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August 17, 2026

Katie Cravens Named Recipient of the 2026 Women in Supply Chain Forum Award

Open Sky Group is proud to announce that Katie Cravens is being honored as a 2026 Women in Supply Chain Forum Award winner in the Rising Stars Category.

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Fuquay-Varina, N.C. – August 17, 2026 – Open Sky Group is proud to announce that Katie Cravens, Solution Architect, has been recognized as a recipient of the prestigious 2026 Women in Supply Chain ForumTM Award in the Rising Stars category.

Presented by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the Women in Supply Chain award honors female leaders whose achievements, mentorship, and dedication are helping shape the future of the supply chain industry. The award recognizes individuals at all levels who are driving innovation, empowering others, and making a meaningful impact across the supply chain ecosystem.

“This award isn’t just a way to honor females in supply chain. It’s a representation of progress, it’s a symbol of growth, and it’s a way to celebrate achievements of all women in the supply chain who continue to pave the way for the next generation,” says Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive and co-founder of the Women in Supply Chain ForumTM. “Of the 300-plus submissions received, 70 of them were self-submissions, the highest number of self-nominated applications ever in the history of this award. And, 44 of the submissions received were from male counterparts, also the highest number of male-submitted applications to date. This year’s list of winners entails females making a difference in the supply chain, and I’m honored to share their journeys.”

Cravens was selected for her contributions to supply chain transformation and her commitment to helping organizations optimize operations through innovative technology solutions. As a Solution Architect at Open Sky Group, she works closely with customers to solve complex warehouse and supply chain challenges while serving as a mentor and role model for others pursuing careers in the industry.

The complete list of award recipients is available on the Food Logistics website. This year’s winners, including the Top 4 overall category honorees, will be recognized at the 2026 Women in Supply Chain ForumTM, taking place November 17-19, 2026 in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Jeremy Hudson

Vice President of Client Services

Jeremy’s focus is on the products and services clients need to stay competitive. Open Sky Group’s mission is to deliver technology-enabled solutions that allow our customers to achieve more while having the flexibility to adapt to change. Jeremy lives the core values and mission by bringing the best experience possible to our clients. He is an essential member of implementation teams, working alongside clients, and encouraging them to use innovation and best practices instead of customizations for success.

Jason Yantiss

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Eric McPherson

Vice President of Client Services

Mac works to oversee implementation and integration projects. A former Marine officer and military police officer, he brings over 27 years of supply chain experience, including 11 years at Blue Yonder in both delivery and service sales. Mac is a dedicated, team-oriented professional with a background in business management, professional services, customer service, and supply chain technology. His specialties include sales support, supply chain execution systems, project management, fulfillment operations, distribution operations, and GSA contracts.

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Shannon is responsible for the strategy and management of all sales, business development, and marketing programs. With over 25 years of sales experience and 15 years focused in the supply chain space, Shannon focuses on building strong relationships with clients and partners and strives to deliver the right software solutions to help conquer supply chain challenges. Shannon believes in learning by listening to understand clients’ goals, struggles, and what is important to their business to build lasting, successful relationships.

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Chad Kramlich

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