Lonnie Rodgers
About Lonnie Rodgers
Lonnie Rodgers serves as the General Manager at Americold Logistics, LLC, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in transportation and logistics, having held various managerial roles at companies such as Tree Top, Inc., Sorin Group, and Anheuser-Busch.
Work at Americold Logistics
Lonnie Rodgers has served as General Manager at Americold Logistics, LLC since 2020. His role is based in Moses Lake, Washington. During his tenure, he has developed and maintained disaster prevention and recovery contingency plans. He has also successfully elevated projected EBITDA savings by 4% over the year-end goal. Additionally, he has implemented initiatives to improve employee retention rates, reducing turnover from 79% to 57% in his first year. Rodgers engages in negotiations with unions to initiate or renew warehouse labor contracts, contributing to operational stability.
Previous Experience in Transportation Management
Before joining Americold, Lonnie Rodgers worked at Tree Top, Inc. as Transportation Manager from 2013 to 2020 in Selah, Washington. He managed transportation operations, ensuring efficient logistics processes. Prior to that, he was a Transportation Analyst at Sorin Group from 2006 to 2013 in Arvada, Colorado. His career began at Anheuser-Busch, where he held positions as Assistant Quality Manager and Distribution Manager at Metal Container Corp. from 1987 to 1999 in Windsor, Colorado. His extensive background in transportation management spans over three decades.
Education and Expertise
Lonnie Rodgers holds a Master of Arts in Business Administration, Management and Operations from the University of Phoenix. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Colorado State University. Additionally, he studied at Baldwin Wallace University, where he achieved education credentials. His academic background supports his expertise in management and operations within the logistics and transportation sectors.
Career Development and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Lonnie Rodgers has focused on improving operational efficiency and employee retention. At Americold Logistics, he implemented various initiatives and programs that significantly enhanced employee retention rates. His strategic approach led to a notable reduction in employee turnover. His experience across multiple organizations has equipped him with the skills to develop effective contingency plans and negotiate labor contracts, contributing to the overall success of the companies he has worked with.