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Runaway inflation, a war for talent, fuel costs at record highs, market volatility, and perhaps another recession on the horizon…

How does our industry navigate today’s environment? What does tomorrow look like? How do we prepare?

Learn strategies from experts in the field — and from our most successful and seasoned CLDA veterans — as they guide us through not only how to survive, but thrive in unprecedented times.

The CLDA Executive Leadership Summit (ELS) is designed to offer skills development to c-suite executives, young professionals, and managers in the leadership pipeline. Register now to join us October 6, 2022. If you have any questions, contact CLDA staff.

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Agenda

Thursday, October 6, 2022
10:00 am -
10:15 am
Welcome from CLDA President Jason Burns
Jason Burns
10:15 am -
11:15 am
Preparing For Change
Speaker: Patrick Luce, Economist, ITR Economics

‎2022 is winding down, and it is time to prepare ‎for the challenges, ongoing uncertainties, and ‎opportunities of 2023. We will explore ‎consumer trends and market opportunities, ‎pricing issues, labor constraints, and ‎production costs. With each topic, we will ‎include practical business responses, tactics, ‎and strategies in order to maximize market ‎potential and company preparedness. Attendees will be armed and ready with what ‎they need to plan for the future.

We will ‎also:‎
1.‎ Assess business demand for 2023 and ‎into 2024‎

‎2. Look at ITR’s key leading indicators ‎that clearly foretell upcoming cyclical turns in ‎the economy and markets

‎3.‎ Present relevant market outlooks and ‎discuss issues that have an impact on your ‎profitability via resource allocation, budgets, ‎expectations, and strategic planning

‎4.‎ Assess interest rate trends and other ‎financial market trends, including the latest ‎information on stock market performance ‎

‎5.‎ Provide insight regarding inflation, ‎supply chain, and international trends that ‎impact your business ‎
Patrick Luce
11:15 am -
12:00 pm
Surviving the Great Resignation: A Roadmap to ‎Meet the Workforce Challenges of Today and ‎Prepare for Future Success‎
Speaker: Jennifer McClure, CEO, Unbridled Talent LLC & DisruptHR LLC

‎Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, a ‎multitude of things have changed - from how ‎we approach everyday life to the structure of ‎a normal workday, nothing feels the same. ‎And in that shift, an interesting trend has ‎emerged: people are quitting their jobs for a ‎variety of reasons, including better career ‎opportunities, changes in their life ‎circumstances, or for some, burnout. Some ‎are even exiting the workforce entirely. ‎

Regardless of the motivators, employees are ‎resigning in droves, and employers are ‎searching for answers. Businesses are ‎scrambling to fill vital roles as current ‎employees leave and growth plans are ‎thwarted by talent gaps. Timelines for ‎recruiting, interviewing, and hiring are ‎shortening, and salaries are increasing. ‎

In the midst of these concerns, there's good ‎news for the employers who make the ‎changes necessary to meet the needs and ‎expectations of the workforce of today, in ‎order to remain competitive and to grow their ‎businesses in the future. ‎
Jennifer McClure
12:00 pm -
12:10 pm
Break
12:10 pm -
12:55 pm
Recession or Rebound? ‎
Panelists:
• Joel Pinsky, CPA, Chief Financial Officer, Global Messenger and Logistics
• Caitlin Allison, SBA Business Development Officer, Bank of America
• Chi Eze, Small Business Banker Manager, Bank of America
• David Kim, AVP, Small Business Banker, Bank of America
• Daniel Drexler, Regional Director, Central Indiana Small Business Center

Moderated by: G. Eddie Pillow, President, Pillow Logistics

This panel will discuss planning, managing, and growing your banking ‎relationships in extraordinary economic times.‎ Topics include the current climate for banking and lending; banking and small business outlook; business growth, capital purchases, and mergers & acquisitions; and resources for small businesses.
Joel Pinsky, Caitlin Allison, Chi Eze, David Kim, Daniel Drexler, G. Eddie Pillow
12:55 pm -
1:25 pm
Lunch Break
1:25 pm -
2:25 pm
Growing Your Business in Challenging Times‎
Panelists:
‎• Eric Chesson, Vice President of Sales, Priority Dispatch, ‎Inc.
‎• Melanie Rodgers, Vice President, Richmond ‎Express
‎• Jimmy Baker, Vice President, Regional Sales & Marketing, ‎Courier Express
‎• Brian Kavicky, Vice President, Lushin & ‎Associates

Moderated by: Ryan Schwalbach, CEO, NOW Courier, Inc.

