Ryder Leaders Recognized Among Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2025 Pros to Know
Miami, FL – Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) proudly celebrates its supply chain leaders honored in the 2025 Pros to Know awards by Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Earning recognition across three distinct categories, Ryder’s honorees exemplify innovation, leadership, and excellence in supply chain management. This year’s recipients—Cherie Brinkerhoff, Kevin Askew, and Sandy Hodes—have demonstrated outstanding contributions that drive industry advancements and operational success.
Recognizing Industry Trailblazers
The Pros to Know awards spotlight professionals who are redefining supply chain strategies to create competitive advantages. Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and & Demand Chain Executive, highlights this year’s winners as “pioneers of change” who are transforming the industry through innovation, collaboration, and strategic execution.
Meet Ryder’s 2025 Pros to Know
- Cherie Brinkerhoff – Leaders in Excellence
As Senior Vice President of Chain Operations for retail, technology, and healthcare, Cherie plays a critical role in optimizing Ryder’s expansive warehousing and transportation networks. Her leadership in transforming a major hospital network’s chain into a self-distribution model has resulted in 100% inventory control, real-time visibility, and improved delivery performance. Additionally, Cherie fosters emerging talent through the Ryder Women’s Leadership Forum and an internal internship program for future supply chain professionals. - Kevin Askew – Top Transportation Innovator
Kevin, Vice President of Transportation Execution and Strategy, is recognized for his instrumental role in advancing Ryder’s Dedicated Transportation Solutions (DTS). He has been pivotal in implementing the Flex operating model, which enhances efficiency by optimizing resource sharing among drivers and assets. Kevin also leads enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives, chairs Ryder’s DTS Functional Excellence Board, and actively contributes to Ryder’s AI Center of Excellence. - Sandy Hodes – Top Procurement Pro
With over 20 years at Ryder, Sandy, Chief Procurement and Corporate Development Officer, oversees an $8 billion annual budget, ensuring strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization. His leadership in automating procurement processes and enhancing supplier performance management has strengthened Ryder’s procurement functions, making them more agile, transparent, and value-driven for customers.
A Commitment to Excellence
“Cherie’s supply chain transformations, Kevin’s transportation innovations, and Sandy’s procurement advancements exemplify Ryder’s dedication to operational excellence,” says Steve Sensing, President of Supply Chain Solutions at Ryder. “Their leadership continues to elevate our performance and the value we provide to customers.”
About Ryder System, Inc.
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is a fully integrated logistics and transportation company providing supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions across diverse industries. With nearly 250,000 commercial vehicles, 760 maintenance locations, and 300 warehouses covering over 100 million square feet, Ryder is an industry leader in technology-driven logistics, environmental management, and workforce development. For more information, visit www.ryder.com.
About Supply & Demand Chain Executive
Supply & Demand Chain Executive is a premier publication covering the global supply chain landscape, including trucking, warehousing, procurement, and risk management. It also operates the SCN Summit and the Women in Supply Chain Forum. Learn more at www.SDCExec.com.
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