Name: FMF 2021 – Beating Back the Odds: Getting Back to Business
Start: 2021-06-23T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2021-06-25T23:59:59+00:00
Location: Caesars Palace

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The CLDA Final Mile Forum & Expo is the premier logistics event for supply chain leaders operating in the ‎final mile space, and is the year’s best opportunity to expand your knowledge, build your ‎network, and explore the latest products and solutions‎. Event highlights include:

Networking with leaders in the final mile space
Discovering new tools and technology to strengthen your company and grow your bottom line
Learning new concepts and best practices for enhancing your company’s performance
Meeting representatives from key shipper companies

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Agenda

Wednesday, June 23 (all times in Pacific Standard Time)

7:30 am -
1:00 pm

CLDA Golf Outing at the Bali Hai Golf Club

Tournament Fees: $235 Inclusive (includes transportation and hot lunch buffet) Club Rentals: $65

3:30 pm -
5:00 pm

Shipper Introductions

Kick off the conference at this meet and greet session to make new connections with all the FMF shipper and freight-forwarder attendees.

5:30 pm -
7:00 pm

Ambassador Meet & Greet

Meet with industry mentors and thought leaders to learn tips and tricks for navigating industry events. More than for just first time attendees, this is your opportunity to make connections that you can call on the other 362 days of the year.

7:00 pm -
8:30 pm

Grand Opening Reception

Thursday, June 24 (all times in Pacific Standard Time)

7:30 am -
8:30 am

Advocacy Breakfast (by invitation only)

CLDA Advocacy Fund donors will hear from U.S. Senator Mike Braun (R-IN), a veteran of the logistics industry. Sen. Braun will address attendees on issues of importance to the logistics industry and his current priorities, as well as matters of concern to our segment of the supply chain. Not an advocacy fund donor? Become one today.

8:30 am -
10:00 am

CLDA Business Meeting

Hear the state of the association report from CLDA President Steve Howard and the CLDA Board of Directors. During this session you’ll also participate in the CLDA Board of Directors Elections and witness the next CLDA Hall of Fame induction.

10:00 am -
11:15 am

Keynote Session: Beat the Odds Keynote Session: Beat the Odds

Get ready to ROCK at this year's keynote session, Beat the Odds! Speaker Sandy Gennaro brings the power and energy of a rock concert to his presentation, fueled by 53 years of behind-the-scenes stories to drive home lessons you can use immediately. You'll be sure to think of these lessons every time you hear a song that Sandy was involved in creating. This is an experience you won't want to miss!

Sandy Gennaro

11:15 am -
11:30 am

Networking Break

11:30 am -
12:15 pm

Concurrent Education Sessions: Powerhouse Women in Logistics

Being a successful woman in business means having the courage to own who you are, why you are doing what you do, and how you can apply your vision to positively impact the world. In this session we will chat with our panelists and discuss the challenges facing female professionals and the positive and negative impacts of being a successful woman in the logistics industry.

Wendy Greenland, Debbie Jacquin, Melanie Rodgers, Michelle Truman

11:30 am -
12:15 pm

Concurrent Education Sessions: Is Our Future Insured?

Learn about the ever-changing insurance world and how it is impacting final mile carriers, including the rising insurance costs, the factors that contribute to these increases, and what to expect in the years to come. Moderated by Brian Jungeburg, Risk Strategies

Peter Berg, Bryan Ice, Blake LeBrew

12:15 pm -
1:15 pm

Lunch

1:15 pm -
2:00 pm

Concurrent Education Sessions: COVID 19 - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

In this session, we will be discussing COVID-19 and its impact on final mile carriers, with a focus on the financial impacts to the industry and the future implications of the new delivery landscape. Moderated by Tom Jowers, ADL Delivery

Jeff Caffey, Ryan Rusnak, Debbie Jacquin, Barry Nierengarten

1:15 pm -
2:00 pm

Concurrent Education Sessions: Last Mile Delivery: Shipper Expectations & Final Mile Challenges

Shippers have many expectations for their last-mile delivery providers. To stay competitive, delivery providers need to make sure their 2021 initiatives are focused on meeting those expectations. This session presents industry insights from a survey of over 1,000 retailers and providers, examining the delivery challenges and needs identified by shippers along with logistics providers' solutions and operations. You'll hear about initiatives in logistics to scale delivery, reduce costs, better manage resources and increase sustainability to help you perform better in 2021 and beyond.

