Two Key Promotions in ALC Boston and Los Angeles Offices

La Cañada Flintridge Calif. – The Allen Lund Company is pleased to announce two key promotions: John Ryan to Manager of the Boston office and Joe Brindle to Manager of the Los Angeles office. Both have been recognized in their leadership and dedication to the company.

John Ryan held previous positions as a transportation broker and most recently assistant manager of the Boston team. Lenny Sciarappa, VP Sales and Operations commented, “John has been an incredible asset to the Boston office and to ALC for the past 16 years. From day one, he has been fully committed to learning and growing the business. He is a perfect example of what dedication and hard work will do for you. He is well respected by the team and has played an integral role in the success of the Boston office. It has been a pleasure working alongside John on a daily basis, and I am excited to continue to work with him as he assumes his new role.”

According to John, “I want to thank the Executive Team for the opportunity they have afforded me. Additionally, I want to thank Lenny for the last 16 years of guidance. Finally, I would like to thank our team in Boston without whom none of this would be possible.”

Joe Brindle held previous positions as a transportation broker and most recently assistant manager of the Los Angeles team. Tracey Lewin, VP Sales and Operations commented, “Very early on in his ALC career, Joe stood out as a leader. For thirteen years now, he has been hungry for knowledge and experience and has proven that he is capable and willing to reach for the stars. His tireless work ethic, get-it-done attitude and commitment to always do the right thing will take him and the LA office very far. I’m grateful for all of the support Joe has provided over the past eight years in his Assistant Manager role and I’m thrilled for him to take the wheel and lead this office to the next level. Congratulations Joe!”

Joe stated, “Equal parts excitement and gratitude meet me in taking on the role of manager of the LA office. I’m excited to be able to continue to work with the LA team as their manager while also being very grateful to the company for this opportunity. With the help of my team, I look forward to helping to continue to build on the success that this office has seen over the years. I work with the best group of people and I’d be nothing without them. Thank you!”

John Ryan has been with the Allen Lund Company since April of 2003. He began as a transportation broker and is now currently the manager of the Boston team. John attended Salem State University and earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Criminal Justice.

Joe Brindle has been with the Allen Lund Company for 13 years and has recently been promoted from assistant manager of our Los Angeles Refrigerated Division to the manager of the Los Angeles Sales office. He graduated from National Polytechnic College of Science (College of Oceaneering).

About Allen Lund Company:

Specializing as a national third-party transportation broker with nationwide offices and over 500 employees, the Allen Lund Company works with shippers and carriers across the nation to arrange dry, refrigerated (specializing in produce), and flatbed freight; additionally, the Allen Lund Company has a logistics and software division, ALC Logistics, and an International Division licensed by the FMC as an OTI-NVOCC #019872NF.  

Established in 1976, the Allen Lund Company was recognized by Logistics Tech Outlook for our software division ALC Logistics as a 2018 Top 10 Freight Management Solution Providers, 2018 FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers, 2017 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Top 100, 2017 Food Logistics 100+ Top Software and Tech Provider, a 2016 Top IT Provider by Inbound Logistics, 2015 Coca-Cola Challenger Carrier of the Year, 2015 Top Private Company in Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Business Journal, 2015 Top 100+ Software and Technology Providers, 2015 Top 100 Logistics IT Provider by Inbound Logistics, a 2014 Great Supply Chain Partner, and was placed in Transport Topics’ “2014 Top 25 Freight Brokerage Firms.” The company manages over 365,000 loads annually, and received the 2013 “Best in Cargo Security Award.” In 2011, the company received the TIA 3PL Samaritan Award, and NASTC (National Association of Small Trucking Companies) named Allen Lund Company the 2010 Best Broker of the Year.

More information is available at   www.allenlund.com.