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From Home Furnishing Business
Diakon Promotes Tom Hessler to Key Operations Post
January 19,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Last-mile home delivery provider Diakon Logistics has promoted Tom Hessler to vice president of operations.
Hessler began his 38-year logistics career as a delivery contractor and worked his way up to executive management. He has held various roles with several 3PL carriers, supporting some of the most successful furniture and appliance retailers in the country, according to Diakon officials.
“Tom has done it all. No matter what the challenge, he has a long track record of finding solutions and executing successfully,” said Bill Jarnagin, Diakon’s president and chairman.
“The home delivery business is about dedication, integrity, and being able to work with people,” he added. “Tom exemplifies those characteristics as well as anyone and we’re grateful for the value he adds to our company and our partners.”