The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA), recently announced its new Board of Directors roster for the warehouse division. Board members are volunteer leaders and responsible for governing, developing policy, and setting a course for the future. The Board focuses on advancing the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the organization.
The GCCA Warehouse Board voted to elect Jason Dreisbach from Dreisbach Enterprises, as their 2024 Chairman; Tim Ludwig from Bradner Cold Storage as Vice Chairman; and Francisco Moura from IceStar as Treasurer. Michael J. McClendon from Lineage Logistics will serve as Immediate Past Chairman.
For the GCCA Warehouse Directors-at-large positions, the GCCA membership approved the following slate of candidates to serve 3 year teams starting January 1, 2024.
- Scott Albers, Nor-Am Cold Storage [renominated]
- Rich Burke, Konoike-Pacific (KPAC) [renominated]
- Paul Gibbons, Commercial Cold Holdings [new]
- West Hutchison, Vertical Cold Storage [new]
- Andrew Lawrence, Magnavale [new]
- Nicholas Pedneault, Congebec Logistics [renominated]
- Karen Reece, Eskimo Cold Storage [renominated]
“I am honored to be Chairman this year,” stated Dreisbach. “And look forward to working with my fellow Board Members to continue to advance the value GCCA offers to its members and the entire cold chain community.”
The GCCA Warehouse Board would like to thank outgoing Board Members Manuel Kabana from Friopuerto Investment and Tim Siddiq from Vertical Cold Storage for their thought leadership and commitment to the association during their time as Board Members.
Visit the GCCA website to view the complete GCCA Warehouse Board Roster.
GCCF Announces New Board Members for 2024
The Global Cold Chain Foundation (GCCF) recently announced its new Board of Governors roster for 2024. Foundation Board Members are volunteer leaders and responsible for governing, developing policy, and setting a course for the future. The Board focuses on advancing the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the organization.
The GCCF Board voted to elect Mickey Hoffmann from United States Cold Storage, as their 2024 Chairman; Ken Whah from CORE X as Vice Chairman; and Adam Forste from Lineage Logistics as Treasurer. Greg Laurin from Conestoga Cold Storage will serve as Immediate Past Chairman.
For the GCCF Governors-at-large positions, the membership approved the following slate of candidates to serve 3 year terms starting January 1, 2024.
- Owusu Akoto, Freezelink [new]
- Justin Brandt, Nor-Am Cold Storage [renominated]
- Niels Lundgaard-Svenstrup, Lineage Logistics [renominated]
- Mathew Moore, Americold [new]
- Joris Olbrechts, Jodifrost NV [new]
- Tom Poe, Crystal Distribution [renominated]
- Marty Steinmetz, United States Cold Storage [renominated]
- David Stuver, Capital Ventures LLC [Public Member]
“I am thrilled to be named GCCF Chairman this year,” stated Hoffmann. “The work of the foundation is so important to the training of the global cold chain workforce as well as advancing the development of temperature controlled best practices around the world. I look forward to working with my fellow board members to leverage the expertise of the membership to advance both those objectives.”
The GCCF Board would like to thank outgoing Board Members Daniel Kaplan, Vertical Cold Storage and Rack Builders Inc., Mike Pokel, Midwest Refrigerated Services, and Kirk Robertson, Terra Vista Capital for their thought leadership and commitment to the foundation during their time as Board Members.
Visit the GCCF website to view the complete roster of GCCF Board Members.
CEBA Elects New Board Members
The Controlled Environment Building Association (CEBA) announces its new Board of Directors roster for 2024. Board members are volunteer leaders and responsible for governing, developing policy, and setting a course for the future. The Board focuses on advancing the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the association.
Per the by-laws, the CEBA Board of Directors is made up of three categories of members – General, Associate, and Affiliate. The General category includes Design, Build, and Thermal Contractors. The Associate category includes suppliers and subcontractors, and Affiliate is for end-users – warehouses, food companies and other operators of controlled environment buildings. These categories were established to ensure all sectors of the controlled environment building industry were represented in leadership positions and help shape the future of the association.
The CEBA Board voted to elect Sam Tippmann from TiCold, as their 2024 Chairman; Scott Guimond from Fisher Construction Group as Vice Chairman; and Michael Jones from Primus as Treasurer. Marko Dzeletovich of Coldbox Builders will serve as the Immediate Past Chairman.
The CEBA Membership approved the following board members starting January 1, 2024 for 3 year terms.
General Members
Carl Morse, A M King
Steven Hansen, Jr., Hansen Cold Storage Construction
Zach Norris, Evans General Contractors
Associate Members
Quinn Vo, Mayekawa
Frank Siedler, WAGNER Fire Safety Consulting
Chuck Zimmermann, 4Front Engineered Solutions
Affiliate Member
Michael Lynch, United States Cold Storage
“I look forward to working with my fellow Board Members and leveraging their extensive expertise as we continue to drive value for CEBA members, bolster participation in new and existing programs and launch new initiatives,” stated Tippmann. “CEBA’s top priorities include growing a robust and engaged membership; delivering enhanced education, business development and networking opportunities at CEBA Conference & Expo; and launching new training, certificate and industry excellence recognition programs.”
The CEBA Board would like to thank outgoing Board Members Vince Free, FREEZ Construction; Eric Brown, ALTA Refrigeration; Ryan Gusewelle, Power Construction | United Insulated Structures; Steve Mauro, formerly of Kingspan Insulated Panels, NA and Charles Woolley, Controlled Environment Systems for their leadership, contributions, and commitment to CEBA during their time as Board Members.
Visit the CEBA website to view the complete roster for the CEBA Board of Directors.
