DC VELOCITY is the product of a team of award-winning journalists and editors with decades of experience reporting and writing on logistics topics.
World-Class Editorial Team
Gary Master, Publisher, President, and CEO, is a founding principal of AGiLE Business Media & Events. Before joining AGiLE, he was president of Green Associates, a consulting and marketing services firm. Gary has been a key player in the logistics market for more than 28 years. Don’t let his experience level fool you, though; his four children keep him current on all the retail and social media trends hitting the market. Gary believes strongly in servant leadership and strives to be a value-added resource for companies seeking leading-edge insights and marketing strategies. He currently serves on several boards of companies and associations that seek to make the world a better place, one supply chain at a time.
Mitch Mac Donald, Chairman of AGiLE Business Media & Events, also serves as the Group Editorial Director Emeritus of DC VELOCITY and Supply Chain Xchange. Mitch began his career as a newspaper reporter before shifting his focus to national business journalism. He was twice named one of the nation’s Top 10 Business Journalists. Passionate about music but with absolutely zero musical aptitude, Mitch says that if stranded on a desert island, he would pass the time listening to his “Island 5” of Frank Zappa, The Beatles, Joe Jackson, Roger Waters, and Jason Isbell.
David Maloney, Group Editorial Director, oversees all print and electronic content created for DC VELOCITY. Before entering the wonderful world of supply chain reporting some 25 years ago, Dave was a journalist and television producer/director in Pittsburgh. He continues to use those skills in creating digital content for the DCV audience, including videos, podcasts, and webcasts. In his spare time (which admittedly is not a lot), he enjoys travel, sailing, and golf and is a long-suffering Pirates baseball fan. Dave lists C.S. Lewis as his favorite writer.
Karen Bachrach, Executive Editor, handles editing and daily editorial operations for the print edition of DC VELOCITY. Her role on the DCV team can pretty much be summed up by her X (formerly Twitter) handle: @PeskyEditor. When not at work, she enjoys hiking, running (maybe “enjoy” is too strong a word here), and spending time with her family.
Victoria Kickham, Senior Editor, started her career as a newspaper reporter in the Boston area before moving into B2B journalism. She has covered manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain issues for a variety of publications in the industrial and electronics sectors, and now writes about warehousing, transportation, and logistics trends for DC VELOCITY. Victoria earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of New Hampshire and a master’s degree in English from Northeastern University.
Ben Ames, Senior News Editor, has spent 30 years as a journalist since starting out as a reporter for daily newspapers in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. He has focused on business and technology reporting since 1999 for trade journals including Cahners’ Design News and Modern Materials Handling magazines, and other magazines with PennWell and IDG. A native New Yorker, Ames went to college in Maine and now lives with his family outside of Boston, where they all love to hike and kayak.
Diane Rand, Associate Editor has been working with DC VELOCITY since December 2015. Her responsibilities include writing new products, news, and application stories while also penning an occasional Outbound column, uploading content to the website, and working on special projects.
Business Team
Susan Lougee, Finance Director, joined AGiLE Business Media & Events in 2015. With nine years under her belt, she has helped us navigate the ever-evolving world of finance and works hard to keep our clients and staff happy. In her downtime, she enjoys being with her family and friends and taking long walks on any beach. Fall is her favorite season as she is an avid fan of the NFL.
Arif Quadri, Senior Manager of Accounting, is relatively new to the team but has been with CSCMP since 2017. He enjoys identifying new and efficient ways of doing things that add value to the team, all while building strong relationships with his colleagues.
Dineen Digiacomo, Sales and Production Coordinator, has an extensive background in administration and project management. With many years of experience in organizing and overseeing projects, Dineen excels at ensuring smooth operations and efficient workflows. Nothing brings her greater joy than spending quality family time with her husband, Danny, and their three children. In her free time, she enjoys crafting and blogging.
Creative/Production Team
Wendy Prince, Chief Marketing Officer, is the creative force behind the company’s product marketing, strategy, and growth. She expertly balances everything from branding to sponsorships, ensuring each project shines. An outdoor enthusiast, she’s kayaked and hiked the stunning shores of Crete, Greece. When not crafting campaigns, Wendy cherishes time with her tweenager and their lively Rottweiler, Wyatt.
