Anne is a high-energy executive leader with 20  years of supply chain experience as part of the Consulting and Third Party Logistics industries.  In her most recent executive position as Vice President of Supply Chain Engineering at NAL Worldwide, a $100mm non-asset based third-party logistics provider, Anne was accountable for developing and articulating service value propositions, designing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives, managing client engagements, building cost models and pricing strategies, and supporting new business implementations.  She brings extensive expertise in supply chain strategy development, financial modeling, and logistics implementation to PLG clients.  

Graham is the president and founder of Professional Logistics Group, Inc., a consulting and management services company focused on transportation, logistics, and supply chain. He formed the business in 2001 following a career in the railroad and trucking industries, where his various operations and business development roles helped to identify the market need for objective, expert consulting services for shippers, transportation companies, financial firms, government entities, and other stakeholders in the world of logistics.

Jean is an accomplished career logistics executive with over 30 years experience in the rail, distribution, and transportation consulting industries. She has in-depth expertise in a wide variety of disciplines, including executive leadership; logistics/railroad network operations and transportation analysis; problem solving and process simplification; systems design, development and implementation; business management; budgets, financial analysis and administration.

Kathy is an accomplished career logistics executive with over 25 years experience in the transportation industry. Prior to joining PLG, Kathy spent 20 years with CSX Transportation where she successfully managed a large portfolio of accounts with a value of $30MM. In assisting shippers, Kathy has negotiated transportation contracts of up to $200MM across all modes. She has key relationships with the marketing and operating departments of all the major North American railroads. Kathy has also has developed barge, port and terminal contacts and works with crane owners, riggers and related professionals on dimensional and project cargo shipments. She has a strong background in developing and implementing innovative solutions for logistical challenges and an outstanding record of performance in contract negotiations and strategies.

Melba is an experienced Logistics professional with special expertise in optimizing global logistics costs, operations and systems. During her career, Melba has implemented supply chain solutions to and from North America, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East, and South America, leveraging key relationships, exceptional negotiating skills, and deep knowledge of carriers, ports, customs authorities, and third-party logistics providers throughout the world. Melba is fluent in English and Spanish and a certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

Mike possesses over 22 years of international transportation and logistics experience. His particular expertise is in international freight forwarding, intermodal freight, ocean/air freight, and import/export regulations. He is also highly experienced in operations and materials management, including just-in-time inventory control, lean manufacturing, and strategic vendor management.

Mike’s professional career began at Swagelok Company, a global industry-leading manufacturer of fluid power components. Mike held leadership positions within operations, logistics, distribution, and supply chain management. As the NA Distribution Manager, he was responsible for two domestic and four international distribution sites, a global transportation budget, and management of the company’s import/export compliance program. In 2003 Mike joined Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. where he developed and implemented an import container model utilizing third party logistics (3PL) solutions for the company’s annual flow of over 18,000 TEUs.