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Jun 4, 2026 12:00 PM

A. Duie Pyle Supports Students with $198,500 Through the Eleanor and James Latta Jr. Scholarship Fund

WEST CHESTER, Pa., June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A. Duie Pyle (Pyle), a premier, 102-year-old family-owned and operated provider of asset and non-asset-based supply chain solutions, today announces that the Eleanor and James Latta Jr. Scholarship Fund will award $198,500 to 43 students in 2026, continuing the company's long-standing commitment to supporting the families of its employees.

Created in 2013 by former Pyle President Steve O'Kane and his wife, Cheryl, the scholarship fund provides financial assistance to the children and stepchildren of eligible Pyle employees pursuing higher education or attending trade school. Established with support from the Chester County Community Foundation, the fund honors Eleanor and James Latta Jr., the second generation of Pyle ownership, whose leadership helped shape the company's culture of mutual trust, respect, loyalty and service.

The first three scholarships were awarded in 2014, totaling $15,000. Since then, the program has grown significantly, providing more than $836K to the children of Pyle employees. Each year, an independent committee reviews applications and selects recipients who demonstrate strong academic ...