Storage Solutions
Chris Panyard has over 10 years of experience in event management and operations. Currently, they are serving as the Director of Operations at Storage Solutions. Prior to this role, they worked as the Senior Director of Operations at the 2022 College Football Playoff - Indianapolis Host Committee, where they oversaw event execution, managed budgets, and maintained vendor relationships. Chris also has experience as a Director of Events at Indiana Sports Corp, where they managed local organizing committees and implemented safety and security procedures for events. Chris has additional experience in event coordination and logistics at the 500 Festival and the Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium. Chris began their career as a Crew Leader/Foreman at Panyard Bros., Inc. Chris has a strong background in managing teams, coordinating logistics, and building relationships with vendors and partners.
Chris Panyard obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a focus on Sport Marketing & Management and Business from Indiana University Bloomington. Chris completed their undergraduate studies from 2008 to 2011. Prior to that, Chris attended North Central High School, where they earned a North Central Honors Diploma from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, they obtained a certification in "J.T. O'Donnell on Making Recruiters Come to You" from LinkedIn in January 2022.
Storage Solutions
Storage Solutions Inc. (SSI) is comprised of a team of warehouse and automation design experts who collaborate and partner with distribution or fulfillment operations throughout North America and worldwide. Our “simple, smart, strategic” methodology allows us to provide solutions for every square foot of your warehouse. We take a holistic approach to address challenges in your warehouse operations, including increasing storage capacity and optimizing inventory slotting for best-in-class picking operations. We also consult on operational challenges through facility design and work closely with our clients to find the right mix of technology, automation, and material handling solutions to suit their needs. The Storage Solutions team has evolved to address challenges in operations at all stages of a project lifecycle. Our commonsense approach means we can develop and design the optimal solution for your needs, whether you’re tasked to start up a new facility, adapt to a change in demand, or relocate your operations. An integral part of successful projects, especially automation-focused projects, is having the right tools to implement and maintain a new system. To meet that need, our in-house project management team can assist with managing permits, safety inspections, logistics, and maintenance. From design to best-in-class installation, our turnkey capabilities offer a single point of contact so you’re able to control and command your project timeline to match your unique needs. Founded in 1978 as a distributor of new and used warehouse equipment, we have seen the supply chain industry change at a rapid pace and have worked with our clients, as well as our suppliers, to adapt alongside it. Whether your project is two thousand square feet or two million, our team is equipped with the right expertise and experience to help you get it done.