Kitty Hawk, Inc. Names Transportation and Logistics Industry Executive Raymond B. Greer to Its Board of Directors
June 29 2005 - 3:40PM
Business Wire
Kitty Hawk, Inc. (AMEX:KHK) today announced the appointment of
Raymond B. Greer to its Board of Directors. Greer, a veteran of the
transportation industry, is currently president and CEO for
Transport Industries Holdings, Inc. (TIH), a $650M privately held
non-asset based logistic and transportation services company based
in Irving, Texas. "Throughout his business career, Ray Greer has
been at the forefront of innovation and execution for global
supply-chain management, multi-modal logistics and information
technology," said Robert W. Zoller, President and CEO of Kitty
Hawk, Inc. "Ray's professional and personal interests as well as
industry experience will make him a valuable asset to Kitty Hawk's
team members, leadership, Board of Directors and customers as we
continue to develop new strategic initiatives within an
ever-changing industry environment," said Gerald L. Gitner, Kitty
Hawk's non-executive chairman of the board. Prior to joining TIH,
Greer served as president and CEO for Newgistics, Inc., an industry
leader in reverse logistics solutions; president - Global Network
Solutions and Services for i2 Technologies, Inc.; and chairman and
CEO of Esurg Corporation, a leading e-commerce provider for
medical-based technology solutions, supplies and information
services. From 1994 to 2000, Greer served with Ryder Systems, Inc.,
most notably as the president of Ryder's integrated logistics &
transportation business; from 1983 to 1994, he served with FedEx
Corporation in various line and corporate staff positions,
including the position of global contract director for the
semi-conductor industry within FedEx logistics. Greer has numerous
industry recognitions, including "Top CEO" by VarBusiness Magazine;
"Outstanding Contributor To Logistics Education" - Council of
Logistics Management; and, "Rising Star of Our Time" - Forbes
magazine. In addition, Greer has earned an Executive Masters
Degree, Information Systems & Telecommunications - Christian
Brothers University and Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and
Computer Science - University of Utah. He currently serves on the
Newgistics Inc. Advisory Board and the Lassonde Venture Board,
University of Utah, School of Business. As a recognized leader in
air cargo customer service, Kitty Hawk is the premier provider of
guaranteed, mission-critical, scheduled overnight air freight
transportation to major business centers throughout North America
including, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico. With
more than 30 years experience in the aviation and airfreight
industries, Kitty Hawk plays a key-connecting role in the global
supply chain. Kitty Hawk serves the logistics needs of more than
500 freight forwarders, integrated carriers, logistics companies
and major airlines with its fleet of B737-300SF and B727 freighter
aircraft, its ground truck network, as well as its 239,000
square-foot cargo warehouse, US Customs clearance and sort facility
at its Fort Wayne, Ind. hub. Kitty Hawk is the North American
launch customer for the fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly
B737-300SF aircraft. Kitty Hawk's extensive air-ground cargo
network and award winning, guaranteed overnight express service is
ideal for heavyweight shipments, special goods with unique
dimensions, perishables, animals and other valuable shipments.
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