Distribution Technology Executive Team

Tom Miralia, President & CEO

Tom Miralia, President & CEO has an extensive background in successful project design and implementation. Tom was trained in engineering at NC State University, earning his BS degree in Nuclear Engineering. He practiced his specialty for Duke Energy and was involved in project procedure development and testing in support of power plant operations.

After joining Distribution Technology, Tom served as Supervisor, General Manager and Vice President in support of company operations. He handled major projects including design, construction, and setup of warehouse facilities including process design and start-up of the award-winning Gallo Wine Regional Distribution Center and executive responsibility for design, construction, and transition of a new Sam’s Club RDC: also, an award winner for process design and execution. During this time, Tom earned his MBA from Queens University of Charlotte.

John Moss, President of Integrated Logistics

John Moss is the President of Integrated Logistics at Distribution Technology. John’s education includes a BS degree in Economics as well as an MBA degree from Radford University. Prior to joining Distribution Technology in 2005, John spent 22 years in the trucking industry where he built a record of success with both national and regional carriers while leading start-up and expansion efforts in the south, midwest, southwest, and west coast. He is particularly skilled in process management and design, managing by metrics, and quality processes.

Robert Hoffman, Vice President of Operations

Assisting John Moss in operations, project design and development, and execution is a team led by Robert Hoffman, VP of Operations. In his 30+ years at Distribution Technology, Robert has demonstrated a pursuit of innovation and process implementation that has earned him distinction both inside and outside our organization.

Ania Schneider, Human Resources Director

Ania Schneider is the Director of Human Resources at Distribution Technology. She began her 10+ year career in HR with a global automotive supplier in Cleveland, GA. After moving to Charlotte NC, Ania changed industries from manufacturing to warehousing and logistics, joining Distribution Technology. She is a SHRM and HRCI certified HR professional and is active in the IWLA HR Special Interest Group.  Ania earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University.

David Define, Director of Client Solutions

With more than 30 years of experience in wholesale distribution of consumer goods, David Define, serves as the Director of Client Solutions. David’s background ranges from independent retail and small chains to large national accounts, domestic and multinational wholesale and both retail and e-commerce businesses.  He obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Western Connecticut State University and is CPSM certified through Florida Atlantic University.

Rick Cantelmo, General Manager of Business Development

A 30-year veteran in warehousing and logistics, Rick Cantelmo is the General Manager of Business Development at Distribution Technology. His responsibilities include securing and developing new business opportunities, supporting ongoing relationships, and serving as lead negotiator for contractual agreements. Rick joined the team in 1998 as an Operations Manager, after serving as the Operations Manager for both Shoney’s Distribution and Dow Corning Corporation. Rick studied business management at Middle Tennessee State University and is a member of the Warehouse Education and Research Council.