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GSC Logistics Names Clement Chin and Richard Norton to Its Executive Team
| Source: GSC Logistics
OAKLAND, CA--(Marketwire - November 13, 2008) - GSC Logistics, Inc., the industry's
forward-thinking logistics provider, announced that it has named two new
executives to its leadership team. Clement Chin, a veteran of international
transportation and logistics, has been named vice president of business
development, while supply chain management expert Richard Norton has been
promoted to the role of vice president of operations.
"Together, Clement and Richard have over 50 years of experience in
transportation, logistics, and supply chain management," said Andy Garcia,
chairman of the board and executive vice president of GSC. "Each of these
industry professionals shares our vision to continue to expand GSC's
business, while helping our clients operate more effectively in today's
difficult economic climate."
Clement Chin - Vice President of Business Development
Before joining GSC, Mr. Chin was the principle of a San Francisco Bay Area
transportation and logistics company serving small to mid-size shippers.
For over 30 years, he has had significant experience and responsibilities
in logistics, marketing, and business development, including APL, the Port
of Oakland, and the Southern Pacific Railroad. Chin has been instrumental
in developing customer services and innovative supply chain solutions,
including the commercial advancement of domestic containerization and
application of double-stack rail technology in addition to service
expansion into new domestic and international markets.
Chin holds a B.A. degree in business economics from New York State
University College and an MBA in finance from Golden Gate University in San
Francisco. He is active with many professional organizations, including the
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), the Intermodal
Association of North America (IANA), the Retail Industry Leaders
Association (RILA), the Warehouse Education and Resource Council (WERC),
and the Waterfront Coalition.
Richard Norton - Vice President of Operations
Over the past seven years, Mr. Norton has managed the regional operations
for GSC with responsibility for all inbound and outbound logistics and
transportation. He has successfully managed many projects, including
implementation of GSC's state-of-the-art transportation management system
and the design and launch of an import/export trans-load facility at the
Port of Oakland. Prior to joining GSC, Norton managed the West Coast
operations for an electronic commerce company, where he was committed to
building relationships with major retail partners and expanding the
business to five fulfillment centers across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Norton earned a B.B.A. in business administration from the University of
Michigan. He plays an active role with the California Trucking Association
(CTA) and the Warehouse Education and Resource Council (WERC).
About GSC Logistics, Inc.
GSC Logistics, headquartered at the Port of Oakland in Oakland, Calif.,
provides high quality, third-party logistics services and operates a
state-of-the-art hub for deconsolidation, transloading and consolidation,
as well as just-in-time transportation services for the Greater Bay Area
and northern California region. GSC's facility also features comprehensive
EDI- and Internet-connectivity capabilities, including its highly
innovative
C-LINC supply chain management software system. GSC Logistics has a known
reputation for employing the "best" people and offering the "best" services
provided at the "best" port for any logistical challenge. More information
about GSC Logistics can be found on the company's web site at
www.gschq.com.