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Award honors Lang’s service to ECU distribution and logistics

Published Mar 30, 2026 by
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When Luke Lang graduated from East Carolina University in 2017, he didn’t forget about Greenville. How could he?

He points to experiences in the distribution and logistics program that shaped his career, playing on ECU’s club soccer team and participation on the executive board of the Student Pirate Club that helped him further develop his leadership skills. He also built friendships that continue to this day.

Not only that, Lang met his wife, Amanda, at ECU, following in the footsteps of his parents, Edward and Annemarie Lang, who also met at ECU.

Lang, a supply chain manager at Amazon Robotics in suburban Boston, will be returning to Greenville on April 18 to be recognized with a 40 Under Forty Leadership Award from the ECU Alumni Association.

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Luke Lang stands with his wife, Amanda. The two met at ECU. (Contributed photo)

“Being recognized as a 40 Under Forty recipient is an incredible honor, and I am truly humbled and grateful to have been selected for this award,” Lang said. “… I have always wanted to find meaningful ways to give back to the university that has given me so much, and this recognition only deepens that commitment.”

The awards celebrate ECU alumni under the age of 40 who have used their education to pursue their passions and lead positive change through their career achievements, leadership and service.

Service remains on the top of Lang’s mind. He is on the advisory board for the distribution and logistics (IDIS) program. He spearheaded an effort to connect Amazon’s Career Choice program with ECU distribution and logistics, leading to career advancement opportunities for Amazon workers while increasing enrollment and visibility for IDIS.  

“As ECU’s motto servire, to serve, reminds us, the best way to honor your ECU experience is to find a way to serve the next generation of Pirates and help them grow and succeed,” Lang said.

He called his service on the IDIS advisory board and to the students it serves a privilege.

“I have always believed that success is not just about what you achieve, but about what you give back to the people and organizations that helped you get there,” Lang said.

In his role at Amazon, Lang oversees the movement of robotics components and systems across what is called its Fulfillment Network. He has led teams in transportation execution and corporate functions with job duties that include forecasting, long-term planning, procurement and yard capacity analytics.

“My day-to-day work focuses on ensuring that the right materials get to the right place at the right time, while continuously finding ways to improve processes and reduce costs,” he said.

Lang credits ECU’s distribution and logistics program and his business administration minor for giving him the proper tools to succeed.

“My ECU education built the foundation for my career in supply chain and logistics,” he said. “The IDIS program provided a unique combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience that directly prepared me for the challenges I face daily at Amazon Robotics. The program taught me how to organize supply chains and build repeatable processes. I apply these skills every day on the new product introduction team, where we determine the best and most cost-effective ways to get new robotic systems to fulfillment centers for deployment. More than anything, the program gave me the tools to not only understand the supply chain but to lead within it, which has been invaluable as I have grown into managing multiple teams at Amazon.”

Lang is looking forward to connecting with old friends and meeting new ones as part of the awards ceremony.

“Greenville has a way of drawing you in and making you feel at home, and the bonds I built there have only grown stronger since graduation,” he said. “No matter how far life takes us, we always find our way back to each other and back to Greenville.”

He said his support of ECU won’t end with the award.

“I want to encourage all ECU alumni to find ways to give back to the university and programs that helped shape them,” Lang said. “Giving back does not have to be solely financial. Sometimes the most impactful contributions come from simply investing your time and effort. Whether it is through mentorship, industry partnerships or simply sharing an idea, your time and effort can be just as valuable as any financial contribution.”

Beyond the ceremony, 40 Under Forty award recipients will participate in a networking event April 17 and service opportunities on April 18 before the event that evening at the Main Campus Student Center. Tickets for the ceremony can be purchased through the alumni association’s 40 Under Forty website.