Meet Our Executive Team
Shawn Rorie
Chairman of the Board / Founder
Jarrod Marinello
Vice President of the Board / Co-Founder
Ashley Jankowski
Chief Executive Officer
Ralph Blank
Vice President of Operations
Shawn Rorie
Chairman of the Board / Founder
Shawn began his transportation career in 1995 with one of the largest 3PL providers in the world. He brings both Sales and Operations experience to BAT Logistics. Prior to co-founding BAT Logistics in 2008, he was a Senior Manager for the largest railroad in the U.S. He is responsible for overall operations, financial management, and revenue generation. Shawn is a Veteran of the U.S. Army and he obtained his B.S. in Aviation Management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL. When he is not working he enjoys family time, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling, and other outdoor activities. He also enjoys Tennessee Football and is a BIG fan! Email
srorie@batlogistics.com Jarrod Marinello
Vice President of the Board / Co-Founder
Jarrod is a graduate of Marketing and International Business at the University of Central Florida. Within his 10 years experience in Transportation, Marinello has already held positions such as Branch Manager, Director, and Sales Manager with various Fortune 500 logistics companies. He is responsible for sales generation and marketing activities in the United States and Canada. When Jarrod is not working he likes to spend time watching Steven Seagal movies, playing tennis and thinking about his favorite customers. Ashley Jankowski
Chief Executive Officer
Ashley began her transportation career in 2005 with a local trucking company where she quickly learned she had found her love. As a Business Graduate from Metro Community College, she easily advanced from Safety to Operations and later to Customer Service and Sales, and learned every aspect of the industry. She joined BAT Logistics in May of 2010 as a broker and quickly advanced. She took on the role as the Operations Manager in October 2012, and General Manager in January 2014. She currently oversees every aspect of the business as the Vice President. When Ashley is not at BAT she enjoys spending time with family, going on local adventures, and traveling. Ralph Blank
Vice President of Operations
Ralph Blank began with BAT Logistics in June of 2011. He took on his role as Operations Manager in December 2015, and Vice President of Operations in 2021. He graduated from the University of Omaha with his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. He is married to his best friend and together they have two daughters. When not at BAT, Ralph enjoys playing basketball and spending time with family. He also spends time working with a non-profit organization and doing service work in the community. Email
rblank@batlogistics.com
Shawn Rorie
Chairman of the Board / Founder
Jarrod Marinello
Vice President of the Board / Co-Founder
Ashley Jankowski
Chief Executive Officer
Ralph Blank
Vice President of Operations
Shawn Rorie
Chairman of the Board / Founder
Jarrod Marinello
Vice President of the Board / Co-Founder
Ashley Jankowski
Chief Executive Officer
Ralph Blank
Vice President of Operations
Meet Our Sales Team
Meet Our Customer Service Team
Steve Coenen
Customer Service Team Lead
Stephen Sinclair
Customer Growth & Development Manager
Mike Wajda
Customer Growth & Development Manager
Louis Trautwein
Customer Growth and Development Manager
Adam Williamson
Customer Coordinator
Steve Coenen
Customer Service Team Lead
Stephen Sinclair
Customer Growth & Development Manager
Mike Wajda
Customer Growth & Development Manager
Louis Trautwein
Customer Growth and Development Manager
Adam Williamson
Customer Coordinator
Meet Our Ops Leaders
Larry Minard
Operations Zone Lead - East & West
Nicole Thomsen
Operations Zone Lead - Central
Jeff Meek
Dispatch Team Lead
Larry Minard
Operations Zone Lead - East & West
Nicole Thomsen
Operations Zone Lead - Central
Jeff Meek
Dispatch Team Lead
Meet Our Central Ops Team
centralops@batlogistics.com
Central Operations: 712-256-7152
Central Dispatch: 712-256-7137
Joseph Haggas
Senior Carrier Growth & Development Manager
David Haith
Carrier Growth & Development Manager
Greg Eynon
Senior Carrier Coordinator
Payton Nelson
Carrier Coordinator
Josh Horvath
Carrier Coordinator
Joseph Haggas
Senior Carrier Growth & Development Manager
David Haith
Carrier Growth & Development Manager
Greg Eynon
Senior Carrier Coordinator
Payton Nelson
Carrier Coordinator
Josh Horvath
Carrier Coordinator
Meet Our East & West Ops Team
eastops@batlogistics.com
East Operations: 712-256-7158
East Dispatch: 712-256-7147
westops@batlogistics.com
West Operations: 712-256-7163
West Dispatch: 712-256-7161
Jerry Blank
Carrier Growth & Development Manager
Larry Christiansen
Carrier Growth & Development Manager
Chris Gibson
Carrier Coordinator
Craig Wurtz
Carrier Support Specialist
Jerry Blank
Carrier Growth & Development Manager
Larry Christiansen
Carrier Growth & Development Manager
Chris Gibson
Carrier Coordinator
Craig Wurtz
Carrier Support Specialist
Meet Our Dispatch Team
Eric Hay
Senior Carrier Coordinator
Julia Woods
Carrier Support Specialist
Chris Weyrauch
Carrier Support Specialist
Eric Hay
Senior Carrier Coordinator
Julia Woods
Carrier Support Specialist
Chris Weyrauch
Carrier Support Specialist
Meet Our National Accounts Team
Anthony Harder
Customer Service Team Lead
Chet Palmer
Customer Growth & Development Manager
Davonna Comstock
Customer Growth & Development Manager
Andrew Thomas
Customer Coordinator
Chloe Lytle
Customer Coordinator
Anthony Harder
Customer Service Team Lead
Chet Palmer
Customer Growth & Development Manager
Davonna Comstock
Customer Growth & Development Manager
Andrew Thomas
Customer Coordinator
Chloe Lytle
Customer Coordinator
Meet Our Specialized Team
Brennon Geis
Carrier Growth & Development Manager
Chris Lassiter
Customer Growth & Development Manager
Brennon Geis
Carrier Growth & Development Manager
Chris Lassiter
Customer Growth & Development Manager
Meet Our Administrative Team
accounting@batlogistics.com
carriercompliance@batlogistics.com
Kristy Snethen
Accounting & Compliance Team Lead
Rory Strobbe
Accounting & Compliance Support Specialist
Stephanie Reeves
Executive Assistant / HR Generalist
Jasmine Briggins
Accounting Coordinator
Kristy Snethen
Accounting & Compliance Team Lead
Rory Strobbe
Accounting & Compliance Support Specialist
Stephanie Reeves
Executive Assistant / HR Generalist
Jasmine Briggins
Accounting Coordinator
