Tim VandeMerkt

Tim VandeMerkt has a diverse and extensive work experience in the logistics and distribution industry. Tim started their career at Ace Hardware Corporation in 1982, where they held various transportation and distribution management positions for over 12 years. Tim then worked at Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) as a Senior Consultant in the Logistics Practice before joining Office Depot as a Retail DC Manager.

Tim's career progressed as they took on roles with increasing responsibility. Tim worked at Saks Fifth Avenue as Director of Logistics & Transportation and then joined Broder Bros./Alpha Shirt Company as Vice President of Distribution. At Broder Bros., they were responsible for operating all distribution centers, strategic planning, inventory control management, transportation, and warehouse management system enhancements.

Tim continued to advance their career and took on leadership positions at The Tranzonic Companies and Scholastic, Inc. as Vice President of Logistics and Vice President of Global Logistics, respectively. Tim then joined True Value Company as General Manager - Supply Chain, where they managed multiple distribution centers and a large inventory to serve member stores.

Currently, Tim is Vice President of Operations & Logistics at Almo Corporation. In this role, they are responsible for operating all distribution center operations and one third-party logistics operation. Tim oversees transportation and logistics activities across the network and is involved in strategic planning, network assessment, inventory control management, and warehouse management system enhancements/development.

Throughout their career, Tim has demonstrated their expertise in logistics and distribution management, as well as their ability to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Tim VandeMerkt started their education at Iowa State University in 1977. Tim studied Business there for three years but did not earn a degree. In 1980, they then attended Western Illinois University, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree. Tim specialized in Business with a focus on Transportation/Physical Distribution. Tim completed their studies at Western Illinois University in 1981.