Karl B. Manrodt, author, educator and thought leader, is a Professor of Logistics at Georgia College. He leads development of innovation and research as Director of the university’s Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. His pioneering work in logistics and supply chain performance and relationships has led to several books in contracting as well as international research studies on trends in logistics.

Joe has over 15 years’ experience in inventory management, transportation, and warehousing. He has worked as a conductor for Union Pacific, as a diesel mechanic apprentice for University of Georgia, and import and regional warehousing with Walmart. Joe serves as the Content Development Director of the Logistics Training Center in addition to having his own company TSquared Logistics focused on Hazmat Training. He is certified in transportation and logistics by AST&L and SCOR-Professional certified by APICS. In addition, his company is an accredited training school with the International Air Transportation Association (IATA) for dangerous goods by air.

Janine Moore O’Neil brings over 15 years of experience in the film and television industry as well as 18 years doing freelance art, design and set & prop building. She spent 15 years working in the art department, set decoration, and props on major films. She also produces videos and web content with her own production company and is a consulting producer on independent features. Janine joined our executive team to help develop the eLearning experience into a visually engaging and interactive experience, and she plans to incorporate increasing video content, games, and eventually VR technology into the Logistics Training Center courses.

Alan Johnson has 30 plus years in the Logistics Field with roles at several fortune 100 companies including, The Home Depot, The Clorox Corporation and Shaw Industries. Alan’s expertise is in all modes of Transportation, Network Design/Optimization, and Sourcing. Additionally, Alan has experience in managing international supply chain security, having managed a CTPAT (Customs and Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) program for several years.

John has completed a very successful 35-year career in the global logistics and supply chain management profession. John’s has diversified industry experience in all aspects of transportation, warehousing, and global logistics and supply chain management. John has now moved over to the academic profession at Clayton State University, Morrow, Georgia as Director, Center for Supply Chain Management where he successfully developed and implemented a supply chain management degree program.

For over 30 years, Mr. Pugh served first as General Counsel and ultimately, Executive Director and General Counsel to the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) – the organization responsible for developing and maintaining the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC). Bill, recognized expert in transportation law, is a member of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, United States Courts of Appeals for the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Ninth and DC Circuits and the United States Supreme Court.

Maggie Stouffer is a career supply chain professional working in the field of transportation and operations. She has an undergrad and master’s degree in supply chain and logistics. Maggie has worked in operations running a warehouse for large CPG company and currently works as a transportation engineer for a leading automotive manufacturer.