Keisha Capitola, Director of Creative Services/Print Production Manager, has extensive experience in business publication design. When not conceptualizing another innovative and engaging illustration idea for third-party logistics providers, she can be found managing her family’s stable of 25 American Quarter Horses and competing at horse shows nationwide. Keisha adores her rambunctious toy poodle, strawberry ice cream, and mixed media collage. Still getting used to Southern living, she refuses to add the word y’all to her vernacular but enjoys sipping sweet tea on the veranda.
Jeff Thacker, Director of eMedia, has built websites and web applications and managed e-newsletter development for more than a decade. He joined DC VELOCITY in 2004 after five years as a member of the electronic media and production staff at Supply Chain Management Review and Logistics Management. An avid hockey fan who is still known to lace up his skates now and again, Jeff can often be heard telling less tech-savvy staff members that “It really is all that complicated.”
Gregory Pietras, Digital Marketing and Production Coordinator, brought 15 years of experience in B2B marketing and do-it-all digital operations when he joined ABME in 2025. He adds a diverse skillset to the company, helping craft AGiLE’s marketing campaigns, handling email and social media operations, providing event support and aiding in graphic design. A Chicago transplant, in his downtime you can find him playing pinball at the Green Eye Lounge with his wife, Hilary, or catching a movie with friends at the Music Box Theater.
Scott Trebes, Multimedia Designer, Over the course of the last 27 years in his professional journey, he has embraced various roles and taken on a multitude of responsibilities. Each phase of his career has been marked by versatility. In his current role at AGiLE Business Media & Events, he’s had the opportunity to engage in a wide array of projects that span different facets of the creative and technical spectrum. From the dynamic realm of video production, where he’s been involved in bringing concepts to life through visual storytelling, to the intricacies of designing and coding websites, he’s seamlessly navigated through the ever-evolving landscape of digital platforms. Aside from design, he’s passionate about Halloween—from going overboard in decorating his house to some of his legendary Halloween costumes.
Events Team
Mary Bradford, Director of Meetings & Events, is excited to be on the initial team bringing meetings and events to the AGiLE family. Her career includes hotel sales and front office, special ed teacher, and food and beverage. When she’s not following her passion in meeting planning, she loves the beach, a good road trip, crafting, live music, Springsteen, Seger, Bonnie Raitt, the Beatles, and hanging with her favorite people; her grandchildren, pup Izzy and cat Goldie Hahn.
Lee Ann Stawczyk serves as the Director of Events and Meetings, bringing over 30 years of extensive experience in venue selection, contract negotiation, vendor management, and much more to the table. She thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys tackling challenges head-on. Her leadership approach is hands-on, demonstrating her commitment to the success of every project. Outside of work, Lee Ann is an avid golfer and a passionate hockey fan. After years of playing ice hockey, she has decided to retire her skates, although her love for the sport remains strong.
Halley LoBello, Show Manager | IWLA Directory Manager | Sales Guru
Halley has over 28 years of experience in advertising and trade show management sales within the supply chain, material handling, and fashion industries. She had the privilege of learning from her father, John Davis, who retired in 2024, and she’s grateful for the last seven years they worked together. Halley has successfully managed events with more than 300 exhibitors and 10,000 attendees. Her positive attitude and ability to stay calm under pressure help create a pleasant environment, ensuring successful outcomes for exhibitors and attendees alike. Outside of work, Halley enjoys playing pickleball and golf with her husband, Mike, and taking morning walks by the lake. She cherishes time spent with family and friends, loves to sing and dance, and once auditioned for The Voice. A former competitive figure skater, Halley’s precision team won first place at Nationals in 1989.
Krissy Scordato, Manager of Events and Media Services, oversees the EDGE conference in partnership with CSCMP. Though she’s only with the company a short time, Krissy has been involved with different aspects of the EDGE conference for 34+ years. Outside of work, she cherishes time spent with her husband, family, and three amazing grandchildren. She enjoys reading, walking, and crafts, but finding time for crafts can be challenging. Her drink of choice? Bourbon—neat.