Becker Logistics appoints new CTO

GLENDALE HEIGHTS - Becker Logistics recently announced the appointment of Jamie Weldon as its new chief technology officer.

The third-party logistics company is based in Glendale Heights.

Weldon is the second C-level employee to be brought onto the team within the last two years. The last C-suite role was filled in 2021 when Becker announced the hire of chief financial officer Tim McKean.

Weldon has already provided an impact on the extensive technological growth at Becker, the company said. He has worked in various roles within the logistics industry, starting with web development for CF AirFreight in Minnesota in 2000. He then progressed to senior-level software engineering positions with Associated Global Systems, then director of software development for SEKO Worldwide.

In his last position, he ascended to senior vice president of software development at Coyote Logistics, a public company under UPS.

"Our IT department has doubled in the last year and we are excited with what the next eight years has in play for us. The third party logistics landscape has been shifting more and more to the technology side and since 2019 we have been writing our own software," said Jim Becker, CEO/chairman. "Mr. Weldon is someone who is committed and solid to the core with integrity. He couldn't come at a better time to lead this company with our resources, customer commitments and employee engagement on this journey of technology and new heights."