Leadership

Peter Coratola Jr. is the Founder, President, and CEO of EASE Logistics. Since launching EASE in the back of his father’s office in 2014, Peter has grown it into one of the largest privately held companies in Columbus, recognized nationally for its innovation and service. Under his leadership, EASE has become a five-time Inc. 5000 company and was ranked the #1 transportation company on Fortune’s 2023 list of America’s Most Innovative Companies.

Driven to reshape the logistics industry, Peter emphasizes customer service, collaboration, innovation, sustainability, and philanthropy. His leadership has earned him numerous accolades.

A lifelong Dublin resident, Peter lives with his wife, Elizabeth, their three sons, and two dogs. An avid outdoorsman and passionate traveler, he enjoys spending time exploring nature and discovering new places with his family.

Danny is the General Counsel at EASE, overseeing contracts, employment law, litigation, intellectual property, and corporate governance. A U.S. Army veteran and former Columbus Police Detective, he later earned his J.D. from Capital University Law School and practiced business and employment law before founding his own firm. Since day one in 2014, Danny has been a trusted advisor to Peter Coratola Jr. and EASE, delivering legal and strategic guidance that has safeguarded the company and supported its growth. Licensed in Ohio, New York, and California, he is also a licensed pilot who enjoys traveling, working out, and spending time with his children, Caitlin and Zachary.

Keith is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at EASE with over 20 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management. He drives strategic planning, operational efficiency, and cross-functional execution to support growth and improvement. He began his career at General Electric while earning a double major in Business and Economics from Bellarmine University. Keith has held senior roles at Pacer Global Logistics and CEVA Logistics, leading teams and delivering results through data-driven leadership.

His industry expertise spans technology, food and beverage, automotive, and manufacturing. Keith serves on the board of One Dublin and lives in Dublin, Ohio, with his wife and two daughters.

Kyle is responsible for driving strategic growth, expanding geographic reach, and developing customizable logistics solutions. He has over a decade of experience in cross-border logistics, operations, and warehousing. As CSO, Kyle focuses on EASE’s strategic growth, including the expansion of the company’s geographic footprint and development of EASE’s customizable services and solutions.

He earned his B.S. in Management with a concentration in International Business and Marketing from Purdue University. He went on to achieve his MBA from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business in 2018. In his spare time, Kyle enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and children (a son and twin daughters) and their mini golden doodle, Lindey.

Henry is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at EASE, overseeing accounting, finance, and strategic planning to drive disciplined growth and innovation. A CPA with more than 35 years of technical accounting and financial leadership experience, he has served across transportation, distribution, and government contracting industries—partnering with senior leadership to implement strategic initiatives that support profitable growth. 

Before joining EASE, Henry served as CFO of AFC Transport and held senior roles at Ernst & Young, Overseas Shipholding Group, and Jamestown Metal Marine. 

Henry holds a B.A. in Accounting from Gettysburg College and an MBA in Finance from New York University. Outside of work, Henry and his wife are active in their church, leading education and outreach initiatives to combat human trafficking. 

Abbi leads all business administration teams across EASE including Marketing, ESG, Human Resources, and Technology. She has over 20 years of experience in strategy, innovation, and performance transformation and joined EASE in 2021, founding its first Strategy and Innovation department. Her work has helped EASE earn national recognition, including Fortune’s Most Innovative Transportation Company (2023) and Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Award (2024). Abbi also leads EASE’s role in DriveOhio’s automated trucking initiatives.

An Ohio University alumna and lifelong Dublin, Ohio resident, she’s passionate about innovation, social impact, and working to make a difference in the communities where we live and work.

Scott drives operations forward, overseeing the growth of Customer Operations, Client Services, Support Operations, and our Global Resource teams through education, training and performance reviews. He earned his bachelor's degree at Bowling Green State University and spent 17 years in the hospitality industry, where he gained a mastery of the type of time-sensitive and demanding work that he now oversees at EASE in the logistics industry. Scott lives in Delaware with his wife and three daughters.

Konrad leads compliance operations, including carrier administration and claims. With over a decade at EASE, he brings deep institutional knowledge and industry expertise. A graduate of The Ohio State University, Konrad is a first-generation immigrant from Poland and lives in Dublin, OH, with his wife and two sons.

Matt leads financial reporting and budgeting across all areas of EASE. He brings over 20 years of experience in finance and accounting, with more than half of his career spent in the transportation industry. His background spans all facets of the supply chain, from LTL and full truckload to intermodal, warehousing, and logistics.

Since joining EASE, Matt has focused on building scalable, efficient financial processes that enhance accuracy, drive continuous improvement, and support long-term growth. He takes a strategic yet hands-on approach to financial leadership, ensuring compliance while identifying opportunities for automation, optimization, and change management. Outside of work, Matt enjoys coaching his sons’ youth sports teams, spending time with his wife of over 20 years, their two boys, and their French Bulldog. He is also a proud supporter of the Autism Society of Central Ohio.

