NITL Emerging Leaders: Rail Logistics Trends & Future Leadership

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Introduction

The National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) celebrated the graduation of the inaugural class of its Emerging Leaders program on October 23 during the NITL Engage Policy Forum in Washington, D.C.

Emerging Leaders Program

The Emerging Leaders program is designed to prepare members for future leadership roles within the freight transportation and logistics sector. The year-long curriculum included four core training sessions. These sessions covered NITL’s structure and resources, significant industry challenges, the roles of regulatory agencies, and the federal policymaking process.

Participant Demographics

The graduates of the Emerging Leaders program range in age from 26 to 51.

Executive Director Statement

NITL Executive Director Nancy O’Liddy stated in a press release that the graduates “have demonstrated a strong commitment to learning, collaboration and leadership. They are not only the future of their organizations, but of the transportation and logistics industry as a whole.”

Graduates

The graduates include Dan Anderson, vice president of corporate strategy, Trinity Industries Inc.; Jonathan Griffiths, rail transportation manager, North America, Nestle Purina PetCare Co.; Chris Hulse, transportation manager, Packaging Corp. of America; Brontee Khatemi, fleet maintenance planning manager, Trinity Industries; Lawrence Massengill, VP, sales and marketing, Big M Transportation; and Kris Matthews, director of field services, Armada Supply Chain Solutions.

Conclusion

The National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) concluded its Emerging Leaders program with a graduation ceremony for its inaugural class, which took place during the NITL Engage Policy Forum in Washington, D.C.

Company Summary

Trinity Industries Inc.: The company is represented by Dan Anderson and Brontee Khatemi, who both hold leadership positions.

Nestle Purina PetCare Co.: Jonathan Griffiths, rail transportation manager, North America, is a graduate of the Emerging Leaders program.

Packaging Corp. of America: Chris Hulse, transportation manager, is a graduate of the Emerging Leaders program.

Big M Transportation: Lawrence Massengill, VP, sales and marketing, is a graduate of the Emerging Leaders program.

Armada Supply Chain Solutions: Kris Matthews, director of field services, is a graduate of the Emerging Leaders program.

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