President & Chief Executive Officer
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David joined United States Cold Storage in 1979 after graduating from Temple University. David started his career on the finance side of the company, rising to the position of Corporate Controller. In 1988, he took over responsibility for National Sales and Marketing and in 1998 became Chief Operating Officer. David was promoted to his current position of President-Chief Executive in 2004. Since then he has been the guiding force behind the company's significant growth and expansion. David is a former director of the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) and is the current Vice Chairman of the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW). |
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Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer
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In his current role, Jim is responsible for coordinating, planning and reporting on the company's financial activities. He is an integral part of the strategic planning and expansion of the company acting as a liaison with the corporate parent company, Swire. Prior to being named CFO in 1996, he had held several other key positions including company Treasurer. Jim started his career at USCS in 1980 as Internal Auditor. He has a Bachelors degree in Accounting from Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania, an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh and is a Certified Public Accountant. He is active in the community serving on the Board of Directors of YMCA Camp Ockanickon in Medford, NJ. |
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Vice President, Corporate Development & Logistics
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Since joining USCS in 1998 as Manager for the Union City, CA facility, Larry has played an integral role in the company's growth. After successfully managing that facility, he was tapped to integrate and launch a national transportation program. He went on to manage the opening of USCS Bethlehem and USCS Hazleton and most recently launched USCS Logistics to provide third-party transportation management services. In his current position, Larry continues oversight of Northeast operations and the transportation efforts, in addition to heading up Corporate Development. Prior to USCS, Larry spent more than a dozen years working through various positions at refrigerated warehousing and transportation companies and developing a strong foundation for his responsibilities at USCS. Larry has an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and Information Systems and a Master's Degree (MBA) from St. Joseph's University. |
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Vice President, Area Manager
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George has been with USCS since he graduated from college in 1982. His long career has taken him from Florida to Texas and back again. He started as Plant Accountant in Miami, and shortly after, was moved to Dallas as Assistant Operations Manager. Through the 1990's, he rose through the ranks to Vice President, Area Manager and in 2000, returned to USCS Medley when Florida was added to his responsibilities. Today, George oversees eight facilities in Florida, Tennessee and Texas and places his focus on maintaining and developing relationships with existing and new customers as well as employees. George holds a Master's degree (MBA) in Business Administration/Logistics from the University of Dallas. He is member of the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW), WERC and the Texas Warehousemen's Association. He is also a member of Sigma Iota Epsilon (SIE) the National Honorary and Professional Management Fraternity. |
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Vice President, Area Manager
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For nearly four decades, Luis has made USCS Laredo his professional home. He joined the company in the beginning of his career after spending a few years in commercial and retail banking. Once at USCS, Luis learned every part of the PRW industry starting as a management trainee and working through Operations, Customer Service and Administration. By 1990, he was named Vice President Area Manager overseeing the Laredo facilities and the company's services in support of food products moving between the U.S. and Mexico/Central America. Luis has a deep knowledge of the broad requirements of importing and exporting over the Mexican-American border. He has served in numerous local and regional civic, trade and manufacturing organizations. |
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Vice President, Area Manager
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Jesse has responsibility for USCS' operations in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. He started as the Operations Manager in Warsaw, NC in 2000 where he developed a reputation for training and developing outstanding staff. By 2002, he was promoted to Manager and was overseeing all aspects of the facility. His promotion to Vice President, Area Manager came in 2007, when Jesse took the lead of five facilities in Delaware, North Carolina and Virginia. Before USCS, Jesse spent nearly a decade at a major food manufacturing company where he was in Quality Control. Jesse graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelors degree in Biology. He has served as the President of the Southeast chapter of the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW) and has been an active member of Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). |
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Vice President, Area Manager
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Rod joined the company in 1982 after graduating from Fresno State University. Since starting as Operations Manager in Fresno, he has been an important part of the USCS' growth on the West Coast. He has held multiple management positions first in Fresno and then in Tulare where he successfully built strong teams of dedicated people. Now he oversees 380 employees and operations of more than 61 million cubic feet in nine facilities in California and Utah. Rod is active in the Central Valley as a member of the Economic Development Group and is active supporter of Valley Children's Hospital. He is also a member of the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW). |
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Vice President, Area Manager
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In 2009, Dave rejoined USCS in National Sales, and building on the seven years he had spent with the company in the 1990s. He started as a Traffic Manager for USCS Lyons and USCS Minooka and was promoted to Plant Manager at Lyons. During this time, Dave was involved with many transportation and warehouse management initiatives that have made the company one of the most efficient PRWs in the industry. In addition to USCS, Dave has held senior positions at various refrigerated logistics companies. Dave has a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Indiana University. He is a member of the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW) and the American Frozen Foods Institute (AFFI) and is active in the Henry County Soccer Association where he is a past Board member and coach. |
