Rising Stars

Joshe Ordonez

CEO, Airpals

Joshe Ordonez built Airpals for the people behind the scenes, the ones asked to “just ship this real quick” and then left juggling outdated systems, endless tracking links, and fragmented carrier accounts. Her drive to think outside the box is rooted in her journey, from weaving ancient textile techniques with Ecuadorian artisans to building an AI platform for logistics in New York. Her competitive edge is her ability to translate complex logistics pain points into seamless, human-first solutions, especially for operational workers. CLICK HERE for an exclusive interview about collective strength, the power of reinvention and what it takes to build AI products for the logistics space.

Trailblazers

Brittany Caskey

Chief Commercial Officer, Logistics, DP World

With two decades of experience in the logistics industry, Brittany Caskey began her career at UPS giving tours of its largest contract logistics campus in Louisville, Ky., before advancing into a sales role focused on warehousing and distribution solutions for high-tech, industrial, and retail clients. In 2016, she was promoted to lead the North America sales team, where she introduced new go-to-market strategies to penetrate untapped verticals. Her success led to a global role in 2020, where she assumed leadership of UPS’ global logistics and distribution sales and customer solutions organization. Today, she serves as chief commercial officer, logistics, for DP World, where she continues to transform the Americas region’s commercial strategy. Caskey’s cross-functional and cross-regional background is a key driver of her out-of-the-box thinking. CLICK HERE for an exclusive interview on Caskey’s “outside-of-the-box” leadership, why mentorship matters and what it takes to experience the full spectrum of the supply chain.

DEI Pioneer

Mary Casillo

SVP of Business Development, The Pallet Alliance

Mary Casillo is a powerhouse in the pallet industry who continues driving her career and her employers’ business goals forward. She never intended to be a professional within the supply chain but was “physically tackled” into the pallet industry. Since then, she has spearheaded initiatives to share the importance of well-managed national pallet management programs; stays abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices; and creates an atmosphere where everyone feels equal. CLICK HERE for an exclusive interview on sustainable pallet management, supplier diversification and the importance of DEI efforts.

Workforce Innovator

Natasha Martinez

Head of Fleet Success, BeyondTrucks

Natasha Martinez is redefining what “workforce development” means in today’s AI era. As head of fleet success for BeyondTrucks, she helped develop the company’s pilot fleet operations, led the transformation of dozens of fleets with the BeyondTrucks platform, deployed technology across fleets, and mentored clients along their transformative technology journeys. Her approach is human-centric and workforce-centric rather than technology-centric. And, her foundational work with truck drivers, dispatchers, accounting, and payroll clerks sets an example of how transformation can prioritize people, productivity, collaboration, and human capabilities. CLICK HERE for an exclusive interview on digital transformation in transportation and the importance of maintaining a diverse supply chain background.

RISING STAR

Lida Hakobyan –

Founder, Freight Freedom

Hakobyan started out as an over-the-road truck driver and fleet manager dispatcher, then started her own freight broker agency, and today, is founder of Freedom Freight, LLC. CLICK HERE to read more and watch an exclusive interview discussing the importance of being your own brand.

DEI PIONEER

Eileen Dabrowski –

Learning and Development Innovator, Werner Enterprises

For Dabrowski, DEI initiatives aren’t just a checklist; they’re a way of life. CLICK HERE to read more and watch an exclusive interview about the importance of involving people in organizational change management and why striving for equity should be the ultimate goal.