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FedEx Archives: 2001 Press Releases
( BW)(PA-FEDEX-GROUND)(FDX) FedEx Ground Names New Technology Vice Presidents; Newest Officers to Spearhead Company's Continuing Focus On Technology Development and Application
NOTE TO MEDIA: Photo is available in a Smart News Release(TM) on Business Wire's Home Page at www.businesswire.com and at www.newstream.com PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 30, 2001--FedEx Ground, an operating unit of FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX), announced today the promotions of Roman M. Hlutkowsky to vice president of operations technology and system support, and Kenneth J. Spangler to vice president of applications development, field systems. Both were most recently managing directors. "Roman and Ken have been instrumental in the development and application of our industry-leading technology, which has played a major role in the dynamic growth of our company," said Daniel J. Sullivan, president and chief executive officer of FedEx Ground. "As we continue to leverage technology to enhance operational efficiency and improve customer service, their leadership in these critical areas will be more important than ever to our success." After earning undergraduate and graduate degrees in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, Hlutkowsky has enjoyed a 17-year career with the FedEx companies, focusing on applying technology to automate field operations and improve customer information. He has led the implementation of pickup and delivery data collection and transmission systems that employ the latest scanning technology, on-van computers and wireless communication networks. Together these systems provide FedEx Ground's customers the most detailed tracking information in the small-package ground shipping market. In his new role, Hlutkowsky will oversee the development, deployment and support of technology and administrative processes in field operations, including FedEx Home Delivery. During his 11 years with FedEx Ground, Spangler has been primarily responsible for the development and maintenance of all applications that directly support field operations. He has a bachelor's degree in Information Science from the University of Pittsburgh and more than 13 years experience in the field of Information Technology. In his new position, Spangler will lead a team of information technology professionals in ensuring the reliability and continuous improvement of numerous mission-critical applications including package sortation systems for FedEx Ground's nationwide network of 27 distribution hubs, as well as package data routing and scanning software. His team will continue to serve as a collaborative partner and vital technology link between the company's operations planning and engineering functions and field operations, including FedEx Home Delivery. FedEx Ground, a subsidiary of FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX), is the second largest small-package ground carrier in North America. The company recorded annual revenue of more than $2.2 billion in fiscal year 2001. With annual revenues of $20 billion, FedEx Corp. is the premier global provider of transportation, e-commerce and supply-chain management services. The company offers integrated business solutions through a network of subsidiaries operating independently, including FedEx Express, the world's largest express transportation company; FedEx Ground, North America's second largest provider of small-package ground delivery service; FedEx Freight, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload freight services; FedEx Custom Critical, the world's largest provider of expedited, time-critical shipments; and FedEx Trade Networks, a provider of customs brokerage, consulting, information technology and trade facilitation solutions.
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CONTACT: FedEx Ground
David Westrick, 412/859-5435
david.westrick@fedex.com
KEYWORD: PENNSYLVANIA
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TRANSPORTATION PHOTO PHOTOWIRE
SOURCE: FedEx Ground
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