Former cabinet members join United Shipping & Technology board

Nov. 13, 2001
Logistics and shipping company United Shipping & Technology Inc. has appointed former U.S. defense secretary William S. Cohen and former HUD secretary Jack Kemp to its board of directors. Cohen, who was named secretary of defense in January 1997 currently serves as chairman & CEO of The Cohen Group, an international strategic consulting firm. Kemp served as HUD secretary for four years prior to co-founding
Logistics and shipping company United Shipping & Technology Inc. has appointed former U.S. defense secretary William S. Cohen and former HUD secretary Jack Kemp to its board of directors.

Cohen, who was named secretary of defense in January 1997 currently serves as chairman & CEO of The Cohen Group, an international strategic consulting firm.

Kemp served as HUD secretary for four years prior to co-founding Empower America, a public policy and advocacy organization, in 1993.

"The company is thrilled to welcome these men to the board of United Shipping & Technology,” said chairman Vincent A. Wasik . “The knowledge, experience and network that these men bring to the table is outstanding and will prove to be a tremendous asset to the company as we maximize opportunities in the market.”

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