Craig Akers - CEO

Craig has spent the last 20 years managing multiple associations, specializing in international shippers’ associations. Craig leads a team of professionals that are recognized for full service ocean contract management, financial management, membership promotion, strategic planning, and industry relations. His leadership has been instrumental in fostering corporate alliances and cultivating strong relationships with both clients and vendors. Craig is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Information Technology. 

Debbie Crowe - Manager of Member Services

Debbie has been involved in international trade since 1986. Since 1990, Debbie has served as the Manager of Member Services for multiple shippers’ associations managed by Worldwide Logistics Associates. She is responsible for account recruitment, customer service, rate requests, data management and contract maintenance. Debbie has also worked in logistics for Kenner Products.  

Rebecca Rice - Manager of Member Relations

Rebecca joined Worldwide Logistics Associates in September 2014. Rebecca is responsible for recruiting new accounts and addressing the needs of existing accounts for all shippers’ associations managed by Worldwide Logistics Associates. She has worked 28 years in the International Transportation Industry with the majority of that time spent at OOCL (USA) Inc. in the sales and operations departments.  

Sara Perry - Operations Manager & Controller

Sara  is responsible for the daily operations of the company, provides financial and administrative support to the CEO including accounting functions, budgeting, payroll, HR, benefits, audit, tax and other services for the organization's operations. 

Sara specializes in account support for all shippers' associations managed by Worldwide Logistics Associates, Inc. She has been a longstanding employee and is excited about her new responsibilities in account support. 

Stephanie Crowe - Admin Specialist

Stephanie specializes in account support for all shippers' associations managed by Worldwide Logistics Associates, Inc. She is a valued employee and is excited about her responsibilities at Worldwide Logistics.