Ron Lentz
CEO & Managing Partner
Logisyn Advisors
Ron brings an extensive global network spanning logistics firms, private equity, family funds, and debt-funding sources. Knowledgeable in capital markets, he helps clients maximize returns across all M&A services, with specialization in ecommerce fulfillment, asset-lite logistics, final mile delivery, 3PLs, specialty hauling, air cargo, and freight forwarding. A recognized Logistics Subject Matter Expert, Ron has been a featured speaker at CSCMP, TIA, the Transportation & Logistics Capital Roundtable, Armstrong's 3PL Summit, and other leading industry events.
With 40+ years of experience, Ron has led transformations of Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, and turnarounds. His background includes international executive leadership at Ryder Logistics, more than a decade of C-level assignments and M&A engagements, and building one of the logistics industry's leading M&A advisory firms over the past ten years.
CEO & Managing Partner
Logisyn Advisors
Ron brings an extensive global network spanning logistics firms, private equity, family funds, and debt-funding sources. Knowledgeable in capital markets, he helps clients maximize returns across all M&A services, with specialization in ecommerce fulfillment, asset-lite logistics, final mile delivery, 3PLs, specialty hauling, air cargo, and freight forwarding. A recognized Logistics Subject Matter Expert, Ron has been a featured speaker at CSCMP, TIA, the Transportation & Logistics Capital Roundtable, Armstrong's 3PL Summit, and other leading industry events.
With 40+ years of experience, Ron has led transformations of Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, and turnarounds. His background includes international executive leadership at Ryder Logistics, more than a decade of C-level assignments and M&A engagements, and building one of the logistics industry's leading M&A advisory firms over the past ten years.
Daniel Para
Chairman/Investor
OTR Transportion
Daniel Para is a serial entrepreneur with a distinguished 50-year career dedicated to building and scaling companies within the transportation and logistics industry. His extensive experience includes co-founding SEKO Worldwide, leading global freight forwarding strategies at USF Freightways, and founding Concert Group Logistics, which later merged into XPO, where he served on the Board of Directors.
In the later stages of his career, he partnered with private equity, co-investing and operating Magnate Worldwide (Imperative Logistics). He currently serves as chairman of the board at OTR Transportation. Collectively, his career reflects deep and enduring expertise in the global movement of goods and people, underscored by a proven ability to identify opportunities, build organizations from the ground up, and create substantial shareholder value.
Chairman/Investor
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Daniel Para is a serial entrepreneur with a distinguished 50-year career dedicated to building and scaling companies within the transportation and logistics industry. His extensive experience includes co-founding SEKO Worldwide, leading global freight forwarding strategies at USF Freightways, and founding Concert Group Logistics, which later merged into XPO, where he served on the Board of Directors.
In the later stages of his career, he partnered with private equity, co-investing and operating Magnate Worldwide (Imperative Logistics). He currently serves as chairman of the board at OTR Transportation. Collectively, his career reflects deep and enduring expertise in the global movement of goods and people, underscored by a proven ability to identify opportunities, build organizations from the ground up, and create substantial shareholder value.
Kendra Tanner
President & CEO
Allstates WorldCargo
Kendra Tanner is President & CEO of Allstates WorldCargo, a premium freight forwarding and logistics provider offering air, ocean, ground transportation, customs brokerage, and integrated warehousing and supply‑chain solutions. A seasoned logistics executive, she leads the company’s strategic growth, operational excellence, and digital transformation initiatives, prioritizing customer service, reliable door‑to‑door solutions, and collaborative partnerships across domestic and international networks. Under her leadership, Allstates WorldCargo has strengthened its capabilities for complex, time‑sensitive shipments and tailored logistics projects while emphasizing continuous improvement, employee empowerment, and sustainable practices to deliver dependable, value‑driven supply‑chain results.
