Michael Shaughnessy, Jr.
About Michael Shaughnessy, Jr.
Michael Shaughnessy, Jr. serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations, Supply Chain, and Emerging Markets at Balsam Brands, where he has worked since 2014. He has a diverse background, including roles at Goldman Sachs, EnerNOC, and the United States Air Force, and holds an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.
Work at Balsam Brands
Michael Shaughnessy, Jr. serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations, Supply Chain, and Emerging Markets at Balsam Brands. He has held this position since 2014, contributing to the company's logistics and supply chain strategies. His responsibilities include overseeing the movement of over 1.2 million packages direct-to-consumer globally through domestic and international parcel carriers. He manages logistics planning and compliance for more than 3,300 ocean containers and significant LTL/FTL domestic shipments annually. Shaughnessy implemented a packaging optimization program that resulted in nearly seven-figure cost savings on outbound shipping each year.
Previous Experience
Before joining Balsam Brands, Michael Shaughnessy, Jr. held various positions across different organizations. He worked at Goldman Sachs and Co. as an Investment Management Professional from 2005 to 2009. He served as Regional Business Development Manager at EnerNOC from 2009 to 2012. Shaughnessy was also the President and CEO of Cold Chain LLC from 2012 to 2014. His earlier roles include Director of Finance at Willowview Consulting and a LtCol (retired) in the United States Air Force/Idaho Air National Guard from 1996 to 2013. He also served as a Naval Officer and F-14 Radar Intercept Officer from 1991 to 1996.
Education and Expertise
Michael Shaughnessy, Jr. has a strong educational background. He studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, earning a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from 1986 to 1989. He furthered his education at The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, where he achieved a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he completed Professional Studies in Military and Strategic Leadership at the US Air Force Air Command and Staff College from 2003 to 2004.
Military Service
Michael Shaughnessy, Jr. has an extensive military background. He served as a LtCol (retired) in the United States Air Force/Idaho Air National Guard from 1996 to 2013. Prior to that, he was a Naval Officer and F-14 Radar Intercept Officer from 1991 to 1996, with service locations including Pensacola, FL, Virginia Beach, and Japan. His military experience has contributed to his leadership and strategic planning skills in his subsequent civilian roles.