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20 MARCH 2015 • FOOD LOGISTICS www.foodlogistics.com met the needs of the foodservice and distribution companies. After a failed implementation of a third-party software, he decided it was time for ExtenData to evolve. In one year, ExtenData launched MobileConductor. Steve's vision for MobileConductor launched ExtenData into the most exciting chapter of the orga- nization's history. On a more personal note, Steve is a leader and friend to those who work with him. His interpersonal style creates a casual, yet focused environment around the office. Combined with Steve's vision for the food supply chain, it's a winning combination that generates collabora- tion and innovation throughout the organization. Paul Sarrapy, Owner, President & CEO, Porteo Group For over 30 years, Paul's vision and leadership helped position Porteo Group (Grupo Porteo) as one of the top 10 3PLs in Mexico, with global food/beverage companies such as Ferrero Rocher, Nestle and Pepsico among the company's diversified customer base. His innovative supply chain approach and best practices support a streamlined logistics strategy that improves lead-time delivery, inventory control and reverse logistics for the global supply chain. Porteo Group was formed 20 years ago as a result of a merger of three companies located in Monterrey, Guadalajara and Merida. It is the only logistics company in Mexico offering nationwide operational coverage and nationwide consoli- dated IT solutions. Porteo Group maintains 23 DCs in Mexico and one in Houston, Texas. Sean Smith, Supply Chain Director, Agropur Sean's experience with the U.S. military supply chain system enabled him to drive meaningful change to Agropur's ingredients operations. The Agropur Cooperative is a leading player in the North American dairy industry, encompassing 3,473 dairy producer members and 8,000 employ- ees. Sean formed the supply chain department within Agropur Ingredients, bringing together the siloed operations to form a single, cohesive, end- to-end supply chain. His ability to put supply chain language in everyday terms and teach those concepts to people outside that function were paramount to Agropur Ingredients getting a handle on the implications of supply chain decisions that are made outside the department. Tom Stretar, Senior Director, enVista His commitment to the labor management profession and the food industry is what makes Tom a champion. During his 20+ years in the industry, he has delivered labor manage- ment programs to over 250 clients worldwide, including many in the food and beverage industry. Prior to joining enVista, Tom worked with several other food-related companies, such as SYSCO Corporation, US Foods, Supervalu and the Kroger Company. He is viewed as a top professional and respected expert in the labor management field and is sought out by clients and industry professionals alike for his labor management expertise. Terry Walsh, COO, Maines Paper & Food Service, Inc. Terry's career is focused on working collaboratively and transparently with clients to achieve and maintain win/win business partnerships that are mutually profitable and increase shareholder value. From his start with the company in 1996, he was a member of the four-person senior executive team that created unprecedented revenue growth from $300 million to approximately $4 billion, and helped drive expansion from two locations with 500 employees to 11 locations with 2,000 employees serving 8,500 customer sites. According to Terry, "True excellence and enduring success are achieved by creating and inspiring top teams. My management philosophy includes encouraging questions to increase insights and spark innovation companywide. I am fortunate that at Maines, we have recruited, coached and collaborated with a cohesive group of industry leaders." Paul Welna, COO, Murphy Warehouse Company The way that Paul manages people is really inspiring, says a co-worker. He allows workers to make operational decisions, enabling them to grow within their roles and take pride in their work. Paul and the management team create phenomenal employee retention. Many of the company's employees represent the sec- ond or third generation of their families who work for Murphy. The com- pany is consistently ranked as a top 3PL provider, and was even ranked in the "Top Work Places in Minnesota" by the Star Tribune. Peter Zaballos, VP of Marketing and Product, SPS Commerce Peter is helping reshape business processes and technology to enable retailers to compete more effectively in today's omnichannel environment, thanks to his clear vision for the platform and products that will enable the retail industry to thrive over the next 10 years. He is a driving force in transforming the retail supply chain through collaboration among sup- pliers, retailers and trading partners to meet the needs of the incredibly demanding consumer of today. Under his leadership, SPS Commerce is revolutionizing the retail ecosystem with second-generation cloud archi- tecture to provide meaningful data that enables agile decision-making throughout the entire supply chain. 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