President & CEO
Allstates WorldCargo
Kendra Tanner is President & CEO of Allstates WorldCargo, a premium freight forwarding and logistics provider offering air, ocean, ground transportation, customs brokerage, and integrated warehousing and supply‑chain solutions. A seasoned logistics executive, she leads the company’s strategic growth, operational excellence, and digital transformation initiatives, prioritizing customer service, reliable door‑to‑door solutions, and collaborative partnerships across domestic and international networks. Under her leadership, Allstates WorldCargo has strengthened its capabilities for complex, time‑sensitive shipments and tailored logistics projects while emphasizing continuous improvement, employee empowerment, and sustainable practices to deliver dependable, value‑driven supply‑chain results.
Cindy Allen
CEO
Trade Force Multiplier, LLC
Cindy established Trade Force Multiplier to assist international trade enterprises by identifying company and compliance risks utilizing data analysis; providing results-driven reporting and mitigation strategies for the C-Suite; outlining technology strategies aligned with targeted risk levels; performing import and export due diligence for M&A activity; and providing governmental and legislative engagement services.
Cindy has 35 years in the international trade industry, with experience spanning import and export operations, consulting, compliance, and automation. She previously served as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance at FedEx Logistics, Executive Director of the ACE Business Office at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and as Vice President at several private-sector firms.
CEO
Trade Force Multiplier, LLC
Cindy established Trade Force Multiplier to assist international trade enterprises by identifying company and compliance risks utilizing data analysis; providing results-driven reporting and mitigation strategies for the C-Suite; outlining technology strategies aligned with targeted risk levels; performing import and export due diligence for M&A activity; and providing governmental and legislative engagement services.
Cindy has 35 years in the international trade industry, with experience spanning import and export operations, consulting, compliance, and automation. She previously served as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance at FedEx Logistics, Executive Director of the ACE Business Office at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and as Vice President at several private-sector firms.
Richard Lamport
CEO
Kalgin Global Logistics
Born in New Zealand & educated in Taiwan & Sydney, Australia where I now live. I founded Kalgin Global Logistics in 1989 at age 22 having worked in the global carrier side as well as the FF side. Kalgin has grown to a team of more than 100 people across 8 offices in 4 countries within the Oceania region. We have a clear strategy to grow the group within & outside the Oceania region with M&A being an integral part of that strategy. We've successfully completed 3 acquisitions and continue to explore deals that align with our culture and strategic direction. I view the current tech/AI environment as presenting (and delivering) huge opportunities for global logistics companies. It's a race to achieve significant economies of scale before our competitors do. That's a race we're embracing with gusto. Our fastest growing team is our Solutions team within our Sydney HQ to help our group achieve those advantages as quickly as possible.
CEO
Kalgin Global Logistics
Born in New Zealand & educated in Taiwan & Sydney, Australia where I now live. I founded Kalgin Global Logistics in 1989 at age 22 having worked in the global carrier side as well as the FF side. Kalgin has grown to a team of more than 100 people across 8 offices in 4 countries within the Oceania region. We have a clear strategy to grow the group within & outside the Oceania region with M&A being an integral part of that strategy. We've successfully completed 3 acquisitions and continue to explore deals that align with our culture and strategic direction. I view the current tech/AI environment as presenting (and delivering) huge opportunities for global logistics companies. It's a race to achieve significant economies of scale before our competitors do. That's a race we're embracing with gusto. Our fastest growing team is our Solutions team within our Sydney HQ to help our group achieve those advantages as quickly as possible.
Devrim Leonard
Head of Global Inventory and Order Management
Google
Devrim Leonard is the Head of Global Inventory and Order Management Operations at Google, driving innovation and scale across the company's hardware supply chain. With over 20 years of supply chain experience in the US, Asia, and the Middle East, Devrim has managed $500M+ P&Ls in VP-level positions at Ingram Micro and Agility, alongside operational and commercial leadership roles at DHL and DB Schenker.
Committed to developing the next generation of leaders, Devrim is an alumnus and former leader of AIESEC. He holds a B.S. from Arizona State University’s Barrett Honors College and resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with his family.
