Jim R.

Jim R. has extensive experience in logistics and transportation, currently serving as Director at Amazon since January 2017, where leadership of three global teams resulted in substantial productivity and service improvements. Earlier, Jim was the Principal Product Manager for the Relay for Drivers Mobile app, overseeing product development and customer feedback integration. As Founder and CEO of Next Gauge, Inc., Jim developed mobile technologies to enhance productivity in the trucking industry. Prior roles include Senior Vice President and Vice President of Business Development at PLS Logistics Services, where Jim was instrumental in achieving record profitability and implementing growth strategies. Jim began their career in business development and procurement at Armco and Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp. Educational credentials include an MBA in Operations and Finance from Carnegie Mellon University and a BA in Economics from Bucknell University.