PLG Consulting Hires New Practice Leader

Chicago, IL, May 29, 2013 --(PR.com)-- PLG Consulting, a boutique consulting firm, and one of the leading authorities on logistics, engineering, and supply chain in the United States, is pleased to announce that Donald R. Allee, former CEO of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport, has accepted the position of Ports and Terminals Practice Leader. In his new role, Mr. Allee will be responsible for expanding PLG’s consulting services to new and existing clients. Don states, “With my background in the port industry and maritime community over the past 30 years, I have come to appreciate the valuable role that industry experts like those on the PLG team play in addressing the many challenges faced by ports in today's competitive environment.” With a team of seasoned logistics, engineering, and supply chain veterans behind him, Mr. Allee plans to continue his track record of strategic innovation, cost reduction, and efficiency improvement in the shipping and logistics industry.

PLG’s President Taylor Robinson commented, “Bringing Don on board accelerates our growth strategy as ports and terminals are logistics and supply chain hubs where PLG is uniquely qualified to help clients plan, design, and implement optimized solutions for their specific needs. Don’s proven track record and real world experience complements and grows our current team of operational experts.”

In Don's career as a port professional, he has held key management and leadership positions at the Port of Houston Authority and Port Freeport, Texas. In addition to his chief executive leadership role at the Mississippi State Port Authority, Don also served as CEO of the Port of Beaumont, Texas as well as management positions in the forwarding and steamship industries.

About PLG Consulting

PLG Consulting is a boutique consulting firm that provides strategic consulting services in Logistics, Engineering, and Supply Chain. Our real-world experience, strategic perspective, deep analytical capability, and hands-on approach to each client engagement enables clients to develop and implement efficient and cost-effective solutions that are integrated with, and support, their business objectives. PLG helps clients in a wide variety of industries including, energy, bulk commodities, manufacturing and private equity.