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AIT Worldwide Logistics' Vaughn Moore Joins the Center for Enriched Living's Board of Directors

ITASCA, ILLINOIS - Vaughn Moore, President and CEO of AIT Worldwide Logistics, began serving on the Center for Enriched Living's (CEL) board of directors effective July 1.

Since 2011, Moore and AIT have been increasingly involved with volunteering and fundraising activities benefiting CEL, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities. Ongoing support has included annual participation in CEL's biggest yearly events: Chefs' Night in the spring and the charity golf outing in the summer. As a board member, Moore will share responsibility for guiding the organization and keeping CEL aligned with its' vision, mission and core values.


Moore and his fellow incoming board members were introduced to donors, staff and other stakeholders by CEL's Executive Director Harriet Levy and outgoing Board President Shea Hart at the organization's annual meeting on June 15.

After the event, Moore said, "I am proud to join the Center for Enriched Living's board and I will use my position to advocate for those among us whose voices are not heard. CEL removes barriers and promotes social inclusion for our members. Through these efforts, we are working to strengthen the community and promote dignity for all. I look forward to my new role in this amazing organization."

In addition to assuming his duties on the board of directors, Moore will participate in CEL's upcoming charity golf outing next month.


About AIT Worldwide Logistics

Founded in 1979, Itasca, Illinois-based AIT Worldwide Logistics is a full service transportation management provider. With continental headquarters in Chicago, Amsterdam and Hong Kong, AIT's offices form a vast network spanning the globe. By coupling a flexible business model with robust technology that presents end-to-end shipment visibility, AIT delivers precisely tailored supply chain efficiencies for almost every industry imaginable. Leveraging creative, competitively priced multimodal solutions, AIT removes the complexity from global logistics puzzles, helping companies thrive by regaining focus on the core goals of their business. For more information, visit www.aitworldwide.com.

Our Mission

At AIT, we vigorously seek opportunities to earn our customers' trust by delivering exceptional worldwide logistics solutions while passionately valuing our co-workers, partners and communities.

About the Center for Enriched Living

The Center for Enriched Living exists to enhance and enrich the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities - from youth through adulthood. CEL's programs provide opportunities for our members to learn, grow and connect to the community in our newly renovated Universally Designed building in Riverwoods. CEL has been designated as a 4-star charity by Charity Navigator for 3 consecutive years. More information available at www.CenterForEnrichedLiving.org.

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AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.
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Chicago, IL 60666-0730

800-669-4AIT (4248)
www.aitworldwide.com

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