast Track, an award-winning, expedited Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) guaranteed shipping service; Heat Track, a guaranteed protect-from-freeze LTL shipping service, and The Reliance Network (TRNet) which was a nationwide LTL network that spanned North America. Today, Geoff also serves as Chairman of the LTL Digital Council. He received a master's degree from the University of Chicago, as well as an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business.
Supply Chain Leadership in Sustainability
Gary Moore
President and CEO of HEXPOL Compounding Americas
Gary has more than 30 years of experience in the rubber and plastics industry.
Prior to his current role, Gary led the company’s commercial activities, with responsibility for business operations in the U.S. and Mexico since the acquisition of Preferred Compounding back in June of 2019.
He began his career with HEXPOL Compounding in 2007 as the Global Purchase Manager based in Eupen, Belgium, leading the development, implementation and communication of strategic sourcing strategies. He relocated to the U.S. in 2014 and assumed the role of Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) based in the DFW area.
Before joining HEXPOL in January 2007, Gary served for 15 years in various roles at Avon Automotive, U.K., where he demonstrated his ability to develop strategy and deliver proven results.
He holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of the West of England and a bachelor’s degree in Materials Science from Brunel University.
Transportation Executive Panel Discussion
Mike Jarrett
President and CEO of Jarrett
Mike is the Founder and CEO of Jarrett Logistics Systems (JLS), the flagship brand in his corporate portfolio. He is known for his entrepreneurial achievements as founder or co-founder of six highly successful companies based in Northeast Ohio.
He formerly served as Vice President of Carrier Operations for Hudson, Ohio-based Caliber Logistics (now known as FedEx Supply Chain Services) as well as Roadway Express.
Mike has been named EY Entrepreneur of the Year in the Distribution and Manufacturing category and led Jarrett to many awards over the years including recognition as an Inc. 5000 Award Winner 16 times.
He graduated from the University of Mount Union with a Bachelor of Business Administration and received a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Akron.
Mike and his wife Diane reside in Orrville, Ohio. He currently serves as the Chair of the Heartland Education Community Board of Trustees, the Wayne County Community Foundation (WCCF) Board and the University of Mount Union Board of Trustees.
CSCMP and Supply Chain Summit Moderator
Tom Clark
Partner and Practice Leader Supply Chain & Logistics, Military Transition and Military Leadership Excellence
Tom Clark is Partner and Supply Chain & Logistics Practice Leader at DRI and also leads DRI’s Military Leadership Excellence and Military Transition Practices. He has held leadership roles across Direct Recruiters Permanent Placement and Contract Staffing businesses (formerly known as Direct Consulting Associates) and was instrumental in aligning the businesses to offer clients total, customized, performance-based recruiting solutions. Tom’s experience managing high-growth, multi-division, multi-billion-dollar businesses is a great compliment to his military leadership experience. He is a former U.S. Army Captain and Airborne Ranger who led troops in combat in the global war on terrorism and served as a subject matter expert on logistics.
Tom is the President of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Cleveland Roundtable and also serves CSCMP as the Regional Advisor for the Middle Atlantic and New England Regions.
Driving Supply Chain Efficiency with Integrated Solutions
Aaron Nussbaum
Director of Logistics Operations at Jarrett
Aaron Nussbaum joined Jarrett Warehousing in early 2019. As Director of Logistics Operations, he oversees Jarrett’s warehousing operations, ensuring Jarrett is effectively supporting clients with any warehouse storage, order fulfillment, packaging or shipping needs.
Prior to joining Jarrett, Aaron spent eight years with The J.M. Smucker Company, working in corporate transportation, operations and warehousing. During his time there, he worked with many Fortune 500 companies, such as Amazon, Walmart and Target, which gave him exposure to their supply chains and delivery requirements. Aaron received his Bachelor of Arts in Management from the University of Mount Union and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) focused on Business Analytics and Supply Chain Management from Ashland University.
Transportation Executive Panel Discussion
Gray Silva
Vice President of Sales at Kenan Advantage Group North America
Gray Silva, Executive Vice President of Sales for KAG North America, has been with Kenan Advantage Group for nearly 15 years, holding roles in operations, scheduling and business development. Today, Gray is a champion of supply chain leadership and commercial strategy.
Gray is a 2005 graduate of Mississippi State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications and Marketing.
Driving Supply Chain Efficiency with Integrated Solutions
Rafi Khan
Chief Operating Officer at Earth Animal
Rafi Khan is a seasoned leader with a solid record of building high performing operations to achieve superior results. Rafi has 20 plus years of domestic and global supply chain experience in a variety of technical and leadership positions. Rafi has demonstrated experience with increasing scope of responsibilities and Supply Planning, Procurement, Inventory Control, Customer Service, Logistics, Manufacturing, Information Technology and Engineering. Rafi is a change agent with the ability to identify opportunities and deliver business results. Rafi has a proven ability to develop teams and leadership talent.
Driving Supply Chain Efficiency with Integrated Solutions
Joe Hoffman
CEO of Timco Rubber Products, Inc.