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Vice President, Government Affairs, Industry Relations & Strategic Innovations
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Jerome plays an important leadership role in the ongoing evolution of USCS. In his current capacity he is responsible for initiatives to expand USCS's relationships with leading national food companies. Jerome brings deep experience and insight into the development of customer warehousing and logistics programs. He also functions as the Government Affairs liaison, monitoring regulatory and policy issues. After joining the company in 1972, he spent more than two decades in Operations, successfully managing a number of facilities, before becoming the point person for external relations. Extremely committed to the PRW industry, Jerome is a past Chairman of the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW) and currently serves as the Chairman of the Government Affairs Committee. He has served on many industry boards including the National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association; he is a past committee chairman for the American Frozen Food Institute and has been a Refrigeration Engineers and Technicians Association (RETA) member for over 25 years. Jerome is also a member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). |
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Vice President, Human Resources & Insurance
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In 1997, Larry took the reins of Human Resources and Risk Management at USCS. Since then he has played a pivotal role in managing employee programs as the company has evolved to its current size. Larry is committed to being responsive to every employee's needs, and during his tenure, Larry has improved the USCS's health and benefit programs while keeping the cost per employee reasonable. Larry is also responsible for insurance programs, managing coverage for USCS and customer assets alike. With operations in 13 states and a work force of nearly 2,000 full and seasonal employees, Larry's experience and knowledge have been invaluable. Prior to USCS, he was in human resources management at a major food manufacturing company which provided him a good understanding of the food logistics business. Larry has been active in various organizations and is a past Board member and chapter Chairman of the North Atlantic IARW (2005). He belongs to several professional organizations including SHRM (a Human Resources organization) and RIMS (Risk & Insurance Management group) and is associated with a local credit union board. |
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Vice President, Engineering
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In 2000, Mike began his career at USCS as a Senior Project Engineer. Since then he has become an indispensible member of the engineering staff and was named Director of Engineering in 2009. He has been actively involved in the acquisition of new properties, construction of new and existing facilities, and sustainability for the company. Mike is a graduate of Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. He received his MBA from Rutgers University in 2005. He is an active member of International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) where he sits on the Standards Review Committee. Mike is also a member of Refrigeration Engineers and Technicians Association (RETA) and the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW). |
Vice President, Business Development & Marketing
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Mark joined USCS in 1980 and has since held various positions in warehouse operations, facility management, marketing and sales. Starting with a new USCS facility in Union City, Mark started as a Warehouse Supervisor, followed by a promotion to Superintendent, Operations Manager and then Manager of the facility. In 1996, Mark started working as a Vice President, National Sales based on the West coast. In his current position, Mark works closely with a wide variety of food manufacturers and distributors to help them develop storage and distribution programs to cost effectively serve markets in the west and throughout the United States. Mark sits on the board of the National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) is an active participant in many industry organizations including the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI). Mark is a native of Ohio where he worked in the food industry and public warehousing during and after college. Mark attended Ohio University and Ohio State University along with industry educational programs through the years. |
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Vice President, Business Development
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Mike started his career with the company in October of 2000. At USCS Lyons he served as Warehouse/DC Manager, Director of Transportation and Regional Sales Manager and by 2005 was promoted to Vice President, National Sales. Prior to joining USCS, Mike was in the trucking industry where he developed considerable experience in both Operations and Sales. His tremendous background in transportation services and warehouse management enables him to work with customers on comprehensive integrated warehousing and distribution programs. Mike currently handles sales and customer development for the Midwest and Southeast. He works with some of the nation's leading food manufacturers, enabling them to identify opportunities for managing costs and improving visibility and flexibility in their supply chains. |
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Vice President, Business Development
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In August 2008, Sam joined USCS in the role of Vice President, National Sales. Just prior, Sam spent five years with an asset-based refrigerated carrier serving in a business development role. For most of his career, Sam was in executive management and sales positions with a leading refrigerated warehousing and logistics company. With extensive experience working with food manufacturers in the Northwest, and retailers and food distributors throughout the nation, Sam is able to help customers develop logistics programs to meet their needs individual distribution needs. Sam participates in a several industry organizations, including the Northwest Food Processors and the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) where he served a number of years as committee chairman. |
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Vice President, Business Development
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Since April 2008, when Marty joined USCS, his primary focus has been business development efforts in the Southern regions of the United States. In addition, he manages several national accounts and is helping lead USCS efforts in supply chain initiatives, including multi-vendor consolidation programs and cold chain opportunities within the pharmaceutical industry. Marty is a member of Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and is active in AFFI. Prior to joining USCS, Marty spent 16 years in various areas of supply chain management. Having begun his career in manufacturing, he later moved into warehouse and distribution operations, holding positions with other leading logistics organizations. |