A new addition to a family is always an exciting moment for everyone. We at Becker Logistics are thrilled to announce the appointment of Jamie Weldon as our new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Jamie is the second C-level employee to be brought onto the team within the last two years. The last C-suite was filled in 2021 when we announced the hire of CFO Tim McKean.
Background on Jamie Weldon
Jamie Weldon has already provided an impact on the extensive technological growth at Becker Logistics. As a 3PL provider, we strive to always have an advanced technology department while also writing our own software to match the expectations of our partners and customers.
Mr. Weldon has an impressive career background as a technologist, who enjoys being close to the action. He has worked in various roles within the logistics industry, starting with web development for CF AirFreight in Minnesota in 2000. He then progressed to Senior level software engineering positions with Associated Global Systems, then Director of Software Development for SEKO Worldwide. In his last position, he ascended to Sr. VP of Software Development at Coyote Logistics, a public company under UPS. Everyone at Becker Logistics has welcomed Mr. Weldon with open arms and undeniable respect for his many accomplishments so far and is ready for what the future holds.
Words from Our CEO
“Our IT department has doubled in the last year and we are excited with what the next eight years has in play for us. The third-party logistics landscape has been shifting more and more to the technology side and since 2019 we have been writing our own software. Mr. Weldon is someone that is committed and solid to the core with integrity. He couldn’t come at a better time to lead this company with our resources, customer commitments, and employee engagement on this journey of technology and new heights,” said Jim Becker, CEO/Chairman.
Weldon’s Take on New Appointment
As CTO, “I bring a blended passion for technology, logistics, personal and organizational development to Becker. I’ll use my experience to contribute to our corporate strategy and build strong relationships inside and outside of our organization. My primary goal is to provide solutions to Becker’s employees, customers, and carriers that help them grow their businesses by leveraging our shared capabilities and interest to improve supply chain visibility and efficiency. Becker has a great story to tell and is full of experienced logistics professionals. I’m very excited to have this opportunity to ensure our tech builds on that expertise in order to provide value in all our partnerships,” shared Weldon.
Conclusion
Technology is all about innovation and support. Weldon will be accountable for outlining the overall vision of Becker within the technology sphere. In addition, he will be accountable for aligning our infrastructure with our vendor’s capabilities, conducting R&D, and bringing awareness to the latest innovations that can help inspire and guide exciting future endeavors.
We look forward to the coming years with Jamie as CTO. Our plan together is to focus on ensuring all technological goals are met so that the new innovative solutions are available to all of our partners in the supply chain.