Christopher Sorensen, Doug Hatch, Zach Woody

2:00 pm -
2:30 pm

Exhibit Hall Time / Vendor Meetings

2:30 pm -
3:30 pm

Fireside Chat: Moving the Target

During this session, CLDA President Steve Howard will host a discussion with long-time industry veteran and visionary, Rob Howard, CEO of Kindred Motorworks. Steve and Rob will discuss the changes we are seeing in our industry and how technology will continue to impact the supply chain landscape.

Steve Howard, Rob Howard

3:30 pm -
4:45 pm

Shipper Roundtables / Focus Groups

Attend these networking roundtables and focus groups with shippers, carriers, forwarders and brokers from around the country, including logistics program representatives.

6:30 pm -
8:30 pm

Thursday Evening Reception

Unwind with your fellow attendees as you end your day with music, sights, sounds, and special festivities during this outdoor event.

Friday, June 25 (all times in Pacific Standard Time)

7:30 am -
8:30 am

Breakfast

8:30 am -
9:30 am

Concurrent Education Sessions: Airline Logistics: Can You Land the Business

An essential part of attracting business from indirect air carriers and providing them with ground services is being familiar with TSA terminology and available TSA options. During this session, gain a working knowledge of freight forwarding terminology and best practices in order to demonstrate a ‎better understanding of different specialties and where certain services may be a fit for your specific ‎courier model.

Paul Jasko, Ralph Perrothers, Greg Hanna

8:30 am -
9:30 am

Concurrent Education Sessions: Sustainable Customized Logistics

Go beyond the typical "Go Green" remedies to investigate emerging, sustainable green solutions that offer customized delivery businesses flexible options that are easily deployed. This session will cover the benefits of adapting sustainable green strategies, why it is crucial to prioritize greener fleets now, and how technology enables sustainable logistics. From fleet electrification to recycled reverse logistics, this panel discussion will spotlight exciting new ways your business can engage in sustainable, green technologies. Moderated by Patrick Scardilli, Key Software Systems

Jack Pyros, Shawn Stockman, Marc Ziade

9:30 am -
10:30 am

Vendor Break

10:30 am -
11:30 am

Final Mile Round Tables – Learning Through Shared Experiences

A favorite among FMF attendees, our roundtable event provides an opportunity for like-minded individuals to discuss business strategies and share best practices. This is a session you don’t want to miss!

11:30 am -
12:30 pm

Learning From 2020 and Performing In 2021: It’s Not Your Parents' Final Mile

2020 was one heck of a “decade” with the COVID-19 pandemic causing the Mother of all Disruptions and resulting in major shifts across all sectors. The largest benefactor of this disruption was digital commerce. The digital commerce explosion impacted all aspects of the 2020 peak season final mile ecosystem and resulted in major problems meeting shipper demands. This ongoing increase in digital commerce positions our segment of the industry with the greatest opportunity for growth as we start the push to the 2021 peak season. This presentation will highlight the opportunities, challenges, and requirements for having great final mile success in the 2021 peak season and beyond.

James A. Tompkins, PhD

12:30 pm -
1:45 pm

Lunch and Vendor Prize Drawings

The Speakers

Barry Nierengarten

President, Affordable Courier Solutions

Blake LeBrew

Gallagher

Blake LeBrew is an advisor and insurance broker who partners with transportation and logistics firms to manage their total cost of risk. He is a leading member of the Northeast Transportation Practice at Gallagher and services clients nationwide and specializes in property & casualty insurance with expertise in asset based, non-asset based, domestic and global transportation operations. He is experienced in alternative risk, including captives and traditional loss sensitive programs. Blake works to develop programs designed to meet unique risks of the transportation industry. He received his B.A. from Rutgers University and is a licensed Property and Casualty Broker.

Bryan Ice

Risk Strategies

Bryan Ice has worked with the same-day delivery industry for the past 18 years, focused on insurance and risk management. He and his team have developed unique products and risk management tools that are designed specifically for a very tough niche industry.

Bryan was recently named Director of Sale-Transportation for Risk Strategies, a specialty national brokerage and risk management firm with a dedicated team servicing the customized delivery & logistics industry.

