One of the ways we Deliver for our Customers, is by hosting the annual Keller Logistics Summit, to keep you up-to-date and ahead of the game on topics most important to consider in your annual supply chain planning.

Location
Knights of Columbus
111 Elliott Road, Defiance, OH 43512
Date & Time
September 24, 2025, 8:30 AM -
 4:30 PM
Hotel 
Hampton Inn - Defiance
1037 Hotel Drive
Speakers
This year's slate of nationally renowned speakers features experts throughout various facets of the logistics and supply chain industry.

JUST ANNOUNCED: Jeff Silver, founder of Coyote Logistics and Mastery Logistics Solutions is joining our incredible line up at the 2025 Keller Logistics Summit.
Miguel Rodríguez García, Ph.D.
Massachusets Institute of technology
Miguel Rodríguez García, Ph.D., is a Research Scientist at the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics, where he leads the Warehouse of the Future initiative. His research explores technology adoption, risk management, and the human role in modern supply chains, with a focus on e-commerce and omnichannel logistics. Miguel has partnered with global companies to tackle real-world challenges and has published widely in top supply chain journals. He also leads MIT’s largest digital supply chain course, serving over 20,000 students annually, and teaches in both graduate and executive programs. He holds a Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management from the University of Vigo, Spain.

Jason Miller
Michigan state University
Jason Miller is a Professor of Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University. He studies various topics at the intersection of supply chain management and economics, with a strong focus on topics concerning for-hire trucking. He has been quoted by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, ABC News, NBC News, and NPR, amongst others.
Greg Lindsay
Arizona state univeristy
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Greg Lindsay is a non-resident senior fellow at MIT’s Future Urban Collectives Lab, ASU’s Threatcasting Lab, and the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center. A senior advisor at climate analytics startup AlphaGeo, he was previously an urban tech fellow at Cornell Tech, focusing on AI and AR at city scale. Greg is a recognized expert on the future of cities, technology, and mobility, featured in The New York Times, WSJ, FT, CNN, NPR, and more. He has advised major firms and G20 governments, and held roles with BMW MINI’s URBAN-X, NewCities, and CoMotion. He’s also a two-time Jeopardy! champion—and the only person undefeated by IBM’s Watson.

Scott Cornell
Travelers
Scott Cornell, VP and National Practice Lead for Transportation at Travelers, has over 30 years of investigative experience specializing in cargo theft, supply chain security, and corporate investigations. He led the creation of Travelers’ Special Investigations Group (SIG) in 2005 and co-invented patented risk mitigation and recovery systems. Under his leadership, SIG has recovered over $100 million in stolen cargo since 2009. Scott frequently collaborates with law enforcement nationwide and serves as Chairman of the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA). A recognized cargo theft expert, he’s spoken at major industry events and been featured by CNBC, CBS, NBC, Vice TV, and others.
Breakout Sessions
New to the Keller Logistics Summit are breakout sessions.
Break out sessions will feature
Marc Blubaugh, Benesch Law
Gabe Vittorio, Keller Trucking
and more!
Marc Blubaugh
Partner & Co-Chair transportation and logisitcs practice group 
benesch, Friedlander, coplan & aronoff
Nuclear Verdicts: The US Supreme Court and the Future of Freight Broker and Shipper Liability

Marc will discuss the rise of multimillion dollar “nuclear verdicts” impacting transportation, logistics, shippers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. His sessions will cover a key legal issue dividing courts and likely headed to the U.S. Supreme Court that affects operations, insurance costs, and defenses. Attendees can also bring other legal questions for discussion.

Gabe Vittorio
Director of dedicated operations
 Keller trucking
Unlocking Efficiency: Keller’s Proprietary YardLink in Action

Gabe Vittorio comes with over 5 years of experience in dedicated services. As Keller Trucking’s Director of Dedicated Services, he will unveil our new proprietary Yard Management System and share how it can transform operations at scale. Expect practical takeaways you can apply to your business and the chance to get your YMS questions answered directly.

Lars Cleland
President Keller freight solutions
Scaling the Playbook: End-to-End Supply Chain Solutions with CollectU

Behind every fan-favorite collectible is an unconventional supply chain built to scale. In this session, we’ll take you behind the scenes of CollectU’s journey — from item collection and warehousing to packing, shipping, and last-mile delivery. By combining innovative technology with strategic partnerships at top universities like Tennessee, Boise State, and Penn State, CollectU is rewriting the logistics playbook to fuel growth and keep fans connected from campus to customer.

Daryl Mickley
President
Keller Warehousing & Co-Packing
Scaling the Playbook: End-to-End Supply Chain Solutions with CollectU

Behind every fan-favorite collectible is an unconventional supply chain built to scale. In this session, we’ll take you behind the scenes of CollectU’s journey — from item collection and warehousing to packing, shipping, and last-mile delivery. By combining innovative technology with strategic partnerships at top universities like Tennessee, Boise State, and Penn State, CollectU is rewriting the logistics playbook to fuel growth and keep fans connected from campus to customer.
Schedule:
Tuesday, September 23 - Meet & Greet Networking Event
5:00 pM - 
7:00 pm
Location: Keller Logistics Headquarters, 1978 Thomas E. Keller Blvd. Defiance, OH

Join us for the 2025 Keller Logistics Summit Kick Off: Enjoy meeting other industry leaders and the Keller Team.

Heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks provided.
Wednesday, September 24 - Summit
8:30 aM 

9:00 AM

9:30 AM

10:30 AM

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:30 Pm

2:30 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

4:30 PM
Registration and Breakfast

Welcome and Opening Remarks
CEO of Keller Logistics Group, Bryan Keller

The Warehouse of the Future
Keynote Speaker: Miguel Rodriguez Garcia, PhD, MIT


Breakout Session/ Networking



Cargo Theft Trends & Methods
Speaker: Scott Cornell, Travelers


Lunch


Future Trends in Globalization, AI, & Demography for Transportation & Logistics Executives
Keynote Speaker: Greg Lindsay
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Breakout Session/ Networking


The State of Trucking: Economic Insights & Outlooks
Speaker: Jason Miller, PhD, Michigan State University​​​


Closing Remarks
CEO of Keller Logistics Group, Bryan Keller


Cocktail Reception​​​







Location
Knights of Columbus Hall
111 Elliott Road, Defiance, OH 43512
The 2024 Keller Logistics Summit will be held at the Knights of Columbus in Defiance, Ohio.
 Join us on September 24, 2025!
We look forward to hosting you!

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