Oct. 13, 2005
ICON's Casady Named COO of New Media Fulfillment, LLC
Terre Haute, IN, Oct. 13, 2005 - ICON Transportation Company, Inc, has named Ryan Casady to the position of chief operating officer of its fully owned subsidiary, New Media Fulfillment, LLC, effective October 13, 2005. This position is an expanded role for Casady, who currently serves as COO for ICON Transportation Company, Inc. New Media Fulfillment is a leading provider of value-added, fulfillment solutions for clients in the music and entertainment industries.
"Ryan exemplifies the depth and caliber of talent that resides throughout the ICON/New Media organization," said Allen Furrer, founder and CEO of ICON/New Media. "He is a seasoned, proven leader, highly knowledgeable, innovative and most importantly, customer-focused. Given our plans for continued growth and expansion, this new management structure will enable us to optimize our network while providing the high levels of service our customers have come to count on."
"Over the course of the past year, I have found this organization is dedicated, whole-heartedly, to the success of its customers," said Casady. "The willingness of my colleagues to go the extra mile for our customers is a direct result of the loyalty and commitment that is found inside a successful employee-owned company. I recognize that this commitment must be most evident in the actions of ICON/New Media leadership, and therefore I gladly accept this expanded role within the company."
"I am surrounded by some of the finest professionals in the industry who all share in the same corporate vision: To deliver solutions to our customers that will not only exceed their expectations, but will become legendary within the industry. Until we meet that end, we will not be satisfied. Our customers deserve it."
Casady joined ICON/New media in November of 2004, bringing with him over 12 years of experience as an accomplished operations manager at United Parcel Service (UPS). Casady's strengths are evident in several facets of logistics and supply chain management, including business plan development and execution, management and staff supervision, operations management, and an approach to customer service unparalleled in the industry.
About ICON Transportation Company, Inc.
ICON Transportation Company Inc. is an employee-owned provider of third-party logistics management, transportation, and fulfillment solutions with offices in Indiana, California and Tennessee. Established in 1990 to provide supply-chain solutions for the entertainment industry, ICON has experienced rapid growth and recognized success. In celebration of 15 years of business, the company has established a theme for the year 2005: "Success Though Partnerships." For more information, visit the Internet at www.goicon.com or call 219-261-2166.
About New Media Fulfillment, LLC
New Media Fulfillment was founded by Allen Furrer in 1993 in Los Angeles, California. The company was created to provide full-scale, time-definite logistics and fulfillment services that include: custom packaging and assembly, pick and pack, special project engineering, warehousing and distribution. Within two years, New Media expanded to a 286,000 sq. ft. facility in Terre Haute, IN and since 1995 has experienced rapid growth, undergone significant expansion and added much needed capacity to meet customers' needs. New Media's recent expansions include a 93,000 sq. ft. fulfillment center in Indianapolis, IN and an additional 65,000 sq. ft. facility in Terre Haute. For more information, visit the Internet at www.newmediafulfillment.com.
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Media Contact:
Julie Beherns
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