In his free time, Bryan enjoys golfing, traveling and training his kids in sports and spending time with his wife, Chrissy.

Christopher Sorensen

National Transportation Manager, ARUP Laboratories

Debbie Jacquin

Dealer Tire

Doug Hatch

Director, Last Mile Operations, NSD, a Hub Group Company

Greg Hanna

MNX Global Logistics

Jack Pyros

Momentum

James A. Tompkins, PhD

Founder & Chairman, Tompkins International

Dr. James A. Tompkins is an international authority on designing and implementing end-to-end supply chains. As the founder and Chairman of Tompkins International, his focus over the last several years has been in the areas of digital commerce, unichannel and supply chain reinvention. Over the last 40 years, Tompkins International has evolved from a supply chain consulting firm into an end-to-end supply chain consulting and solutions company, with business units focusing on supply chain consulting, material handling integration, and robotics. His 40-plus years as CEO of Tompkins International and his focus on helping companies achieve profitable growth give him an insider’s view into what makes great companies even better.

Jim received the prestigious Frank and Lillian Gilbreth Industrial Engineering Award from the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) on June 1, 2015. The award is an attribute that recognizes Dr. Tompkins through the contributions he has provided to the welfare of mankind in the field of industrial and systems engineering. In addition, Jim has served as President of the IISE, the Materials Management Society and the College-Industry Council on Material Handling Education and has been named a Distinguished Engineering Alum by Purdue University. He has also received more than 50 additional awards for his service to his profession.

Jim is a thought leader, sharing insights on supply chain excellence through his thousands of presentations around the world and his YouTube videos have had over a million views. Jim also shares his knowledge and provides up-to-date information on supply chain and business trends via Linkedin and Twitter. He has written or contributed to more than 30 books and over 1,000 articles and has been quoted in hundreds of business and industry magazines.

Jim received his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering in 1969, his Master of Science in Industrial Engineering in 1970 and his Ph.D. in 1972, all from Purdue University.

Jeff Caffey

STG Logistics

Marc Ziade

Zoomo

Marc is the Director of Enterprise Strategy and Business Development at Zoomo North America. He joined the company as East Coast General Manager, planned and executed the launch along the East Coast and is currently focusing on expanding the company’s enterprise business and product offering. Prior to that, Marc was the Director of Business Operations & Strategy at ConsenSys where he managed the venture studio’s portfolio of startups and advised blockchain-based ventures in a variety of sectors. Marc started his career as a Strategy Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton and Booz & Company specializing in Fintech and Cleantech. He was involved in a range of multinational projects, focusing on governance and operating model, sector and corporate strategy as well as new product launch, covering Renewable Energy, Smart City and Smart Mobility sectors. Marc holds an MBA from Columbia Business School, focused on Entrepreneurial Finance.

Melanie Rodgers

Vice President, Richmond Express

Melanie Rodgers is the Vice President of Richmond Express and is responsible for uncovering all business development opportunities for her company. As an experienced sales manager she is driven by a passion to help her clients. She takes pride in providing a consultative approach in her sales process, ensuring her customers’ needs match her company’s capabilities. As an extension of her role in business development, she is an active member of BNI and has held multiple leadership roles in women’s networking groups in her 14 years in the transportation industry.

Michelle Truman

Manager of Partnership Development, SOS Global Express

Paul Jasko

National Manager Safety - Security & Regulatory Compliance, Purolator International

Peter Berg

True North

Since 2007, Peter has dedicated his professional focus to TrueNorth's Transportation & Logistics Practice, where he helps growth-oriented companies with strategic planning and execution. His core passion lies at the intersection of risk management and technology ("insurtech"), particularly in the evolving Last/Final Mile Logistics sector. Peter’s areas of specialization include risk financing, risk management, alternative risk, mergers & acquisitions and affinity programs.

Peter graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelors is Business Administration in Finance with emphases in Risk Management and Insurance.

Peter currently serves as co-chair on the National Home Delivery Association’s (NHDA) Risk Management council and is actively involved in the American Trucking Association (ATA & AMSA).

