Our Leadership Team
From the First Mile to the Last, We’re Supply Chain Experts You Can Count On.
We believe our customers’ success is our success, and our leadership team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and a willingness to go above and beyond to meet our customers’ needs. To us, it's not just moving things from point A to point B - it's a passion, and we're excited to share that passion with our clients every day. With over 200 years of combined experience, you can count on us to keep your business moving.
- Chief Executive Officer
Gary Whitacre
Gary Whitacre believes that providing top-notch customer service starts with top-notch employees. Driven by a passion for problem-solving, he leads a team of hard-working logistics experts who are dedicated to providing customers with a comprehensive range of services to meet their unique needs and exceed their expectations. As the CEO of Whitacre Logistics, Gary takes pride in running a company that is easy to do business with.
- Chief Financial Officer
Jon Willard
Jon Willard has worked in logistics for over a decade, spending every year at a company he calls home - Whitacre Logistics. Jon knows that his role as Chief Financial Officer is more than just about the numbers. It’s about providing top-notch service in payables, billing, payroll, and other banking processes to best serve our customers and employees. Surrounded by passionate coworkers, he’s confident in their future growth and success for many years to come.
- CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Jeffrey Vielhaber
Jeffrey Vielhaber describes his role as Chief Operating Officer as "steering the brokerage ship". With over 35 years of experience in the logistics industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Whitacre's daily operations. Jeff believes in building long-term relationships with customers and employees by creating a company culture that feels like family.
- Chief Operations Officer, LTL Solutions
Doug Schreiber
Doug Schreiber brings over 45 years of experience in logistics to his role of Chief Operating Officer of Whitacre Solutions, Inc. Directly responsible for supporting and implementing services focused on LTL and Managed Services, Doug knows the importance of providing excellent customer service, tailored specifically to customer needs. Working alongside the other members of the leadership group, Doug sees continued growth in areas that provide value-added support to Whitacre’s loyal customer base.
- VP OF NATIONAL ACCOUNTS
Steve Thomas
Steve Thomas specializes in creating logistical solutions for his customers, no matter what it takes. In the last year at his previous company, he moved over 41,000 containers and saved the team more than $12M. In 2022, he brought his three decades of industry expertise to his new role as Vice President of National Accounts at Whitacre Logistics.
- VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Mike Dean
Mike Dean stays future-focused on driving revenue growth and profitability at Whitacre in his role of VP, Business Development. Since joining the company in 2022, Mike has led efforts to expand the company’s reach within the field of logistics by overseeing the sales team and developing strategies to secure new contracts. With a bold and strategic vision for the future, he believes Whitacre can seize new opportunities and capitalize on emerging trends to drive success and build a stronger, more resilient organization.
Divisional Leads
LTL-Solutions
Fletcher Morgan
Vice President
Joe Brady
Sales
Brokerage Services
Brent Nofziger
Director of Operations
Burt Rogers
Director of Operations
Asset-Based Trucking
Greg Szczblewski
VP of Operations – Portage
Gabe Redmond
VP of Operations – Lapeer
Safety
Bill Bone
VP of Safety & Driver Development
Human Resources
Trudy Ludeman
Human Resources Manager
Defense Logistics
Edward Skarda
Vice President
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