Rick Ochsendorf

Rick Ochsendorf, CTP has a extensive work experience in the transportation industry. Rick currently holds the position of Vice President Customer Operations at Platform Science since November 2021. Before joining Platform Science, they served as the SVP & General Manager of Transportation at ORBCOMM from March to August 2021, and as the SVP of Customer Operations - Transportation from September 2020 to March 2021. In 2018, Rick was a Board Member at the Minnesota Trucking Association. Further back in their career, at Trimble Inc., they held the positions of General Manager North America, Trimble Transportation Mobility from October 2018 to April 2020, and Chief Operations Officer, Trimble Transportation Mobility from January to October 2018. Prior to that, at PeopleNet/Trimble, they were the Executive Vice President of PeopleNet Operations and Wireless from June 2015 to January 2018. Rick also has a strong background with PeopleNet, where they held various roles including SVP of Operations and Product Management from June 2011 to June 2015, VP of Operations from September 2009 to June 2011, and Director of Professional Services from January 2004 to September 2009. Before joining PeopleNet, they worked as the Director of Operations at Q Carriers from September 1994 to December 2003, and held multiple roles and responsibilities at Berger Transfer & Storage, Inc. from May 1986 to August 1994.

Rick Ochsendorf, CTP, has a strong educational background in business and management. Rick began their higher education journey at Dawson Boyd High School, although specific details about their degree or field of study are not available. After high school, Rick attended Willmar Tech and obtained an Associate's degree in Accounting in 1986. Rick then continued their studies at Metro State University from 1988 to 1992, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, specializing in General Management. In 1998, Rick pursued further education at the University of St. Thomas, engaging in MBA Training until 2000.

In addition to their formal education, Rick has also obtained certifications to enhance their professional development. In December 2011, they completed the Practical Product Management course offered by Pragmatic Institute in collaboration with TDI (The Digital Innovator) and obtained certification in this field. Rick also holds the designation of Certified Transportation Professional, awarded by the National Private Truck Council, although specific details regarding the year and month of completion are not available.