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42 Forward Magazine Q Summer 2016 Airforwarders Association
AIT Worldwide Logistics
President and CEO Vaughn
Moore Announced as EY
Entrepreneur Of The Year®
2016 Finalist in the Midwest
ITASCA, IL – Vaughn Moore, President and CEO of AIT
Worldwide Logistics, has been announced by EY as a finalist for the EY
Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2016 Award in the Midwest region, which
encompasses Illinois and Wisconsin. The awards program, which is
celebrating its 30th year, recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate
excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation,
financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses
and communities. Moore was selected as a finalist by a panel of
independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a black-tie
celebration on June 15 at the Navy Pier Grand Ballroom in Chicago.
The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year program has expanded to
recognize business leaders in more than 145 cities in more than 60
countries throughout the world. Regional award winners are eligible
for consideration for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National
program. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner, will be
announced later this year at the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National
Awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 19. The awards
are the culminating event of the Strategic Growth Forum™, the nation’s
most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.
About EY Entrepreneur Of The Year®
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business
award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through
the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with
potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others
with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only
truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates
those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic
businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global
awards programs in more than 145 cities in more than 60 countries.
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Logistic Company President
Joins Mid-Atlantic Commercial
Real Estate Firm
DULLES, VA – Albert “Al” Edwards has joined the site selector
firm of Barrett Industries Commercial Real Estate Division, Inc. Both
Al and Barrett Industries have served the freight-forwarder/logistics
industry for over 25 years. With Al’s strong background in logistics
as the former President of a highly successful company, coupled with
Barrett Industries’ specialized focus in the commercial warehouse
sector, their combined skill, experience and operational insight provides
its clients a unique perspective and a distinct competitive advantage.
The President of Barrett Industries, Dale M. Hoxie, stated that “There
is an increasing trend by national and regional companies to shift their
commercial real estate to the more highly specialized brokerage firms.
We are very excited to add someone with Al’s extensive knowledge
and management expertise to better service our clients. By bringing
Al onboard to head up our newly formed Business Development Divi-
sion, our position as a strong regional brokerage firm with a special-
ized focus on the logistics industry has been greatly enhanced.”
BTX Global Logistics Welcomes
New Chief Financial Officer
SHELTON, CT – Marty Capuano has
been appointed Chief Financial Officer for
BTX Global Logistics, in the ongoing
commitment to deliver both value and quality
logistics and freight solutions for customers
across the world.
Based at company headquarters in Shelton, Connecticut, the Chief
Financial Officer plays a key role in driving the strategic financial
goals of the company. Mr. Capuano will report directly to BTX
President & CEO, Ross Bacarella, and will work in close partnership
with other key members of the Executive Team to promote contin-
ued fiscal stability and growth.