The People Behind DSI Logistics

Michael is the sole owner and President of DSI. He has held this title and ownership since May of 1983. His Logistics experience is extensive and includes all aspects of storage, transportation, supply chain and continuous replenishment methods. He is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School (OPM '91), The AMI program at the Jones Graduate School at Rice University, and received his International Business Masters (EMBA) from The University of Houston.

Michael J. O'Connor
CEO/President
From 1977

Richard P. Emmerich
Vice President of Operations
From 1981
Rick has operational experience in high volume distribution centers. His current responsibilities are in the area of business development, strategies and long range planning. He also is responsible for advising in the hiring and training of management staff, development of policy and procedures, and monitoring customer service relations.

Victor has been with DSI for 15 years. His extensive warehouse experience with our
company includes international travel and consultation throughout the U.S. in our various
operations.

Victor Alejandre
Warehouse Operations Manager
From 1986

 

John "Pete" Townley, Jr.
Vice President and Pallet Center Manager
From 1978

 Pete had experience in developing our trucking company, which included dispatching and asset purchasing. He also helped to develop our warehouse locator system, and trained our associates on its operation. Pete developed a pallet recycling system and is presently operating our pallet recycling depot for Chep USA.

Judy has over 10 years experience in customer relations and quality assurance. Her responsibilities include coordinating all software upgrades and EDI programming, directing all activities in the Customer Service Department, setting up new customer accounts, and assuring that all customer needs are met in a timely fashion. She also interacts with other departments to best coordinate the running of the warehouse.

Judy Echeverria
Customer Service Manager
From 1996

LaSandra Allen
Safeway Trucking Corp - Operations Manager
From 1993

 Sandra joined our organization as a manager in our Human Resources Department. She has been on many special projects, and has developed the foundation for coordination of trucking services with the warehouse and other departments. Her current responsibilities are to manage and control a fleet of 50 trailers, 3 company drivers, 11 Owner operators and the trucking office staff. Sandra ensures that we offer personalized and flexible trucking services to our customers.
Juan has over 23 years experience in all phases of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulics equipment. He manages the maintenance on the plant air conditioning and heating systems, plumbing, forklift maintenance and other equipment repairs. Juan also is part of the certification and training process that tests employees on forklifts and other equipment. His ultimate responsibility is to maintain our equipment with minimum down time and cost.

Juan Perez
Maintenance Manager
From 1994

Sharon Howard
Payroll and Accounting Manager
From 1997

 Sharon has over 13 years of experience in accounting, payroll and banking. She maintains a payroll and human resource system for 5 companies and over 200 employees. She maintains the accounting for Distribution Specialists, Inc. and its customers. She also assists the Controller.
Nancy has over 20 years of experience working in the accounting field. She has direct responsibility over the accounting department and its office management. She oversees all areas of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and financial reporting for our companies in Texas and California.

Nancy C. Lawson
Controller
From 1995