Klete Squires
About Klete Squires
Klete Squires serves as the UTR and OTR Operations Manager at Amazon Logistics, bringing extensive experience in operations and community development. He has held various roles in logistics and non-profit sectors, including positions at Special Olympics Massachusetts and Rhode Races & Events Inc.
Current Role at Amazon Logistics
Klete Squires currently serves as the UTR and OTR Operations Manager at Amazon Logistics, a position held since 2021 in Greater Boston. In this role, Squires oversees operations related to both UTR (Under the Roof) and OTR (Over the Road) logistics, ensuring efficient processes and effective management of resources. Additionally, Squires has been the Operations Academy Dean since 2020, contributing to the training and development of staff within the organization.
Previous Experience at Amazon Logistics
Squires has held multiple positions at Amazon Logistics, starting as a Tier 1 Associate in 2018. Following this, Squires worked as Operations Lead at DBO3-DS in Milford, MA, from 2018 to 2019, and later as Manager I for UTR Operations in 2019. In 2020, Squires briefly served as Manager II, Operations - Area Manager UTR, and worked as an AMZL Academy Instructor for six months. This extensive experience within Amazon Logistics has provided Squires with a comprehensive understanding of operations and logistics management.
Education and Expertise
Klete Squires studied at Ferris State University, focusing on Marketing and Small Business Management while achieving Professional Golf Course Management (PGM) certification from 1992 to 1996. Additionally, Squires graduated from Edwardsburg High School in 1992. Squires possesses expertise in special event management and non-profit development, which has been applied throughout various roles in the community and logistics sectors.
Career in Non-Profit Development
Squires has significant experience in non-profit development, having served as Director of Development at Special Olympics Massachusetts from 2011 to 2013 and at United Cerebral Palsy of Rhode Island from 2013 to 2016. Squires also held the position of Director of Development and Public Relations at The Arc of Bristol County in 2017. These roles involved building community relationships and managing development initiatives within the non-profit sector.
Community Building and Business Relationships
Throughout Squires' career, there has been a strong focus on community building and developing business-to-business relationships. This emphasis has been evident in various roles, including as Account Executive at Rhode Races & Events Inc. and Membership Director at Metro South Chamber of Commerce. Squires' ability to foster connections has contributed to successful operations and initiatives in both logistics and community-focused environments.