Patrick Coughlin
About Patrick Coughlin
Patrick Coughlin serves as the Senior Trade Execution Coordinator at Green Plains Inc., a position he has held since 2017. With extensive experience in logistics and operations management, he has worked in various roles within the industry since 2002.
Current Role at Green Plains Inc.
Patrick Coughlin serves as the Senior Trade Execution Coordinator at Green Plains Inc. since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing trade execution processes, ensuring efficient operations within the organization. His experience in logistics and trade execution contributes to the company's operational success in the Greater Omaha Area.
Previous Positions at Green Plains Inc.
Prior to his current role, Patrick Coughlin held multiple positions at Green Plains Inc. He worked as the Export Logistics Manager from 2015 to 2017, where he managed export logistics operations. Before that, he served as a Logistics Coordinator from 2013 to 2015, focusing on coordinating logistics activities within the company. His tenure at Green Plains spans a total of four years.
Experience at Werner Enterprises
Patrick Coughlin has significant experience at Werner Enterprises, where he worked in various roles. He served as the Regional Operations Manager from 2011 to 2012 and as a Load Planner from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he was the Customer Service Manager for National Accounts from 2007 to 2010. His roles at Werner Enterprises contributed to his expertise in logistics and operations management.
Educational Background
Patrick Coughlin studied at Briar Cliff University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management from 1998 to 2002. This educational foundation provided him with essential knowledge and skills applicable to his career in logistics and trade execution.
Early Career Experience
Patrick Coughlin began his career in customer service roles. He worked at Gateway as a Customer Service Representative from 2002 to 2003 and later as an Operational Specialist in Customer Service from 2003 to 2004. He also held the position of Interplant Fleet Manager at K&B Transportation from 2005 to 2007. These early experiences laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in logistics and operations.