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March 17, 2026

Supply & Demand Chain Executive Names Open Sky Group’s Zach Taylor and Dmitry Zaltsberg as Recipients of 2026 Pros to Know Awards

Open Sky Group is proud to announce that Zach Taylor, recognized in the Rising Star category, and Dmitry Zaltsberg, honored as a Leader in Excellence, have been named 2026 Pros to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

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RALEIGH, N.C. – March 17, 2026 – Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, has named Zach Taylor and Dmitry Zaltsberg of Open Sky Group as recipients of its prestigious 2026 Pros to Know Award. The annual program honors supply chain leaders whose achievements, innovation, and strategic leadership are shaping the future of the industry. 

Zach Taylor was recognized in the Rising Star category for his rapid impact and emerging leadership within the supply chain technology and consulting space. Through his work at Open Sky Group, Taylor has played a key role in helping organizations modernize warehouse operations, adopt advanced supply chain technologies, and drive measurable performance improvements. His ability to translate complex challenges into practical, scalable solutions has positioned him as a rising leader to watch. 

Dmitry Zaltsberg was named a recipient in the Leaders in Excellence category, which recognizes seasoned executives who consistently demonstrate exceptional leadership and influence across the supply chain ecosystem. At Open Sky Group, Zaltsberg has been instrumental in guiding large-scale digital transformation initiatives, mentoring teams, and helping clients leverage data, automation, and execution systems to gain long-term competitive advantage. 

“When it comes to overcoming supply chain disruption, this year’s pack of supply chain leaders left no stone unturned,” says Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive and co-founder of the Women in Supply Chain Forum. “From AI implementation and warehouse automation to last-mile accuracy and returns management, they innovated, developed and executed on all cylinders, providing solutions, technologies and processes that move product from Point A to Point B in a way that almost seems seamless. And every year, I am honored to celebrate these supply chain professionals.” 

The recognition of both Taylor and Zaltsberg underscores Open Sky Group’s continued commitment to leadership, innovation, and delivering measurable value across the supply chain. 

To view the full list of 2026 Pros to Know winners, visit: https://sdce.me/h6ychkwi 

To learn more about Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s awards programs, visit: https://www.SDCExec.com/awards 

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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

Vice President of Client Services

Jason provides leadership to a variety of teams focused on implementation and integration. With 27+ years of experience holding operational and technical management roles in transportation, billing, and warehousing across a vast array of industry verticals, Jason is adept at driving multiple complex projects, understanding customer needs at all levels of the operation and providing viable solutions. Jason’s resume of 150+ implementation projects include Warehouse, Labor, Transportation, Yard Management and multiple AR/AP Freight Pay and Customer Billing systems. 

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.

Shannon Caflisch

Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing

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.

Alan Prillaman

Senior Vice President of Client Services

As Senior VP of Client Services, Alan oversees all consulting services and account management at Open Sky Group. Possessing over 30 years of combined industry and consulting experience, Alan leverages his unique background in IT, logistics, quality management systems, manufacturing and distribution operations, and facility and strategic account management to provide clients with creative resolutions to complex challenges. His core philosophy and passion are to deliver tangible value for and establish long-term trusted partnerships with our clients.

Mike Noble

Senior Vice President of Technology

As Senior Vice President of Technology, Mike leads Open Sky Group’s Managed Services, Software Services, Infrastructure Services, and Information Technology teams bringing 35+ years of experience in Supply Chain Execution and Information Technology. Mike and his teams ensure we maintain the highest levels of customer service in a secure and reliable environment, constantly reviewing and evaluating new technologies, their appropriateness and applicability so we can safely and securely transact our own business – and help our clients accomplish the same.

Chad Kramlich

CEO

Joining Open Sky Group in 2015, Chad, served as Chief Revenue Officer for three years prior to his appointment to CEO in 2022. With over 25 years of experience delivering results for high-growth software and consulting organizations, Chad is leveraging his background in building efficient and effective implementation teams, establishing high-impact services operations, achieving revenue growth, and deepening executive-level client relations to help propel Open Sky Group into a very successful future.

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