BMS LOGISTICS - Key Persons
Bart Bond has extensive sales and sales management experience. He started his sales career with Colgate Palmolive, serving in both sales and sales management roles. He went on to strengthen his knowledge of the consumer goods industry by serving as Sr. Category Analyst at Valu Merchandisers, (a division of Associated Wholesale Grocers). In 1998, Bart and several partners started their own contract packaging, fulfillment, warehousing and distribution brokerage, focusing on the CPG and promotional products industries. In 2017, Bart officially joined forces with BMS Logistics Inc., managing all national sales and marketing efforts for BMS. He brings extensive knowledge of contract packaging, fulfillment and distribution in the retail, private sector and ecommerce environments.
Job Titles:
- Director of Sales & Marketing
Bill joined BMS in 2019 assuming the role of Director of Sales & Marketing. For the past 14 years he has been Vice President of Sales & Marketing for a leading CPG company as well as a national packaging company. He brings over 25 years of experience in the packaging industry, including manufacturing & distribution channels, and ecommerce platform. Bill also served as a Board of Advisor for the IMFA trade organization for 5 years. A native of St. Louis, MO, Bill graduated from St. Louis University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree and is an avid Cardinals fan and enjoys golf in his spare time.
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Vice President
Cory was brought on board with BMS as CFO in February 2012. Cory achieved his CPA certificate in 1999 and has over 25 years of experience ranging from auditing, operations and accounting/finance. Prior to joining BMS, he worked the previous 11 years for an agricultural GPS guidance company in the capacities of financial controller and manufacturing operations manager. He currently serves as a member of the Executive Planning Committee.
Dan began his career with BMS in 1994 as general manager of operations, currently serving as CEO of the company and is a member of the Executive Planning Committee. Prior to BMS, Dan spent ten years in plastics engineering with Sherwood Medical Industries. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation from the University of Central Missouri in 1983. A native of St. Louis, MO, but has called St. Joe home since 1984.
Job Titles:
- Director of Quality Assurance
Doug is responsible for planning, developing and directing the Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Safety and Environmental policies, programs and initiatives at BMS. Mr. Cerra has over 23 years of Quality, Safety and Environmental experience having worked as a Production Supervisor, Environmental Specialist and Acting Assistant Base Civil Engineer throughout his career.
Job Titles:
- Director of Human Resources
- Inc. As the Human Resources Manager
Janie Lucas joined BMS Logistics Inc. as the Human Resources Manager in 2012. She has 18 years of human resources experience with a specialization in talent management including workforce planning, recruiting, performance management, employee development and employee engagement. She also has significant experience managing employee relations, benefits, compensation and compliance issues. Janie is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Human Resources Management Association of Northwest Missouri (HRMA).
Job Titles:
- Chief Operating Officer
- Vice President
Lonnie began his career with BMS Logistics in 1998 as a production supervisor overseeing daily activates on the production floor. In 2002 he was promoted to Operations Manager which included all facets of the operation. In 2013, Lonnie was again promoted to Director of Operation, he now is responsible for all BMS Logistics locations across the country as Vice President and COO. He serves also as a member of the Executive Planning Committee. Prior to joining BMS Logistics, Lonnie spent several years in the corrugate industry where he gained the knowledge needed to assist customers in finding solutions to their packaging needs and implement those solutions into a finished product. Lonnie attended Missouri Western State University from 1986- 1989, and enjoys golf in his spare time.