FHI Executive Overview

Chuck has 39 years of experience managing the supply chains of prominent retailers and manufacturers. Prior to founding Freight Handlers, Inc. in 1991, he was an executive of a regional carrier for manufacturers and retailers in the Eastern United States. During this transitional time in the trucking industry, Chuck worked closely with retailers to create the foundations needed for backhaul programs.

Ryan develops the necessary strategies and attitudes needed to align FHI’s purpose, vision and values with its operations. His 12 years with FHI have afforded him the opportunity to learn FHI’s business from the front lines. Ryan is a graduate from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington's Cameron School of Business and his passion for a healthy culture combined with a focus on leadership development at every level fuels the innovation, enthusiasm and productivity across the company. As a result, FHI associates are passionate about providing excellent service to customers.

Matt has 20 years of supply chain experience, including supplier management, manufacturing, distribution, customer service and consumer package goods supply chain strategy development. He graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Economics and prior to joining FHI in 2007, Matt spent 12 years working for Unilever and 4 years working for Cargill.

Tal has been with FHI for 18 years, beginning as Controller and advancing to his current position. A graduate from North Carolina State University with a bachelor of arts in accounting and a bachelor of science in agriculture economics, Tal spent three years working as Controller for a regional trucking company prior to joining FHI.

A graduate of Mississippi State University, Rick has worked in the transportation industry for 30 years, including 10 years in less-than-truckload operations in both union and non-union environments. His responsibilities have included new terminal openings, sales management and general management. Rick moved to truckload transportation and previously held positions in national sales and executive management before joining FHI 11 years ago.

Jeff has more than 30 years of supply chain management experience in distribution, manufacturing and retail. After more than 12 years with Food Lion in various distribution management roles, Jeff served three years as COO of A&M Cleaning Products Inc., helping lead the national launch of Greased Lightning, a multi-purpose cleaner. He has spent the last 14 years with FHI serving in several leadership positions to support the growth and success of the company.

David has 31 years in warehousing/distribution operations, primarily in the food retail/wholesale business. Prior to joining FHI in 2005, David served as the distribution director for a large regional food retailer in Western New York for over 17 years. In his former position, David led more than 500 people and managed the execution of all warehousing, distribution and customer service functions necessary to serve 81 supermarkets and 210 convenience stores. David’s experience reaches beyond the loading docks to expertise regarding all aspects of the distribution center.

Richard has 22 years experience in the Grocery Industry and joined FHI in 1995. Richard has acquired 16 years of experience with FHI in the many Distribution centers across the country. Richard’s career commenced as a FHI Handler and worked his way through the various levels of leadership as Dock Lead, Administration Lead, Road Crew Manager, Site Distribution Manager, Regional Manager, and Director of Operations.

Cliff began his transportation career with the railroad industry in 1980. He then moved to trucking, working as a trucker in a range of capacities, including retail restaurant delivery, truckload and LTL before entering operations in the middle of the “deregulation decade.” During that era, getting grocery deliveries unloaded timely with fair pricing was a major challenge. Early in 1993, Cliff followed Chuck Wall in his commitment to establish solutions to “lumper” issues. Cliff has participated from the grass roots beginnings to reaching successful benchmarks in Chuck’s goal of developing a more professional and sustainable unloading business.

Dreama has 30 years of experience in administration, management and Human Resources concentrating in staffing, benefits administration and leading and developing teams. Her diverse background includes some time in direct sales of life and small group health products for a major insurance carrier. In 2005 Dreama earned her SPHR from the Society of Human Resource Management and has continued to maintain that certification. Dreama has served FHI for 9 years leading and directing Human Resource functions.

Robert has 10 years of service with FHI that began as the Systems Administrator and has advanced within the company through the Information Technology area. Robert achieved certifications in Microsoft technologies and gained his practical experience while supporting a branch office for a technology company. He was able to have access to a wide range of technical challenges that gave him the ability to utilize problem solving skills that would serve as the foundation for a strong career in IT before joining FHI in 2000.