Outsource Logistics Names Steve Thornton as V.P. of Sales and Operations
Staff Report From Valdosta CEO
Monday, January 9th, 2017
Outsource Logistics is pleased to introduce Steve Thornton as the new Vice President of Sales and Operations. Steve is a twenty-five-year veteran in the transportation and logistics industry and a 1988 graduate of Valdosta State University.
Over his tenure with companies such as AIT Logistics, CEVA Logistics, R&L Global, and EFreight Solutions, he has led teams, regions and companies in multiple capacities from Director of National Accounts to President and CEO. He is adept at driving growth of company profits and improving team performance, while being an exceptional mentor and coach. He is tenacious in building new business, securing customer loyalty, and forging strong relationships with external and internal business partners.
With his extensive knowledge in overall supply chain services, Steve will represent both the asset based functions of Outsource Logistics and the non-asset based functions of sister company YourFreightRate.com. Owners Paul Everett and Lee Smith said, “We are extremely excited to have someone with Steve’s experience assist us with our rapid expansion in the Southeast. With our recent diversification into the Savannah market, Steve’s wealth of contacts in the logistics community will be invaluable to our growth plans.”