Ralph Perrothers

Ralph has more than 39 years of logistics and transportation experience on the ground, in the air and on the ocean. For many years he has worked directly with a large portion of CLDA members moving expedited freight and packages of all kinds for a varied industry client base. Some of you will know him from Choice, AAA Courier, PDQ Courier and ATL Courier, NY, from the early years of his career. Since then Ralph’s career expanded to domestic airfreight, international airfreight, NVOCC ocean shipping, pharmaceutical distribution and expedited air courier services.

In 1997 Ralph became President of On The Go Cargo, Inc., and created a complete logistics service. On The Go Cargo (OTG) has been an active participant in associations like the TIA (Transportation Intermediaries Assoc.), XLA, ECA, NTLA and the New Jersey chapter of the BBB. Ralph spent four years on the XLA Board of Directors before becoming Vice President in 2016.

Forming solid relationships with agents, freight forwarders and expedited package express companies has made Ralph an asset to his clients and our industry for many years. Becoming a benefit to each other in support of our industry is a very important idea to Ralph, and he strives to remain supportive to the industry and its leaders.

Rob Howard

CEO, Kindred Motorworks

Ryan Rusnak

Coyote (a UPS company)

Sandy Gennaro

Sandy Gennaro is a world-class speaker and drummer who has ‎recorded/toured with several globally known artists (including three ‎members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame) during a career that ‎spans over a half century. Artists such as Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett ‎and the Blackhearts, The Monkees, Bo Diddley, Johnny Winter, ‎Montrose, The Pat Travers Band, Mark Farner, Benny Mardones and ‎Robin Gibb have all benefitted from Sandy’s expertise in ‎the recording studio and on stage.‎

Sandy now uses the lessons he’s learned surviving the murky, shark-‎infested waters of the music business to help organizations of all sizes identify and offer solutions on issues regarding transparent ‎leadership, change management, employee retention, motivated ‎engagement, customer service, brand loyalty, team building and ‎sales. He has helped businesses and student bodies create a thriving ‎culture as a launching pad for heightened success in business, ‎relationships, and in life. He incorporates his unforgettable stories to ‎drive home his proven concepts to create a rock star performance in ‎every arena.‎

Check out this preview of Sandy's presentation, along with testimonials from other leaders Sandy has inspired.

Shawn Stockman

OnePak

Steve Howard

Steve has been in the expedited delivery business for the majority of his professional career. He started an on-demand legal courier service in Miami, Florida at the age of 23 after completing his studies at Florida State University. Esquire Express, started in 1990, quickly became one of the largest legal couriers in South Florida. In 1992 Steve successfully launched Esquire Express Service of Process division which, along with his courier service, is still thriving today.

In 2000, Steve began Esquire Logistics, Inc. to capture a piece of the market that a small package courier company could not service well - large straight truck deliveries. Esquire Logistics has grown into a regional power house operating out of a 40,000 sq. ft. facility in Miami, Florida. From one dock they service the entire Southern Peninsula of Florida providing white glove, brown glove, air freight and general freight deliveries.

Steve is the treasurer of the Florida Messenger Association brings his 21+ years of experience in the delivery industry to the CLDA continue to move our association and industry forward.

Steve has been married to Anita Howard for 15 years and has three children, Austin, Sydney and Stephanie. He is an Eagle Scout and a Boy Scout leader and heads the Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts honor society, for one of the largest troops in Florida.

Wendy Greenland

OpenForce

Zach Woody

Logistics Strategy Manager, STATIMRX Logistics

Registration is now open for the 2021 Final Mile Forum & Expo! Click on the “register now” button to begin your registration, and contact CLDA staff at +1-202-591-2460 or by email if you have any questions.

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Registration Rates

Member Rates

First attendee: $975
Additional Attendee: $875
Spouse/Guest: $550

Non-Member Rates

First attendee: $1,575
Additional Attendee: $1,150
Spouse/Guest: $750

Shipper Rates

First attendee: $775
Additional Attendee: $675

Cancellation Policy

All registration cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing by May 25, 2021 to CLDA Headquarters. A refund of the full conference fee, minus a $125 administrative fee, will be given for cancellations received by that date. No refunds will be granted for requests postmarked after May 25, 2021. Refunds will not be given for no-shows. Refunds will be processed after May 25, 2021. Substitutions of registrations are permitted prior to the conference and onsite by emailing us. Only one substitution is permitted per original registrant.