have integrity.”
And not surprisingly, when Steger looks
aheadhe seesmore growth.
The company is looking at pursuing cold
storage facilities of its own in response to
customer inquiries. The fleet side of the
business is in the process of branching out
to its own separate entity – IEL Trucking –
and more trailers will be added. And a new
office building is being eyed as a potential
recruiting tool to lure more high-end
employees from Cincinnati and surround-
ing areas.
As for revenue and other bottom-line
elements, it remains a full-speed-ahead
mindset, too.
“I would like to be in the $400-500 million
revenue range (within five years),” Steger
said.
“And I want to make sure we don’t get too
corporate. I think that’s one of the things
that attracts people to us. I learned in the
Air Force when we had the colonels and the
generals on the base with us, they were just
so personable and they were invested in
making sure youmet your goals.
“They motivated you to want to work for
them and want to be there. I want to make
sure that stays intact. You have to balance
that with putting processes and procedures
in place that protect the business. That’s the
linewewalk.”
AT A GLANCE
WHO:
Integrity Express Logistics
WHAT:
Asset-based third-party freight brokerage
offering regional and nationwide shipping
and management logistics resources
WHERE:
Headquarters in Blue Ash, Ohio;
satellite facilities in Florida,
Georgia and California
WEBSITE:
July-August 2014
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