FSA Logistix News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 21, 2017
FSA Logistix Announces Two New Key Executive Assignments
Jeff Potter Joins FSA Logistix as the New SVP of The Client Support Center and Dean Fink is promoted to SVP of Operations
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA: FSA Logistix CEO Steve Anderson announced two key leadership changes at the final mile logistics company today. “The quality of our leadership in every division is crucial to our ongoing success as we continue rapid growth in all areas of the company. To that end, I’m pleased to announce the addition of Jeff Potter as our new Senior Vice President of our Client Support Center in Weston, Florida and the promotion of Dean Fink to our Senior Vice President of Operations.”
Jeff Potter will be providing leadership for all administrative functions at the corporate office in Weston. This includes overseeing finance, accounting, administration, risk, compliance, and human resources.
Mr. Anderson said, “Jeff has a great opportunity to take our Client Support Center to the next level as his responsibilities will include finance, accounting, administration, risk, human resources and technology. This is the perfect time in the growth of our company to add Jeff’s talents to our leadership team.”
Prior to joining FSA Logistix Jeff served as Senior Director of Store Operations at Office Depot leading a cross functional team to maximize “The Store of the Future,” Office Depot’s new store concept. He served in other key roles during his tenure at Office Depot including Senior Director Retail of Sales and Services Strategy, and as one of the architects of new operational policies and procedures required during the Office Depot and OfficeMax merger. Prior to Office Depot, Jeff led OfficeMax’s “#1” strategic retail initiative. Jeff holds a B.S. in marketing from Stonehill College in Easton, MA.
“It’s a privilege to be part of such a fast growing company,” says Mr. Potter. “I look forward to bringing proven best practice strategies to my new role at FSA Logistix.”
“The promotion of Dean Fink to Senior Vice President of Operations at FSA Logistix is a natural progression,” says Steve Anderson. “Dean has been a proven leader in our operations since he first joined us in 2014.”
Dean joined FSA Logistix in March 2014 and in that same year became General Manager of the company’s Innovel business. In 2015 Dean was promoted to VP Operations. His new assignment as Senior Vice President of Operations expands his leadership responsibilities for the company over the company’s Innovel, General Electric, Best Buy and The Home Depot operations. Dean will provide leadership oversight to more than 40 FSA Logistix locations across the country.
Mr. Fink said, “Running geographically dispersed operations in several states can be challenging. But, the quality of our local operations teams makes my life easier and allows me to focus on strategy and taking care of our Clients.” Prior to joining FSA Logistix Dean spent 30 years in the LTL transportation industry working for both Roadway Express and YRC in local and regional roles managing businesses ranging from 10 to 110 truck operations. Dean holds a BS in Business Management from Clarion University.
ABOUT THE COMPANY: FSA Logistix is a final mile logistics company that has been serving America’s ‘big box’ retailers for over 25 years. The company also delivers premium appliances and provides complex installation services for national retailers as well as exclusive etailers that only sell through online channels. Currently FSA has operations in 68 metro markets across 30 states.
MEDIA INQUIRIES: Please contact Steve Anderson, President & CEO of FSA Logistix at 214-914-9905
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 16, 2017
FSA Logistix Founder and CEO Charles Annett To Become Executive Chairman in 2018
Steve Anderson To Take Over As President & CEO of FSA Logistix Effective January 1, 2018
FORT LAUDERDALE: FSA Logistix announced today that effective January 1, 2018 Charles Annett will become Executive Chairman and Steve Anderson will take over as President & CEO of the company.
This scheduled transition is part of a 5-year strategic plan that FSA Logistix leadership put in motion back in January 2014 when Mr. Anderson was hired as Chief Operating Officer. During this time FSA Logistix has grown at a compounded annual rate of +35% per year.
Mr. Annett said, “Since joining FSA Logistix, Steve has taken aggressive steps to ensure that we stay focused on meeting our 5-year plan objectives. He started by recruiting an operating team capable of growing the company at a 35% plus annual rate. We now have management on board that we’ve recruited from the Home Depot, Amazon, FedEx, YRC, Men’s Wearhouse, and Cardinal Logistics. Since coming on board, Steve has also added new products and services to meet the changing needs of our Clients.”
In addition to building a world-class management team, the company has grown through strategic acquisitions, notably the addition of Guiney Delivery Services in 2015. This acquisition added significant capacity for FSA Logistix in the Chicago and Denver markets.
