LinkAmerica - Welcome

Welcome to LinkAmerica a ‘Best In Class’ transportation provider. LinkAmerica’s original platform of independently operated companies was established in 1996 with Lane Freight, Washita Freight Systems, Interstate Express and Dannie Gilder, Inc. Since then, LinkAmerica has evolved into an integrated system with innovative capacity solutions delivered through three divisions: Dedicated and Logistics Services, LinkAmerica Express – 53’ Division, and Lane Freight – 57’ Division. I’d like to introduce those who lead the charge to ensure ‘Best In Class’ service and solutions. This team is passionate about sustaining a service culture, utilizing technology to provide real-time data to our customers, and for understanding the challenges facing our customers so LinkAmerica can provide appropriate transportation solutions. Carl Bailey is Executive Vice-President of Sales and Marketing. Carl began his career in transportation 19 years ago and has experience in managing regional and national accounts as well as dedicated transportation services. He was previously the General Manager of Dedicated Services for a transportation solutions company. Carl joined LinkAmerica in April 2008. HIs primary focus at LinkAmerica is revenue generation and customer service. Under Carl’s leadership, Sales, Pricing, Engineering, Inside Sales, Logistics and Customer Service provide excellent customer service and revenue growth. Aaron Yeager is the Executive Vice-President of Operations. He is a graduate of Iowa State University’s Agricultural Systems Technology and Agribusiness Management program. After two years in the role of Territory Service Manager and Technical Training Instructor with a leading agricultural equipment company,, Aaron was recruited to LinkAmerica where he has held numerous positions in operations and maintenance. Aaron led our Maintenance Division to achieving operational efficiencies that exceed industry standards. His ability to assess, plan and execute a successful strategy positions LinkAmerica in an elite group of carriers capable of operationally supporting a company that ‘Dominates the markets by providing exceptional service to our customers’. Aaron’s primary focus is on providing strategic operational leadership throughout the LinkAmerica organization. Under his leadership, LinkAmerica Express, LinkAmerica Automotive, LinkAmerica Maintenance and LinkAmerica Purchasing provide ‘Best In Class’ operational excellence: David Mendenhall is Vice President/GM of Lane Freight, the 57’ Division. David started his transportation career in dispatch operations. Soon after, he launched a transportation leasing company. After selling it, David stayed and served as the Vice President of Operations until he joined LinkAmerica as VP of Operations in 1997. David was promoted to President of Dannie Gilder, Inc. in 2001 and later to EVP of Operations for LinkAmerica. Lane Freight is one of the largest 57’ fleets in the country and is positioned into intra-Texas, regional lanes. More capacity per load means significant savings for our customers. Keath Storm is Vice President, Human Resources/Organizational Development. Keath has a Bachelors Degree in Theology from Hillsdale College and Masters in Human Relations from The University of Oklahoma. He has many years of expertise in growing and developing people and organizations and has held positions in HR management in several industries. Keath is also an Executive/Performance Coach and public speaker. He joined LinkAmerica in June 2008. Keath is focusing on creating a 'Best in Class' culture for the LinkAmerica family and developing key people initiatives to support the overall business strategy. The commitment to our core values is real and constant. It is driven by individual and organizational goals that are designed to ensure attention to the details our customers have grown to expect from us. I feel honored to be associated with LinkAmerica and look forward every day to working with our disciplined professionals as we explore how we can support our customers’ efforts. Todd A. Smith President