TAMPA, FL (September 17, 2024) – BlueGrace Logistics (BlueGrace) is honored to announce the inclusion of Sam Scala, Senior Manager Sales and Dana Ricksecker, Senior Sales Manager to the Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s list of 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award winners.
Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, named Scala as a 2024 Workforce Innovator, which pays tribute to those female leaders whose efforts in supply chain education and workforce development help build a better workforce.
“When I began in logistics, it was a challenge as a woman in a male-dominated field. Now, at BlueGrace, I work alongside talented women, and the industry is evolving. I’m proud to be recognized for my contributions and dedication by my leaders, peers and the publications, and I dedicate this award to my daughters, Liv and Sloane, inspiring them to pursue their dreams.” said Scala.
Ricksecker is named as a 2024 Rising Star, which recognizes young or newer professionals (39 and under) whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the supply chain network.
Ricksecker added “Winning this award is an incredible honor and a testament to the hard work and dedication of not just myself, but my entire team. It fuels my passion to continue pushing boundaries in the supply chain industry and inspires me to drive even greater innovation in the years to come.”
The Women in Supply Chain award recognizes female leaders who have made significant contributions to their organizations and the supply chain industry. This year’s honorees span various sectors, from transportation to professional services, helping the industry tackle current and future challenges.
“As leadership diversity grows across our North American locations, so do the opportunities to recognize and celebrate it,” said Bobby Harris, CEO of BlueGrace. “These women leaders play a vital role in improving our business and driving the logistics industry forward,” Harris added.
“Every year, this award continues to amaze me. But this year especially, it’s all about the quality of the submissions. These women are doing remarkable things for their communities, organizations and teams and are paving the way for future young female leaders to be a part of an industry that’s making a difference,” says Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Co-Founder of the Women in Supply Chain Forum.
To view the full list of winners visit https://sdce.me/ikoib3ei. Recipients will be honored at this year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum, set to take place Nov. 12-13, 2024 in Atlanta.
About BlueGrace Logistics
BlueGrace Logistics offers customizable transportation management solutions as a full-service Third-Party Logistics [3PL] provider that helps shippers manage their freight spend through industry leading technology with a large network of established carriers across the country. With 9 offices strategically located in major transportation hubs across the U.S. and Mexico, including national headquarters in Tampa. BlueGrace serves over 10,000 customers annually through its proprietary technology platform, BlueShip®, that has connectivity with more than 250,000 carrier suppliers. BlueGrace is part of the technology portfolio of Warburg Pincus, a leading global private equity firm. For more information on BlueGrace, visit www.mybluegrace.com.
About Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive
Food Logistics reaches more than 26,000 supply chain executives in the global food and beverage industries, including executives in the food sector (growers, producers, manufacturers, wholesalers and grocers) and the logistics section (transportation, warehousing, distribution, software and technology) who share a mutual interest in the operations and business aspects of the global cold food supply chain. Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more. Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive also operate SCN Summit and Women in Supply Chain Forum. Go to www.FoodLogistics.com and www.SDCExec.
About IRONMARKETS
IRONMARKETS, formerly known as AC Business Media, is a leading business-to-business media and buyer engagement platform with a portfolio of renowned brands in heavy construction, asphalt, concrete, paving, rental, sustainability, landscape, manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain markets. IRONMARKETS delivers relevant, cutting-edge content to its audiences through its industry-leading digital properties, trade shows, conferences, videos, magazines, webinars, and newsletters. It also provides advertisers the analytics, data, and ability to reach their target audience. Learn more at https://www.iron.markets.
