John Friel

John Friel's work experience includes various leadership roles in the logistics and transportation industry. John began their career at Sentman Distributors Inc in 1988 as a Driver Salesman, and later joined Tenui Corporation in 1996 as a Warehouse and Delivery Manager. In 2000, they transitioned to the Republic National Distributing Company, where they held positions such as Director of Warehousing and Transportation, Corporate Distribution Director, Vice President Warehousing and Transportation, and currently serves as the Vice President Logistics. Throughout their career, John has demonstrated expertise in optimizing transportation operations, managing distribution centers, implementing new systems, and ensuring DOT compliance. Their responsibilities have involved overseeing large teams, establishing carrier relationships, and driving cost performance and distribution execution.

John Friel attended the University of Maryland from 1988 to 1992 and obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Criminal Justice. John also holds a certification as a DDI Learning System's Facilitator from Development Dimensions International.