The Logistics Council supports continuous professional development through regular educational seminars and facilities tours. We also encourage students to pursue supply chain-related degree programs and careers in supply chain by offering scholarships.

Our Scholarship Program was highlighted in the Marquette University Business News.  You can read the complete article here.

Our scholarships are awarded annually to students in accredited degree programs in Wisconsin colleges and universities.  Scholarship recipients are limited to receiving a scholarship from The Logistics Council twice.

Click Here to Download the Scholarship Application


Both individuals and companies are invited to make cash donations to the event.  Simply click the button below and choose your donation level.  All cash donations will be listed in the Auction booklet if received prior to the event.  Thank you!

2019 Scholarship Award Recipients

  • Jessica Duelm – Marquette
  • Austin Alvord – UW-Milwaukee
  • Vincent Ellarson – UW-Stout
  • Michael Egan – UW-Whitewater

2018 Scholarship Award Recipients

  • Taylor Ripplinger – UW-Oshkosh
  • Sarah Westphal – UW-Whitewater
  • Alexandria Bloch – UW-Oshkosh
  • Andrew Buus – UW-Whitewater

2017 Scholarship Award Recipients

  • Madeline McPhillips – Marquette
  • Michael Ulrich – Marquette
  • Daniel Jarosz – Marquette

2016 Scholarship Award Recipients

  • Mckenzie Jellis – UW-Milwaukee
  • Timothy Pinner -Marquette
  • Jacob Rohrer – Marquette
  • Sean Weissman – Marquette

2015 Scholarship Award Recipients

  • Connor Gindt – Marquette
  • Alison Armstrong –  UW-Whitewater
  • Uriel Carillo – Marquette
  • Julia Stoneman – UW-Milwaukee
  • Zach Eyers – UW-Whitewater
  • Dawn Luo – Wisconsin

2014 Scholarship Award Recipients

  • Connor Gindt
  • Austin Kopitzke
  • Danielle Moscatel

Mark Gottlieb and Milwaukee Logistics Council

Pictured Left to Right: (Back Row) Mark Gottlieb, Connor Gindt, Austin Kopitzke, Andrew Benjamin, Kurt Baumann (Front Row) Danielle Moscatel

 

2013 Scholarship Award Recipients

  • Christopher J. Steffen from Marquette University
  • Bonny J. Pedersen from M.S.O.E.
  • Sara Essleman from University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
  • Matthew Klopatek from University of Wisconsin, Stout
  • Katherine Rose Engelking from Marquette University
  • Erin Lauterbach from Marquette University

2012 Scholarship Award Recipients

  • Michael Kenneth Bodner from The University of Wisconsin – Superior
  • Elizabeth Smith from The University of Wisconsin – Superior
  • Jacob Hansen from Marquette University
  • Kristin Thornton from Marquette University
  • John Krenik from Marquette University

2011 Scholarship Award Recipients

  • Craig Cleland from The University of Wisconsin – Madison
  • David Hoffman from The University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
  • Zheng Zhen Chen from The University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
  • Arun Malhotra from The University of Wisconsin – Madison
  • Jia Cheng from The University of Wisconsin – Madison
  • Stuart Solomon from The University of Wisconsin – Madison

2010 Scholarship Award Recipients

  • Jennie Meresak from The University of Wisconsin – Madison
  • Grant White from Marquette University
  • Miguel Marin from The University of Phoenix
  • Christopher Nye from The University of Wisconsin – Superior
  • Dilup Seneviratne from The University of Wisconsin – Superior

2009 Scholarship Award Recipients

  • Mark Dyer from The University of Wisconsin – Madison
  • Samy Affo from The University of Wisconsin – Madison
  • Patrice Stalvig from The University of Wisconsin – Superior
  • Andrew Bach from The University of Wisconsin – Superior
  • Debra Sromalla from Marian University
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Upcoming Events

May
22
Thu
2025
Speaker Panel: Charging Ahead: Future View of Trucking from the Driver’s Seat
May 22 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Speakers:

  • Dean LeBlanc, Professor, Supply Chain Management, Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)
  • Chris Winkler, President, Aim Transfer & Storage
  • John Holloway, CDL Coordinator / Program & Policy Analyst, WISDOT Bureau of Driver Services
  • Sgt. Nic Betts, Wisconsin State Patrol, Motor Carrier Enforcement Section
  • Patrick Spang, Business Development Manager, Gage Zero EV Chargers
  • Brian Randleman, Director of Logistics, Lamplight, a W.C. Bradley Company (Moderator)

 

Program Overview:
Trucking accounted for 62% of US Logistics costs in 2023 (per CSCMP). Trucks move 72% of US freight (per ATA).  The Milwaukee Logistics Council invites you to talk with our speakers and participate in hands-on tours about the future of Trucking from the driver’s seat.  Our expert panel will share information and updates on key issues around trucking operations, EV trucks, mandates and charging infrastructure, CDL licensing and regulation updates, and trucking safety compliance and permitting.  Dean LeBlanc, Professor of Supply Chain Management at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is our host for the event at the South campus in Oak Creek. Following the panel discussion, AIM Transfer & Storage will offer an equipment demonstration.

Who should attend:  Fleet managers, dispatchers, drivers, safety directors, transportation safety professionals, and students.

Social Networking Session:  After wrapping up the tour with some Q&A, we will relocate to D’Vine for discussion and social networking.

You are welcome to join us for this very informative and interesting program!

Registration & Logistics:

Place:          Milwaukee Area Technical College – Oak Creek Campus

Directions: 6665 S Howell Ave, Oak Creek, WI 53154

Timeline:
2:00pm            Registration & Gather
2:15pm            Speaker Presentation
4:30pm            Adjourn and (optional) Tractor Display
5:30pm            Networking Social at D’Vine

Networking Location: D’Vine

Address: 7228 S 27th St, Oak Creek, WI 53154

Cost:              $40.00 pre-paid with RESERVATION

* Free to Students:  Admission for students enrolled in Supply Chain programs is offered for FREE, provided through a generous grant from Jim Best of Pilot Air Freight.

Admission

Registration Questions? E-mail Tish Tuzes at ttuzes@gmail.com or call at 561-350-5685

Program Questions? E-mail Kurt Baumann at kurt@3PLR.com or call at 262-993-4367