This all-star cast of sales leaders in the courier ‎industry will be talking all things sales-related. ‎The focus will be “attracting the ‎new business you want with a team you’re ‎proud of.”‎
Eric Chesson, Melanie Rodgers, Jimmy Baker, Brian Kavicky, Ryan Schwalbach
2:25 pm -
3:10 pm
ICs Under Attack — Options...
Speaker:
‎Gregory M. Feary, Partner, Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, ‎Hanson & Feary, P.C.

Moderated by: ‎Mark Cossack, President, Priority Courier Experts

‎For states which have outlawed Independent ‎Contractors, like CA, what are the labor model ‎and driver payment options available to ‎carriers? Hear about the options once your ‎state has disallowed the utilization of ICs.‎ ‎

Will the attack on ICs extend to the ‎upcoming Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ‎rulemaking process? If the DOL or NLRB effectively ‎disallows ICs, what areas of law or unionization activities are affected?‎ And how does the recent joint action of the NLRB and Department of Justice (Antitrust Division) factor into this equation?

‎How will the CLDA be working to preserve ‎our continued utilization of ICs and how can ‎you help?‎
Gregory Feary, Mark Cossack
3:10 pm -
3:20 pm
Break
3:20 pm -
4:20 pm
CEO Fireside Chat: A Lifetime of Endurance and Perseverance — ‎Successes, Failures and Happiness at the Top‎
Panelists:
‎• Mike Fiorito, Openforce
‎• Kelly Picard, Hackbarth Delivery
‎• Jeff Thomas, Priority Dispatch, Inc.
‎• Jay Waldman, Select Express & Logistics

Moderated by: Errol Cvern, President, Select Express & Logistics, LLC

Hear from our industry’s most successful ‎CEOs that have weathered the storms ‎through the decades and are still here to talk ‎about it. What enabled them to grow their ‎companies when others failed? What tactics ‎do they believe are indispensable during the ‎most trying of times? This panel has over 100 ‎years of expert knowledge. Listen, learn and ‎laugh.
Mike Fiorito, Kelly Picard, Jeff Thomas, Jay Waldman, Errol Cvern
4:20 pm -
4:30 pm
Closing Remarks from CLDA President Jason Burns
Jason Burns

The Speakers

Brian Kavicky

Brian Kavicky

Lushin and Associates

The Vice President of Lushin and Associates, Brian Kavicky is a strong sales management consultant who connects with his clients using a direct—sometimes sarcastic—communication style. Brian thrives on the daily opportunity to positively impact people’s lives—both professional and personal. In his sales management training, Brian aims to provide clarity for his clients. He wants people to learn what they need to do and gain the confidence to do it. His goal is to help them find their swagger.

Caitlin Allison

Caitlin Allison

Bank of America

Caitlin Allison's role with Bank of America as SBA Business Development Officer is to support clients through their SBA financing program. She is able to support clients that need capital for real estate, business acquisitions, partner buy-outs, equipment, working capital, leasehold improvements and construction. Small Business with Bank of America has options for business owners from starting a business account to discussing exit strategy. As a banking institution, Bank of America has the capability to grow and meet client needs through all lines of business from consumer to retirement.

Another key component in her role is to be in the market, engaging and discussing the environment vs business financing, and how Bank of America can be impactful to support capital injections. She has been working with the CREW organization since June of 2022, an organization that focuses around women owned business and entrepreneurs.

In her personal time, she enjoys football (Eagles fan), spending time with family and friends, along with being a huge advocate for animals, specifically dogs.

Chi Eze

Chi Eze

Bank of America

Chi Eze is the Small Business Banker Manager for the Greater Maryland Market. In this role she is directly responsible for managing a team of Small Business Bankers (SBBs), who provide comprehensive financial solutions to Small Businesses with annual revenue from $500K up to $10 million. Chi joined Bank of America in May 2011 as a Relationship Banker, since then have grown her career with the bank. She is extremely passionate about her career, helping others grow, networking and building relationships. 

