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AIR LAND
FORWARDERS APPOINTS DEBBIE WOODALL AS VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
JACKSONVILLE,
Fla. – June 10, 2005 –
Air Land Forwarders, a
subsidiary of The
Suddath Companies and a
provider of
international household
goods moving services
for military personnel,
has promoted Debbie
Woodall to Vice
President of
Operations. She will
add to Air Land’s
executive management
depth in dealing with
the Department of
Defense (D.O.D.) /
General Services
Administration (G.S.A.)
management, customers,
agents, and
transportation companies
while becoming more
involved with various
industry issues.
Debbie joined Suddath in April 1988. In 1990, Debbie was promoted
to Operations Supervisor for Air Land before becoming Director of Operations
in 2001. Debbie has more than 15 years of experience in managing all aspects
of international transportation for military and GSA relocation programs and
domestic containerized shipments.
Air Land
before becoming Director
of Operations in 2001.
Debbie has more than 15
years of experience in
managing all aspects of
international
transportation for
military and GSA
relocation programs and
domestic containerized
shipments.
Since joining Suddath,
Debbie has been
instrumental in
establishing Air Land as
one of the most
efficient, well
organized companies in
the International
Through Government Bill
of Lading (ITGBL)
program.
Air
Land
has enjoyed excellent
performance each year
under Debbie’s operating
procedures. Her single
point of contact
approach combined with
automated document
distribution procedures
not only moves the
shipment efficiently,
but also keeps the
shipper and agency
informed to address
questions and resolve
challenges. The quality
of service produced
through direct personal
contact with the shipper
within a paperless
operating system has
contributed
significantly to an
increase in business of
more than 12% to 6,000
shipments producing $30
million in revenue for
2004.
“Debbie
has been an invaluable
member of the
Air Land team since
joining the company more
than 15 years ago,”
said Randall Groger,
President, Air Land
Forwarders. “She has an
extremely thorough
knowledge of all aspects
of our organization --
from operations and
billing, accounts
payable, flatbed,
claims, and registration
to rate filing all while
maintaining quality
control. Debbie
understands how our
departments are
organized, their purpose
and function, and how
they interface to
support
Air
Land ’s
mission.”
Debbie holds a Bachelor
of Science degree from
the University of
Kentucky.
About
Air
Land
Forwarders
Air Land Forwarders, a
subsidiary of The
Suddath Companies,
relocates thousands of
military and government
agency personnel and
their families around
the world every year.
The company has provided
moving and relocation
services to the federal
government for more than
50 years. Established
in 1919, The Suddath
Companies is a
diversified group of
domestic and
international service
companies. The Suddath
Companies operates in 16
locations throughout the
nation as one of United
Van Line's largest
agents. Visit its Web
site at
www.suddath.com.
About The Suddath Companies
Founded in 1919, The Suddath Companies is a diversified,
cooperative group of domestic and
international moving service companies.
These affiliates specialize in worldwide
corporate employee
relocation,
household residential moving, and warehouse and logistics
management. In addition to its international services to over 100
countries, Suddath operates nationwide as one of
United Van Lines’
largest agents. The Suddath Companies has over 1,200 employees
nationwide handling over 40,000 shipments annually. Suddath
Relocation Systems, a subsidiary of The Suddath Companies, provides
corporate relocation,
household goods transportation,
facility
moving,
warehousing and
logistics services to businesses and
consumers worldwide. For more information, visit their web site at
www.suddath.com.
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