Weber Logistics Announces New President and CEO
SANTA FE SPRINGS, California – Nick Weber, Chairman of Weber Logistics, a leading third party logistics and supply chain management provider for more than 86 years, announced today that the company has selected Harry Drajpuch as president and CEO, effective immediately.
Drajpuch joins Weber with more than 30 years of experience in the third party logistics industry. As Weber’s president and CEO, he will provide direction and executive leadership to advance all areas of the organization by aligning Weber more closely with customers while driving profitable growth and shareholder value. Drajpuch will oversee the executive management team to ensure efficiency, quality, service levels, and cost-effective management of resources. He is based out of the company’s headquarters in Santa Fe Springs, California and reports directly to Weber’s Board of Advisors.
Harry most recently was with Kane is Able as their chief operating officer where he was responsible for all aspects of the company, including operations, sales, strategic planning, human resources, IT and customer service. In this position, Drajpuch oversaw over 1300 employees, 17 distribution centers, 8 million square feet, and a fleet of more than 700 trailers. During his tenure Kane doubled revenues, while expanding the company’s geographic territory throughout the United States.
Prior to Kane is Able, Drajpuch was with USCO Logistics Services, a division of Kuehne and Nagel, over a 15-year period. As executive vice president and general manager, shared warehousing, order management and delivery solutions (transportation), he was responsible for sales and operations, 21 facilities in North America and more than 9 million square feet. Some of the company’s customers included such top-named companies as Sun Microsystems, Wal-Mart, and Home Depot, to name a few.
While at USCO Logistics Services, Drajpuch also held the title of executive vice president/general manager, shared logistics division where he was responsible for sales and operations, $100 million in revenue, 23 facilities and 950 employees. He directed four regional vice presidents and eight sales professionals across North America, and was able to increase sales revenue by 100% and net income by 325% within three years.
Harry is a visionary leader and he brings the perfect skill set to the role of president and CEO of Weber Logistics. We are honored to have him join the Weber team,” said Mr. Weber. “He truly understands what our customers need in terms of quality levels, technology, operations and customer service and I am confident that Harry will exceed everyone’s expectations. Harry’s ability to take a vision and implement it, at every level of the organization, has made him a success. He will definitely compliment Weber’s reputation for being an industry leader.”
Harry epitomizes the qualities and values that Weber has worked toward for more than 86 years,” said Herb Callahan, vice president, human resources. “His years of industry expertise and leadership will have an immediate positive impact on our employees and his drive to solve the most complex logistics issues will bring immediate value to our customers.
Drajpuch holds a bachelor’s of science degree in business administration from Pace University, Pleasantville, based in New York, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He is a member of the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) and International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA).
About Weber Logistics
With 86 years of experience, Weber Logistics has evolved into a nationwide provider of logistics solutions. Weber’s expertise includes non-asset based freight management, temperature sensitive asset-based LTL and TL services, dedicated and shared warehousing, distribution, cross-docking/pool distribution, transloading, network optimization modeling and analysis, retail compliance, order fulfillment, material handling, supply chain management, real estate development, and personnel staffing.
Weber specializes in providing its clients with unique innovative logistics solutions primarily to these vertical markets:
As a result of its on-going innovation, experience and dedication, Weber has been the recipient of numerous industry awards, including:
Drajpuch joins Weber with more than 30 years of experience in the third party logistics industry. As Weber’s president and CEO, he will provide direction and executive leadership to advance all areas of the organization by aligning Weber more closely with customers while driving profitable growth and shareholder value. Drajpuch will oversee the executive management team to ensure efficiency, quality, service levels, and cost-effective management of resources. He is based out of the company’s headquarters in Santa Fe Springs, California and reports directly to Weber’s Board of Advisors.
Harry most recently was with Kane is Able as their chief operating officer where he was responsible for all aspects of the company, including operations, sales, strategic planning, human resources, IT and customer service. In this position, Drajpuch oversaw over 1300 employees, 17 distribution centers, 8 million square feet, and a fleet of more than 700 trailers. During his tenure Kane doubled revenues, while expanding the company’s geographic territory throughout the United States.
Prior to Kane is Able, Drajpuch was with USCO Logistics Services, a division of Kuehne and Nagel, over a 15-year period. As executive vice president and general manager, shared warehousing, order management and delivery solutions (transportation), he was responsible for sales and operations, 21 facilities in North America and more than 9 million square feet. Some of the company’s customers included such top-named companies as Sun Microsystems, Wal-Mart, and Home Depot, to name a few.
While at USCO Logistics Services, Drajpuch also held the title of executive vice president/general manager, shared logistics division where he was responsible for sales and operations, $100 million in revenue, 23 facilities and 950 employees. He directed four regional vice presidents and eight sales professionals across North America, and was able to increase sales revenue by 100% and net income by 325% within three years.
Harry is a visionary leader and he brings the perfect skill set to the role of president and CEO of Weber Logistics. We are honored to have him join the Weber team,” said Mr. Weber. “He truly understands what our customers need in terms of quality levels, technology, operations and customer service and I am confident that Harry will exceed everyone’s expectations. Harry’s ability to take a vision and implement it, at every level of the organization, has made him a success. He will definitely compliment Weber’s reputation for being an industry leader.”
Harry epitomizes the qualities and values that Weber has worked toward for more than 86 years,” said Herb Callahan, vice president, human resources. “His years of industry expertise and leadership will have an immediate positive impact on our employees and his drive to solve the most complex logistics issues will bring immediate value to our customers.
Drajpuch holds a bachelor’s of science degree in business administration from Pace University, Pleasantville, based in New York, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He is a member of the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) and International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA).
About Weber Logistics
With 86 years of experience, Weber Logistics has evolved into a nationwide provider of logistics solutions. Weber’s expertise includes non-asset based freight management, temperature sensitive asset-based LTL and TL services, dedicated and shared warehousing, distribution, cross-docking/pool distribution, transloading, network optimization modeling and analysis, retail compliance, order fulfillment, material handling, supply chain management, real estate development, and personnel staffing.
Weber specializes in providing its clients with unique innovative logistics solutions primarily to these vertical markets:
- Retailers/Importers
- Food & Beverage/CPG
- Industrial Products
- Confectionary
As a result of its on-going innovation, experience and dedication, Weber has been the recipient of numerous industry awards, including:
- 100 Great Supply Chain Partners
- Inbound Logistics’ Top 100 3PLs
- Logistics Management’s Top 50 3PLs
- The Los Angeles Business Journal’s Top 100 Privately-Held Companies Ø Food Logistics Magazine’s Top 70 3PLs Ø Food Logistics Magazine’s FL100 listing of the top technology solution and service providers to the food industry.