Head of Global Inventory and Order Management
Devrim Leonard is the Head of Global Inventory and Order Management Operations at Google, driving innovation and scale across the company's hardware supply chain. With over 20 years of supply chain experience in the US, Asia, and the Middle East, Devrim has managed $500M+ P&Ls in VP-level positions at Ingram Micro and Agility, alongside operational and commercial leadership roles at DHL and DB Schenker.
Committed to developing the next generation of leaders, Devrim is an alumnus and former leader of AIESEC. He holds a B.S. from Arizona State University’s Barrett Honors College and resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with his family.
Cameron Roberts
Managing Partner
Roberts & Kehagiaras LLP
Cameron Roberts is a partner at Roberts & Kehagiaras LLP in Redondo Beach, California, with more than thirty years of experience in international trade. His practice areas include customs law, export compliance, domestic and international transportation law, maritime law, and trade and insurance issues. He is a past president of the Foreign Trade Association and the Harbor Transportation Club. Mr. Roberts is an adjunct professor at California State University, Long Beach. He is a licensed customs broker (1989) and a former transportation executive. He earned his B.A. degree in political science from CSULB and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from the Seattle University School of Law. Mr. Roberts is admitted to practice in California, Washington, the Court of International Trade, and before the Federal Maritime Commission.
Managing Partner
Roberts & Kehagiaras LLP
Cameron Roberts is a partner at Roberts & Kehagiaras LLP in Redondo Beach, California, with more than thirty years of experience in international trade. His practice areas include customs law, export compliance, domestic and international transportation law, maritime law, and trade and insurance issues. He is a past president of the Foreign Trade Association and the Harbor Transportation Club. Mr. Roberts is an adjunct professor at California State University, Long Beach. He is a licensed customs broker (1989) and a former transportation executive. He earned his B.A. degree in political science from CSULB and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from the Seattle University School of Law. Mr. Roberts is admitted to practice in California, Washington, the Court of International Trade, and before the Federal Maritime Commission.
Trenton Chen
CEO
GoFreight
Trenton Chen, a global leader in freight operations, co-founded GoFreight in 2017 after a successful tenure as a senior engineer at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). Educated at National Chiao-Tung University and Syracuse University, where he obtained his PhD in Electrical Engineering, Trenton launched GoFreight with three high school friends. The company has since become a key player in the North American market, offering innovative SaaS solutions that streamline freight forwarding processes.
Under his leadership, GoFreight is elevating the $300 billion global freight industry by implementing advanced technical solutions, with a strong focus on customer success and operational efficiency. Trenton's commitment to innovation and his team-centric leadership style have positioned GoFreight as a key innovator in enhancing freight operations.
CEO
GoFreight
Trenton Chen, a global leader in freight operations, co-founded GoFreight in 2017 after a successful tenure as a senior engineer at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). Educated at National Chiao-Tung University and Syracuse University, where he obtained his PhD in Electrical Engineering, Trenton launched GoFreight with three high school friends. The company has since become a key player in the North American market, offering innovative SaaS solutions that streamline freight forwarding processes.
Under his leadership, GoFreight is elevating the $300 billion global freight industry by implementing advanced technical solutions, with a strong focus on customer success and operational efficiency. Trenton's commitment to innovation and his team-centric leadership style have positioned GoFreight as a key innovator in enhancing freight operations.
Martin Essenburg
Executive Director
DePaul University
Martin Essenburg is Executive Director of the Keeley Center for Financial Services at DePaul University and a Senior Instructor of Finance, teaching courses in M&A, Valuation, Financial Modeling, and Credit Analysis. As Executive Director, he leads the Center’s undergraduate Academy program, preparing students for careers in Banking, Consulting, Investment Management, and Wealth Management, and oversees a conference series for industry professionals.
Martin brings 25+ years of banking experience in corporate finance, structured finance, and debt capital markets. At Standard Chartered Bank in London, he served as Managing Director and Head of Capital Markets (EMEA and Americas), Global Head of Asset Securitization, and CEO of SCB Securities. Previously, he was Senior Managing Director at Bank of America in London and held capital markets roles at Continental Bank in Chicago.
He holds a B.A. in Economics from Calvin College and an MBA in Finance from the University of Michigan.
