As Benjamin Franklin once said, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest,” and we couldn’t agree more. Education requires a lot of time and money, two resources that aren’t readily available for many. That’s one of the many reasons we established the Pat Gallagher Scholarship fund in 2020.

The Pat Gallagher Scholarship was created by Alpine Supply Chain Solutions as a tribute to Pat, a founding member of Alpine Supply Chain Solutions. Pat was a 25-year supply chain engineering veteran who designed, built, and sustained distribution center networks for many Fortune 500 companies. The recipient of a Pat Gallagher Scholarship is an individual who demonstrates hard work and determination and an interest in the supply chain industry.

We’re thrilled to announce that this year we awarded the scholarship to two promising individuals at Western Illinois University, Natalie Landgraf and Trenton Kennelly. They will each receive $2,500 to help them pay for whatever scholastic needs they may have: tuition, textbooks, or any equipment that supports their studies.

Upon learning about this year’s recipients, Pat’s wife, Lori, stated “Pat would have loved to know that he’s helping young engineers with their schooling. He was always ready to mentor others and he loved everything about his job.” It was Pat’s dedication to education that inspired us to create this fund, so we’re all eager to see the amazing feats Natalie and Trenton will achieve in the years to come.

We look forward to the day both Natalie and Trenton can pass on their knowledge to future scholarship recipients. Until then, we wish them luck in their studies, and hope they’re able to achieve all they set their minds to, and then some.