Kelsey Muruato, manager of Business Development at Mark-It Express, was named a recipient of this year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum Award in the Rising Stars category.
Mark-It Express is the Midwest’s largest, independent asset-based drayage provider.
This award, which honors women supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network, is presented by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
Kelsey Muruato
“One of Kelsey’s most notable qualities is her unique ability to bridge business development, operations, industry leadership, and community impact. While many professionals excel in one area, she has built a career by successfully connecting all four,” said Tony Apa, Mark-It Express’ founder and CEO.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, she has become a respected industry leader through her service with the Intermodal Association of Chicago, where she currently serves as president. Through this role, she champions industry engagement, mentors emerging professionals and provides strategic direction.
Her supervisor, Director of Business Development Matt Belanus, said, "Kelsey has a fearlessness, an intangible that can't be taught, that makes her remarkable in business development. She walks into rooms and builds relationships. She sees problems and builds solutions.”
Winners will be honored at the 2026 Women in Supply Chain Forum™, Nov. 17-19 in Charleston, S.C. Go to https://www.WomenInSupplyChainForum.com/ to learn more.
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Lemont, Illinois, Mark-It Express Logistics, LLC operates a fleet of 200+ power units and 500+ chassis across five terminal locations in Chicago, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Detroit, and Channahon.
