April 27, 2014
Oak Brook , IL
Industry Leaders Plan WERC Conference 2014
The Warehousing Education and Research Council proudly announces the volunteer members who will plan the educational program for the WERC Conference, April 27-30, in Chicago, Ill, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
Conference 2014 Committee
Director, 2014 Annual Conference: Tim Hotze, Panalpina, Inc.
Director, 2015 Annual Conference: Ken Woodlin, Walmart Stores, Inc.
Roundtable Chair: Annette Danek-Akey, Penguin Random House
Topic Chairs
Equipment: Gary Forger, MHI
Metrics: Sean Coakley, Kenco Logistics Service
People: Brian McCarthy, Nature’s Best
Processes: Elijah Ray, Sunland Logistics Solutions
Real Estate: Tim Feemster, FQL Logistics
Strategies: Randy Holtzapple, UPS
Outsourcing: Robert Ulery, Johnson Stephens Consulting, Inc.
Warehousing: Andy Bass, Ingersoll Rand
Systems/Information Technology: Robert “Andy” Dishner, Legacy Supply Chain Services
Transportation: Terry Esper, PhD, University of Arkansas
According to Michael Mikitka, CAE, WERC’s chief executive officer: “Once again this year, we have assembled an awesome group of professionals who will help outline the critical issues and line up industry speakers. Their enthusiasm and dedication is a big part of what makes the WERC conference a can’t-miss event.”