McLaughlin named vice president at Tucker Co

McLaughlin named vice president at Tucker Co Hugh McLaughlin has been named vice president of sales at Tucker Co., a logistics company based in Cherry Hill, N.J.
   McLaughlin has an extensive background in sales and marketing in the pharmaceutical and medical diagnostics industries. Prior to joining Tucker, he was associate director, regional training with Novartis Pharmaceutical Corp. Previously he was with Abbott Laboratories where he advanced through sales and marketing positions and ultimately was appointed senior product manager.
   “McLaughlin’s appointment is an indication of our strong commitment to our marketing program and the development of our sales force,” stated Jeffrey Tucker, chief executive officer. “It also reaffirms the company’s investment in our expertise in the healthcare industry.”
   Tucker Co. was established in 1961, and provides a complete range of logistics services for commercial shippers throughout North America, including freight transportation management for truckload and less-than-truckload freight, intermodal, expedited and air freight.