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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!

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.