 Chi holds her BS in Accounting from Abia State Polytechnic, Nigeria and has her dual MBA with specialization in Financial Management from University of Maryland Global Campus. She currently lives in Maryland with her husband and their three boys. She is a member of the Black Professional Group (BPG), Inter-Generational Employee Network (IGEN) and LEAD for Women MD Chapter where she is currently serving on the leadership team.

Daniel Drexler

Daniel Drexler

Central Indiana Small Business Center

Dan Drexler spent twenty years in private industry, most recently as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing with an Indiana manufacturer of industrial HVAC systems. He previously worked with both the Indiana and US Departments of Commerce, primarily focused on export marketing and business counseling. A graduate of IUPUI, Dan grew up in Hancock County and is active in several regional community organizations.

David Kim

David Kim

Bank of America

David Kim is the Small Business Banker for Maryland Market, providing banking resources and solutions to Small Businesses with annual revenue from $500K up to $10 million.

David joined Bank of America since 2020, as a Relationship Manager. Due to his outstanding performance, he has been promoted to different positions every year and has been growing his career successfully in the bank. He also has a business background before he joined the bank, which he can relate his experiences into what he does now. He is very dedicated and personable to what matters to the client, passionate about his role and supportive not only to his client, but to his peers as well.

David graduated from Howard Community College with A.A. Degree in Business Management, then transferred to University of Maryland, College Park, where he earned B.S. degree in Landscape Business Management.

He is currently a member of Asian Leadership Network (ALN), and Small Business East Division Associate Council of 2022.

Eric Chesson

Eric Chesson

Priority Dispatch, Inc.

Eric has spent most of his career in transportation with over 20 years of experience.  Throughout that time he has held several roles ranging from Operations, to Account Management and Sales. He has been in a sales role for the last 10 years and has seen significant changes over that time particularly since the pandemic.

“Despite the technology and the enhancements used to showcase our companies and brands, there is still no better way to sell than to have one on one contact.  The most rewarding part of sales is knowing that you are helping a prospect or customer see the value of your offering, by providing a solution to their problem."  

Prior to Priority Dispatch, he spent in nine years with Staples, Inc. in Project Management roles throughout the southeast. He has an undergraduate degree in Finance from Xavier University and MBA from Miami University, Oxford Ohio.

Eric lives in Cincinnati Ohio with his wife Kristina and their two children. 

Errol Cvern

Errol Cvern

Select Express & Logistics

Errol Cvern, a CPA, has been in the courier industry for almost 40 years. Errol’s courier career began as an owner in Contemporary Courier, a NYC based firm, which was sold to US Delivery in 1995. Errol worked at US Delivery until he started up Select Express & Logistics in 2001, where he serves as Select’s President & CFO. Select has grown to become one of the premier home delivery companies, providing its services throughout North America to today’s leading retailers. Select was sold to AIT Worldwide in December of 2021, giving Select Express a true global presence. 

Throughout his career, Errol has been very dedicated to the courier/logistics industry. He served twice as president for the New York State Messenger and Courier Association (NYSMCA) and has been a board member for the Customized Logistics and Delivery Association (CLDA) for the past 10 years.

Errol has a wonderful personal life shared with his wife Mindy of 26 years and their three children Michael, Taylor and Alexandra. Mindy and Errol are residents of both Florida and New York State.

G. Eddie Pillow

G. Eddie Pillow

Pillow Logistics

Mr. G. Eddie Pillow holds an MBA from Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, and a bachelor’s degree in Marketing ‎from Hampton University. Mr. Pillow spent more than 15 years in sales and marketing roles with Sanofi ‎Aventis, Eli Lilly & Company and GE Capital on the West Coast prior to accepting the position of President ‎for Pillow Logistics. Mr. Pillow has served as a member of Rotary International, the Indianapolis Chamber, ‎Board member of WFYI, Board member of Child Advocates, a “Big” with Big Brothers of Central Indiana ‎and Committee member on the Mid States Minority, Minority Input Council.‎

In October 2019, Mr. Pillow was named President of Pillow Express Logistics. Under his leadership, Pillow Express has grown from 30 couriers and 15 employees to over 150 couriers and 50 employees in two States. Prior to his promotion as President, Mr. Pillow oversaw Sales and Strategic Planning for Pillow Express. Pillow Express has had a long history with the CLDA with its founder Mr. George Pillow Jr. being an active board member of the then MCAA in the mid-1990s. 

