Jeff Pepperworth is responsible for overall operations and strategy development for the continued growth and profitability of iGPS Logistics. Since joining iGPS in 2019, he has spearheaded a company-wide drive for increased sustainability and environmental stewardship. He brings more than 20 years of senior executive experience at successful global companies, serving in diverse roles that span supply chain, transportation, manufacturing, product innovation, and healthcare. Prior to joining iGPS, he held senior positions at CSafe Global, where he served as CEO; Inmar, Inc, where he served as President; Cleveland Clinic where he modernized delivery, procurement, and material handling systems; and UPS Supply Chain Solutions, where he was SVP of Global Logistics.

John Gehre is Chief Merchandising Officer of The Container Store and joined the company in 2018 as Executive Vice President of Merchandising and Planning. In his role, John leads a diverse team that includes merchandising, planning, allocation, global sourcing and end-to-end supply chain management. He has played a key role in strategic initiatives including the company’s growing private label products, sustainability, expansion of its custom closets business, COVID-19 management and supplier relationships. John also helped spearhead the launch of exclusive product collections with organizing guru Marie Kondo and celebrity organizers The Home Edit. Prior to joining The Container Store, John gained extensive experience leading multi- billion dollar retail businesses in merchandise planning, product development, omni- channel marketing, and supply chain with some the retail industry’s most successful companies, including H-E-B, BJ’s Wholesale, Linens ‘n Things, Saks Fifth Avenue and Federated. He is also involved in philanthropic endeavors as a member of the board of directors of Global Market Development Center (GMDC), a trade association serving more than 600 retailers, wholesalers, suppliers and service/solution member companies; and Mission Road Ministries, which aides adults and children with intellectual development disabilities. John is a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He is celebrating his 20th wedding anniversary this year. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his daughter, Abbey, renovating houses, and running half marathons.

Solange Ackrill has built a reputation as a brand strategy innovator with a deep understanding of the food retailing environment, with some of the giants of the industry including Walmart, Loblaw and Maple Leaf Foods. Solange has led teams and contributed to major strategic initiatives that have generated profitable results by anticipating and aligning effectively with rapidly-changing shifts in the market. She is currently applying her wide range of marketing, research, and analytical strengths at Club Coffee in Toronto. As the VP of Marketing and Corporate Strategy, and part of the Executive Leadership team, Solange is playing a central role in focusing the company’s resources towards driving sustainable growth. With Club Coffee’s launch of the world’s first certified 100% compostable coffee pod (Purpod100®), and paper-based roast and ground coffee packaging (AromaPak™), Solange is helping connect consumers with the innovation they seek, while building partnerships with a diverse array of innovative coffee brands across North America.