2025 Conference Speaker Bios

Caitlin O’Connor is part of the third generation leading Celtic Marine & Logistics, a privately held company that has grown into a full-service 3PL and 4PL provider. As Director of…

Bill Kinzeler, Senior Vice President, and General Manager for Ingram Infrastructure Group Mr. Kinzeler is a recognized industry leader with 30 years’ experience acquiring, developing, and managing logistics and infrastructure…

Natalie Brown is the Co-owner and President of MPR Supply Chain Solutions, a river, rail, and truck transloading facility located along the Ohio River in Bellaire, Ohio.  MPR’s river location…

Greg Rolfes is the Vice-President of Marine and Marine Construction,  with Hub International Inc.’s Specialty Marine Practice, which is based in Metairie, LA.  Over the last decade Greg has focused…

Jimmy Shumock, Core Industries James H. “Jimmy” Shumock, a University of South Alabama graduate and Mobile business leader, served as president pro tem of the USA Board of Trustees from…

Randall Chamness is Vice President of operations for ACBL (American Commercial Barge Line). Prior to being VP of Ops Randy was Director of river operations from 2015-2022 and before that…

Seth Lawson, Lawson Marine Seth Lawson Chief Operating Officer, Lawson Rigging & Fabrication & Lawson Marine Services Board Member, IRPT | President, We Work The Waterways | Captain, Sabula Fire…

Jason Colburn is a dedicated leader in the maritime and logistics industry, with more than 16 years of experience at Logistic Services Inc. His career began in 2009 as a…

Russ Myles, Core Industries Earlier this year, Russ Myles joined Core Industries, his family’s business of 40 years, after spending five years with a start-up senior living operator that has…

With deep roots in Central Illinois agriculture, Paul was introduced to the industry through hands on experience on his grandfather’s farm.  The early exposure sparked a lifelong passion for agriculture. …