Gregory Feary

Gregory Feary

Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, ‎Hanson & Feary, P.C.

Gregory M. Feary is President of Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, ‎Hanson & Feary, P.C., and also serves as a managing partner who practices primarily in a wide range of areas including transportation laws, independent contractor laws, transportation insurance laws, legislative support and transportation contract matters. He is the Vice Chair of the ATA/NAFC Risk Management & Insurance Advisory Committee and a member of the ATA Insurance Task Force for which he serves as Chairman of the Lawyer’s Subcommittee. He also served as ATA’s national transportation insurance law counsel throughout the 1990s. He was a member of the Advisory Board of Purdue University's Center for Transportation Distribution Logistics.

Mr. Feary was named to The BTI Client Service All-Stars 2012 and 2016 list and as one of the top 5% of attorneys in Indiana by the Indiana Super Lawyers® peer selection survey. He is also AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer recognition for ethical standards and legal ability, and recognized as a “Top Rated Lawyer in Transportation” by Martindale-Hubbell™ and American Lawyer Media. He was awarded the 2019 International Advisory Experts Award for Transport Law within Indiana by the International Advisory Experts global alliance. In addition, he was named as a 2019 Top Rated Lawyer in the ALM Media Legal Leaders + Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Attorney “Midwest’s Top Rated Lawyers” list published in The National Law Journal. Feary currently serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law-Indiana University, Robert H. McKinney School of Law.

Jason Burns

Jason Burns

Jason Burns is a passionate business leader in the Greater New Orleans community and the final mile transportation industry. He is a proud 2006 graduate of Vanderbilt University where he was a SEC Academic Honor Roll student-athlete in football and selected as the recipient of the Head Coach’s Dedication Award.

Jason later returned to his hometown to assume a leadership role in his family’s business enterprises, including Burns Management Group (BMG), Global Parking Systems (GPS) and QCS Logistics (formerly Quick Courier Services, Inc). As a second-generation owner and President of QCS, Mr. Burns led the company’s resurgence by developing new service offerings, implementing a new technology platform, and expanding operations into new markets. These initiatives resulted in record growth and QCS was selected to the Inc. 5000 list as one of America’s fastest growing companies for four consecutive years. QCS was also recognized as a Top 100 Icon of Industry by ICIC (Initiative for a Competitive Inner City) in 2014. In 2020, QCS was acquired by Dropoff Inc, a national same day delivery company headquartered in Austin, Tx. with operations in over 25 states. In this new role, he serves as Dropoff’s Director of Corporate Development.  

Additionally, Jason has served as a board member of the Customized Logistics and Delivery Association (CLDA) since 2011 and an executive board member since 2016. During his tenure has chaired the following committees: Technology, Final Mile Forum, ELS, Membership and the newly created Diversity & Inclusion.

Jay Waldman

Jay Waldman

Velocity/US Delivery/Select Express & ‎Logistics‎

Recognized as a leader in the final mile niche of the logistics industry, Jay brings over 40 years of management experience to Select Express & Logistics / AIT Worldwide. His background as an entrepreneur and senior executive responsible for the success of well-known industry firms has positioned him well to help lead AIT’s final mile delivery and assembly division into the future.

Jay was the founder and President of Contemporary Courier and led the company to notable success prior to its purchase by U.S. Delivery Systems (NYSE: DLV). At U.S. Delivery Systems, Jay took on a key leadership role where he was responsible for the integration and assimilation of over 20 acquired companies. He was later selected for senior management positions with Corporate Express (NASDAQ: CEXP) including President for the Northeast Region and, after its purchase, became Chief Operating Officer of Velocity Express (NASDAQ: VEXP).

In 2002, Jay joined Select Express & Logistics as its CEO to provide same-day courier solutions in the New York City metro area. He grew Select Express from a regional player to a national powerhouse in the big & bulky final mile space of the industry by offering innovative solutions such as in home assembly and installation. In 2021, Select Express was acquired by AIT Worldwide Logistics to create a global leader in the freight forwarding world, capable of handling large products from the factory floor to the customer’s room of choice.

