DJ Powers is proud to announce that Rhett Willis has been promoted to President and CEO of DJ Powers Company, Inc. “Having been an integral part of DJ Powers’ success for the past 13 years, Rhett has exhibited the commitment, determination, and leadership that have earned him the respect and trust of both his staff and industry colleagues. He brings valuable experience, a steadfast dedication to performance and results, as well as strong leadership skills to this new responsibility,” noted Dick Carter, former President who will assume the role of Chairman.

Rhett will also be accompanied by a great team. Carol Hendrickson and Steve Watrous have each been promoted to the positions of Vice President. Cheryl Horton has been promoted to the position of Corporate Export Manager, Linda Fitzgerald to the position of Corporate Import Manager, and Charles Reel to the position of Corporate Air Freight Manager, joining current Corporate Managers Eric Bakker (NVOCC and Supply Chain) and Bob Pettigrew (Domestic Transportation). Dick Carter and Bill Conaway, formerly President and Executive VP, will assume the roles of Chairman and Vice Chairman.

“With these promotions, along with the existing management team currently in place, DJ Powers continues to build a solid, knowledgeable and very experienced senior management team. Our industry is growing and changing, and opportunities abound for us,” Willis shares.

“We're a company with a 78-year history in the shipping and logistics business, a company with a strong and solid reputation built from years of consistently treating customers and employees with respect, integrity, and appreciation. With our employees’ and management’s depth of experience and breadth of knowledge, we are well positioned for growth in one of the most dynamic industries worldwide.”

DJ Powers Co., Inc. - providing Third Party Logistics services since 1930.