MELVINDALE, Mich., Jan. 3, 2008 – Evans Distribution Systems announced today that Doug Ostrowski has been promoted to vice president of transportation from general manager of transportation. In this role, he will lead and oversee all of the company’s trucking and transportation logistics activities.
“Doug is a leader in the transportation industry and has great expertise in solving supply chain challenges,” said Evans Distribution President John A. Evans. “Our customers consistently benefit from his experience and point of view on how to get products to their end locations in the most timely and cost-effective manner.”
Ostrowski has served in the transportation business for 17 years. He is a member of the Transportation Club of Detroit and serves on the Michigan Public Service Commission Motor Carrier Advisory Board. He resides with his family in Allen Park, Mich.
Evans Distribution Systems, headquartered in Melvindale, Mich., was founded in 1929 as the Central Detroit Warehouse Company. It has evolved into a full-service warehousing, packaging and transportation third-party logistics provider serving the automotive, manufacturing, beverage and chemical industries. Evans currently employs more than 310 associates and operates more than 1,800,000 square feet of space in Michigan, Virginia and Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.easierwithevans.com