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Fortna has hired Michael Dunn as its vice president of
sales. Formerly VP of sales with Manhattan Associates, Dunn
will be responsible for driving Fortna’s sales strategy and
execution, and will manage ongoing executive relationships
with key prospects and clients.
Robert Walkord has been hired by Circumference
America as the company’s new chief information officer.
Walkord will oversee technology, systems, and IT personnel
at Circumference, a non–asset-based transportation holding
company. He previously was with NYK Logistics Americas.
Bird-X, a company that makes humane bird and animal
pest control solutions for warehouses and other facilities, has
hired Dave Kogan as its marketing manager. He brings over
12 years’ experience in the marketing field to his new position.
Susan Webb is retiring as president and co-CEO of Jervis
B. Webb Co. She has led the company, which was founded
by her grandfather, since 2003. During her tenure, the company was sold to Daifuku Co. Ltd. of Japan. Succeeding her as
president is Ryuichi Kitaguchi, who will also continue as
president of Daifuku America Corp. Masaki Hojo will continue as Daifuku’s president and Webb’s chairman and co-CEO.
In addition, several other executives have had their roles
expanded. Brian Stewart has been promoted to executive
vice president and COO. He was formerly senior vice president and COO. Jonathan Ball has been promoted to corporate adviser, Daifuku Co. Ltd. He had previously been senior
vice president and CFO of the Webb Co. And John Doychich
has been promoted to senior vice president and CFO from
vice president of finance and accounting.
Robert Chiarito is the new Central Region vice president
of Barthco Americas, a division of OHL. In his new role,
Chiarito will manage freight forwarding and customs brokerage operations for the company within the Central Region.
He brings to his new position 25 years of experience in international management.
HK Systems has made two new appointments to its team.
James Swensen has been hired as account executive for
aftermarket customer service. And Eric Thatcher has been
named account executive for HK Production Logistics, a division of HK that provides solutions for the 3PL market.
Pete Malloy is joining Intelligrated as sales engineer for
its Eastern Region operations. Malloy brings over 27 years of
experience in providing turnkey material handling solutions
to the distribution and manufacturing industries.
OHL has promoted Fred Loeffel to executive vice president of global account management. In this newly created position,
Loeffel will serve on the OHL executive committee and will focus on several strategic
areas, including global integrated supply
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chain, customer care, and business development. Loeffel has been with OHL for 14 years, most recently
as senior vice president of global business development.
The Raymond Corp. has named Richard Baker manager
of marketing communications. In this role, Baker will be
responsible for the marketing of Raymond’s lift truck products and for strengthening the Raymond brand in the marketplace. Baker comes to Raymond from Show Works, a
Chicago-based event marketing and promotions agency.
Jerry Welcome has been appointed president of the
Reusable Packaging Association. He brings to his new
position more than 16 years of senior-level management
experience at various industry associations, including the
International Fresh-Cut Produce Industry, the United Fresh
Produce Association, and the Packaging Machinery
Manufacturers Institute.
Mezzanine Safeti-Gates has promoted Aaron Conway
to president. He replaces James Conway, who will continue with the company as an engineering and special product consultant. Mezzanine Safeti-Gates manufactures gates
and other safety devices for warehouses and distribution
facilities.
American Airlines Cargo Division has appointed Roger
Samways managing director of global accounts and sales
strategy. Samways replaces Linda Brown, who is retiring. He
joined AA Cargo in 1998 as a regional manager based in
London and has been credited with much of the company’s
continued growth in Northern Europe. In his new role,
Samways oversees AA Cargo’s global accounts team.
Ports America has named Nasir Khan as its new chief
development officer. He will be responsible for leading the
company’s investments and expansion in marine terminals.
Prior to joining Ports America, Khan worked as director of
infrastructure and energy finance for Citigroup.
Abe Achackzad has been promoted to executive vice
president of operations and transportation at Pilot Freight
Services. Achackzad, who has been with Pilot for 10 years,
most recently served as the company’s Western Region VP.
