About Lazer Logistics – Mission, History & Team

Our Story

Lazer Logistics started in 1996 when two founders pooled their savings to buy a single spotter truck. After 30 years of relentless precision, we’ve grown into the largest provider of outsourced yard logistics. With 700+ locations in the U.S. and Canada, including 54 of the Fortune 500, we have the reach needed to tirelessly serve our customers.

While our core focus is yard management services, including yard spotting, shuttling, and related technologies, we’re also an award-winning leader in sustainability. We stand on pillars of resilience, leadership development, and commitment to our customers. With an average idle time at a fraction of the industry average, our expert analysts help you eliminate operational blind spots, maximize uptime, and deliver repeatable bottom-line savings, all while reducing CO₂emissions.

Our GROWTH

Check out a few key moments of our evolution through the years.

1996

Lazer Spot Launch

Lazer Spot established in Macon, Georgia, in August 1996 with one location.

2004-2007

Locations, Locations, Locations

Lazer grows from 41 locations across nine states in 2004 to 95 locations across 20 states in 2007.

2004-2007

2008-2011

Covering half of the U.S.

Lazer grows to more than 190 locations across 27 states, expanding to California, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nevada, and Maryland.First private, institutional money in 2010.

2018-2021

Oh, Canada

Lazer Canada launches in 2018, and in 2019 Lazer acquires seven providers during the next three years to further establish its reach across the U.S. and Canada and moves into headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.

2018-2021

2022-2023

Lazer Logistics is Born

Lazer Spot rebrands as Lazer Logistics to better represent the full value delivered beyond spotting – including shuttling, drayage, trailer rentals, EVs, YMS, gate operations and more.

2023-2024

Lazer acquired by EQT

Lazer acquired by EQT Partners and Lazer Management in 2023. Lazer acquires Spotlight a proprietary YMS in 2023 and Boone Logistics in 2024. Lazer launches Employee Ownership Program.

2023-2024

2025

Covering half of the U.S.

Lazer launches new NexusYMS from Lazer Tech.

EXECUTIVE Leadership Team

Adam brings over 25 years of experience leading logistics with a focus on operational rigor, innovation, and a people-first culture. As one of the founders of Lazer in 1996, he played a crucial role in establishing the values embedded in the organization today.

Adam Newsome

Chief Executive Officer

Phil has 36 years of logistics experience, from dispatcher and owner of MDS Trucking and Logistics to his current role as COO. His experience with freight management and strategic partnerships has enabled Phil to effectively lead Lazer Logistics’ expansion in key areas across North America.

Phil Newsome

Chief Operating Officer

As a strategic financial partner to CEOs and executive teams, Scott has provided valued insight on reporting, actioning KPIs, and key initiatives throughout his career. He is adept at streamlining processes to ensure consistency globally.

Scott Adelsky

Chief Financial Officer

Melanie has consistently excelled in technical leadership roles over the last 24 years, spearheading information technology initiatives at major manufacturing companies. She successfully led and orchestrated major digital transformations at Cummins, highlighting her expertise in shaping IT strategies and delivering business value.

Melanie Sandlin

Chief Information Officer

Sheryl brings a wealth of expertise in go-to-market strategy. She is well known as a visionary leader who excels in building diverse, high-performing teams and guiding growth, rendering her an indispensable asset to our team.

Sheryl Franklin

Chief Commerical Officer

Josh has more than 15 years of executive leadership experience. He guides the helm of our overall strategic plan and our Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring alignment with our current and future business direction.

Josh Lee

Chief Strategy Officer

Candice has been a champion for Lazer’s people for nearly 10 years, wearing many hats in HR to help build, strengthen, and further develop talent that has supported Lazer’s growth from 1,800 people when she joined in 2014 to over 5,600 people.

Candice Mirasol

Chief People Officer

Blaine leads the development and operations of Lazer Tech, which offers external-facing technology and software solutions to our customers. He holds a J.D. with a concentration in intellectual property law as well as an M.S. in computer and information sciences.

Blaine Dirker

Chief Technology Officer

Jon is an accomplished legal executive with more than 20 years of experience scaling and optimizing legal functions in support of high-growth and private-equity-backed companies.

Jon Blake

Chief Commercial Officer

Our Purpose