Leadership

Jessica Foster, Director of HR

Jessica brings over 20 years of experience in human resources, with fluency in both English and Spanish. She manages key HR functions such as staffing, training, compliance, and employee relations, ensuring that Langham stays compliant while cultivating a positive workplace culture.

As a strategic leader, Jessica is instrumental in talent acquisition and retention, consistently staying up-to-date on labor laws. Her dedication to ongoing education and initiatives that promote company culture strengthens the organization and boosts employee engagement. Jessica’s expertise and leadership are critical to Langham’s continued success.

John Huybers, Director of IT

John Huybers leads Langham’s Information Technology team and sets the technology strategy of the organization. He makes sure Langham provides its customers and employees with the most current technological capabilities to provide maximum visibility and efficiency. After graduating in Finance from Indiana University, John started his career as a lieutenant in Finance in the United States Army for 3 years. John then spent 12 ½ years at an institutional money manager in various IT roles eventually overseeing all application development of trading, portfolio management, and operational systems.

Since joining Langham in 2006, John has led development and implementation on many initiatives focused on improving operational efficiency for all areas of Langham and better information for our customers including a robust customer portal, an enterprise-wide business intelligence platform for our customers and employees, and a comprehensive cyber-security framework.

John has also spent 2 years in a full-time Six Sigma role leading a team of Black Belts and is a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt.

Tracy Jaisle, Chief Financial Officer

Tracy Jaisle brings a tremendous background to Langham with over 25 years of experience in managing company finances, having serviced many distinguished companies before, including Bone Dry Roofing where she was CFO for the last eight years. She is well versed with financial management and well acquainted with risk management. Furthermore, Tracy is highly skilled in drafting financial and funding strategies along with managing systems for tracking.

Lee Ann Merriman, Director of Customer Experience

LeeAnn has been with Langham for 17 years and is an accomplished Customer Experience Director with extensive expertise in managing strategic accounts, overseeing onboarding processes, ensuring governance, and driving sales growth. With a proven track record of enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty, LeeAnn excels in developing and implementing customer-centric strategies that align with organizational goals.

In her role, LeeAnn is responsible for leading a dedicated team focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences. She collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to streamline onboarding procedures, establish robust governance frameworks, and identify opportunities for sales expansion. Her strategic approach and commitment to excellence have consistently resulted in improved customer retention and increased revenue.

LeeAnn’s ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and her deep understanding of customer needs make her an invaluable asset to any organization. She is passionate about fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring that customers receive the highest level of service and support.

Brett Palencer, Director of Quality

Rick Riedinger, Director of Transportation, Business Development, & Operations

Rick is a highly experienced and results-driven supply chain management professional with over 25 years of expertise in optimizing and leading complex transportation and logistics operations. With a proven track record of success, Rick’s career spans a wide array of roles, where he has consistently demonstrated leadership and innovation. Prior to joining Langham in 2001, Rick held full accountability for nine North American asset-owned and third-party distribution centers. In this capacity, he spearheaded the development and execution of strategic inbound, outbound, and third-party networks, managing diverse transportation modes across air, sea, and ground logistics.

As Langham’s Director of Transportation, Rick oversees the company’s 24/7 transportation operations, security teams, and ensures seamless coordination across multiple platforms. His responsibilities extend to managing Langham Trucking’s asset operations, where he drives operational efficiency, cost optimization, and adherence to stringent safety standards. Rick’s extensive experience in both asset and third-party logistics, combined with his leadership in high-pressure environments, has positioned him as a key contributor to Langham’s continued success. His innovative approach and deep understanding of transportation networks have helped elevate Langham’s operations to new heights of reliability and security.

Rick holds a Bachelor of Science in Purchasing and Logistics Management from Arizona State University, equipping him with both the theoretical foundation and practical expertise to thrive in an ever-evolving supply chain landscape.

Todd Sharp, Director of Strategic Accounts

Todd Sharp is the Director of Strategic Accounts at Langham Logistics. In this role, he focuses on delivering a world-class customer experience by executing strategic plans for top accounts, providing real-time KPI performance reporting, and swiftly resolving supply chain challenges for clients. With over 15 years of leadership experience in operations, Todd’s background includes senior roles at Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, where he oversaw sales and production facilities across multiple states.

Todd is known for his innovative thinking, strong collaboration skills, and commitment to fostering an environment of trust and inclusion. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Tri-State University. At Langham, Todd is eager to contribute to the company’s mission of delivering unparalleled supply chain solutions, leveraging his strategic approach to enhance client service and drive continued growth.

Dan Straus, Director of Sales & Business Development

Dan Straus is an integral part of our leadership team bringing 30 years of regional sales and operations experience from the LTL (less than truckload) transportation industry. As Director of LTL Sales & Business Development. Dan cultivates trusted partnerships with new and existing clients as well as carriers.