Instructor of the Year
Robby Messer
Robby Messer is the Export and Office Supply Sales Service Manager at Domtar. He has been with Domtar for 14 years and has over 20 years of Supply Chain experience. He has been a member of the APICS Charlotte chapter since 2011 and has served on the Chapter Board as the VP of Finance since March 2016. He achieved CPIM certification in October 2015 and completed the APICS Train-the-Trainer program in March 2017. Robby has taught CPIM at Domtar since April 2017 and is heavily involved in community investment. He was the Operations Chair on the Susan G. Komen for The Cure Charlotte Board in 2012 and 2013. He was awarded Komen Volunteer of the Year in 2013 and awarded Komen Pink Tie Guy in 2016 for his service and financial commitment to breast cancer research. Robby is also a devoted husband, father, musician and pet owner. When he is not running with his dogs or playing drums, he and his wife April are cheering for their daughter Carly on her path to playing Ice Hockey in the next Olympic Games.
Company of the Year
Bank of America
Our 2017-2018 Company of the year is Bank of America. With its headquarters in Charlotte, Bank of America is a Fortune 100 company known for extensive community outreach and charitable efforts. BOA personnel routinely contribute time, knowledge, and insight to The Charlotte APICS Chapter through regular engagement at chapter events and two members of its supply chain group serve on the APICS Charlotte team. We are excited to list Bank of America as our chapter Company of the Year and look forward to a continued partnership.
Volunteer of the Year
Moses Olaniran
Moses Olaniran has over 16 years of experience in business leadership, lean manufacturing, supply chain/logistics and exporting. He currently serves as Lean Manufacturing & Supply Chain Quality Manager at llmor, a manufacturer of performance engines for racing and marine industries. Moses holds degrees in Engineering and an MBA in International Business and Finance. He has been an active member with APICS since 2014, and served on the Board of APICS Charlotte since 2015. Additionally, he is a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
