Reminder: Applications Are Still Being Accepted for the 2020 John J. Murphy Scholarship.
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John Murphy was one of the long-standing members of the Food Shippers of America organization both as a food manufacturer and as the Executive Director. John spent more than 40 years in the transportation industry, the last half at The Borden Food Company from which he retired in 1995. Upon retiring, John spent 14 years as Executive Director of Food Shippers of America. 
John’s impact and contributions to the organization included:
• Ambassador for the food industry
• Facilitated the combining of the rail/3PL and motor carrier conference in 1997
• Grew the organization from 150 to the 800+ member companies it is today
• Instrumental in transforming the organization to become more interactive and collaborative by doubling the shipper/receiver participation
• Voice and visionary of the organization
• Friend and mentor to hundreds of food logistics professionals
Most importantly, he understood, progressed and protected the mission and values of the Food Shippers of America to be an educational resource that could be influential in driving change in the industry.
Eligible Applicants are children or dependents (including spouses) of a Supply Chain Logistics Department employee whose company's membership dues are current.
Completed applications and supporting documents must be received by Mon., Dec. 13, 2019.
The John J. Murphy Scholarship Application can be found by clicking here.
If you have any questions please contact scholarship@foodshippersofamerica.org.
