JD Schwefler is Chief Commercial Officer of Arcadia Cold Storage & Logistics. He is responsible for charting the course for Arcadia Cold’s commercial strategy and plays a pivotal role in planning, development and execution of the company’s overall strategic plan. His mandate is cultivating partnerships, optimizing commercial performance to capitalize on emerging opportunities, and establishing a hyper customer-focused culture across the organization.
Before being named Chief Commercial Officer, JD was Head of Site Selection and Design Solutions for Arcadia where he collaborated on the build-out of the company’s facility network.
Prior to joining Arcadia, JD held senior commercial and market development positions with two of the leading global cold storage companies. Over his 20+ years in the cold storage industry, JD has worked in most aspects of the business as a project manager and later focused on business development, real estate management, and international market development.
JD began his career with advanced technology-based microchip and electronics manufacturers including WaferTech and Solectron where he first learned about complex manufacturing and supply chain principles.
JD is a proud graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering.
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What does the new age of cold chain look like?
I have worked in the cold chain industry for most of my career and was fortunate to see the industry change dramatically. Through my experiences I have gained a unique perspective about the role a cold chain provider has within the global food supply chain. With Arcadia, we want to take a different approach, where we build a culture that values our people, builds quality into everything we do and focuses on customer satisfaction.
Which core value is most meaningful to you?
This is tough because I like them all but I would have to say “Impact: Be empowered and empower those around you to exceed expectations”. I’m truly excited about the organization we are building – one that values our people and is disciplined and focused on positive results for our team members and the communities we serve.
What motivates you in life?
Personally, I am motivated to be the best husband and father for my family. Professionally I am motivated by approaching each day with the people I enjoy working with to solve complex business challenges.