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.