Company Management

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

- - - 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

- - - 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

- - - Certified Warehouse Logistics Professional (CWLP)
    - Graduate of the University of Toledo
    - 20 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 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

- - - 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