Brian Boots is a Multi-Site Distribution Center Operations Management professional with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Transportation and Logistics from Iowa State University - College of Business. With a career spanning over several Fortune 500 companies such as UNFI, Office Depot, Kuehne + Nagel, The Home Depot, Toys R Us, Kmart Corporation, Amazon.com, and Blockbuster, Brian has been recognized as a champion for continuous improvement, leveraging Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Total Quality principles to improve productivity, efficiencies, safety, and quality.

Brian has excelled in providing strategic vision and operational leadership to single- and multi-site distribution centers, managing and optimizing over $1B in inventory and logistics. He has a solid history of ensuring on-time service and support for thousands of retail stores. Brian is sought after for his ability to capitalize on opportunities for automating new platforms to keep organizations on the cutting edge with flexibility and agility.

A recognized talent builder, Brian believes that people are what makes any organization great, and he has a solid history of creating an open and collaborative work culture where individuals are held accountable for performance and are empowered in their jobs.

Brian's professional strengths include multi-site operations management, P&L & budget accountability, startup ventures, systems automation, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, Total Quality Management, continuous improvement, team leadership, talent recruiting & development, culture development, safety & productivity improvements, and Corporate Distribution (3PLs, RDC/Stocking Centers).