National Cargo Security Council announces 2004 officers
by David Jones

ANNAPOLIS, MD -- The National Cargo Security Council (NCSC) elected officers for 2004 at its annual meeting.

New officers include David Jones, CPP, of Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A., Inc., Chairman of the NCSC; Scott Smith, Alpha Cargo Technology, Vice Chairman; Mike Harthcock, USG Logistics Services, Inc., Secretary; Kelby Woodard, Target Corporation, Treasurer; and, John Detlefsen, Gabriel Technologies, At-Large Member of the Executive Committee.

Thomas E. Sheets, CFE, The Sheets Group, Immediate-Past Chairman, will remain on the 22-member NCSC board. NCSC officers serve a one-year term, beginning January 1. Board members serve for three years.

Since the events of 9/11, the National Cargo Security Council has doubled in size to nearly 1,000 members.

The National Cargo Security Council is a professional association of cargo transportation and security professionals from the entire spectrum of cargo security: air, truck/rail, maritime, and inter-modal.

Committed to “Assuring the safe and secure movement of the nation’s commerce,” the Council’s membership fosters voluntary government and industry efforts; serves as a clearinghouse to collect and distribute information to prevent cargo-related crime; provides platforms to address transportation security issues; and, supports voluntary initiatives by government and the transportation industry to develop effective programs that combat cargo-related crime.  The Council works closely with well over 20 other associations in the transportation field.

To learn more, call NCSC Executive Director Joe Baker at or visit NCSC's web site at www.cargosecurity.com.

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