Mike Aevermann Remits Inaugural DSI Supply Chain Development Scholarship Award

FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In September of 2008 at the IFSA (International Flight Association) Annual Conference in Orlando, Fl, Michael R. Aevermann of DSI (Distribution & Services, Inc.) presented Jo-Ann Tremblay the first-annual 2008 DSI Supply Chain Development Award which is meant to identify a person displaying strong leadership potential in the onboard logistics industry. Tremblay stood out over the many who applied, and she received a $4000 scholarship grant to further her career in the airline supply-chain management. DSI believes Tremblay is an up-and-coming leader in the fast growing onboard service industry displaying traits such as vision, agility, focus, fortitude, and determination. With DSI's support, Tremblay plans on furthering an education in airline supply-chain management attending Columbia's Emerging Leader Development Program.

For Michael R. Aevermann and DSI, launching the DSI Supply Chain Development Award with the support of the International Flight Services Foundation, was an opportunity to give back to an industry that has played a large role in DSI's success as being a company dedicated to offering superior food supply chain services within the onboard industry. "The IFSA Foundation is honored to have been selected by Distribution & Service Inc. (DSI) to administrate this generous donation committed to furthering the education and professional development of an industry recipient in the field of distribution, supply chain management and logistics. Though the IFSA Foundation, DSI joins a distinguished list of companies and individuals who have committed themselves and donated their resources to support the industry's membership and those in need through education," says Michael Clark, President IFSA Foundation.

With more than 20 years of relationships, Michael R. Aevermann and DSI continues to achieve business successes with partners such as Amtrak and Entertainment Cruises, and he is happy to participate in a 360° cycle of "giving back" within the community that has supported him so faithfully.

About DSI

360° Food Supply Chain.

Created in 2002, by Michael R. Aevermann, DSI is a fast growing private company, fully committed to delivering global supply chain services to each of its customers. Its dedicated team of food supply chain operational experts has developed close partnerships with the travel and hospitality industries, providing them with reliable tailor made services through a unique 360° knowledge and approach. DSI 360° food supply services cover every aspect of the food supply chain, from menu design to inventory management, including worldwide sourcing, centralized purchasing, import/export, warehousing, transportation, forecasting and reporting.

About IFSA Foundation

The International Flight Services Association (IFSA) Foundation informs the public with respect to the many educational and career opportunities within the multi-billion dollar in-flight and onboard services industry. The foundation offers financial support to students preparing for careers in the industry, as well as opportunities for established professionals to further their career in onboard services. The support is in the form of scholarships, internships, conferences and other educational opportunities. Formally incorporated as a Foundation in 2000, the IFSA Foundation acts as a driving force to educate inform and promote the onboard services industry to the public.

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