Showcasing the expertise and insights of transportation, logistics, and supply chain leaders, the Transportation Talks webinar series features virtual discussions with TSCI board members and other leaders across transportation, logistics, and supply chain. Transportation Talks is moderated by Michelle Livingstone, TSCI executive board member and faculty member. As the former Vice President of Transportation at The Home Depot, Michelle brings extensive industry expertise and knowledge to TSCI.
Carol Tomé Talk
Thank you to our dedicated board members, Jared Bonneville and Michelle Livingstone, as well as our valued partners, including Meriel Hughes, Collin Shepherd, and Tim Flaherty at DU Advancement and the University of Denver - Daniels College of Business, for their invaluable support in making this leadership spotlight a success. Congratulations to our host, Michelle Livingstone, for facilitating an insightful and engaging fireside chat. We sincerely thank Carol Tomé and her team for their generous time and contributions. Thank you also to Provost Mary Clark and Chancellor Jeremy Haefner for their time.
Transportation Talks with Matt Cox, Chairman and CEO of Matson
Matt Cox was appointed chairman of the board of Matson, Inc. in April 2017. Having served as chief executive officer since 2012, Cox oversees the entire Matson organization, which includes Matson Navigation Company, Inc. (ocean transportation), Matson Logistics, Inc. (logistics and supply chain services), and Matson Terminals, Inc. (terminal operations in Hawaii). He has served on the board of directors of Matson, Inc. since 2012.
Cox joined Matson in June 2001 as senior vice president and chief financial officer. In 2005, he became executive vice president and chief operating officer and had a key role in the start up of Matson's China – Long Beach Express in 2006. In 2008, he became president.
Prior to Matson, Cox had 15 years of experience in the transportation industry. From 1999 to 2001, he held executive posts at Distribution Dynamics, Inc., a provider of outsourced logistics, inventory management and integrated information systems based in Danville, Calif. Cox held positions of increasing responsibility at American President Lines, Ltd. (APL), from 1987 to 1999, covering financial and operational aspects of the company.
Transportation Talks with Ryan Houfek, Chief Commerical Officer for Direct ChassisLink
Catch up on our last Transportation Talks episode hosted by Michelle Livingstone from September 17, from 2:30 – 3:00 PM ET, featuring Ryan Houfek, the Chief Commerical Officer for Direct ChassisLink Inc. (DCLI). Learn about Ryan’s extensive background in intermodal, rail, ocean, and all things chassis! Hear how DCLI responds to customers’ changing strategies and shipping patterns, in addition to gaining insights about the industry and leadership in this 30-minute session.
Transportation Talks with Katie Farmer, CEO & President of BNSF
Katie Farmer was named President and Chief Executive Officer in 2021 and also leads BNSF’s Board of Directors. BNSF Railway is one of North America’s leading freight transportation companies operating on 32,500 route miles of track in 28 states, and also operates in three Canadian provinces.
Transportation Talks with Lee Beard, SVP Logistics, Swire Coca-Cola, USA
Lee brings over 25 years’ experience and extensive industry knowledge in transportation, logistics, and supply chain management to the TSCI Board. He currently serves as SVP, Logistics at Swire Coca-Cola, USA where he and his teams deliver refreshment to Swire customers over two million times per year across 13 Western US states. Joining Swire in January, 2023 marked his return to the Coke system after previously spending 10 years at Coke earlier in his career.
