Karl Ikelman

Karl Ikelman is an experienced operations leader with a strong background in distribution management. Currently serving as the Distribution Center Operations Manager and Department Manager 2 at Essendant since November 2014, Karl plays a key role in overseeing a distribution center that processes over 100,000 units in weekly outbound volume, servicing more than 25,000 B2B customers in the western region. Prior to this, Karl spent over 22 years at Target, where responsibilities included managing operations at a 24/7 distribution center with an annual outbound volume exceeding 60 million, supporting 65 stores in Northern California, and receiving two Quarterly Leadership awards. Karl holds an MBA in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, both obtained from National University.