FSA Logistix now operates 68 dedicated locations across the US in 28 states with a home office in Ft Lauderdale, FL and a Field office in Dallas TX.
“During the past 4 years the company has evolved thanks to some internal improvements that have helped support our rapid growth trajectory,” Steve Anderson said. “Specifically, the addition of a VP of Compliance, VP Finance & Administration, and numerous improvements in our core operation systems have enhanced our scalability. We continue refining our technology and ‘back office’ processes.”
Even though Mr. Annett retains majority ownership of FSA Logistix, he has been gradually dialing back his involvement in the day-to-day business operations. This move to Executive Chairman will enable him to devote more time to strategic matters facing the company as it moves to its next tier of growth.
Since FSA Logistix will continue to be a closely held corporation, the Board of Directors have approved this new officer position, and rather than have Board Committees, a new Executive team will be made up of the Executive Chairman, President & CEO, and Executive VP. They will meet weekly and direct long term growth strategy, assist in technology enhancements, review operations metrics and compliance, recommend improvements, and allocate financing for all approved projects.
ABOUT THE COMPANY: FSA Logistix is a final mile logistics company that has been serving America’s ‘big box’ retailers for over 25 years. The company also delivers premium appliances and provides complex installation services for specialty national retailers.
MEDIA INQUIRIES: Please contact Charles Annett, Executive Chairman of FSA Logistix at 954-349-2755.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 23, 2017
Adam Dake To Lead Operations for The Best Buy Account at FSA Logistix
FORT LAUDERDALE: Steve Anderson, President of FSA Logistix announced that Adam Dake has joined the FSA leadership team to manage the company’s Best Buy operations. Mr. Anderson said, “Adam brings a great deal of experience to the table for us from his prior role at Cardinal.”
Prior to joining FSA Adam was a regional manager at Cardinal Logistics where he managed 17 dedicated operations in the states of Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. Adam led a team there that was responsible for $75M in revenue and 350 drivers. He has spent his entire professional career at Cardinal, moving through their management ranks. FSA Chairman, Charles Annett said, “We are excited to have Adam join our leadership team and to serve as our point person for FSA’s Best Buy account.“
Adam graduated from Central Michigan University with a dual degree in Marketing and Logistics Management. He received his Master’s Certificate from Michigan State University in 2016 and is a Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt. Interestingly enough, while in school, Adam worked as a lead box driver delivering Final Mile and White Glove products.
ABOUT THE COMPANY: FSA Logistix is a final mile logistics company that has been serving America’s ‘big box’ retailers for over 25 years. The company also delivers premium appliances and provides complex installation services for national retailers as well as exclusive etailers that only sell through online channels. Currently FSA has operations in 68 metro markets across 30 states.
MEDIA INQUIRIES: Please contact Charles Annett, CEO of FSA Logistix at 954-349-2755.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 23, 2017
FSA Logistix Hires New VP of Risk Management
FORT LAUDERDALE: Brian J. McHugh has been named Vice President of Risk Management at FSA Logistix. FSA President Steve Anderson said, “It is very exciting to have Brian join our executive team. His expertise will provide critical support to our company and help us manage enterprise risk exposure that comes with rapid growth.”
Prior to joining FSA Logistix, Brian was Risk Manager for The Related Group, one of the world’s largest luxury real estate development organizations based in Miami. There he was responsible for the company’s development operations in Central and South America where he revamped their coverage strategy to mitigate losses and enhance their overall risk management strategy.
Brain spent the first decade of his career in the retail insurance brokerage business as an account executive with Insurance Office of America, working his way up in that organization.
Atlantic University is Brian’s alma mater where he earned a BS in Finance. He lives in Boca Raton, FL with his wife and two sons. He will office in the Weston, FL executive offices for FSA.
ABOUT THE COMPANY: FSA Logistix is a final mile logistics company that has been serving America’s ‘big box’ retailers for over 25 years. The company also delivers premium appliances and provides complex installation services for national retailers as well as exclusive etailers that only sell through online channels. Currently FSA has operations in 68 metro markets across 30 states.
MEDIA INQUIRIES: Please contact Charles Annett, Chariman & CEO of FSA Logistix at 954-349-2755.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 23, 2017
Michael Beaver Joins FSA Logistix to Expand The Company’s Final Mile Furniture Channel
FORT LAUDERDALE: Michael Beaver has joined the FSA Logistix as VP of Operations and Business Development. Michael will be responsible for managing existing business units as well as growing the company’s final mile furniture channel.
