US wholesaler S.P. Richards has announced that Chad Lee has been promoted to Vice President, Logistics.

In his new role, Lee will be responsible for facility planning and optimization, quality assurance, and all aspects of inbound/outbound freight. Lee was DC General Manager of the company’s Memphis operation since 2004 and prior to that managed the operations of the Atlanta distribution center.

In his new role, Lee will report to CIO and SVP of Technology Boyd Rice who commented on Lee’s promotion, “Chad has done an excellent job during his time in Memphis and we anticipate great things from him in his new capacity. He brings a current marketplace perspective to the team and has the drive and innovative mindset to lead our operational and logistical efforts.”