Jim Damman

CEO and Board Member

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

About

Strong track record of leadership in small, medium and large organizations. Worked in capital intensive and low capital intensity businesses; including publicly traded companies and private equity (PE) backed. Created and nurtured an open communications and servant leadership culture throughout career. Experience leading divestitures, acquisitions and integrations. Passionate about the use of technology to break paradigms and drive productivity and overall business results.

Experience

  • Executive Chairman at MODE Global
    Dec 2020 - Jan 2024 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    MODE Global is a $3B+ multi-brand, 3PL platform and one of the world’s leading logistics companies. We are the fifth largest truckload freight brokerage and the largest non-asset intermodal provider in the United States. Through our family of brands, which includes Avenger Logistics, MODE Transportation and SUNTECKtts, we offer more than 30 years of experience providing exceptional service with a focus on customer experience. MODE Global provides efficient, reliable transportation services around the world to more than 10,000 customers across a diverse set of markets. Powered by a sophisticated suite of technology solutions, MODE makes supply chain management easy through relationships with more than 100,000 carriers and agents in 230 locations throughout North America.

  • Member Board Of Directors at Transportation Intermediaries Association
    Apr 2018 - Apr 2023 · 5 yrs 1 mo

  • President and CEO at MODE Transportation
    Sep 2004 - Dec 2020 · 16 yrs 4 mos

    Privately held. Previously Exel Transportation Services; renamed MODE Transportation, LLC in 2011.

  • President Technology, Aerospace and Service Logistics - Americas at DHL Supply Chain
    Mar 2006 - Mar 2011 · 5 yrs 1 mo

    Logistics services targeting primarily Technology and Aerospace customers, as well as time critical fulfillment and service parts distribution throughout North, Central and South America.

  • President at Transentric
    Jan 2002 - Feb 2004 · 2 yrs 2 mos