Richard Reed

Richard Reed is an experienced logistics professional currently serving as the Region Logistics Manager at Norsk Hydro since August 2023. As the owner and consultant for Jumpstart Logistics since 2021, Richard leads logistics consulting projects, focusing on project scoping, pricing, and execution. Previous roles include Director of Logistics at TranzAct Technologies Inc., where Richard managed customer-centric pricing RFPs and logistics strategy assessments, and Senior Manager Carrier Development at PECO Pallet, Inc., overseeing LEAN operational improvements. Richard's extensive background also includes positions at US Foods, Menlo Worldwide, and True Value, where various successful projects contributed to significant cost savings and operational efficiencies. Richard holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois Chicago and has pursued further education at The George Washington University School of Business and the University of Richmond.