What Differentiates Spartan
Spartan Logistics is the best 3PL choice because we are:
- Asset-based
- Real estate focused
- Flexible in delivering customer-focused solutions
- Focused on the Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Service
About Spartan
Spartan Logistics was founded in 1988 in Columbus, Ohio, as a warehouse and distribution provider to service the growing industrial base and logistically take advantage of Ohio’s centralized location. Spartan Logistics operates industrial real estate as a third-party warehousing company combined with asset-based freight services. Spartan serves supply chain customers in 13 cities and nine states, totaling over 4 million square feet. Spartan Logistics' sales focus has been handling food-grade materials, paper, packaging, and fragile/high-value products.
Company Management
These individuals anchor the diversity of thought and action that has allowed Spartan Logistics to be an industry leader for 36 years.
Ed Harmon, Company Founder
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- Board of Directors Chairman
- Founder of Spartan Logistics and NAI Harmon Group in Toledo, OH
- Expertise in leadership, sales, trucking, and real estate
Steve Harmon, Chief Executive Officer
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- Provides vision, leadership, and strategy
- CPA and Graduate of American University in Washington, D.C.
- Extensive experience in evaluating logistics costs, financial analytics, and reporting
- Involved in all aspects of logistics, real estate, risk management, and human resource planning
Josh Ledford, President
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- Executive Warehouse Logistics Professional (EWLP)
- Active in the company and industry for over 20 years
- Extensive experience in working with customers to solve logistics problems and achieve cost savings
- Oversees the company vision and guidelines for Spartan business units
Craig Recker, Vice President of Operations
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- Certified Warehouse Logistics Professional (CWLP)
- Graduate of the University of Toledo
- 19 years of logistics experience
- Director of service, customer satisfaction, training, consultation, and compliance
- Customer Relationship Management
Sam Coil, Controller
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- Graduate of The Ohio State University
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Accounting Specialization
- Working toward certification as a Qualified Warehouse Logistics Professional (QWLP) through the IWLA
- Manages all company accounting operations
Cindy Stafford, Director of Human Resources
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- Bachelor of Science in Business with a specialization in Human Resources Management
- Qualified Warehouse Logistics Professional (QWLP)
- Certified Professional of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM-CP)
- Over 15 years of experience in Human Resources
- Provides guidance and mentorship in employee relations, engagement, process improvements, and fostering top-tier talent development
- Oversees Safety and Compliance Initiatives
Nick Harmon, Sales and Marketing Representative
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- Undergraduate degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Marketing from Mount Vernon Nazarene University
- Responsible for forming and implementing long-term sales goals and sales strategy to add facilities to the long-term growth plan
- Promotes the Spartan Logistics line of 3PL services to add customers to our existing locations
- Works with operations and real estate teams to provide asset-based solutions
- Manages marketing, branding, and external communications
Rachael Walling, Director of Customer Experience
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- Oversees customer lifecycle and contract management
- Manages corporate office administration
- Working towards Qualified Warehouse Logistics Professional certification
- Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling