Company Management

What Differentiates Spartan

Spartan Logistics is the best 3PL choice because we are:

• Asset-based
• Real estate focused
• Flexible enough to deliver 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 12 cities and eight states, totaling over 4.4 million square feet. Spartan Logistics' sales focus has been the handling of food-grade materials, glass, 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 35 years.

Ed Harmon, Company Founder

• • • • 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

• • • • 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

• • • • Certified Warehouse Logistics Professional (CWLP)
      • 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

• • • • Qualified Warehouse Logistics Professional (QWLP)
      • 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

• • • • 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

• • • • 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

• • • • 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 and integrates the business into new 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

• • • • 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