Charleston Freight Station
Media Kit: Bios
David Blair, President
President David Blair founded Charleston Freight Station in 1991. Blair was raised on the Isle of Palms and as a teenager attended Moultrie High School. He was drafted into the Marine Corps in 1969, and after a tour of Vietnam he was honorably discharged in 1972. At that time, he started shrimping out of Shem Creek and became captain of the 72 foot trawler Carol El. He later left the fishing business and moved to Hatfield, Penn., to take a corporate job in manufacturing. He became the single source supplier of Electrodes for Fisher Body and General Motors. He also became one of the Pentastar Award winners for supply chain management for Chrysler Motors, for supplying the automotive, appliance, and the aerospace industry with products. Between the years 1982 and 1989, he served as president of Electroloy in Hatfield, Penn. He then relocated to McClellanville, S.C. After Hurricane Hugo swept through the area, he focused on helping to rebuild family homes before starting Charleston Freight Station. In 1995, he oversaw its move into the new facility in Wando. In 1996, the company became the Customs Examination Systems provider, a position it holds today and has held for 17 years. David and his wife Daisy live in Mt. Pleasant.
Andrew R. Adams, CEO
As chief executive officer, Andrew Adams is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the company and oversees its day to day operations. For 25 years, Adams has helped small to mid-sized companies that are often regionally successful and positioned for rapid growth transition into a nationally or internationally recognized brand. Companies he has helped to transform often have under-leveraged product potential. As part of the growth process, Adams has engineered initial product offerings by taking the companies public and by engaging in mergers, venture capital funding, acquisitions, outright company sales, and by forming valuable strategic partnerships. With experience in major markets including New York City, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, he brings a breadth of experience to the Port of Charleston. A native of Washington, D.C., Adams holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hobart College in New York, where he studied economics. He currently resides on the Isle of Palms with his wife Jessica and daughter Elle.
Daisy Freeman Blair, CFO
As chief financial officer, Daisy Freeman Blair is responsible for the strategic and tactical management of accounts and receivables. She also manages cash flow and oversees investor relations, retirement, insurance, payroll, and the human resources function. Prior to joining Charleston Freight Station, Blair spent 18 years at Santee Cooper, South Carolina’s largest public utility, where she built the records management program incorporating state and federal retention guidelines. She is past president ofthe Charleston Chapter of the Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA) and has been named chapter member of the year on several occasions. Blair is a native of Mount Pleasant, and resides with her husband, David in Mt. Pleasant.
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