Operators. Investors. Industry insiders.

Pat understands how revenue actually moves through supply chain—from pricing to sales to execution at scale. He’s spent decades aligning teams, systems, and strategy across complex logistics environments.

Today, he works closely with founders building the next generation of freight and logistics platforms—bringing a direct, operator-first lens to growth, positioning, and go-to-market.

Dan has spent his career designing and executing transactions across a wide range of outcomes—from large-scale investments to early-stage opportunities. He understands how to align incentives, capital, and long-term value creation.

At Venture 53, he brings a disciplined approach to how companies are funded, scaled, and positioned for what comes next.

• Led financial integration, consolidation and performance across acquired businesses as CFO of Global Ventures, Coca-Cola.
• Responsible for businesses totaling $2.6B in revenue and $300mm in operating income and led investment process from valuation through closing of over $9B worth transactions as Global Director of Mergers & Acquisitions at Coca-Cola.
• Developed the appropriate investment structures and business models for transactions of all sizes, from multi-billion-dollar transactions to minority investments of less than $500k.
• Shellie brings exceptional finance and M&A experience including deal structure, negotiations and diligence to the team.

John spent years leading research and investment banking efforts across the sector, advising public and private companies through growth, M&A, and market shifts. His perspective is grounded in deep market intelligence and decades of pattern recognition.

He brings a macro lens to Venture 53—helping identify where the industry is moving and which companies are positioned to lead it.

Amy has led marketing strategy for some of the most recognized Fortune 500 brands, managing $100M+ budgets and building systems that translate data into action.

At Venture 53, she works directly with portfolio companies on positioning, messaging, and market strategy—helping founders cut through noise and scale with clarity.

Nancy spent over two decades inside the industry, rising through sales leadership roles and working directly with customers, carriers, and operations teams. She understands how deals actually get done—and where friction slows them down.

She brings a practical, execution-focused perspective to evaluating and supporting early-stage companies.

Bart has worked across consulting, enterprise operations, and supply chain technology, including leadership roles at EY, GE Capital, Penske Logistics, and project44.

He brings a deep understanding of how large-scale systems change—and where technology creates real leverage.

Jack has spent his career advising and supporting companies across the industry, with a focus on growth, operations, and long-term strategy.

At Venture 53, he contributes experience and insight that help founders navigate complexity as they scale.

• Founder of Mullett Strategies, a DC based consultancy focused on transportation policy and new transportation technologies.
• Retired as a member of Con-way’s Executive Leadership Team in 2016 and has over 40 years trucking and logistics experience.
• Past member of US DOT’s National Freight Advisory Committee and has served on several public and private Boards.
• Randy currently focuses on helping transportation technology startups and remains deeply involved in the national transportation policy community.

• Co-Founder and Managing Partner Third Axiom Solutions, software company built to help customers effectively link their analytics initiatives to their desired outcomes and industry-specific strategic goals.
• Founder and CEO of Story Group, an award-winning integrated Creative agency.
• Serves on the Board of Director for leading transportation companies including Ward Transportation & Logistics Corp and MyCarrier.