Tony Winters and Jon Curtis are recognized for advancing technology innovation and operational excellence across the supply chain industry.
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GREENVILLE, S.C. — Mar. 17, 2026 — Supply & Demand Chain Executive, a publication covering the global supply chain, has named Tony Winters, Chief Technology Officer at Rygen Technologies, and Jon Curtis, Lead Product Manager of Corsair TMS, as recipients of the 2026 Pros to Know Award. The annual award recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments serve as a roadmap for other leaders seeking to leverage the supply chain for competitive advantage.
Tony Winters was recognized in the Leaders in Excellence category, which honors seasoned leaders whose contributions continue to shape the future of supply chain management. At Rygen, Winters leads the development of the company’s core technology platforms, including the Corsair Transportation Management System and the X1 Integration Platform. Under his leadership, these platforms enable scalable connectivity across transportation, warehouse, and enterprise systems.
Winters has also played a key role in advancing Rygen’s artificial intelligence capabilities, establishing the technical and organizational foundation for production-grade AI across the company’s technology ecosystem. His ability to translate complex technical strategy into actionable business outcomes helps organizations build more resilient, efficient, and connected supply chains.
Jon Curtis was honored in the Rising Stars category, which celebrates emerging leaders making a measurable impact on the supply chain industry through innovation, leadership, and execution. In his role at Rygen, Curtis leads the development and evolution of the company’s cloud-native transportation management platform, Corsair, designed to support both shippers and third-party logistics providers.
Drawing on his background in supply chain operations, Curtis brings firsthand knowledge of the challenges logistics teams face daily. This operational perspective allows him to address real-world edge cases and design workflows that improve how transportation teams plan, execute, and manage freight operations.
“This recognition is a reflection of the innovation and leadership culture we are building at Rygen,” said Warren Patterson, CEO of Rygen Technologies. “Tony and Jon represent the type of forward-thinking leadership that drives meaningful progress for our customers and the broader supply chain industry. Their work continues to strengthen our products and platforms while accelerating Rygen's ability to deliver solutions and help organizations operate with greater visibility, efficiency, and confidence. As our customers navigate increasingly complex logistics environments, it’s leaders like these who ensure we continue delivering solutions that move the industry forward.”
To learn more about the Pros to Know Award, visit: https://www.sdcexec.com/awards/pros-to-know
About Rygen Technologies
Rygen Technologies is a leading provider of state-of-the-art supply chain solutions that empower users to quickly, easily, and efficiently execute and manage freight, connect with partners, and seamlessly integrate with other operating systems. By leveraging advanced technology, the company is creating smarter, data-driven solutions, supported by excellent customer service to deliver real value. For more information, visit www.rygen.com
About Supply & Demand Chain Executive
Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development, and more. Supply & Demand Chain Executive and its sister publication, Food Logistics, also operate SCN Summit and the Women in Supply Chain Forum. Go to www.SDCExec.com to learn more.
About IRONMARKETS
IRONMARKETS, formerly known as AC Business Media, is a leading business-to-business media and engagement platform with a portfolio of renowned brands in heavy construction, asphalt, concrete, paving, rental, sustainability, landscape, manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain markets. IRONMARKETS delivers relevant, cutting-edge content through its industry-leading digital properties, trade shows, confrerences, videos, magazines, webinars, and newsletters. Learn more at https://www.iron.markets/.
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