Executive Director
DePaul University
Martin Essenburg is Executive Director of the Keeley Center for Financial Services at DePaul University and a Senior Instructor of Finance, teaching courses in M&A, Valuation, Financial Modeling, and Credit Analysis. As Executive Director, he leads the Center’s undergraduate Academy program, preparing students for careers in Banking, Consulting, Investment Management, and Wealth Management, and oversees a conference series for industry professionals.
Martin brings 25+ years of banking experience in corporate finance, structured finance, and debt capital markets. At Standard Chartered Bank in London, he served as Managing Director and Head of Capital Markets (EMEA and Americas), Global Head of Asset Securitization, and CEO of SCB Securities. Previously, he was Senior Managing Director at Bank of America in London and held capital markets roles at Continental Bank in Chicago.
He holds a B.A. in Economics from Calvin College and an MBA in Finance from the University of Michigan.
Eric Johnson
Senior Technology Editor
Journal of Commerce, part of S&P Global
Eric Johnson is the Journal of Commerce's Senior Editor, Technology, where he leads coverage and analysis of technology’s impact on global logistics and trade. Johnson regularly reports on how shippers, carriers across all modes, and logistics companies use software, as well as new concepts impacting core freight transportation processes like procurement, execution, visibility, and payment. Johnson is a regular presenter and moderator at industry events and webinars. Prior to joining the Journal of Commerce in May 2018, Johnson spent 13 years with American Shipper in a variety of roles, most recently covering logistics technology and leading the production of a series of benchmark studies on the logistics industry. Johnson has a bachelor’s in journalism from the University of Wisconsin and a master’s in international business from the University of Leeds, UK. He has lived and worked in Southern California, the UK, and India, and now resides in the Washington, DC, area.
Senior Technology Editor
Journal of Commerce, part of S&P Global
Eric Johnson is the Journal of Commerce's Senior Editor, Technology, where he leads coverage and analysis of technology’s impact on global logistics and trade. Johnson regularly reports on how shippers, carriers across all modes, and logistics companies use software, as well as new concepts impacting core freight transportation processes like procurement, execution, visibility, and payment. Johnson is a regular presenter and moderator at industry events and webinars. Prior to joining the Journal of Commerce in May 2018, Johnson spent 13 years with American Shipper in a variety of roles, most recently covering logistics technology and leading the production of a series of benchmark studies on the logistics industry. Johnson has a bachelor’s in journalism from the University of Wisconsin and a master’s in international business from the University of Leeds, UK. He has lived and worked in Southern California, the UK, and India, and now resides in the Washington, DC, area.
Erin O'Leary
Director of information Technology
Shapiro
Erin O’Leary is the Director of Information Technology for Shapiro. She is the driving force behind all internal and external technology-based solutions for Shapiro and its customers. From internal products to help improve intraoffice efficiency to supply chain and logistics technologies like CargoWise, Erin is an expert at leveraging technology to meet everyone’s needs. Erin has 14 years of industry expertise, experience in the IT field and is a highly respected voice and leader in the industry. She previously served in IT roles at Janel Group, Domek Logistics and ALPI USA and, more recently, as the Director of Enterprise Services at Scarbrough Global.
Director of information Technology
Shapiro
Erin O’Leary is the Director of Information Technology for Shapiro. She is the driving force behind all internal and external technology-based solutions for Shapiro and its customers. From internal products to help improve intraoffice efficiency to supply chain and logistics technologies like CargoWise, Erin is an expert at leveraging technology to meet everyone’s needs. Erin has 14 years of industry expertise, experience in the IT field and is a highly respected voice and leader in the industry. She previously served in IT roles at Janel Group, Domek Logistics and ALPI USA and, more recently, as the Director of Enterprise Services at Scarbrough Global.
Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
Owner/Founder
Let's Talk Supply Chain
Sarah Barnes-Humphrey is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and fierce advocate for self-worth and authentic leadership.
She’s best known as the founder and host of Let’s Talk Supply Chain™, one of the top 1% most downloaded podcasts globally — but her journey to becoming a voice in the industry didn’t come easily. After working in her family business for over a decade, Sarah lost her job, sold her house, and found herself at a personal and professional crossroads.
