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Coleman Ruffin
Partner and Head of Growth, Talent Solvers
With a career deeply rooted in the supply chain and logistics space for over a decade, Coleman serves as Partner and Head of Growth at Talent Solvers. Throughout his journey, Coleman has honed a multifaceted skill set across sales, marketing, operations, and recruitment, allowing him to navigate the complexities of both agile startups and the industry’s most reputable organizations.
Coleman’s passion lies in driving growth by making a meaningful impact on both individuals and brands. Often recognized as the "Glue Guy," he takes pride in being the cohesive force that binds teams together, fostering the collaboration necessary for long-term success. He is a vocal advocate for the power of networking and authentic storytelling and remains committed to leaving a lasting, positive footprint in the industry by bridging the gap between talent and opportunity.
Beyond the professional realm, you’ll find Coleman embracing the great outdoors, spending time with his family, and continuing his perpetual quest to master the game of golf.
Economic Panel
Lindsay Bur
Director of Data Science & Economics, American Trucking Associations
Lindsay Bur is the Director of Data Science and Economics at the American Trucking Associations, reporting directly to the Chief Economist. Lindsay leads the publication of numerous economic reports, stewards the collection and analysis of economic data, and brings ATA's perspective and forecasts for the freight economy to audiences across the country. Lindsay also serves as a member on the American Transportation Research Institute's research advisory committee. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia with a bachelor’s in economics and the University of Maryland with a master’s in applied economics.
Economic Panel
Lee Klaskow
Sector Head & Senior Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence
Lee A. Klaskow is a senior global transportation & logistics analyst and sector head for Bloomberg Intelligence, a division of Bloomberg LP.
Lee has been analyzing the freight markets for decision-makers since 2006. His current coverage spans global marine shipping, air freight, and logistics sectors as well as the North American trucking and railroad industries. In addition to his industry work, Lee provides coverage for 21 freight transportation and logistics companies. He is focused on providing differentiated research through channel checks and collaborating with colleagues in adjacent industries.
Lee is the host and founder of Bloomberg Intelligence’s Talking Transports podcast, which features forward-thinking conversations with executives, analysts, regulators, and entrepreneurs that are shaping the future of the freight transportation industry.
In addition to his role as an analyst, Lee is Bloomberg Intelligence’s team leader focused on analyst franchise building. Previously managed groups across a broad coverage universe including transports, consumers, basic materials, health care, and financials.
He earned his bachelor of science degree in finance and management from Ithaca College, and his master’s in business from Fordham University.
Economic Panel
Dean Croke
Principal Analyst, DAT Solutions
Prior to joining DAT, Dean was Chief Insight Officer at FreightWaves where he led the freight market intelligence team of Market Experts. Prior to that he was Vice President of Data Products at Spireon where he helped develop new telematics data products in the trucking, passenger automotive and insurance markets. Dean also ran Lancer’s long-haul truck insurance business after spending many years as Vice President of Omnitracs Analytics (formerly Qualcomm) where he developed Data Science technologies including machine learning, complex business rules engines and data analytics for transportation companies.
Croke was one of the original founders of Atlanta-based FleetRisk Advisors (purchased by Qualcomm and now called now Omnitracs Analytics) and has 35 years of experience in data analytics, transportation, supply chain management, mining and insurance risk management. Originally from a family-owned and operated trucking business in Australia, Dean is still actively involved in the trucking business and having completed nearly 2 million miles in Australia as a long-distance truck driver, Croke also owns a 379 Peterbilt show truck known as “The Grumpy Pete” and still holds a U.S. Commercial Driver License(CDL) making him uniquely experienced in the field of data science, supply chain management, risk management and human performance.
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James T. Kirk
VP of Statistical Analysis + Data Reconfiguration
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James T. Kirk
VP of Statistical Analysis + Data Reconfiguration
9am-10am Opening Keynote
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James T. Kirk
VP of Statistical Analysis + Data Reconfiguration
9am-10am Opening Keynote
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James T. Kirk
VP of Statistical Analysis + Data Reconfiguration
