Leadership

Brien Downie

Brien Downie

CEO

Brien Downie has served as the CEO of Holman Logistics since June 2025. 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 at Holman Logistics for 5 years and as President for 6 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.

Mike Gardner - President at Holman Logistics

Mike Gardner

President & COO

Mike Gardner has over 40 years of experience in the supply chain industry. He has held a variety of executive-level positions throughout his career, including owning his own company, Gardner Advisory Services, and serving as President/CEO of Kane Is Able, Inc. He is also a founding board member of the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) and serves on the board of the Miami University Center for Supply Chain Excellence. Mike holds a B.S. in Business Logistics from Miami University and an MBA in Finance from Southern Illinois University.

Haïm Dimer

Director of Information Technology

Haïm Dimer has 30 years of experience in the technology industry, including leadership roles in start-ups and large-scale enterprise organizations in the U.S. and Europe. As Director of IT, he maintains responsibility for all IT infrastructure and programs across the Holman Logistics network nationally. Haïm holds a B.S. in Information Technology and an Executive MBA from HEC Paris Business School.

Don Hornsby - Director of Continuous Improvement at Holman Logistics

Don Hornsby

Director of Continuous Improvement

Don Hornsby has worked at Holman Logistics for over 30 years, holding various positions, including General Manager, Division Manager, National Operations Manager, and Transportation Manager. He is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, holds a B.S. in Accounting, Integrated Supply Chain Management, and Operations Management from the University of Phoenix, and an M.S. in Systems Engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso.

Matt Ireland

Director of Environmental Health and Safety

Matt is responsible for administering and implementing 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 is certified as a CSP and SMP by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

Ted Kinney

Director of Operations

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

Troy Mascarenhas - Chief Financial Officer of Holman Logistics

Troy Mascarenhas

Chief Financial Officer

Troy Mascarenhas is an experienced logistics, distribution, and finance executive who has served in leadership roles at several logistics organizations, including Head of Logistics for Walmart Canada and Chief Financial Officer for Kane Is Able, Inc. Troy has a passion for helping companies improve by streamlining operations through continuous improvement initiatives, building high-performance teams, and lowering costs. He is a Certified Professional Accountant and holds an Honours Bachelor of Administration Studies, Accounting and Business Management from York University in Toronto, Canada.

Fred Olson

Fred Olson

Vice President of Customer Solutions

As VP of Customer Solutions, 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 years of experience in the logistics industry and has been part of Holman Logistics for over 20 years. He holds a B.A. from the University of Washington.

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 provides a solid foundation in essential business fundamentals, enabling him to deliver exceptional leadership. Jason holds a B.A. from the University of Washington.

Alex Stark

Director of Marketing

Alex is an experienced marketing and communications professional with over 30 years of experience, most recently with ID Logistics US and Kane Is Able, Inc. Alex has held numerous leadership and operational roles during his career in supply chain and logistics, including senior director of internal communication, senior director of business development, senior director of marketing, and general manager of a national distribution center. Alex holds a B.S. in Business Communications from the University of Scranton and is active in various industry-focused and community organizations.

Jeremy Thompson

Jeremy Thompson

Director of Operations

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

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