EY Announces Bryan Keller of Keller Logistics Group as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award Finalist
Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Bryan Keller of Keller Logistics Group was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award finalist. Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who think big to succeed.
Keller was selected by a panel of independent judges according to the following criteria – entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact – among other core contributions and attributes.
“It truly is an honor to be selected among this distinct group of visionaries who are helping to shape a better future,” stated Keller. “With this opportunity, I hope to inspire others through leadership and giving back.”
Headquartered in Defiance, Ohio, Keller Logistics Group is comprised of affiliates: Thomas E. Keller Trucking, Keller Warehousing & Co-Packing, and Keller Freight Solutions. With over 800 employees, including 300 truck drivers, over 3 million sq. ft. of warehouse space across 12 states, and 4 speculative buildings currently being built in 2 states, the company saw 44% growth last year.
The regional finalists will be recognized and winners will be announced at the Michigan and Northwest Ohio awards celebration on June 23, 2022 at One Campus Martius in Detroit. The regional winners will then be considered by the National independent judging panel for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards, which will be presented in November at the annual Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation’s most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in June 2023.
For over 35 years, EY US has celebrated the unstoppable entrepreneurs who are building a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous world for all. The Entrepreneur Of The Year program has recognized more than 10,000 US executives since its inception in 1986. Entrepreneur Of The Year Award winners have exclusive, ongoing access to the experience, insight and wisdom of fellow alumni and other members of the entrepreneurial community in over 60 countries — all supported by vast EY resources. Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are presented by PNC Bank. In
Michigan and Northwest Ohio, sponsors also include Donnelley Financial Solutions, Trion Solutions Inc., Foley & Lardner LLP, and Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications.
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About Keller Logistics Group:
Keller Logistics Group is an asset based 3PL dedicated to serving the transportation, warehousing, distribution and contract packaging needs of manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers across the U.S. Our suite of services provides efficient closed loop logistics solutions through one provider minimizing the additional costs associated with multiple logistics resource outsourcing.
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