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RoadOne strengthens national leadership team

Apr 08, 2025

Positioning itself for long-term growth amidst tough freight market conditions

Within a challenging logistics market, RoadOne IntermodaLogistics is positioning itself for significant growth by making strategic hires to its senior leadership team across key areas, including finance, operations, warehousing, pricing, sales, and marketing. These new additions to the team are aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, strengthening client relationships, and driving innovation within the organization. By focusing on leadership expansion, RoadOne is not only preparing to navigate the current challenges but is also setting the foundation for long-term success and growth in an increasingly competitive logistics environment.

In addition to the leadership reshuffle, RoadOne has expanded its footprint by opening new locations in Denver and San Antonio this past year. The company is also setting its sights on Kansas City for an expansion later this year, further increasing its presence and solidifying its commitment to the U.S. logistics sector. These new hubs are part of the company’s broader plan to expand its regional presence and strengthen its service offerings across key areas of the U.S.

Ken Kellaway, Co-Founder, President, and CEO of RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, emphasized the importance of these new leadership appointments, stating, "In a time when the logistics industry faces increasing complexity, it's critical that we bring in top talent to drive forward-thinking solutions. Our commitment to enhancing our leadership team reflects our dedication to providing exceptional service and value to our customers. This investment in leadership, coupled with our strategic expansion initiatives, will enable us to better meet the needs of our clients and capitalize on new growth opportunities in the market."

In addition to new locations, RoadOne is also focusing on strengthening its partnerships along the southern border of the United States. By reinforcing these strategic partnerships, RoadOne aims to enhance its cross-border capabilities, facilitating smoother and more efficient transportation of goods between the U.S. and Mexico. These efforts are crucial as the company looks to capitalize on the growing demand for integrated logistics solutions that can address the needs of international supply chains. With these initiatives, RoadOne IntermodaLogistics is poised to expand its capabilities while maintaining a commitment to delivering top-tier service and fostering long-term relationships with its customers.

As RoadOne IntermodaLogistics positions itself for growth in a turbulent logistics market, the company’s focus on leadership expansion, strategic location openings, and strengthening partnerships is a clear indicator of its commitment to success. The combination of these elements will enable RoadOne to not only weather current challenges but also emerge as a stronger and more agile player in the logistics industry. With a strong leadership team in place and a bold expansion strategy, RoadOne is well-equipped to meet the evolving demands of the market and continue its trajectory of growth and innovation.

Sarah Sessa-McCaughey | SVP of Finance

Sarah Sessa-McCaughey joined the RoadOne team in February 2025 as the Senior Vice President of Finance for RoadOne IntermodaLogistics. Sarah will lead all of the financial aspects of the business at RoadOne.

Prior to RoadOne, Sarah has spent 15+ years in finance senior leadership positions, including serving as a segment CFO for the leading storage services company in the S&P 500. In her various leadership roles, Sarah was responsible for overseeing large global finance organizations, driving key partnership arrangements and supporting high growth organizations through both organic and inorganic strategies. Sarah joins RoadOne with extensive growth and business transformation experience across public and private equity backed organizations.

Michael Bradbury | VP of RoadOne LogisticSolutions

Michael Bradbury joined the RoadOne team in January 2025 as the Vice President of the RoadOne LogisticSolutions (ROLS), the brokerage division of RoadOne. Michael will lead all of the operations teams within the division as well as will oversee the brokerage sales team.

Prior to RoadOne, Michael spent 11+ years at what is now a top brokerage in the industry, where he learned all aspects of the business. Starting at an entry level role, Michael quickly worked his way up on the sales and operations side of the business before ultimately working his way up to overseeing all of the brokerage operations.

Gary Richardson | VP of Warehouse Operations

Gary Richardson joined the RoadOne team in March 2025 as the Vice President of Warehouse Operations for the Northeast region. Gary will control all of the warehouse operations within the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regions for all of RoadOne’s asset-based warehouse footprint.

Before joining RoadOne, Gary began his career leading teams for 20+ years at one of the largest Steamship lines. The last 10+ in a senior leadership capacity responsible for Warehouse & Distribution and Transportation inclusive of the East Coast, Midwest, and Gulf regions. Gary has since held senior leadership roles for both Global, and domestic, supply chain and logistics organizations. His leadership in team development and process optimization, along with his customer centric approach, will be critical as we continue to scale our strategic footprint nationally.

Keefe Murtaugh | VP of Business Development

Keefe Murtaugh joined the RoadOne team in February 2025 as the Vice President of Business Development for the company nationwide. He will utilize his extensive expertise in logistics, technology, & business relationships to identify new market opportunities, and drive strategic partnerships that enhance RoadOne’s service offerings and market presence.

Before joining RoadOne, Keefe began his career as a US Marine Corps officer where he developed a strong foundation in leadership, operations, and sound strategic planning. Keefe has 15+ years of experience in logistics in various commercial leadership roles for several of the leading platforms and technology firms in the space, where he played a pivotal role in enterprise partnerships and expanding key customer relationships.

Alexander Joyce | VP of Strategic Growth

Alexander Joyce joined the RoadOne team in September 2020 but was most recently promoted within the organization to the Vice President of Strategic Growth. Alex will now oversee all of the pricing, marketing, and acquisition efforts at RoadOne going forward, with continued support for all of the National Sales and Agent growth opportunities.

Prior to RoadOne, Alex spent 2+ years working in pricing and financial analysis for one of the leading office product and retail & distribution companies in the US.

Kaytie Kellaway | Social Media & Marketing Manager


Kaytie Kellaway joined the RoadOne team in January 2025 as the Social Media & Marketing Manager at RoadOne, where she will bring her creative expertise to enhance and modernize RoadOne’s brand and online presence.

Kaytie has 10+ years of experience in front of and behind the camera in film and advertisement production. She has also created branding for several startup companies, directed their creative marketing, and aided with all of the growth from the ground up.

Dave Hensal | SVP of RoadOne LogisticSystems

Dave Hensal joined the RoadOne team in March 2025 as Senior Vice President of
RoadOne LogisticSystems, the agent division of RoadOne. Dave will oversee all agent
operations within RoadOne, as well as support RoadOne IntermodaLogistics operations
throughout the nation.

Prior to RoadOne, Dave spent 35+ years in the logistics industry in various
leadership roles, in the intermodal logistics and drayage space. He most recently
served as the President & CEO for 13+ years for one of the largest national drayage
carriers in the industry, where under his management and guidance the business
grew considerably.

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