Lorri Fairchild

Experience

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  AIT Worldwide Logistics

  Jan 1992 - Dec 2017

  Independent Contractor & Branch Owner

  Led franchise startup and eventual sale.• Built and expanded the business to include five vertically integrated logistics companies.• Directed 2017 asset sale agreement to include: letter of intent, negotiation of purchasing terms, and transition to new owners.

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  Commercial Freight Services, Inc.

  Apr 1992 - now

  President

  Certified Woman-Owned Business leading a truckload carrier division, TSA Certified Cargo Screening Facility (CCSF), airline cargo ground handling operation, and a warehousing and bonded Container Freight Station. • Designed and implemented synergetic business models, to include legal and operational structure, regulatory compliance, Human Resources policy, capital investments/expenditures strategy, business development, and brand marketing. Most importantly, I create and monitor short and long term strategic plans focused on continuous profit growth.• Created a Full-Truck Load Brokerage entity, CFX Logistics Inc.• Initiated growth strategy to enter a new vertical market, Leigh-David Logistics, Inc., specializing in eCommerce final mile service for the end-consumer and retail store delivery. • Coordinator, C-TPAT, TSA IAC, TSA CCSF cargo security programs. Certified in advanced cargo security including x-ray interpretation, IED recognition, and physical cargo search protocols. Champion and advocate of 3PK9 cargo screening. "We value and promote Homeland Security, it's in the heart of every aspect of our operation." Show less

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  U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  Nov 2014 - Nov 2015

  Senior Advisor, Logistics

  Served as a Loaned Executive to support the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in their mission to promote the facilitation of travel and tourism at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). External subject matter expert on logistics management for CBP and TSA, examining and providing assessments for existing policies, procedures, and training. Advisor on issues related to airport systems flow of international travelers and ways to streamline the arrivals and connections process. Show less

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  The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

  Dec 2024 - now

  Advisory Panel Member

  Transportation Research Board (TRB) Advisor on the Air Cargo Research Program Guide for Developing Airport Air Cargo System Plans.• Collaboration with industry experts to enhance air cargo efficiency.• Contribution to shaping the future of air cargo systems at a national level.