Nick leads the Client Services team, ensuring accurate load scheduling and 24/7 customer service. With EASE since its earliest days, Nick helped to create the client services department in order to provide round-the-clock customer service and provide visibility on all shipments. As the company continues to evolve, he looks forward to growing his skillset by finding ways to innovate and automate tasks that will allow his team to scale accordingly. A graduate of Ohio University, Nick earned a BS in Aviation Flight and went on to obtain a private pilot’s license and teach as a certified flight instructor. He plans to maintain this hobby well into old age. Nick has been with EASE for more than ten years. He resides in Delaware, OH with his wife Liz, and their two sons Miles and Wesley.

AWARDS

• 2024 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain (Top Shipper)

Leah oversees EASE’s first and support shift operations, leading strategic planning and process optimization. She oversees strategic planning, decision-making, and process optimization for customer and carrier relationships, load bookings, and compliance.

Since joining EASE in 2021 as an operations manager, Leah advanced to a director role, leveraging her experience in Amazon’s distribution sector. An Ohio State graduate in operations management, she was recognized as a 2023 Food Logistics Women in Supply Chain award recipient. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and spending time with family, friends, and her two dogs, Tucker and Griffin

AWARDS

• 2023 Food Logistics Women in Supply Chain award

Tony is the Director of Carrier Solutions at EASE, leading carrier management and procurement strategies that strengthen partnerships, improve cost efficiency, and ensure consistent, reliable service. Before joining EASE, he spent nearly two decades with Cameron Mitchell Restaurants where he refined his leadership, creativity, and focus on delivering exceptional experiences. Transitioning to logistics in 2015, Tony built his expertise in the 3PL space before joining EASE in 2022, where he has since progressed through multiple leadership roles. 

A graduate of The Ohio State University, Tony earned his bachelor’s degree in business management with a minor in finance. A certified chef and Dale Carnegie–trained sales professional, he is passionate about mentoring others and developing teams to reach their full potential. Outside of work, Tony enjoys live music, golf, skiing, traveling, and cheering for Ohio State and the Chicago Bears. 

Mike leads business development across all of EASE (both EASE Logistics and EASE Expedited). With nearly 20 years of experience, he develops high-impact logistics solutions and external partnerships. Before joining EASE in 2021, Mike spent seven years at Rogue Fitness and over eight years in Honda’s supply chain with CEVA Logistics and as a contractor for the Defense Logistics Agency.

He holds a degree from Wittenberg University and an APICS Certification in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD). Mike is also a Board Member at the Columbus Roundtable Chapter of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and a two-time recipient of the Supply and Demand Chain Executive’s “Pros to Know” Award. Outside of work, he enjoys training, rucking, music, and rooting for Joe Burrow.

AWARDS

• Supply & Demand Chain Executive 2024 & 2025 Pros to Know Award

Paul is the Director of Customer Operations at EASE, leading the operations division to ensure operational excellence, elevate customer satisfaction, and align performance with the company’s strategic goals. Since joining EASE in 2022, Paul has helped drive remarkable growth within the Government vertical, overseeing a 328% increase in annual volume, 199% in revenue, and 1,100% in margin, while implementing key systems to enhance customer engagement and efficiency. 

Before joining EASE, Paul served in the U.S. Army, graduating from Ranger School and deploying to Afghanistan before being honorably discharged from the U.S. Army Reserves in 2014 as a Captain. He went on to spend more than a decade with the Dublin Police Department, advancing to the rank of Sergeant and earning the 2019 City of Dublin Leadership Award. 

Paul holds a B.A. in Criminology from The Ohio State University. Outside of work, he enjoys fitness, coaching youth sports, shooting, and camping with his wife, Alison, and their three children: Vinny, Joey, and Mary. 

Erica leads IT Operations, Tech Products, Analytics & Automation, and Integrations & Engineering at EASE. She brings cross-functional teams together under a unified tech vision, focused on delivering scalable, efficient solutions that drive business performance and open new opportunities for growth. Since joining EASE in June 2023 she has quickly advanced, playing a key role in shaping the company’s technology strategy through thoughtful, well-timed tech adoption that empowers teams and enhances the customer experience.

A core part of Erica’s work is leading AI evaluation and implementation across the organization, identifying use cases where advanced technology can improve outcomes and unlock efficiency. Her approach ensures tech investments are purposeful, aligned with business goals, and built for long-term impact. Erica holds a B.S. in Logistics from The Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business and an MBA in Business Analytics from the University of Dayton. Outside of work, she enjoys time outdoors with her husband, their three children, and two dogs.

Thomas provides technical accounting expertise across all of EASE, driving improvements to financial processes, while overseeing planning, reporting, budgeting, cash management, and GAAP compliance, managing the full close process, and leading day-to-day accounting operations including customer invoicing and vendor management. He brings over 14 years of experience in transportation and logistics, most notably from his time at Knight-Swift Holdings, LLC, where he held roles in dispatch, fuel management, and accounting.

Since joining EASE, Thomas has taken a hands-on approach to building scalable processes, driving operational efficiency, and developing a high-performing accounting team. He plays a key role in cross-functional collaboration and serves as a trusted advisor to business leadership, ensuring financial processes are not only compliant but also positioned to support long-term growth. Outside of work, Thomas enjoys golfing, reading, and spending time outdoors with his wife Nikki, their two young children, and their German Shepherd mix, Leia.