With more than two decades of experience driving growth and innovation in logistics operations, systems, and business development, Michael will be a valued addition to our leadership team,” said Charles Annett, Chairman of FSA Logistix.
Prior to joining FSA Michael served as the Senior Vice President of Logistics & Home Delivery for Zenith Global Logistics, a division of Bassett Furniture Inc., where he led the expansion and growth of technology solutions, real estate management, and operations management of 12 distribution centers. He also designed and built a network of over 100 agents for the company.
Prior to Zenith, Michael held senior management positions at Exel Logistics, Harris Wholesale Inc., Reichhold Corp., Ernst & Young LLP, and Ashland Chemical.
Michael has a B.S. in Industrial Distribution Engineering from Clarkson University and an M.B.A. from the University of South Florida. He is also a graduate of the Executive Leadership program at Harvard University’s Levinson Institute.
Michael currently resides in Cary, N.C. with his wife and three daughters. Outside of work, he is a professional scuba PADI Dive Master, and when he’s not watching volleyball, he enjoys teaching and exploring the many reefs in NC and in the Caribbean.
ABOUT THE COMPANY: FSA Logistix is a final mile logistics company that has been serving America’s ‘big box’ retailers for over 25 years. The company also delivers premium appliances and provides complex installation services for national retailers as well as exclusive etailers that only sell through online channels. Currently FSA has operations in 68 metro markets across 30 states.
MEDIA INQUIRIES: Please contact Charles Annett, Chariman & CEO of FSA Logistix at 954-349-2755.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 16, 2015
FSA Network Inc. Introduces New Brand Identity
FORT LAUDERDALE: FSA Chairman and CEO, Charles Annett, announced today that FSA Network, Inc. is adopting “FSA Logistix” as the company’s new commercial brand identity.
Starting in early 2013 FSA leadership charted a new course to reinvent FSA Network and to dramatically grow the company’s final mile logistics business. To effect these changes leadership restructured field operations and began recruiting world-class logistics talent from Fortune 500 companies recognized for their excellence in customer service and logistics.
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Steve Anderson, president and COO said, “The new FSA leadership team has been successful in rejuvenating the corporate culture resulting in significant organic growth that includes the addition of new national accounts in final mile logistics. As our 37 year old company continues to evolve we want our corporate brand image to keep pace with these changes.”
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“Our new moniker is more than just a name change. It is designed to clarify our final mile logistics leadership role in the marketplace with our valued Clients. Our new brand is intentionally bold, simple, and straightforward. I believe that the best is yet to come for our company as we transition to our new FSA Logistix brand name.”
FSA Network Inc. roots go back to 1978 when the original company was founded in Portland, Oregon as A&F Transportation Co. As the company expanded in the Pacific Northwest the name changed to FSA Network, Inc. in 2001. Effective August 2015 the company will do business as, FSA Logistix, A Final Mile Company.
MEDIA INQUIRIES: Please contact Charles Annett, Chariman & CEO of FSA Logistix at 954-349-2755.
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August 10, 2015
FSA Network Inc. Signs “Asset Purchase Agreement” with Guiney Delivery Service, Inc.
FORT LAUDERDALE: FSA Network, Inc. chairman and CEO, Charles Annett, announced today that the FSA Network, Inc. and Guiney Delivery Service, Inc. entered into an “Asset Purchase Agreement” that covers all of Guiney Delivery Service operations. The asset purchase is expected to be completed by the end of August 2015 when all of Guiney Delivery Service operations merge into the FSA Network organization.
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The newly merged operations will do business under a new brand name, FSA Logistix, A Final Mile Company. This purchase will add five new markets to the current FSA network of 50 markets.
FSA Network Inc. roots go back to 1978 when the original company was founded in Portland, Oregon as A&F Transportation Co. As the company expanded in the Pacific Northwest the name changed to FSA Network, Inc. in 2001.
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During First Quarter 2014 Steve Anderson joined FSA Network as COO with a vision to create a world class logistics infrastructure built on the solid foundation of clients in the FSA Network portfolio. The result has been the addition of 6 new market service areas and a 20.3% increase in revenue during the past 14 months.
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Effective with this most recent asset purchase, Mr. Anderson will assume the new role of President and Chief Operating Officer. He will be leading the company’s efforts to continue growing the service network and top line revenue for the new FSA Logistix Brand.
MEDIA INQUIRIES: Please contact Charles Annett, Chariman & CEO of FSA Logistix at 954-349-2755.