Datasource Announces Phil Schoonmaker as New CEO

KANSAS CITY, MO--(Marketwired - May 24, 2017) - DataSource, Inc., a leading provider of end-to-end integrated branded supply chain managed services, today announced the appointment of Phil Schoonmaker as Chief Executive Officer. In addition, the Company announced additional leadership changes aimed to revitalize and drive growth across the platform, including the addition of Kendra Wright as Chief Operating Officer, Christopher Lamb as Chief Strategy Officer, and Yesenia Medina as Vice President, Client Engagement. These management changes are designed to ensure DataSource has the ideal leadership structure in place to serve its growing national customer base, drive strategic and operational excellence, and position it for continued success.

"I'm very excited to join the DataSource team," said Schoonmaker. "DataSource's enterprise management model combines leading procurement services, best-in-class technology integration and on-site resourcing, allowing national brands to streamline the process of developing and delivering multi-channel marketing programs, campaigns and products. I'm honored for the opportunity to lead this talented team and all the wonderful people that have fueled DataSource's success to date. As we look to the future, the company is well positioned for the next stage of growth as we add capabilities for our customers, expand our service offerings, enhance our technology and continue to provide a superior client experience."

Schoonmaker brings over 20 years of leadership and industry expertise to DataSource, most recently as the Chief Strategy Officer of SupplyLogic, a multi-channel marketing execution firm headquartered in New York. Prior to that, he co-founded LogicSource, an indirect procurement managed services firm, in partnership with Bain Capital Ventures. He was the Executive Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Secretary for the company.

Additionally, DataSource is bolstering its senior leadership team. Kendra Wright has joined as Chief Operating Officer and will oversee all areas of DataSource's operations, including customer service, account management, strategic sourcing, finance and human resources. Wright comes to DataSource with an extensive breadth of operational experience gained from serving in several key leadership roles at Sprint during her 20-year stint with the company. Furthermore, Christopher Lamb has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer, while Yesenia Medina joins as Vice President, Client Engagement. Christopher will lead the business development and marketing functions, as well as the corporate strategy of the company. Yesenia is charged with setting strategic direction and overseeing the execution of all client initiatives at DataSource.

ABOUT DATASOURCE

DataSource, based in Kansas City, MO, is a leading provider of end-to-end integrated branded supply chain managed services. The organization's procurement expertise, best-in-class technology and process automation empowers brand management at the local level for distributed companies. Services are comprehensive and include the management of design, sourcing, procurement, warehousing, kitting, fulfillment, distribution of marketing, training and operational materials and branded merchandise for national brands and their local markets. Visit DataSource at www.data-source.com.