Glen Wegel
Ops & Supply Chain Exec | Board Member | Combat Veteran | 2025 SDCE Pro to Know | MBA
- Role
- Vice President of Operations & IT at Kitchen Cabinet Distributors
- Location
- Orlando, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Glen Wegel
I am an enterprise-scale operator who transforms complex organizations into high-performing, resilient, and digitally empowered networks. As Vice President of Operations & IT at Kitchen Cabinet Distributors, I deliver results that move the needle—unlocking double-digit productivity gains, driving cost efficiency, and elevating service performance across national distribution networks.I thrive in high-growth, high-stakes environments, leading through mergers & acquisitions, multi-site facility launches, and enterprise digital transformations spanning ERP, WMS, TMS, and cybersecurity. My approach blends operational rigor with visionary leadership, ensuring strategy translates into measurable business outcomes.When no solution exists, I invent one. As a patent holder, I’ve co-developed specialized manufacturing tooling to solve critical production challenges—demonstrating a commitment to practical innovation with real-world impact.I am a recurring Technology & Innovation Awards judge for MODEX and ProMat, evaluating emerging automation, software, and robotics solutions shaping the future of supply chain and material handling. This role keeps me closely connected to leading-edge technologies and reinforces a disciplined focus on scalable, well-integrated solutions that deliver operational ROI.As a recognized industry thought leader, I contribute insights on supply chain innovation and workforce transformation as a featured speaker (WERC, Home Delivery World, MHTI, CDLA), contributor (Inbound Logistics, MHI Solutions), and recurring guest on industry podcasts focused on operations, technology, and leadership. I also serve on boards and committees advancing workforce development and logistics education.Key Competencies & Impact Areas- Enterprise Operations Leadership – Multi-site distribution networks optimized for speed, scale, and reliability- Digital & Business Transformation – Enterprise technology integrations that future-proof operations- Strategic Growth Leadership – M&A execution, facility startups, and organizational restructuring- Board-Level Governance & Industry Leadership – Advancing innovation, talent development, and operational excellence- Resilient, KPI-Driven Execution – Converting strategic objectives into bottom-line resultsI bring vision, execution excellence, and a proven record of delivering results under pressure. If you’re seeking a board member or executive leader who can navigate disruption, scale operations intelligently, and future-proof complex supply chains, let’s connect.
Experience
Vice President of Operations & IT
Oct 2019 — Present · Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, US
As a member of the executive leadership team, I lead enterprise-scale operations and information technology strategy for one of the nation’s fastest-growing distributors of wood cabinetry, overseeing a sq. ft. national distribution and assembly network. I have designed and executed scalable operational models that align infrastructure and processes with long-term corporate vision, leveraging analytics to enhance decision-making, eliminate systemic inefficiencies, and drive revenue growth through market expansion and new facility launches.In addition, I’ve cultivated a high-performance, multi-generational workforce, advancing organizational capability through situational leadership and a culture of continuous improvement. By unifying cross-functional priorities across operations, technology, and talent development, I ensure that strategies translate into sustainable growth, competitive advantage, and enhanced shareholder value.
Education
Liberty University
MBA, Business Administration
2011 — 2013
University of Florida
Bachelor's Degree, History
2003 — 2006
Skills
- Military Logistics
- Supply Chain
- Management
- Team Building
- Leadership
- Distribution Center Operations
- Supply Chain Optimization
- 3pl
- Process Improvement
- Supply Chain Operations
- Transportation
- Transportation Management
- Warehouse Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Shipping
- Supply Chain Management
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Control
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Logistics
- Logistics Management
- Warehousing
- Operations Management
- Business Process Improvement
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