John Ness Email Address

Chief Executive Officer

About ODW Logistics: ODW Logistics, Inc., is a full-service 3PL provider focused on building scalable supply chain solutions to companies ranging from Fortune 500 to the middle market. Founded in 1971, ODW has operations in Columbus, Cincinnati, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Los Angeles and has the flexibility to meet the customer's supply chain needs nationwide. With dedicated and shared warehousing, comprehensive transportation management (asset and non-asset based), and network design solutions, ODW is a fully integrated 3PL that delivers cost and service advantages that adapt to the customer's changing supply chain needs.

Driven. Caring. Leader. Passionate business executive responsible for leading a dynamic business and leadership team in the growing Third Party Logistics (3PL) industry. Values based leader setting the pace for the company culture. Pursuing an aggressive growth plan to double the size of the company by 2020. Second generation business leader credited for the successful transition and expansion of a closely held business. Active in the logistics industry to promote the value of outsourcing in the supply chain to gain a competitive advantage. Promoter of the Columbus Region as a great place to do business. Active in the community through various industry, community and church boards.Specialties: Recruiting and leading a powerful and dynamic leadership team, building an effective board, developing business strategy, second generation leadership, negotiating, client relationships, new business development and organizational start ups.