iGPS Announces Appointment of Jack Sparn as Chief Information Officer
Seasoned Supply Chain Veteran Joins World's First All-Plastic Pallet Pool with Embedded RFID Tags
ORLANDO, Fla. - September 17, 2007 - Intelligent Global Pooling Systems (iGPS Company LLC), operator of the world's first RFID-tagged, all-plastic pallet pool, announced today that Jack Sparn has joined the company as Chief Information Officer. Sparn will be responsible for iGPS' technology, research and development and will oversee systems implementation, process design and integration.
"Jack has a stellar reputation in the supply chain industry," said Bob Moore, CEO of iGPS. "His extensive background in technology reinforces iGPS' dedication to providing world-class service to our customers."
Sparn is a supply chain veteran with over 30 years of experience in information technology and information services. He recently served as the chief information officer for Alliance Data Multifamily Services where he was responsible for all IT, client support and utility sub-meter systems throughout the country. He has been a consultant to some of the largest supply chain logistics and billing companies in the country, in addition to serving as a senior vice president and chief information officer for CHEP International, Inc.
Sparn is a graduate of Kennedy-Western University and served in the military as a U.S. Army Combat Engineer, earning the rank of captain.
iGPS is the world's first large-scale provider of all-plastic pallets with embedded RFID tags. the end of splinters and protruding nails that lead to worker injuries and damaged equipment; and, thanks to embedded RFID tags, the ability to track and trace shipments across the supply chain.
ABOUT iGPS
iGPS is the world's first company to provide manufacturers and retailers with an all-plastic pallet pool with embedded RFID-tags. Launched in March 2006, the company's management includes numerous pallet and supply-chain industry veterans, led by Bob Moore, chief executive officer, and Rex Lowe, president. iGPS (www.igps.net) is headquartered in Orlando, Fla., with offices in Dallas, New York and Bentonville, Arkansas.
