Leadership

Brien Downie

Brien Downie

President

Brien Downie has served as President of Holman since February 2019. Brien leads Holman with a focus on continuing to provide an Extraordinary Service Experience for all Holman customers. Prior to his current role, Brien served as Vice President of Holman Logistics for 5 years. Brien holds a B.A. in Media Management from Biola University and an MBA in Marketing and Strategy from the Anderson School of Management at the University of California, Los Angeles.

John Fredricks

Vice President of Operations

John is the Holman Vice President of Operations and has over 25 years of leadership experience in distribution center operations and supply chain logistics. He maintains responsibility for multiple locations across the U.S. John’s expertise includes high volume order fulfillment and re-distribution across a variety of industries, including MRO-building materials, beverage, appliance, and auto parts supplies. He has also led multiple facility start-ups and distribution center relocations throughout his career.

Matt Ho

Chief Financial Officer

As Chief Financial Officer, Matt is responsible for the management of the company’s financial functions including compliance and internal controls in accounting, finance, audit, treasury, and risk management. Matt has over 20 years of finance and accounting experience and holds a B.A. in Accounting from Western Washington University.

Don Hornsby

Don Hornsby

Director of Continuous Improvement

Don Hornsby has over 30 years with Holman Logistics working in a wide range of positions, including General Manager, Division Manager, National Operations Manager, and Transportation Manager. He is a Lean-Six Sigma Black Belt and holds a B.S. in Accounting, Integrated Supply Chain, and Operations Management from the University of Phoenix.

Christina Horton

Director of People Support

Christina maintains organizational oversight for the recruitment, development, and administration of the Holman Team across all locations. She has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Development, Talent Management, and Labor Relations. The majority of her career has been in manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution organizations in the U.S. and Canada. Christina holds a B.S. degree in Psychology and Education as well as certifications in Training and Development.

Matt Ireland

Director of Environmental Health and Safety

Matt is responsible for the administration and implementation of the industry-leading safety protocols across the Holman organization. With over 20 years of safety-focused experience, including 15 years at Holman, Matt has a passion for keeping all Team Members and the customers we serve safe and free from harm. He holds a B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University and holds CSP and SMS certifications from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

Ted Kinney

Director of Operations

Ted has over 40 years of logistics and supply chain experience. As a Director of Operations, Ted is responsible for multiple locations of Dedicated Logistics customers at Holman. Ted obtained his degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Oregon.

Fred Olson

Fred Olson

Vice President of Business Development

As VP of Business Development, Fred is responsible for new customer engagement and collaborates with Holman Logistics experts across the organization to develop custom supply chain solutions. Fred has over 30 total years of experience in the logistics industry and has been part of Holman Logistics for over 20 years.

Jason Pettit

Director of Operations

Jason joined Holman in 1998 and is currently responsible for multiple locations of Dedicated Logistics customers. During his tenure with Holman, Jason has held positions ranging from lift truck operator to operations manager and general manager. His extensive experience offers a sound foundation in necessary business fundamentals, allowing him to provide exceptional leadership. Jason holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington.

Jeremy Thompson

Jeremy Thompson

Director of Operations

Jeremy is a Director of Operations for Holman with responsibility for Multi-Client Warehousing facilities as well as Commercial and Brokerage Transportation Services. Jeremy joined Holman in 2017 and has over 25 total years of logistics industry experience. Jeremy holds degrees in Finance from Washington State University and Business Administration from Clark College.

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