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Simplified Logistics Announces Key Hires of Experienced Logistics Executives, Sheila Taylor and John CentersWESTLAKE, Ohio and NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Simplified Logistics ("Simplified"), a third-party logistics provider with a focus on less-than-truckload transportation management services, announced today that Sheila Taylor has been hired as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Strategy, and John Centers has joined as Executive Vice President of Sales. Simplified Logistics is majority owned by the Simplified management team and CI Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm. Previously, Ms. Taylor was the Vice President of Logistics for Sam's Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Ms. Taylor also served as Chief Financial Officer at several leading logistics companies including YRC Worldwide, Menlo Logistics and CEVA Logistics. Mr. Centers has over 21 years' experience in the transportation and logistics industry, including senior sales management roles at Pilot Flying J and Hub Group. Ms. Taylor and Mr. Centers will join the Simplified leadership team alongside Sam Avampato, President, and Mark Yeager, CEO. Mr. Yeager said, "With these hires we now have a senior leadership team at Simplified that is capable of running a much larger business, as we work to execute our acquisition strategy for the company. Sheila and Johnboth bring to Simplified decades of experience in leadership roles in the logistics industry, and Sam and I are pleased to welcome them to our team." "I am excited to join Simplified Logistics and for the opportunity to work with the rest of the senior leadership team," said Ms. Taylor. "Simplified has an impressive business today and there is a compelling opportunity to build a leading, full-service logistics platform company through organic growth and acquisitions." "Simplified has a track record for providing its customers with efficient and cost-effective solutions for their less-than-truckload freight," said Mr. Centers. "I am looking forward to building on this brand to reach more customers and offer additional services as we expand our portfolio." About Simplified Logistics About CI Capital Partners Media Contact View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/simplified-logistics-announces-key-hires-of-experienced-logistics-executives-sheila-taylor-and-john-centers-300561875.html SOURCE CI Capital Partners |