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STI Announces Key Sales Director Appointments
June 30, 2010
Specialized Transportation, Inc. (STI), a business leader in high value supply chain solutions, announces the expansion of their Business Development team. The enhanced salesorganization will focus on leveraging STI’s customized logistics solutions in the Midwest and Mid Atlantic regions of the U.S., Tony Russo, formerly Vice President of Sales for Perkins Logistics, will manage the Midwest region. Prior to joining Perkins, Tony was Vice President of Marketing for Gainey Transportation. Tony will be located in the Grand Rapids, MI sales office.
Dave Stewart, formerly Director of Sales for McCollister’s/United, will expand the business development initiatives in the Mid Atlantic region. Dave will be located in the metropolitan
Philadelphia, PA market.
“We are excited to have two industry veterans with a record of business development success join STI,” said Jerry Levy, EVP of Sales and Marketing for STI. “Their intimate knowledge of this unique segment of the logistics market place will enable them to successfully lead the complex, consultative sales process that suppliers in this industry now experience,” Levy noted.
Ian Nicolson, President and CEO of STI added, “We are beginning to see demand return as manufacturers and retailers have depleted safety stocks during the two year recession. Our
goal is to continue to develop our value proposition in the business to business and business to consumer marketplaces. These senior level executives have an intimate understanding of the
unique requirements of our customer base in support of this strategy.”
About STI
Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Specialized Transportation (STI) has been an industry leader of specialized supply chain solutions since 1965. STI was formerly the High Value
Products Division of North American Van Lines before being spun off as an independent company in 2004. STI provides customized supply chain solutions for products that require high
touch support, special handling and equipment, and value added on site services. Supporting the business to business and business to consumer markets, the company provides multi-modal logistics supported by an extensive network of distribution centers throughout the U.S. and Canada. The suite of services includes padded van transportation, trade show support, first and final mile logistics, white glove services, transportation management, warehousing, home delivery, and technology tools. STI supports customers in the Technology, Healthcare, Industrial, Furniture, Store Fixtures, Retail, and Financial Services markets. Please visit www.STIdelivers.com for more information.