Nelson-Jameson Director Receives Women in Supply Chain Rising Stars Award

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Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive honor Director of Product Management Jenna Ponshock

MARSHFIELD, WI - September 24, 2024 | Nelson-Jameson, a distributor to the food processing industry, announced that Director of Product Management Jenna Ponshock was honored with a Women in Supply Chain Award. Food Logistics, a publication dedicated to covering the global cold food supply chain, and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, which covers global supply chain, named Ponshock as a winner of its annual Rising Stars award.

“We’re proud of Jenna for earning this prestigious honor from well-respected industry publications,” says Mike Rindy, President of Nelson-Jameson. “In her time with Nelson-Jameson, Jenna has made a significant impact across our organization by exceeding customer expectations and living our values. As a rising star, Jenna will undoubtedly continue to make a profound impact on food processor supply chain operations.”

The Women in Supply Chain Rising Stars award recognizes younger or newer professionals (39 years old and under) whose achievements, hard work and vision have helped shape the supply chain network. In 2023, two Nelson-Jameson female executives - Dakonya Freis, Vice President of Commercial Development, and Devon Vogel, Vice President of Customer Solutions – were honored with Women in Supply Chain Awards.

“Every year, this award continues to amaze me. But this year especially, it’s all about the quality of the submissions. These women are doing remarkable things for their communities, organizations and teams and are paving the way for future young female leaders to be a part of an industry that’s making a difference,” says Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Co-Founder of the Women in Supply Chain Forum. “New this year, the award was broken down into Rising Stars, Trailblazers, DEI Pioneer and Workforce Innovator. From there, we named an overall winner per category and then four honorable mentions per category. This year’s applications were superb and made it next to impossible to just pick one winner. I’m so proud of these women and their achievements. We’re just getting started.”

Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, founder of Let’s Talk Supply Chain podcast and Blended Pledge, both sponsors of the Women in Supply Chain award, added that the winners have been crucial to their industries’ success and innovation.

“Women are reshaping the landscape of supply chain management with their unparalleled contributions, igniting growth and fostering innovation across the industry. Their presence not only enriches the workforce but also brings a myriad of perspectives essential for tackling intricate challenges and refining global operations. The Women in Supply Chain award stands as a beacon, celebrating and amplifying their remarkable achievements,” Barnes-Humphrey said. "Congratulations to all the winners, everyone who was nominated, and all those making an impact. This recognition honors the courage and dedication of all the incredible people who work hard every day. This award is a testament to their unwavering commitment and profound impact on the field.”

Go to https://sdce.me/ikoib3ei to view the full list of winners. Recipients will be honored at this year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum, set to take place Nov. 12-13, 2024, in Atlanta.

About Nelson-Jameson and NEXT Logistics  

NEXT Logistics is part of the Nelson-Jameson Family of companies, a fourth-generation, family-owned distributor in the food processing industry. From the company’s roots in dairy production supplies, it has expanded to offer a broad range of food processing products and services that help food and beverage organizations operate efficiently with the highest quality, food safety, and compliance standards. The company represents more than 1,000 vendors, distributes more than 79,000 curated products, and employs more than 260 people nationwide. NEXT Logistics provides delivery services from its Wisconsin, California, Idaho, Pennsylvania, and Texas strategic distribution centers.  

Since 1947, Nelson-Jameson has supported food, beverage, and dairy processors with innovative products and a comprehensive set of solutions that keep pace with changing consumer tastes, manufacturing processes, and distribution channels. The company values Delivering the Exceptional™ for its customers by leading with the guiding principles of kindness and mutual respect. Nelson-Jameson is a supplier of choice for customers in all 50 states and international markets.

For more information, please visit www.nelsonjameson.com.