DALLAS, TEXAS (May 30, 2024) – MODE Global, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) firm, is proud to announce Sharon Johnson, chief legal officer, and Heather Sudo, paralegal, have been honored as Innovator(s) of the Year by Compliance Week.

Lance Malesh, CEO of MODE Global, expressed his pride and admiration for Sharon and Heather’s achievements, stating, “Sharon and Heather have worked diligently to elevate the compliance program at MODE to new heights, and this recognition underscores their tremendous work. Their dedication and ingenuity have been instrumental in driving our compliance initiatives forward. Congratulations to both of them on this well-deserved honor.”

The Innovator of the Year award is given to an in-house practitioner who has taken an outside-the-box approach to solving a complex problem or made the most out of available resources. Past winners of this award include employees of the Walt Disney Company and Otis Elevator Company.

MODE Global Chief Legal Officer and award recipient, Sharon Johnson, noted, “This recognition from Compliance Week is such a great honor. At MODE, we’ve redefined compliance by embedding it into the employee experience in a way that is both engaging and impactful. Instead of merely enforcing rules, we’ve created a culture where employees actively participate in compliance activities that build knowledge and awareness while having fun. This approach has transformed compliance into a shared vision.”

The team from MODE was nominated based on their collaborative work creating engagement around compliance through inventive initiatives. The 2024 winners were chosen by an independent panel and announced by Compliance Week on May 28. The full list of Excellence in Compliance winners is viewable on the Compliance Week site. Additionally, Johnson and Sudo are highlighted in a featured article.