NUTC Welcomes Seven New Business Advisory Council Members

The Northwestern University Transportation Center (NUTC) welcomed seven new members to its Business Advisory Council (BAC) members during the fall 2025 quarter. The BAC is comprised of senior-level executives representing all modes of transportation including shipper and carrier firms, freight forwarders and third-party logistics providers, financial institutions, consulting firms, and trade associations. Members provide valuable insight into current and emerging challenges, helping to shape NUTC’s research, educational programs, and strategic initiatives.

 The following individuals joined the BAC in fall 2025:

• Tom Embleton, Senior Global Logistics Manager, Boeing
• Jon Gabriel, Group Vice President, Consumer Products, BNSF Railway
• Hans Hansen, Regional Vice President, US Distribution, Gordon Food Service
• Kisah Hutchings, AVP Corporate M&R, Quality & Procurement, DCLI
• Lucas Lasche, Executive VP Railyard Services, Bulkmatic
• Steve Schnur, Chief Operating Officer, CRG
• Monal Shah, 777 Airplane Level Integration Director, Boeing

For more information on the BAC membership, visit: https://www.transportation.northwestern.edu/collaboration/bac/.