Arandell Names Richard Kropski as SVP, Logistics and Supply Chain

Thursday, February 06, 2014

Press release from the issuing company

25 Year Industry Veteran to Oversee All Logistics and Supply Chain Operations

Menomonee Falls, WI - Arandell Corporation, the trusted leader in premier catalog printing and omni-channel solutions, announced today the appointment of Richard Kropski as Senior Vice President, Logistics and Supply Chain. In this new position, Kropski will be responsible for ensuring all timely deliveries of product, improving logistic margins and assuring postal regulatory compliance. He will report to Brad Hoffman, Arandell Corporation's President and Chief Financial Officer.

In this role, Kropski will be accountable for planning and executing all supply chain activities. Kropski's leadership will be integral in helping Arandell achieve some of its key business objectives including faster, more efficient supply service, thus lowering costs and improving customer satisfaction.

"I am delighted to welcome Rick back to the Arandell organization and look forward to partnering with him again," began Brad Hoffman. "Having previously worked together, I know Rick to be a talented, skillful and creative leader. His background and past success in managing supply chain print production operations will be particularly advantageous to Arandell Corporation as we progress with our long-term strategic plan for growth. He has a strong ability to ascertain facts, interpret complex situations and synthesize data to develop innovative and efficient solutions."

Kropski joins Arandell following a position as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Strategiq Commerce. While there, he was able to reverse losses into solid, healthy profits and restored forward momentum of this rapidly growing business by serving as a catalyst to engineer the company with sustainable business management and operational infrastructure. Prior industry experience included positions at Inde Consultants, WIT Postal Logistics, Arandell Corporation, Perry Judd's, RR Donnelley, and World Color.