Jay plays a key role in the overall direction, new market development, and operations of Select Express & Logistics / AIT Worldwide. He also remains intimately involved in industry associations, acting as a Director on the Board of the National Home Delivery Association (NHDA) and as a Board Member and Vice President of New York State Messenger and Courier Association (NYSMCA).

Jeff Thomas

Jeff Thomas

Priority Dispatch, Inc. ‎

President and CEO of Priority Dispatch, Jeff Thomas is an accomplished corporate strategist and entrepreneur. As the CEO, he is committed to establishing a strong strategic direction for the company and guiding its expansion. Throughout Jeff’s tenure, he’s established an award-winning culture and expanded the organization to one of the largest regional last mile logistics providers in the Midwest. Jeff also has ownership and leadership responsibilities in Diamond Expedited, a Chicago based logistics company.

Priority Dispatch is a founding member of the CLDA and Jeff served on the Board of Directors.  He is the founding member and past President of the Ohio Same Day Transportation Association (OSTA).  Jeff is a frequent featured speaker at a variety of Last Mile/Logistics forums. Priority will celebrate its 50th Anniversary in April 2023.  Throughout the years, Priority has been recognized as:

  • Winner Goering Center Family Business Institute, Business of the Year Award
  • Winner Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, Small Business of the Year Award
  • Winner City of Blue Ash, Business of the Year Award
  • Lifetime Distinguished Achievement Award from the American Heart Association

 

Jeff is married and has grown two children.  He is an avid outdoorsman and can be frequently seen fly fishing in Montana.

Jennifer McClure

Jennifer McClure

Unbridled Talent LLC & DisruptHR LLC

Jennifer McClure is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker and high-performance coach who works with leaders to leverage their influence, increase their impact and accelerate results.

Frequently recognized as a global influencer and expert on the future of work, strategic leadership and innovative people strategies, Jennifer has decades of in-the-trenches leadership and executive experience working in and with startups, privately held companies and Fortune 500 organizations in a variety of industries.

Jennifer is also the Chief Excitement Officer of DisruptHR, a global community designed to move the collective thinking forward when it comes to talent in the workplace, and she hosts a weekly podcast – Impact Makers with Jennifer McClure – sharing conversations with practitioners, entrepreneurs, authors and speakers who are changing the world while building careers that they love, and lives that matter.

Jimmy Baker

Jimmy Baker

Courier Express

After more than 30 years in the transportation industry, Jimmy joined Courier Express in 2008 as director of sales for the Mid-South Region. A year later, he was given responsibility for the team of sales representatives supporting the company's regional markets. In 2021, Jimmy’s role expanded to include the company’s marketing efforts.  After attending Furman University, Jimmy spent much of his career with Airborne Express, and also managed sales for OfficeMax in the Atlanta branch. Married with two children, Jimmy enjoys playing golf and traveling.

Joel Pinsky

Joel Pinsky

Global Messenger and Logistics

Joel Pinsky, CPA, is a graduate of the University of Delaware. After passing the CPA exam in his first sitting, Joel joined the audit team of Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co (now KPMG) in Baltimore. Three years later Joel moved to Touche, Ross & Co (now Deloitte & Touche) to become a tax consultant. Several years later Joel pursued a dream of his and opened Ledo Pizza and Pasta. The restaurant carved out a niche in catering hot lunches and dinners. This was Joel’s first introduction to the delivery business.

In 2008 Joel was asked by his childhood friend to join Global Messenger and Logistics headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Here Joel has helped the company transition from a local messenger business into the courier and logistics company it is today.

Joel has a lovely wife, Kimberly, and is the proud father of three great children, Andrew, Eric and Julia. Joel enjoys visiting his mother and in laws in Florida. Other interest include travelling, almost all sports, playing with his goldendoodles, Bentley and Beau, and saving people money on their taxes.

Kelly Picard

Kelly Picard

Hackbarth Delivery

Kelly Picard has been in the delivery business since 1994, and in her current role, as CEO, is responsible for strategy, leadership, growth and management of the company.  She has held a variety of leadership positions, including VP of Sales & COO, in addition to working in all facets of the operations, from driver to dispatcher to terminal manager.  In her time with Hackbarth she helped orchestrate the evolution of the firm from an employee-based bank courier, to that of a final mile, routed distribution and dedicated line haul carrier, growing the business from 4 locations to 40.  She has been active in the CLDA for many years and has served on the board since 2014.

