Draft:Jasson McClain

Jasson McClain (born March 7, 1982, in Middleburg Heights, Ohio) is a forward-thinking and multidisciplinary business leader with over 15 years of experience in the supply chain industry. Known for his creative thinking, strategic approach, and entrepreneurial mindset, McClain has successfully driven growth, profitability, and customer acquisition throughout his career.

Early life and education
McClain was born at Southwest Hospital in Middleburg Heights, Ohio, and grew up in Olmsted Falls. He led an active life during his high school years at Olmsted Falls High School, where he excelled in football and ice hockey. McClain graduated from High School in 2000, where he was a member of the varsity hockey and football teams. He pursued a higher education at the University of Cincinnati, graduating in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. While attending UC, McClain was also a member of the UC Men’s Club Hockey Team.

Professional career
In the early years of his career, he worked on the grounds grew at Emerald Woods Golf course. McClain also served as a Mechanical Technician at American Wire and Cable Company, gaining valuable experience in the field. After graduating from the University of Cincinnati in 2006, he secured a position in operations at a freight forwarder, Ark Transportation.

In 2007, McClain took at entry level position at Newport Tank Containers in Rocky River, Ohio that specializes in transporting ISO Tank Containers. Over the next few years, he worked his way up to becoming the Equipment Manager for North America, overseeing about $325 million worth of equipment at the time. McClain also served as the ISO 9001 Internal Coordinator/Auditor, conducting performance and compliance audits, evaluating procedures, and implementing improvement actions across multiple departments.

In 2012, McClain returned to Ark Transportation as the Director of Business Development and played a pivotal role in building out the sales department. His responsibilities include managing revenue growth strategies, developing new business, and identifying high-value sales channels. McClain enjoys proactively analyzing market conditions and various internal and external sources to develop strategic options. McClain possess extensive knowledge in shipping, logistics, and freight transportation across multiple industry sectors: Manufacturing, Distribution, Trade Shows/Events, Government, Aerospace, Energy, and Technology.

Education
McClain went to Olmsted Falls High School in Olmsted Falls, Ohio and played Hockey and Football all four years. After graduating in 2000, McClain went to the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. He studied Quantitative Analysis, Methods of Social Research, Sociological Theory, Urban Inequality, Social Aspects, and Behavioral Concepts. McClain also played hockey for UC Men's Hockey Club. In 2006, McClain graduated with Bachelor of Arts, Sociology.

Personal life
McClain married Hannah Kovachy in 2008, and the couple has three children. Outside of his professional pursuits, McClain enjoys activities such as fishing, biking, boating, playing hockey, and spending time with his family and friends.