I am a change management professional with significant practical experience in both domestic and international logistics markets. My skill sets include extensive knowledge in transportation and logistics sales, marketing and operations, including ocean freight, railroad and truck-based intermodal movements, as well as domestic and international logistics management. As well, I have extensive successful experience in building regional teams focused on workforce and economic development. This experience includes developing unique logistics and supply chain programs and curriculum. I am an experienced motivational speaker where my skills have been honed in presentations to a wide range of individuals and groups including k-12, Community College and University students, teachers, professors and administrators. In addition, I work with local and state elected officials, economic development and workforce development professionals in developing programs and methods to foster economic recovery and prosperity. I managed the Piedmont Triad Regions “Aerotropolis” project and I am the founding Executive Director for the North Carolina Center for Global Logistics. I am a lead for the US Department of Labor’s national logistics initiative and am a contributor to the 12th Edition of “International Business; The Challenge of Global Competition”, published by McGraw-Hill Irwin.Specialties: Motivation of individuals or groups. Solving challenges that others consider unsolvable. Logistics and Supply Chain consultation.