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Scott Schell
President & CEO
SCOTT SCHELL
President & CEO
Scott Schell has a long heritage in Transportation and Logistics. He understands the industry better than most because he has deep hands-on experience in virtually every sector ranging from fleet management to driver recruiter, operations, finance, procurement, and leadership roles. Scott has been integral in building teams at companies including BestTransport, CSX, Gerdau, P&S Transportation and is now at the helm of TA Services where he has led the company through M&A activity including the acquisitions of Celadon Logistics and Top Gun Freight, the merger of Sellers Logistics and more. TA has grown from $30M to $650M + during Scott’s tenure. Scott has built a world-class leadership team who continue to build and grow TA’s capabilities, services, and reputation worldwide and as a result has been recognized in 2024 as one of the top 25 CEO’s in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Scott graduated from Auburn University with a B.S. in Busines Administration and completed executive studies in International Business, International Cultures, and Finance at INSEAD, and The Business School of The World in Fountainebleau, France. Scott is married to his wife Kelly of 25+ years and has a son that is in graduate school at the University of Virginia and a daughter that is a junior at Texas Christian University. The Schells call Birmingham, AL home, but enjoy spending their breaks in Florida and out west. Scott’s primary hobbies include golf, hunting, fishing and spending time with his wife and children.
Julie Anderson
CFO
JULIE ANDERSON
CFO
Julie Anderson brings a wealth of expertise to the table, fueled by a relentless drive for results. With over 10 years of budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial management experience in the Transportation and Logistics industry, Julie plays a pivotal role in steering companies towards success. Her keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset helps companies to excel in crafting comprehensive budgets and forecasts that serve as roadmaps for achieving organizational objectives. Through meticulous analysis and foresight, she identifies opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost-saving measures, ensuring optimal allocation of resources. Driven by a passion for excellence, Julie thrives in dynamic environments where she can leverage her expertise to drive tangible results. Through collaboration with cross-functional teams, she intentionally fosters a culture of financial accountability and transparency, empowering stakeholders at all levels to make informed decisions that drive sustainable growth.
Julie graduated from Anderson University with a B.S. degree in Accounting and an MBA with a concentration in Finance from Ohio University. When she’s not working, she loves going to the gym, running, listening to podcasts, and chasing her young daughter around.
Brady Thames
EVP, Sales & Marketing
BRADY THAMES
EVP, Sales & Marketing
Brady Thames brings energy, creativity, and a results-driven operational mindset to the Transportation and Logistics industry. For over 30 years he has been building businesses and delivering proven Commercial and operational value for customers. As a seasoned and highly experienced brokerage, logistics, and transportation executive, Brady brings experience in building, developing and leading organizations, operating start-ups, and ultimately bringing creative solutions and delivering strong execution with proven results.
Brady stands on strong values and the importance of people and building relationships. He is dedicated and passionate in everything he does while being driven for success.
Brady graduated from the University of Montevallo and resides in Alabaster, AL. When Brady isn’t at work you can find him at the ballpark, gym, on the golf course, fishing and spending time with family and friends.
Chris Bahr
Executive Vice President and CIO
CHRIS BAHR
Executive Vice President and CIO
Chris Bahr’s career has spanned roles in operations, sales, pricing strategy and business intelligence for the industry’s most disruptive, fast-growth companies. He knows the industry inside and out and brings strong experience to TA Services through the creation of tools and processes that maximize operational efficiency. His team leads the charge in providing value-adding data and market insights to the entire organization. Prior to TA Services, Chris held various roles at Coyote Logistics, Access America Transport, and Transfreight – all of which yielded operational efficiencies to support high growth company initiatives.
Chris has a B.S. in Business Administration, Logistics from Auburn University. In his free time, Chris enjoys cooking for his family and trying to expand his kids’ palates beyond Macaroni and Cheese and Chicken Nuggets.
Kyle Lancaster
Vice President of Technology
KYLE LANCASTER
Vice President of Technology
Kyle Lancaster has years of experience in the logistics industry. He developed extensive knowledge of transportation management systems (TMS) while working at McLeod Software. From there, Kyle leveraged his expertise in data analytics, warehouse management systems, and DevOps to transition to PS Logistics as Director of Business Data. In this role, he played a key role in automating and improving end user experiences by creating a new department focused on these initiatives. Kyle currently serves as Vice President of Technology for TA Services, where he leads all aspects of technology for the company. Kyle earned his BS in Finance and MBA from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Outside of work, Kyle enjoys spending time with family and unwinds with activities like reading, golfing, and yard work.
Mike Teresinski
Vice President, Managed Transportation
MIKE TERESINSKI
Vice President, Managed Transportation
Mike Teresinski brings fortitude and extensive expertise in freight brokerage, startup management, customer operations, shipment planning and execution, and executive sales relationship management to the transportation and logistics industry. He began his career as an authorized engineer with BellSouth, using that foundation to grow and support companies in the logistics sector, consistently setting a standard of excellence.
Throughout his career, Mike has worked with a diverse array of clients and industry verticals, including manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, and freight technology. At Uber Technologies, he was a key member of Uber’s second HQ, where he managed business development strategies and sales efforts. His logistics experience includes leadership roles at Echo Global Logistics and MIQ Logistics. Mike has a proven track record of developing processes, strategies, analytics, and KPIs that drive growth and profitability while fostering a culture of excellence within his teams.
Mike graduated from Georgia Tech with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering. He has been married to his wife Sarah for over 15 years and has a daughter who is a freshman in college, along with two sons, one in grammar school and the other in middle school. Outside of logistics, Mike enjoys cooking Texas BBQ, camping, fishing, and watching his children compete in sports.
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