Donna Slyster joined Lakeland, FL-based Saddle Creek Logistics Services to support the growing third-party logistics (3PL) provider's increasingly complex information technology requirements. She has nearly 30 years of experience with global supply chains and information technology. She previously served in various roles at CHEP/Brambles, including senior vice president, CIO for CHEP. She has also held a variety of management roles at Electronic Data Systems (EDS).
“As supply chains have become more sophisticated and ‘ecommerce’ has become a household word, information technology has become an increasingly critical area of focus for Saddle Creek,” said Cliff Otto, Saddle Creek CEO. “Donna’s systems expertise and commitment to continuous improvement will be invaluable as we continue to grow and support our customers’ ever-changing supply chains.”
Slyster is actively involved in the community and serves on the Board of Directors for Dave’s House, a nonprofit working to provide permanent housing for the severely mentally ill homeless. She holds a master’s degree in business administration from State University of New York and has completed leadership programs at INSEAD and the Thunderbird Graduate School of Global Management.
Woody Blaylock, Saddle Creek’s current vice president, IS, will retire in December 2014. During his 17-year tenure, he developed and implemented the company’s systems strategy and established an experienced technology team to support customers’ evolving needs. He played a key role in guiding Saddle Creek’s technology initiatives as the company experienced rapid growth and expansion.
“Over the years, technology has become a much more important part of the 3PL selection process for prospective customers. Woody has been instrumental in developing Saddle Creek’s first-class suite of systems and has contributed immeasurably to our relationships with customers and potential customers,” said Otto. “We are grateful for his leadership and wish him well in retirement."
