DELAFIELD, Wis. – Evans Transportation, a full-service, third-party provider of custom logistics solutions for a diverse range of North American shippers, today announced that three members its executive and commercial leadership teams were named to the 2025 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pros to Know list: Matt Huckeba, Chief Strategy Officer; Derek Mansur, Vice President of Strategic Sales; and Blake Stinnett, Director of Enterprise Accounts. This recognition highlights outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chains for competitive advantage. In 2024, Brian Broadhurst, Senior Vice President of Parcel Solution, was also recognized as a Pro to Know.
“This industry recognition of several members of the Evans Transportation family highlights our ongoing commitment to empowering our employees to better serve our customers as top-tier experts in the supply chain, 3PL and freight industry,” said Ryan Keepman, Evans Transportation CEO. “I am grateful for Matt, Derek and Blake’s dedication to our industry, our corporate values and their roles within the company, helping advance our goal to be Wisconsin’s leading 3PL provider while always putting our customers first.”
Huckeba was honored in the “Leaders in Excellence” category, recognizing company leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the supply chain space. Over the past year, Huckeba led the successful expansion of Evans’ Parcel Solutions Group, integrated a new offering and delivered substantial cost savings, ranging from 15-25%, across a dozen clients. His work optimizing transportation spend, streamlining billing operations and fostering key partnerships has positioned Evans Transportation for continued success. A seasoned expert in parcel operations, technology and consulting, Huckeba operates at the intersection of innovation and execution, delivering tailored solutions that drive efficiency and cost savings for shippers. This year he took on the role of Chief Strategy Officer, focusing on the broader business operations and commercial go to market strategy for Evans Transportation.
Mansur was honored in the “Top Transportation Innovators” category, recognizing professionals in the transportation space, including freight, trucking, rail, air cargo, ship/ports and more. He plays a pivotal role in bridging Evans’ carrier network with client needs, ensuring seamless logistics solutions. His hands-on approach set him apart – traveling extensively to meet with original equipment manufacturers, personally working through logistical challenges and aligning operational capabilities with client expectations. In 2024 alone, Mansur conducted more than 30 multiday site visits, engaging directly with shipping teams, carriers and end users to optimize processes from origin to destination. His ability to identify inefficiencies, problem-solve in real time and communicate effectively across all stakeholders has made him an indispensable asset. Whether managing over-dimensional, high-value shipments or responding to last-minute logistical hurdles, Mansur’s commitment to innovation and excellence continues to elevate Evans’ service offerings.
Stinnett was honored in the “Rising Star” category, recognizing young or newer professionals under the age of 39 whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the supply chain network. He manages client accounts with portfolios exceeding $145 million and oversees logistical operations, analyzes market trends and develops tailored transportation strategies. Most importantly, Stinnett has become the lead client relationships manager in Evans Transportation’s data center group, implementing new key performance indicators and customer-focused initiatives. Over the past year, he has led strategic cost-savings efforts, reducing transportation costs by 18%, launched a quarterly business review process to improve client engagement and introduced sustainability initiatives that reduced carbon emissions. His ability to combine technical expertise with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to continuous learning in the data center space has made him a standout, young professional in the industry.
“Many of today’s supply chain pros are more than just leaders within their space; they’re true pioneers of change,” said Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive and co-founder of the Women in Supply Chain Forum. “This year’s list of winners really pushed the boundaries in all facets; creating, implementing, transforming, innovating, reinventing, and collaborating. They executed on all fronts, over-delivering and over-performing. They are true professionals to know in the supply chain space.”
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About Evans Transportation
Founded in 1985, Evans is a family-owned, full-service, third-party provider of custom logistics solutions for a diverse range of North American shippers. A private company based in Wisconsin fueled by more than 40 years of industry experience and an uncommonly dedicated team, Evans is a single-source, end-to-end transportation management provider. Taking a collaborative, customer-first approach, Evans invests the time and energy to understand customer needs, creating innovative, strategic solutions that help customers become better shippers. Evans works with customers in a range of industries, including automotive, chemicals and plastics, energy and oil, food and beverage, healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and electronics.
