Echo Global Logistics' CEO, President/COO, and CIO Win Food Logistics' Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Awards

Three of Echo's top executives were awarded for their transportation expertise and leadership

CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Echo Global Logistics, Inc. ("Echo"), a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services, announced that Chief Executive Officer Doug Waggoner, President and Chief Operating Officer Dave Menzel, and Chief Information Officer Zach Jecklin were all recognized as Rock Stars of the Supply Chain by Food Logistics magazine. Waggoner won in the Leaders in Excellence category, Menzel in Top Transportation Professionals, and Jecklin in the Rising Stars category.

"I'm proud to see that Echo leadership has been recognized by Food Logistics," Waggoner said. "It takes a team to manage a business as complicated and large as ours. These individuals work hard to create and provide the advanced transportation technology and industry insights our shippers and carriers count on."  

Echo's leaders bring extensive experience and a vast knowledge base of transportation, logistics, and supply chain expertise to the industry. Having helped grow the business from a small startup to a major player, Echo's leaders understand the needs of transportation professionals and the essentials of logistics management. Explore Echo's Transportation Simplified Blog for thought leadership topics, advice, and company initiatives: Logistics Blog | Echo Global Logistics.

"Simplifying transportation is what we do at Echo," Menzel said. "Whether you're a shipper or a carrier, Echo has the technology and expertise to simplify your supply chain and increase efficiency in your business. Our solutions are continuously evolving and our tools for streamlining transportation and logistics continue to enable industry professionals to better navigate challenges."

"I'm fortunate to work with such a great team at an exciting time for Echo," Jecklin said. "As an established technology leader, Echo is uniquely positioned to set the standard for success in the transportation management sector. With continuously evolving solutions and a dedicated team of professionals, Echo offers technology at your fingertips and experts by your side."

Food Logistics selects recipients for this award that go above and beyond to uncover ways to minimize supply chain disruptions and increase efficiency. The organization describes Rock Stars awardees as passionate, innovative, and inspired.

About Echo Global Logistics

Echo Global Logistics, Inc. is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. Headquartered in Chicago with more than 30 offices across North America, Echo offers freight brokerage and Managed Transportation Solutions for all major modes, including Truckload, Partial Truckload, LTL, Intermodal, Cross-Border, Temperature-Controlled shipping and warehousing, and Warehouse Services. Named one of Newsweek's Most Trusted Companies in America, Echo leverages its advanced, web-based and mobile app technology, analyzing data from its network of more than 50,000 transportation providers to help its 35,000 clients simplify the critical tasks involved in transportation management. For more information on Echo Global Logistics, visit: www.echo.com. 

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