Arlington, Virginia, USA: David Stier, operations supervisor, Interstate Warehousing, and Michael Newman, warehouse manager, Summit Cold Storage, are the recipients of the WFLO Institute Scholarship for 2020.
The World Food Logistics Organization announced the recipients at the WFLO Institute West which was held 12-15 January in Tempe, Arizona. The scholarship program is sponsored by RefrigiWear, Groom Energy, and Alta Refrigeration.
Recipients are selected on their performance, leadership skills, and dedication to the industry.
“Providing education and training opportunities for promising cold storage industry executives is a top priority for WFLO,” said Corey Rosenbusch, president, WFLO.
“We know David and Michael are deserving candidates, and we thank our sponsors for making the scholarship possible.”
Newman heads day-to-day operations at Summit Cold Storage; he focuses specifically on HAACP, SQF, and USDA inspections. As the operations supervisor at Interstate Cold Storage, Stier oversees case picking for one of the company’s largest customers, ensuring goods are shipped to retail stores and distribution centers.
“It’s an honor to be selected for the WFLO Institute Scholarship. I am really looking forward to this experience and hope to not only expand my knowledge of the industry, but forge lasting connections across the industry to better prepare all for the challenges that lie ahead,” Newman says.
Stier said: “I think it’s great that WFLO’s sponsors offer these scholarships. I’m honored to have been chosen and am looking to learn all I can about the cold chain industry from its leaders.”
As the recipients of this scholarship, Stier and Newman were recognized during the opening general session of the WFLO Institute.
