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Circle Logistics has been promoting from within for key technology and sales leadership roles in recent months as part of an overall effort to upgrade its customer experience and strengthen customer relationships.
The Fort Wayne, Indiana-based commodities brokerage has promoted Chief Data and Innovation Strategy Officer Cody Harris to Chief Technology Officer, announced in late October. Steve Schroeder, vice president of sales and operations for nearly a decade, has been promoted to a newly created role Vice President of National Salesthe company said last month.
Harris’ expertise in artificial intelligence will help the company integrate the technology to optimize operations, streamline processes and find ways to enhance value for customers, the company said in a press release.
“Cody brings to this role a technology ideology deeply rooted in innovation with a purpose,” CEO Eric Fortmeyer said in a statement. “He strongly believes that technology should not only add value, but also improve the lives of employees, carriers and customers.”
Schroeder’s experience in the logistics industry will guide the company in identifying customer pain points and offer solutions to improve customer experiences, he said.
“In a rapidly evolving logistics industry where technology and data are king, Steve reminds us that human connections are just as valuable,” said Fortmeyer.
Harris began working for Circle Logistics as a data scientist in September 2021, according to His LinkedIn Profile. He also worked as an associate instructor at Indiana University-Bloomington from August 2020 to May 2021 and was a software product manager at iRely from July 2015 to September 2018.
Schroeder started with Circle Logistics in May 2014, according to his LinkedIn profile. His more than three decades of experience include serving as a director at LoMas Transportation, general manager for Concert Group Logistics and as a carrier manager for Penske Logistics.
Schroeder also served as a logistics analyst, inventory control and senior parts analyst for Whirlpool Corp.