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Anthony Romano Joins WPL Board

Elmont, NY- Wen-Parker Logistics (WPL), a global freight forwarder and supply chain solutions leader, is pleased to announce that Anthony Romano has joined the WPL Board of Directors as an Independent Director.

"The Board of Directors is excited to welcome Anthony to Wen-Parker. His experience in retail management and supply chain speak directly to our core business capabilities while his financial, audit and Board experience will help us develop our strategy and governance as we continue to grow and expand," states John Singleton, Chief Executive Officer of Wen-Parker Logistics.


In 20+ years in retail management, Mr. Romano has held CEO, President and board positions at Destination Maternity Corporation and Charming Shoppes Inc, and executive leadership positions at other major publicly-held retailers, including Ascena Retail Group, Inc and ANN Inc. He began his career as a CPA with the predecessor of Ernst and Young.

The current WPL Board of Directors that Mr. Romano will be joining are:

Alex New - Founder and Chairman

Joyce New - Independent Director

Sum Ho - Managing Director, Greater China and North Asia Region

John Singleton - Chief Executive Officer

Karla Hatley - President, North America

Mr. Romano is a member of the Board of Directors and Finance Committee of Benco Dental Supply Company, the largest privately held distributor of dental supplies, equipment and technology in the USA. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Syracuse University with a BS in Accounting, where he was a four-year football letterman, Academic All-American, and one of eleven senior Division 1 football players recognized nationally by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame as a scholar-athlete.

For more information on Wen-Parker Logistics' Leadership team backgrounds please visit https://www.wen-parker.com/about/global-leadership-team

About Wen-Parker

WPL currently services more than 80 countries across 6 continents was a 2016 and 2017 winner of the Great Supply Chain Partner award from Supply Chain Brain Magazine. To learn more about WPL, our vertical market concentrations, and how our team of global professionals can tailor a global logistics solution for your company call us at (888) 978-3029, visit our website at www.wen-parker.com, or find us on the social platforms, LinkedIn (Wen-Parker Logistics) and Twitter @Wen_Parker.

Contact: Lewis Leoce, Marketing
Email: lleoce@wen-parker.com
Phone: (914) 815-5784

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