Larry Myers

Larry Myers is a Partner with Transportation Management Group, Inc., specializing in software solutions for transportation, distribution, manufacturing, and demand planning. His past clients have been in the pharmaceuticals, high-tech, consumer products, medical devices, software, transportation, petro-chemicals, agri-chemicals, and federal government. His innovative solutions have been adopted by the US Army, Union Carbide Corporation, the US Railroad Retirement Board, Norfolk Southern Railroad, Canon Virginia, and Monsanto.

In academia, Larry has taught Project Management, Logistics, Computer Science, Statistics, and Leadership at five undergraduate institutions (two Outstanding Instructor awards). He has also taught graduate level courses in Operations Research. He has earned a BS degree in Mathematics / Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute, an MSSM in System Management from the University of Southern California, an MBA from West Virginia University, and an MSE in Industrial Engineering from Marshall University Graduate College.

After retiring from the US Army Reserves, Larry continues to volunteer his time as an adjunct faculty member of the US Army Command and General Staff College (for effective written communications). Larry is a Registered Professional Engineer.

Larry is also the owner of Myers Associates; an internet based distribution business, which seeks to re-insert the consumer into the distribution value chain.

Prominent Strengths

• Root Problem Identification: focuses on the core issues, then develops and implements effective remedial plans. "Don't Treat Symptoms, Solve the Problem".

• Listening Skills: seeks to fully understand the client's needs, desires, and wishes before recommending a plan of action. This includes paying attention to multiple sources of information to increase buy-in throughout the organization.

• Knowledge Transfer: transfers as much knowledge to the client personnel as they are able / willing to accept. The goal is for the client to be able to handle routine maintenance and upgrades without outside assistance.

• Empowerment: coaches peers and client personnel to grow in their professional and personal lives with the intent of building a more robust and productive workforce. Empowered employees are more productive and less likely to seek opportunities elsewhere.