Insights - September 2017 - 35

Speakers, Moderators
Have Wide Range of
Professional Credentials

ntermodal Insights is pleased to present these brief descriptions of Intermodal EXPO
speakers and moderators whose impressive credentials, expertise and commitment of their
time to advance intermodal are much appreciated.

Sunday, Sept. 17
Intermodal 101
Moderator:
Cheryl Smith, Norfolk Southern
Cheryl leads the intermodal domestic marketing team with commercial responsibility for business handled by intermodal marketing companies.
Panelists:
Jason Abramowitz, Yusen Logistics
Jason heads pricing and procurement efforts for the company's
intermodal and over-the-road services.
Kristy Knichel, Knichel Logistics
A second-generation logistics executive, she took over as president from her father William in 2007 as the driving force behind
the company's yearly growth.
Denis Marion, LG Electronics USA
Denis' career in logistics has spanned several decades. He currently oversees a $200 million budget and a team of logistics
professionals.

Monday, Sept. 18
Intermodal FreightCast
Moderator:
John Larkin, Stifel Nicolaus
John, who is recognized as an all-star analyst, joined Legg Mason
(later sold to Stifel) in October 2001 to form and lead the firm's
entry into the transportation markets.
Panelists:
Lee Clair, Transportation & Logistics Advisors
Lee has participated in hundreds of consulting assignments for
transportation and logistics clients to improve profitability and
performance.
Larry Gross, Gross Transportation Consulting
Larry, who currently has an independent practice, is a 36-year
veteran of the freight transportation sector. He also is a partner at
FTR Transportation Intelligence.
Alan Murphy, SeaIntel
Alan has 15 years of experience in container shipping research
and analysis, using quantitative research, econometric modeling
and database architecture development.

Cloud-Based Solutions to Intermodal
Challenges: Part I
Moderator:
Jennifer Schopfer, GE Transportation
Jennifer's team delivers solutions to optimize across the supply
chain and enable an interconnected system of movement leveraging digital freight logistics.
Panelists:
Adam Compain, ClearMetal
Adam heads the predictive logistics company, using artificial
intelligence to deliver supply chain efficiency. His career includes
stints at OOCL and Google.
Hugh Gallagher, Tideworks Technology
Hugh has more than 25 years' experience in the transportation
industry, including vessel operations, intermodal and terminal
operations.
Scott Holland, Navis
Scott brings more than 25 years of experience in terminal operating systems design, development and management, focusing on
automation.
Brian Moran, Savi Technology
Brian guides next generation Internet of Things (IoT) solutions,
drawing on 20+ years' experience, leveraging sensors and physical computing.

ELD's Effect on Intermodal
Moderator:
Seth Clevenger, Transport Topics
Trucking journalist Seth is a managing editor who plans, writes
and edits news features, provides web content and covers industry events.
Panelists:
Jim Filter, Schneider
Jim oversees all aspects of intermodal services including commercial, dray and rail operations, after developing the company's
strategy for the market.
Robert Loya, California Multimodal
Robert concentrates on providing leadership and communication by championing an environment that is fair and ethical for all
employees and contractors.
Greg Stefflre, Rail Delivery Services
Greg pioneered the use of technology in providing intermodal
drayage. He has practiced transportation law for 45 years.
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