Instead of staying silent, she picked up a mic.
Since then, she’s built a powerful platform dedicated to amplifying voices that often go unheard — particularly women and underrepresented communities. Through her Women in Supply Chain™ series, Blended podcast, and nonprofit Blended Pledge, Sarah continues to create safe spaces where vulnerability leads to real transformation.
Owner/Founder
Let's Talk Supply Chain
Sarah Barnes-Humphrey is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and fierce advocate for self-worth and authentic leadership.
She’s best known as the founder and host of Let’s Talk Supply Chain™, one of the top 1% most downloaded podcasts globally — but her journey to becoming a voice in the industry didn’t come easily. After working in her family business for over a decade, Sarah lost her job, sold her house, and found herself at a personal and professional crossroads.
Instead of staying silent, she picked up a mic.
Since then, she’s built a powerful platform dedicated to amplifying voices that often go unheard — particularly women and underrepresented communities. Through her Women in Supply Chain™ series, Blended podcast, and nonprofit Blended Pledge, Sarah continues to create safe spaces where vulnerability leads to real transformation.
Beth Carroll
CEO
Prosperio Group
Beth is the CEO of Prosperio Group, a compensation development firm that focuses on the strategic management of compensation for global transportation & logistics companies. Beth has over 25 years’ experience developing incentive compensation plans for companies across the globe in a variety of industries. Beth has completed projects with more than 400 Transportation & Logistics companies, in a variety of sectors (asset, non-asset, asset light, etc).
Beth holds a BA from Bucknell University, an MA from The University of Chicago, an MBA from Northwestern University, and is a World at Work Certified Sales Compensation Professional.
Beth is the author of Taming the Compensation Monster: Using Freight Broker Compensation to Drive Urgency, Performance, and Profits which is available on Amazon in soft cover, audio and kindle editions.
CEO
Prosperio Group
Beth is the CEO of Prosperio Group, a compensation development firm that focuses on the strategic management of compensation for global transportation & logistics companies. Beth has over 25 years’ experience developing incentive compensation plans for companies across the globe in a variety of industries. Beth has completed projects with more than 400 Transportation & Logistics companies, in a variety of sectors (asset, non-asset, asset light, etc).
Beth holds a BA from Bucknell University, an MA from The University of Chicago, an MBA from Northwestern University, and is a World at Work Certified Sales Compensation Professional.
Beth is the author of Taming the Compensation Monster: Using Freight Broker Compensation to Drive Urgency, Performance, and Profits which is available on Amazon in soft cover, audio and kindle editions.
Mike Knox
Sr. Managing Partner
GESG
Mike Knox is Senior Managing Partner of Global Executive Solutions Group, the largest US search firm in Transportation, Logistics, and Supply Chain. With over two decades at the firm, Mike brings 10+ years of prior industry experience in sales and operations, plus three years running a successful talent management consulting firm.
Mike has partnered with more than 800 organizations globally, led over 180 scaling exercises, and supported 58 successful business exits. He has earned over 85 awards and ranked #1 among 3,000+ search professionals worldwide in 2018–2021 and 2024.
He serves as Board Advisor to multiple private organizations and Strategic Advisor within the Private Equity community, focusing on executive search, organizational strategy, growth, and equity investment advisory.
Sr. Managing Partner
GESG
Mike Knox is Senior Managing Partner of Global Executive Solutions Group, the largest US search firm in Transportation, Logistics, and Supply Chain. With over two decades at the firm, Mike brings 10+ years of prior industry experience in sales and operations, plus three years running a successful talent management consulting firm.
Mike has partnered with more than 800 organizations globally, led over 180 scaling exercises, and supported 58 successful business exits. He has earned over 85 awards and ranked #1 among 3,000+ search professionals worldwide in 2018–2021 and 2024.
He serves as Board Advisor to multiple private organizations and Strategic Advisor within the Private Equity community, focusing on executive search, organizational strategy, growth, and equity investment advisory.