Joe began his career with Timco in 1989 as an outside salesperson, serving in that capacity for over 18 years. In 2008, he was appointed Vice President of Operations and Sales while also being selected to serve on the company’s Board of Directors.
Beginning on January 1, 2014, Joe took over the reins as the 5th president of Timco Rubber Products and in 2020, Joe was elevated to CEO where he currently presides. Joe is commissioned to uphold the company’s mission statement of “…delivering complete customer satisfaction while offering opportunities to its employees…”
Joe is a 1983 graduate of Bowling Green State University where he earned his BSBA Degree in Marketing with a specialization in Selling and Sales Management.
Jarrett Supply Chain Summit Moderator
Matt Wagner
Chief of Sales & Marketing at Jarrett
Matt Wagner has more than two decades of expertise in business development and sales management, specializing in supply chain management solutions. As Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Jarrett, he is responsible for developing the sales and marketing strategy and execution to drive new business growth and brand awareness.
In 2007, he began his logistics career with Jarrett as a Manager of Business Development. Following this, he honed his skills further during a six-year tenure as Client Solutions Director at Transportation Insight, before ultimately returning to Jarrett in 2016 as Vice President, Sales & Marketing and was promoted in November 2022 to his current position.
Matt earned his certification as a LEAN Green Belt through Total Insight in November 2012, further solidifying his proficiency in driving operational excellence. Matt holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Ashland University.
Supply Chain Leadership in Sustainability
Matt Angell
Chief Customer Officer at Jarrett
Matt Angell, Chief Customer Officer at Jarrett, is responsible for the development and execution of comprehensive strategies and driving the seamless operation of Jarrett Logistics and the Jarrett Routing Center. Matt oversees the implementation of new accounts while managing relationships with existing customers. Additionally, Matt is responsible for Jarrett’s sales support, customer success, client and carrier contracting, pricing and data analytics teams.
Since joining Jarrett in 2008, Matt has navigated various roles within the organization, culminating in a decade-long tenure as Vice President, Logistics Operations. During this time, he played a pivotal role in shaping the operational landscape, contributing significantly to Jarrett's growth and success.
Prior to his career with Jarrett, Matt served as the Executive Vice President at Miller Logistics, a third-party logistics (3PL) company based in Iowa. His experience in this leadership role provided valuable insights into the intricacies of logistics operations.
Matt attended Iowa State’s Ivy School of Business before pursuing entrepreneur ventures in Florida, Massachusetts, California and eventually at Miller in Iowa.
Matt’s strategic vision remains instrumental in steering Jarrett toward continued growth and success.
Event Highlights
Network with supply chain leaders and get the latest updates in AI, LTL, TL, international, sustainability and more.
Transportation Executive Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion: Supply Chain Leadership in Sustainability
Supply chain leaders discuss past, present and future sustainability initiatives from the Shipper, Carrier and 3PL perspective.
What Is A Preferred Shipper & Why Should I Care
The future of shippers is here now. Much like a FICO score for lenders, the freight score will impact shippers' abilities to secure more competitive pricing. Find out how data from LTL carriers is being aggregated on key performance metrics.
Driving Supply Chain Efficiency with Integrated Solutions
Discuss real-life results of how shippers have increased supply chain efficiency by leveraging integrated solutions through warehousing, order fulfillment, transportation management, technology and analytics.
Who should attend the Jarrett Supply Chain Summit?
Leaders in supply chain, logistics, operations, finance, innovators and P&L Owners
Network with industry experts, hear from industry thought leaders on real issues impacting your day-to-day operations and join panel discussions.
Registration
Registration and networking. Private tours of the Jarrett Routing Center are available.
State of Transportation
Supply Chain Leadership in Sustainability
Driving Supply Chain Efficiency with Integrated Solutions
Panelists will discuss real-life results of how shippers have increased supply chain efficiency by leveraging integrated solutions through warehousing, order fulfillment, transportation management, technology and analytics.
Lunch and Networking
Transportation Executive Panel Discussion
What is a Preferred Shipper & Why I Should Care
Keynote Speaker - Announcement Coming Soon!
Special Events
Silent & Live Auctions to Support Heartland Education Community
The Heartland Education Community, Inc., was formed in the early 1990s to explore ways to leverage the talent and resources of the community for the betterment of education. From its founding, Heartland has intended to strengthen the sense of partnership between segments of the community – schools, businesses, nonprofit organizations, parents and churches.
Music Performance
Join us for a private concert with country music artist Phil Vassar! Most notable for his greatest hits, including Just Another Day in Paradise, Carlene and Six Pack Summer, Vassar made his debut on the country music scene in the late 1990s, co-writing singles for several country artists, including Tim McGraw's "For a Little While" and "My Next Thirty Years," Jo Dee Messina's "Bye, Bye" and "I'm Alright," Collin Raye's "Little Red Rodeo" and Alan Jackson's "Right on the Money."
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FAQs
How much is the cost to attend?
Jarrett partners and guests are complimentary.
Who should attend?
Customers, prospects, executives, partners, innovators and anyone with a passion for supply chain management.
Can more than one person from my company attend?
Yes - professional colleagues are welcome to attend.