Saltchuk promotes Chiarello to President and CEO of TOTE

Seattle-based Saltchuk Resources, Inc., has promoted Anthony Chiarello, to president and CEO of TOTE, Inc., the largest of its six operating groups.

Mr. Chiarello, who accepted the top leadership position at TOTE, Inc., 18 months ago, has already led a realignment of the organization’s five operating companies in to three distinct lines of business: TOTE Maritime, TOTE Ship Management and TOTE Logistics. In February, TOTE, Inc. announced a full rebranding from its former name ofAmerican Shipping Gro

“Anthony’s vision and leadership is key to the future of TOTE, Inc. We are pleased to recognize his role in the industry and value to our organization with this promotion to president and CEO,” said Tim Engle, Saltchuk president. “The unanimous board decision to promote Anthony to president and CEO is a clear indication of our belief in his leadership and support of the direction he is taking the TOTE, Inc. organization.”

Mr. Chiarello was previously COO and executive vice president of NYK Logistics (Americas), Inc. Prior to his position with NYK, he was the senior vice president, Global Customer Development for AMB Property Corporation.

Mr. Chiarello serves on the Board of Visitors for the Northeastern University School of Business and the Board of Directors for the Villanova School of Business, Center for Global Leadership. Other industry involvement includes leadership participation with the Retail Industry Leaders Association; the Board of Advisors for the United States Merchant Marine Academy; Board member of CRT (Coalition for Responsible Transportation); past facilitator for the annual AAPA/MARAD/NAWE Terminal Management Training Program, and participation as an active member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.

March 12, 2012