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Acme Distribution partner, Doug Sampson, appointed Chairman of IWLA
Aurora, CO, Acme Distribution, Colorado’s leading asset-based third-party logistics provider, is pleased to recognize Doug Sampson’s appointment as Chairman of the International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA), reinforcing both his long-standing leadership in the warehousing industry and Acme’s continued role in the conversations shaping third-party logistics, supply chain operations, and industry advocacy across North America.
Doug Sampson brings more than 45 years of logistics and warehousing experience to the role. He began his career on the warehouse floor in hands-on operational roles, including unloading boxcars and progressing through nearly every function in the business before moving into leadership. That ground-up experience has shaped a career-long perspective centered on practical, real-world supply chain execution.
Over the decades, Sampson has collaborated with more than 2,000 companies across more than 20 industry verticals, helping organizations identify and implement creative, operationally sound solutions to complex logistics challenges. He has often credited early mentorship from leaders in both Acme Distribution and the broader logistics community for shaping his approach to leadership and industry engagement.
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Chairman of IWLAThat practical perspective continues to define how Sampson approaches leadership. Within Acme Distribution, he has helped develop and share institutional knowledge across generations of leadership while remaining actively engaged in the broader issues affecting warehouse operators, third-party logistics providers, and supply chain stakeholders.
As Chairman of IWLA, Sampson will help guide an association strategic plan centered on three core priorities: advocacy, education, and membership. Those pillars reflect the issues that matter most to warehouse operators today, from regulatory pressure and legislative visibility to workforce development, peer learning, and the ongoing evolution of logistics technology.
A significant part of Sampson’s focus remains industry advocacy, particularly addressing the gap between how policymakers perceive the logistics sector and how third-party warehouse operators actually function in the supply chain.
That disconnect, he noted, can create real consequences for warehouse operators, affecting how regulations are written and how compliance burdens are applied across the industry. Sampson has pointed to issues such as OSHA walk-around rules, heat standards, NAICS classifications, independent contractor rules, joint employer liability, and indirect source regulations as examples of why the industry needs a stronger and more informed voice.
Under his leadership, IWLA will continue supporting members through advocacy efforts, educational programming, and member collaboration. Those efforts include foundational warehousing education, online learning initiatives, Women of Warehousing programming, special interest groups, mastermind groups, and forums focused on automation and logistics technology.
Sampson’s view on innovation is equally practical. Rather than treating automation and AI as trends to chase, he emphasizes understanding where technology creates measurable value, where it fits operationally, and how warehouse operators can evaluate return on investment before making major commitments.
For Acme Distribution, Sampson’s appointment also underscores the company’s deep industry involvement and long-standing commitment to logistics leadership and advocacy. His new role further highlights Acme’s presence in national conversations shaping the future of warehousing and third-party logistics.
Acme Distribution provides third-party logistics, warehousing, distribution, fulfillment, transportation coordination, and supply chain solutions for customers across the United States. The company’s continued involvement in industry leadership helps strengthen its ability to serve customers with practical experience, operational insight, and a clear understanding of the issues shaping supply chain performance.
About Acme Distribution:
Acme Distribution is a full-service, asset-based 3PL headquartered in Aurora, Colorado. Founded in 1947, the company operates nearly three million square feet of AIB-certified warehousing across three states and provides integrated warehousing, transportation, and ecommerce fulfillment solutions to customers across multiple industries. To explore partnership opportunities or learn more about Acme’s services, visit acmedistribution.com.
About IWLA:
Founded in 1891, the International Warehouse Logistics Association is been the resource
for warehouse logistics, advocacy, and education. For more information, visit www.IWLA.com. IWLA, formerly the American Warehouse Association, serves nearly 600 corporate members representing more than 3,000 warehousing locations. IWLA members are integral to the global supply chain, providing expertise in storage, distribution, transportation, and logistics management. IWLA advocates for fair working conditions, secure supply chains, and efficient trade practices to benefit both the logistics industry and consumers.
About Doug Sampson:
Doug Sampson is the Chief Commercial Officer and Shareholder of Acme Distribution and the incoming Chairman of the International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA). With more than 45 years of experience in warehousing, transportation, and third-party logistics, Sampson is widely recognized for his hands-on, operations-first approach to supply chain leadership. He has held senior leadership roles across numerous industry organizations and is a frequent contributor to logistics education, advocacy, and policy discussions. Sampson has been recognized as a “Thought Leader” by DC Velocity and continues to play an active role in shaping industry standards and regulatory engagement across the warehousing sector.
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