The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business named John T. ‘Jock’ Menzies the 2009 Person of the Year. Menzies is the chairman of Terminal Corporation, a warehousing, trucking, and distribution company.
The honorary title is conferred to an influential industry leader on an annual basis by the Smith School’s logistics, transportation, and supply chain management programme and student-run Supply Chain Management Society and Supply Chain Club. Menzies was awarded the title at a ceremony held recently as part of Industry Day. The event also included networking events and a career fair for logistics and supply chain management students.
G. ‘Anand’ Anandalingam, Dean of the Robert H. Smith School of Business said, “Jock Menzies’ industry leadership and wider contributions provide a great inspiration to our students. In addition to heading up a major Mid-Atlantic logistics company, his leadership in industry-coordinated philanthropic efforts demonstrates the power of using business principles for social good – an understanding of which we hope our students carry with them and apply no matter what career they pursue.”
Apart from heading Terminal Corporation, Menzies is also a director and first president of the American Logistics Aid Network, an organization formed to provide efficient distribution of humanitarian aid for disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Katrina. The organization connects donations with areas of greatest need via its web portal, and then goes on to determine the best possible method of supplying those goods and services through transportation and supply chain partners.
Other appointments Menzies include:
Board member, Harford Mutual Insurance, Co.
Board member, Central Maryland Chapter of the American Red Cross
Board member, Maryland Chamber of Commerce
Chairman, Transportation Coalition of the Maryland State Chamber of Commerce
