Dave Porter
Professional Advisor: Fall 2016 - Present
About Dave
Dave is a co-founder and partner of a Supply Chain recruiting firm in Brea, Orion Solutions Group. He brings to that position over 30 years of leadership experience in the logistics/supply chain industry.
Dave previously served as President of Hub Group Los Angeles and Hub Group Golden Gate, held numerous sales leadership roles on a regional and national basis, and served as EVP of Supply Chain Solutions (3PL and Truck Brokerage), among other roles for Hub Group. Most recently, Dave served as CEO for approximately 5 years at Rail Delivery Services, an award-winning drayage, trucking/dedicated, and consolidation company in Los Angeles.
Dave continues to advise, consult, and serve as a Director for numerous logistics companies and investment firms throughout the US. Dave earned his BA from Western Michigan University and MBA from the University of Redlands.
Dave is an adjunct professor and serves on the California State University Fullerton School of Operations and Supply Chain Management Advisory Board and is a member of numerous industry associations.
Why AOSCM?
Dave was recruited to the board by David Juranich and Casey Kleindienst when he was serving as CEO of RDS. Dave has enjoyed watching the AOM evolve into the AOSCM and seeing how the student officers of the club have gone on to land excellent positions in the logistics industry.
Almost without exception, the student leaders of the AOSCM have proven to be exemplary students and have proven their leaderships skills in a manner that will serve them well for years to come. AOSCM offers students live access to industry leaders, mentorship, scholarship, internship, and career possibilities.
AOSCM is an amazing opportunity for students to be exposed to the field in a way that will positively impact them for their entire career.