Maximizing Talent & Technology for Success

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Students will learn about the relationship between human capabilities and technology transformations to maximize business productivity and efficiency. By combining the strengths of talented individuals and cutting-edge technologies, Mitchell will describe how business can optimize operations, drive innovation, and achieve sustainable success in today’s dynamic and competitive logistics industry.

Friday, March 1st - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Location will be shared via email one day before the event.
Speaker(s): 
Mitchell Ward
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, MW Logistics

Mitchell is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Dallas-based MW Logistics, LLC. a company that he founded in July 2001. MW Logistics, LLC designs logistics and transportation solutions for businesses by working with asset-based partners to secure shipping capacity and services across multiple transportation modes, including over the road, rail and bulk/tanker options. Achieving profitability early on, MW Logistics has emerged as one of the leading third-party logistics providers in North America.

Mitchell, an advocate for giving to others, is committed to giving back to communities through philanthropic initiatives and college work programs. Through the MW Cares Foundation, the philanthropic arm of his company, he supports several Dallas community organizations and college programs each year. Over the last few years, MW Cares brought together several organizations, businesses and area Food Banks to deliver the largest food giveaways in the history of North Texas giving away over a million pounds of food that fed over 60,000 people each year. 

Mitchell has been an avid supporter of his alma mater Texas State University since his graduation, serving in multiple capacities on various boards.  In 2022, Mitchell was the recipient of the Texas State Distinguished Alumni Award which recognizes alumni that have achieved prominence and made a significant impact on the lives of others through their professions, accomplishments, affiliations, and service to the society and the university.