Written by
Heather Ervin
Steve Schappell
American Business Barge Line (ACBL), Jeffersonville, Ind., introduced the appointment of Steve Schappell as senior vice chairman of logistics and community operations.
Schappell has served on this position on an interim foundation since September, throughout which he has demonstrated collaborative and transformational management. ACBL says that it chosen Schappell over a number of extremely certified exterior candidates because of his wealth of expertise, management capabilities and dedication to the corporate’s imaginative and prescient, mission, and core values.
Reporting on to ACBL CEO Mike Ellis, Schappell is answerable for ACBL’s Fleets, Terminals, and Interchange enterprise unit. He may also lead a digital transformation initiative to boost ACBL’s logistics competencies, together with boat and barge optimization, barge fleet technique, mainline community efficiency, dispatch operations, and extra.
“I’ve totally loved working with the Logistics Group over the previous few months within the interim position and I’m keen to steer this workforce as we remodel the enterprise,” says Schappell. “This can be a great alternative for the Logistics Group to drive innovation and accountability as a catalyst for improved fleet efficiency. I’m grateful to Mike Ellis, our Board of Administrators, and the complete Government Group for entrusting me with this position and giving me the chance to contribute to the continued success of ACBL.”
“Steve has confirmed he’s prepared for this chance, and it’s a good instance of our dedication to growing expertise and bench energy inside our group,” provides Ellis. “Together with his international expertise in main provide chain and logistics groups, Steve brings invaluable insights that may help our ongoing transformation and assist enhance our mainline community efficiency.”
Schappell joined ACBL in July 2021 as vice chairman of provide chain and steady enchancment. Previous to his tenure at ACBL, he held numerous provide chain and logistics administration positions with A.P. Moller-Maersk, together with serving as chief procurement officer for Maersk Drilling. Moreover, he brings intensive organizational and management expertise from his 11-year profession within the Military, the place he served as an Infantry and Quartermaster officer.