Picard received her MBA from The Ohio State University with a concentration in leadership and a BA in International Politics and Spanish from Louisiana State University (LSU).

In addition to industry organizations, Kelly has coached her daughters’ volleyball teams and is active in local charitable and community organizations. She and her husband Larry Picard have six children and live in Mobile, AL.

Mark Cossack

Mark Cossack

Priority Courier Experts

Mark has experience in the following industries: courier and trucking, financial services, insurance and technology. He holds a BA in Computer Science along with an MBA, both from the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. Mark has held VP positions at multiple Fortune 300 companies and currently serves as the President of Priority Courier Experts – VANEX in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Priority started in 1997 and has grown into a 500+ vehicle fleet consisting of commercial vehicles including tractor trailers, straight trucks and specialty vehicles, plus a full range of parcel vehicles. Priority’s operations are concentrated in MN and the surrounding states and is the dominant same-day carrier in the region.

Mark has been highly involved and dedicated at both the state and federal levels to preserving the Independent Contractor model. He single-handedly moved the courier industry in MN to be included in a critical statutory definition of an Independent Contractor when trucking and labor forces were trying to exclude its inclusion. Mark continues to work closely with our federal sponsor of IC legislation.

Melanie Rodgers

Melanie Rodgers

Richmond Express

Melanie Rodgers is the Vice President of Richmond Express and is responsible for uncovering all business development opportunities for her company.  As an experienced sales manager she is driven by a passion to help her clients.  She takes pride in providing a consultative approach in her sales process, ensuring her customers’ needs match her company’s capabilities.  As an extension of her role in business development, she is an active member of BNI and has held multiple leadership roles in women’s networking groups in her 14 years in the transportation industry.

Mike Fiorito

Mike Fiorito

OpenForce

Bringing 35 years of direct experience in courier, trucking, assembly, warehousing and local expedited delivery to Openforce, Mike Fiorito presents customers and prospects the ability to speak with someone who truly understands their business.

Mike’s previous experience includes serving as CEO of Urban Express, now part of XPO Logistics, and as the former Head of North American Operations for Shutl (now part of eBay Now). As a member of Openforce’s board, Mike will help companies address the challenges facing expedited delivery.

As a founder and manager of several successful delivery start-ups, Mike brings a unique perspective on Openforce’s customer needs and will be a significant resource to Openforce’s customers as they seek guidance to reduce cost and maximize efficiency of their operations. Leveraging decades of first-hand experience, Mike will use his knowledge of customers’ needs and desires to help them tailor the ideal solution to improve their independent contractor compliance, driver efficiency in their operations and allow companies to focus in driving revenue in their business.

Patrick Luce

Patrick Luce

ITR Economics

Patrick Luce is a vital member of ITR Economics’ team of expert economists. He lends his expertise to client reports, forecast reviews, research, and frequent communications with clients.

Patrick double-majored in finance and economics at the University of Tampa and went on to earn a master’s degree in economics from the University of South Florida. His accomplishments include serving as a panel member and moderator for Institute of Strategic Policy Solutions events, serving as a contributor to the American Water Works Association Manual M1, presenting at AWWA Utility Management Conferences, and publishing insights in the Florida Water Resources Journal.

Prior to joining the ITR Economics team, Patrick worked as a management consultant, specializing in financial and economic modeling for local government agencies. Additionally, Patrick is an adjunct professor at his undergraduate alma mater, where he teaches courses in macroeconomics.

Ryan Schwalbach

Ryan Schwalbach

Now Courier, Inc.

Ryan is the CEO/owner of Now Courier, Inc, based in Indianapolis, IN. His father, Mike, started the business with two other owners, in 1986. Over the past 36 years, Now Courier has grown to cover the entire state of Indiana, parts of Kentucky, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan. He has spent majority of this life in the courier industry, including the last 18 at Now Courier. In that time, he has worked in operations, account management, sales, and more recently, taking over the business from his mother and father. As a second-generation owner, Ryan takes a lot of pride in what his family has built, but most importantly the people he surrounds himself with at Now Courier.

Ryan lives in Indianapolis, IN with his wife Emily and their three little boys, Will, Bo, and Ford. 

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2022 CLDA Executive Leadership Summit

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