Our Officers
Eric Ellis, President
Eric is currently the Memphis Terminal Manager for Container Port Group.
Eric has over a decade of experience working with intermodal and domestic trucking. He began his career as dispatcher for IMC and later moved to customer service. Eric then worked for Empire Express as a planner moving 53’ dry vans across all 48 states and Canada. He moved back into the intermodal world as Operations Manager for CMC Logistics and the Pidgeon Depot.
A native of New Orleans, Eric has called the Memphis home for 25 years. Eric received both his B.S. in Business Administration and his Master’s in Business Administration from Christian Brothers University.
Outside of the office Eric enjoys spending time with his wife Emily, and two rescued dogs Gretel and Gertie.
Dustin Crick, 1st Vice President
Dustin Crick is currently the Director of Strategic Partnerships for The Armstrong Company in Memphis. In this role, Dustin oversees all vendor partners within the Supply Chain division as well as the Strategic Account Management team. He is passionate about creating efficient and effective operations that drive profitable results. Dustin has worked in the logistics industry for the past ten years and has been involved with the MWTC since 2018. He believes Memphis is truly the center of the universe when it comes to this industry, and his desire is for the Memphis World Trade Club to be a premier professional group that provides ample opportunities for members of the industry to network, learn, collaborate, and grow in this space.
Outside of work, Dustin enjoys spending time with his wife Emma and their two children, being outdoors, and cheering on the Ole Miss Rebels.
Jen Amos, 2nd Vice President
Jennifer Cavataio Amos is the Director of Business Development for Dunavant Global Logistics.
As a graduate of the University of Mississippi, Amos left Ole Miss with an internship in hand. She began her career at ReTrans Kuehne+Nagel and was there for eight years followed by a two-year stint at IndigoAg. While at Indigo she was named as 2019’s TAM of the year and received her TOPO certification. In 2020 she joined the Dunavant team to help grow their Domestic footprint and community outreach programs. Most recently, she received Dunavant’s ACE award in honor of Billy Dunavant Jr. Jennifer is also a 2023 graduate of the New Memphis Fellows program, a member of the grant selection committee for Noah’s Gift, a nonprofit whose mission is to reward deserving young people with extraordinary experiences, and a current board member of the World Trade Club. Looking towards the future, Jennifer is excited for the opportunity to serve as Second Vice President.
Jennifer and her husband Geoffrey reside in Memphis and have one son, James Grey. She is a member of Holy Rosary Parish and in her free time she enjoys watching youth sports, college football, and the Memphis Grizzlies.
Toni Barnes, Treasurer
I am a native Memphian and have been in commercial banking in this area for over thirty years. Many of my customer are in the transportation, logistics and agricultural industries. I have also been a member of the Memphis World Trade Club for over thirty years, being a past president and most recently working on the scholarship committee. I look forward to the opportunity to serve on the board as Treasurer. In my free time I like to spend time with my two and four-legged family, ride my road bike, kayak, camp, and travel.
Hunter Mitchell, Secretary
I am currently an Account Executive for Cornerstone Systems with a primary focus on Business Development and Account Management.
I am graduate of The University of Mississippi and have been in the logistics/transportation industry for the past 8 years. After Ole Miss, I began my career as a part of the Management Trainee program at KLLM Transport Services in Jackson, MS with operations roles in Dispatch, Customer Service, and Regional Load Planning. I started at Cornerstone Systems in Memphis January 2017 and have been focusing on acquiring new customer relationships and growing business in the modes Intermodal, Port Drayage, OTR, and LTL.
I am honored and humbled to join the Memphis World Trade Club Board of Directors as I want to get more involved, engaged, and try to recruit more people to attend the MWTC events. Eager to learn from the other professionals in the logistics/transportation industry and continue to grow as a person.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife KayLeigh and our dog Birdie, Playing Golf, Hunting & Fishing, Attending Concerts, Going to Grizzlies games, Spending time on the lake, and any Ole Miss Rebels sporting event.
Board of Directors
Mac Trout
Mac is currently the Carrier Development Manager at Versant Supply Chain here in Memphis, TN. He is a graduate of the University of Mississippi and has been in the logistics andsupplychainindustryforover7years. Machasexperienceoperatingandselling across multiple industry service lines and specializes in managing carrier relations and pricing. Outsideofwork,heenjoysspendingtimewithhiswifeMalloryandtheirtwo children Lilly and Tom. He is an avid Grizzlies and Liverpool FC fan that also enjoys hiking, fishing and playing pickleball and tennis.
Richard Mallory
Senior Account Executive at Mallory Alexander International Logistics with drive, energy, persistence and initiative. I work with clients to design solutions for their unique supply chain needs on behalf of our 94 year-old company. Our core competencies include Freight Forwarding, Customs Clearance, International FCL and LCL ocean transport, and domestic air, truck, warehousing, and distribution services.
Brian Bellan
Brian Bellan is the Manager of Strategic Operations for the Georgia Ports Authority, where he is responsible for managing rail freight to and from GPA’s inland markets. Since joining GPA, Brian supports the Mid-American Arc initiative, as well as the commercial team with creative intermodal solutions for new and existing customers. Prior to joining GPA, Brian worked with Consolidated Chassis Management in the Memphis, Nashville, and Huntsville markets. Brian started his career in the intermodal industry with CSX, operating facilities throughout the CSX network. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Alabama and lives in Memphis with his wife and two children.
Evann Boley
Evann Boley is the Export Manager for Dunavant Global Logistics Group, LLC. In this role, Evann oversees daily export operations ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of goods across borders. Evann holds a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management with a minor in business finance, providing him with a strong foundation in logistics and financial acumen. He is committed to staying in the forefront of the ever-evolving industry and is currently pursuing an MBA from the University of Memphis with a concentration in Data Analytics. With a profound passion for logistics and strong educational background, Evann is well equipped to navigate the complexities of the global supply chain.
Beyond the professional achievements, Evann is a family man and the youngest sibling of his close-knit family. Born and raised in the charming town of Paris, TN, Evann takes pride in his roots. His personal connections and experiences help shape his work ethic and commitment to excellence.
Brian Cope
Brian M. Cope is currently Senior Manager, International Trade Compliance, for International Paper Company (IP), based in Memphis, Tennessee. Brian leads IP’s international trade compliance team, which manages compliance with all laws and regulations governing enterprise-wide export and import activities. Brian has been with IP since 2010. Brian currently serves on the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) International Trade Policy Committee and Ethisphere’ s Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA) Trade Compliance Working Group. Brian has also served as Chairman for the International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA). Prior to joining IP, Brian worked for over eight years for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (previously the U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Customs Service), Regulatory Audit Division, serving as a Regulatory Auditor in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky. Brian and his family reside in Olive Branch, Mississippi.