About ODW | ODW Logistics

OUR MISSION: COLLECTIVE GROWTH

Every day, we set out to deliver the ODW difference in end-to-end logistics solutions that enable collective growth for our clients, our associates, and our company. We operate as an extension of your business to control costs, create efficiencies, and pursue continuous improvement throughout your supply chain.

ODW CREED:

We're the backbone of this country, ensuring goods get delivered when and where they're needed most. This is a job worth showing up for, day in and day out.

United by the tasks that drive us, we're a team, each of us representing a single link in a chain, dependent on the link before and the link after for strength.

When the rubber meets the road, be it the soles of our shoes or the tread of our tires, we rise to the challenge.

We honor the journey. Detours may happen, but they allow us to chart new territory and new growth, as a company and as professionals. Customers, managers, and peers deserve our best effort and they deserve our respect. Always. Give and it will be given to you.

At ODW, We Always Deliver the Difference.

JOHN R. NESS

CEO

John is responsible for setting ODW Logistics’ long-term strategy, company vision, and preserving culture through the organization’s values: Respect, Trust, Team, and Opportunity. A passionate entrepreneur, he has launched four businesses under ODW Logistics and has strategically organized the leadership team to foster an aggressive company growth strategy. ODW Logistics is owned by the Ness family and has adopted a best-in-class organizational structure, including an independent Board of Advisors, and Family Council. John has a B.S. Business Management from Wittenberg University.

TED NIKOLAI

President

As President of ODW Logistics, Ted leads the organization’s long-range business planning and strategic direction. With over 30 years of supply chain and financial experience, he is responsible for ODW Logistics' corporate strategy, aligning divisions and client goals, information technology, and company growth. Ted has a B.S. Business Administration-Accounting from The Ohio State University.

JEFF CLARK

Executive Vice President

Jeff Clark heads ODW Logistics’ client relations, sales and marketing, and employment staffing division (Ignite Industrial Professionals). His responsibilities include new business development, warehousing solution design, existing client growth, and labor staffing solutions. Jeff graduated from Purdue University and has an MBA from The Ohio State University.

GARY MEADOR

Chief Operating Officer

Gary leads ODW’s contract logistics operations which includes warehousing and distribution, Dist-Trans (ODW’s regional dedicated fleet), and operations excellence. He is responsible for delivering ODW"s corporate operation strategy vision. Gary has experience in a variety of sectors including Healthcare, CPG, E-commerce, Service Parts, and Reverse Logistics. He has managed businesses in North America and Latin America. Gary is a certified PMP and is a graduate from Indiana University with a degree in Business Management.

ALBERT CAMPBELL

Chief Financial Officer

Albert leads ODW Logistics' corporate financial strategy, reporting, and program management. His responsibilities include enhancing ODW’s growth and value creation by evaluating internal operations, acquisitions, cash management strategy, and the effective use of corporate assets. Albert is a graduate of Allegheny College and has an MBA in Finance from The Ohio State University.

JODI LEWIS

Chief Human Resources Officer

Jodi is ODW Logistics’ Chief Human Resources Officer. She is responsible for developing and executing ODW’s human resource strategy including succession planning, talent management, recruiting, total rewards, continued learning, and employee engagement. Prior to joining ODW, Jodi spent four years at Galls, LLC as the CHRO. Galls is a private equity backed company and they are the largest provider of uniforms to public safety professionals. Prior to Galls, Jodi spent 27 years at Ashland, Inc in various HR leadership roles. Jodi has a Bachelor’s of Business Administration with a concentration in marketing from Ohio University.

MICHAEL ROBERTS

Chief Information Officer

Michael Roberts is ODW Logistics' Chief Information Officer. He is responsible for developing short/long-term strategic information technology plans to enable the company to meet its business and growth objectives. Prior to ODW, Michael led North American Applications and Global Integrations with DHL Supply Chain. He earned his degree with joint BSC Honors in Artificial Intelligence with Computer Science from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.

DAVE GIBLIN

Executive Vice President, Transportation Management

Dave Giblin is the Vice President of ODW Logistics Transportation Services. He is responsible for product development, strategic direction, and operational execution of ODW's transportation management services. Dave leads ODW's freight management, optimization, and retail consolidation solutions. Dave has a B.S. in Marketing from Miami University in Oxford, OH, and an MBA from Xavier University.

JOHN WEBER

Vice President of Sales, Transportation Management

John Weber is the Vice President of Sales of ODW Logistics Transportation Services. John leads ODW's transportation sales and is responsible for designing engineered transportation solutions, client growth, transportation service development. John has a B.S. Business Administration – Transportation and Logistics from The Ohio State University and an MBA from Ohio Dominican University.

HEAR FROM OUR CUSTOMERS

Bulletproof

“ODW Logistics is open, candid and a professional 3PL provider. They help us address challenges in our operation and deliver efficiencies in our supply chain. ODW has implemented automation in the form of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) further driving service improvements and efficiencies in our fulfillment processes.”

Aspire Bakeries

“The team is responsive and does an exceptional job servicing the Aspire Bakeries account. Great service and attention to detail to drive operational efficiencies and control supply chain costs.”

Akebono

“We value our partnership with ODW Logistics. We have open communication and weekly dialogue to help drive improvements in our supply chain.”

Hippeas

“ODW has provided a consistent high level of customer service and is willing to work with us on special projects as they come up. ODW ships orders on time and helps with cost savings on retail consolidation.”

High Ridge Brands

“ODW Logistics has the processes, technology, and unique solution set to drive cost reductions in our operations. Their strategic collaboration, dedicated teams, and continuous improvement initiatives have resulted in a 20% reduction in our supply chain costs.”

“ODW Logistics brings a hands-on management approach, proactive communication, and adaptable labor solutions that seamlessly adjust to our seasonal requirements, resulting in enhanced efficiencies across our supply chain."

1971

Bob Ness and John Berend leased 89,000 square feet of warehouse space in Columbus, Ohio, and founded Ohio Distribution Warehouse Corporation.

1980

Dist-Trans Co., our Midwest asset-based carrier was founded. Today the fleet operates over 300 trailers, has over 150 drivers, and primarily serves Ohio and the surrounding states.

1995

Our team grew to 300 employees and we expanded operations to three distribution facilities in Columbus, Ohio, totaling one million square feet.

1997

Ohio Distribution Warehouse Corporation was rebranded ODW Logistics.

2007

ODW Logistics acquired The Olson Company and expanded operations to California, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

2009

ODW Logistics and Transportation Services (LTS) was formed to provide comprehensive transportation management solutions for warehouse and non-warehouse clients across the U.S.

2018

ODW Logistics expanded operations to Dayton, Ohio, and opened a multi-client e-commerce fulfillment center in Columbus, Ohio.

2019

We further expanded operations into Georgia and Tennessee.

2020

ODW Logistics opened a cold-storage facility in Romeoville, Illinois, allowing us to serve the food and beverage industry with freezer and temperature-controlled warehousing

2021

ODW Logistics celebrated 50 years of business.

2023

ODW Logistics opens 1 Million Sq Ft. Retail Consolidation Center in Columbus OH servicing all mass retail and grocery.

WE ARE ODW

OUR APPROACH AND CULTURE

OUR MISSION: COLLECTIVE GROWTH

OUR VISION: HIGHEST POTENTIAL

ODW CREED:

Our Values

Respect

Trust

Team

Opportunity

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