Michael Rettig

Executive Director and Cofounder, LIFT
Board Member Emeritus

Michael Rettig is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of LIFT, one
of the world’s only non-profit, multi-modal, disaster logistics
providers. LIFT coordinates emergency disaster response efforts
worldwide in concert with international aid and relief providers and all
forms of land, air and ocean transportation.

Mr. Rettig sits on Yacht Aid Global’s board of trustees. YachtAid
Global (YAG) provides humanitarian aid, conservation and disaster
response leadership. YAG’s work encompasses global programs,
logistics management and consultation for maritime asset owners who
want to contribute to the world around them.

He is a multi-lingual thought leader in all facets of disaster response
and effective coordination of complex supply chain management issues
in times of crisis.

Mr. Rettig is a graduate of University of Maryland and resides in
Atlanta with his wife and two daughters.

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