CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Michael Oetjen has been named vice-president of integrated logistics for NationaLease, a newly created position responsible for the development, refinement, marketing and sale of the companys Integrated Logistics Services product offering.

NationaLease Inegrated Logistics Services aims to utilize labour management, equipment and technology in the development of comprehensive transportation and distribution business solutions for private fleets and transportation service providers.

“Mike brings tremendous experience in logistics and supply chain management to his new position,” said Douglas Clark, CEO with NationaLease. “He learns everything about his customer’s business in order to see the needed value from their perspective. This approach gives him an in-depth understanding of what their transportation needs truly are.”

Oetjen was formerly vice-president of national sales for AmeriQuest, whose leasing entity merged with NationaLease in 2006. His responsibilities included sales on a national level, product development, branding and creating market awareness for the premium provider of logistics and transportation related services.

Oetjen also served as central region manager for a global supply chain management company, where he was responsible for promoting dedicated contract carriage, total supply chain and transportation management services throughout North America.

Oetjen began his career in the transportation industry as a business development manager for Ryder System in the Mid-West and Mid-South regions. In 1995, he was inducted into the Ryder Round Table.