Oil Patch Bits: TOTE Logistics and Carlile announce key new positions

Linda Leary has accepted the vice president, commercial development position with TOTE Logistics Inc., Carlile’s parent company. Leary’s new role will be overseeing the sales and marketing department of Carlile, TOTE Logistics and Spectrum. She will continue to build revenue with current customers and seek new opportunities to continue the positive growth on a much broader logistical scale; maintaining several key accounts and remaining heavily involved in community relations. Leary will continue to be based in Anchorage.

In addition, Geoffrey Hawtrey has accepted the vice president, support services position with TOTE Logistics, Carlile’s parent company. Hawtrey will be working with the Carlile, TOTE Logistics and Spectrum IT departments to develop and implement strategies, policies and initiatives needed to support the corporate vision and achieve the organizational goals. He has successfully implemented TMW, PeopleSoft and Lawson and possesses strong leadership and process implementation skills. He will be based in Federal Way, Wash.

Lastly, Jeff Palmer has accepted the controller position with TOTE Logistics, Carlile’s parent company. Palmer will be overseeing the accounting and finance department, working with Judy Eckart, Carlile’s controller, to streamline processes, develop budgets, reduce expenses and keep revenue growing. He will be located in Anchorage for the next six months and then working out of Federal Way.