Walmart Pro Steps Up as New Boss for TOTE Maritime Alaska
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Upon the promotion of Art Dahlin to Vice President of Commercial for Saltchuk’s major shipping arm TOTE, there’s a new boss in charge of TOTE Maritime Alaska. Corey Nichols is appointed Vice President and Alaska General Manager, responsible for executing TOTE’s strategy in the state.
In this position, Nichols oversees operations, customer engagement, safety, and community relations. He plays a key role in ensuring TOTE continues to deliver best-in-class service from its fleet of roll-on/roll-off vessels that sail twice weekly between Anchorage and Tacoma, Washington.
Nichols brings more than two decades of leadership experience in logistics and supply chain management. Most recently, he served with Walmart, where he held leadership roles overseeing operations, distribution, and regional strategy in the Alaska and Hawai’i markets.
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“Corey’s experience in the Alaska supply chain and proven leadership in complex operational environments make him an exceptional addition to the TOTE team,” says TOTE Maritime Alaska President Bill Crawford. “His expertise and people-first approach will be instrumental in upholding the work we do every day to serve Alaska.”
Nichols earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies and an MBA, both from American Public University. He was previously an operations manager for Amazon in California.
“I’m honored to join a company with such a long-standing commitment to Alaska,” Nichols says. “TOTE plays a critical role in keeping the state connected, and I look forward to working alongside this dedicated team to continue building on that legacy.”
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