Leadership

Peter’s lifelong, zealous passion for entrepreneurship led him to capitalize on an opportunity in 2014 which established EASE Logistics Services. Under Peter’s leadership, the company has grown rapidly and continues to expand at a dramatic pace. Peter’s extensive professional background spans the client and provider sides of logistics; he utilizes this deep subject matter expertise to provide a high level of customer service to carriers, brokerages, and shippers. Peter holds a BSBA degree in criminology and supply chain management from The Ohio State University. Peter lives in Dublin, Ohio with his wife, Elizabeth, and his sons Peter, Benjamin, and William.

Kyle Toombs, EASE’s Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), has more than a decade of industry experience, with particular expertise in cross-border logistics, customer and carrier operations, and warehousing. AS CSO, Toombs focuses on EASE’s strategic growth, including the expansion of the company’s geographic footprint and development of EASE’s customizable services and solutions. Toombs 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, Toombs enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and children (a son and twin daughters) and their mini golden doodle, Lindey.

Keith designs and implements business plans and procedures for the company, develops opportunities for future growth, and ensures efficiencies across all departments at EASE. While attending college at Bellarmine University (where he ultimately earned a double major in business and economics), he worked for General Electric in the international supply chain department where he developed a love for logistics. Since then, Keith has accrued over fifteen years of experience in the field as an account manager for Pacer Global Logistics and a manager for the expedite and new model teams at Ceva Logistics on-site at Honda. Keith has been with EASE for more than two years.

Abbi comes to EASE with nearly 20 years of experience in strategy, innovation, and performance improvement. After graduating from Ohio University, Abbi worked in a broad range of industries, including automotive, financial, insurance, government, start-up, and non-profit. A native of Dublin, Ohio, she now resides at Indian Lake with her dog Poppy. Abbi is passionate about travel, family, and giving back to our community.

Scott McDowell is EASE’s Vice President of Logistics Operations. He works to drive operations forward, overseeing the growth of Carrier Operations, Customer Operations, Client Services, Support Operations, and our Global Resource teams through compliance development, education, training and performance reviews. McDowell earned his Bachelor’s degree at Bowling Green State University and spent 17 years in the restaurant 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. McDowell lives in Delaware with his wife and two daughters, Lily and Zoe.

Konrad works with executive management to develop, implement, and track KPIs for all account management employees. He mentors account managers by working with them to deepen their knowledge of industry standards, including how to rate customers and grow their customer base. Regular coordination with client services, regional territory managers, and sales managers is how he helps the company maintain a high level of customer service. A first-generation immigrant from Poland and a graduate of The Ohio State University, Konrad has been with EASE for five years.

Keith supervises the operations division at EASE, ensuring operational superiority, enhanced customer contentment, and coherence with the organization’s strategic objectives. After graduating from Wright State University, he initiated his career in logistics, assuming roles including Business Analyst, Senior Operations Manager, Distribution Manager, and General Manager. Accumulating 16 years of comprehensive experience, he has directed a 3PL automotive crossdock, a multi-client distribution facility, and asset management operations. Keith values dedicating time to his spouse and their two golden retrievers, Leo and Sophie, engaging in outdoor pursuits, and sustaining a health-focused lifestyle.

Heidi leads the team that handles all accounts receivable and accounts payable activity for EASE. She is tasked with growing the accounting department at EASE, which includes new and exciting adventures in philanthropy. Heidi joined the team in 2015 with more than 15 years of experience and is dedicated to helping others reach their full potential. In her spare time she enjoys exercising, developing her green thumb, and spending time with her daughter, Hannah.

Nick manages a team that ensures that all loads are built and scheduled accurately and efficiently. 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. 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 five years.

Leah Kracht is responsible for EASE’s 2^nd, 3^rd, and weekend operations shifts. She worked at Amazon in the distribution sector before beginning her career with EASE in May 2021 as an operations manager.

With her stand-out leadership and managerial skills, Leah quickly moved to the director-level position, overseeing some of EASE's most essential coverage times. Leah's supervision helps maintain EASE's unparalleled customer service, 24/7/365, as she oversees night and weekend operations.

Leah is a proud Ohio State alumnus. She received her bachelor’s degree in operations management from The Ohio State University and still avidly follows its football team. In her spare time, Leah enjoys traveling and spending time with family, friends, and her two dogs, Tucker and Griffin.

Josh McMullen, Director of Business Excellence and Governance, leads the EASE Training and Project Management teams, and is responsible for the documentation and governance of EASE’s processes and procedures. Utilizing his expertise in EASE’s operations and internal systems, McMullen guides efforts to implement cross-functional teams, streamline processes, and maximize efficiency. McMullen graduated from Ohio University in 2011 with a B.A. in Psychology, and earned a B.S. in Physics with a minor in mathematics from Northern Michigan University in 2019. He lives in his hometown, Dublin, with his wife, Stephanie.

Mike Rill has worked within the logistics industry in supply chain management and logistics operations for nearly 20 years. As Director of Integrated Solutions, he commands a rapidly developing department that works closely with Business Solutions, Carrier Solutions, and asset division EASE Expedited to create world-class solutions for our customers. Before coming to EASE in 2021, Mike spent seven years with Rogue Fitness and over eight years in the Honda supply chain, working with CEVA Logistics and as a Government Contractor for the Defense Logistics Agency. Mike received his undergraduate degree from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio. He’s passionate about overall health and wellness and has completed five marathons.

Erica Seymour, Director of Technology, leads the EASE Enterprise and Logistics Technology divisions, responsible for Operations and Support, Engineering, and Analytics and Automation Teams. Using her expertise to strategically automate and eliminate tasks, Seymour frees EASE teams to focus on higher-level duties, adding value for customers by enhancing the EASE highly responsive and personalized customer service model.

Seymour earned her B.S. in Logistics from The Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business, and her MBA in Business Analytics from the University of Dayton. She enjoys spending time outdoors and with her family, including her husband, their two children, and their two dogs.