About Us

Our business is about serving you, but here you can learn a bit more about us. Here you'll learn more about our humble beginnings, our values, and our mission.

The R&S Difference

Everyone says “partnership is important,” but for us, business is more than just signing a contract. It’s vital that our relationships are built on trust and solutions that will last. We are young people in an old person’s game, which makes us hungry for the supply chain problems that don’t fit in the box (pun intended). 

Sure, we can handle the straightforward warehousing and fulfillment operations, and we’re going to do so extremely well, but we can also take the hard stuff. 

We’re problem solvers and logistics experts with a passion for taking on the projects no one else will.

Our Mission Statement

R&S pursues trust with our employees and customers so that you can focus on what matters, and we can grow together.

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Our Vision Statement

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Our Core Values

Tenacity: See the need, fill the need, and stick with it until it’s done right.

Agility: Be sharp, be clever; reliability through adaptability.

Stewardship: Take care of our customer's goods as if they were our own.

Being Invested: People and relationships matter most.

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Our Story

R&S began as a small local freight forwarding company with a vision to streamline logistics operations and provide unparalleled customer service. Over the decades, we have expanded our services, embraced technological advancements, and navigated through the challenges of an ever-changing economic landscape.

2001

Our story began in 2001 with a 20,000-square-foot warehouse in Loudon, Tennessee.

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2004

In 2004, we built a 20,000-square-foot addition to increase our storage capacity. We also added loading and unloading railway freight to our services.​

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2006

In 2006, we added a brokerage division along with asset-based trucking for just-in-time deliveries.

2007 - 2009

From 2007 to 2009, we developed specializations in the food, pharmaceutical, automotive, chemical, and biomass industries.

2011

As part of our ongoing commitment to quality management, our first location received an ISO 9001 certification.

2012-2018

During this period, we experienced significant growth, expanding our customer base to include clients in Indianapolis and Nashville.

2020

Continuing to improve our facilities and processes, we also received ISO 140001 certification.

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2021

Like many businesses in 2020-2021, we were profoundly impacted by COVID-19. With an increased emphasis on the supply chain, we secured a crucial new warehouse location at the port of Savannah, Georgia.

Present

Since 2021, we have secured several new locations in Morristown, Tennessee. With these additions, we now offer 2 million square feet (and growing!) of warehouse space for our customers.

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Looking Ahead

Looking ahead, we will continue expanding our team, partnering with local businesses and communities, and remaining committed to serving our customers.

Looking Ahead

Looking ahead, we will continue expanding our team, partnering with local businesses and communities, and remaining committed to serving our customers.

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Meet the R&S Team

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Joe Michalik

President, COO

Since 2011, Joe Michalik has held the position of Chief Executive Officer at R&S Logistics. He graduated from The University of Tennessee with a major in economics and a minor in business administration. Joe’s expertise encompasses construction, crane, and tracking, along with valuable experience building enduring relationships with clients in property management.
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Landon Pyle

VP of Business Development

Landon Pyle has served as the Director of Business Development since joining the team in 2016. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Johnson University and is dedicated to finding the right solutions for challenging issues. He quite literally thinks outside the box to handle non-standard freight loads.

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Bobby Taylor

VP Of Customer Relations

Bobby has been the Operations and Transportation Manager at R&S Logistics since 2012, having graduated from the University of Tennessee with a dual major in marketing and supply chain management. Prior to joining R&S, he worked with Fortune 500 companies in automotive and consumer goods. He is passionate about fostering growth and building strong connections with people.

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Matt McMurray

VP of Operations

Since 2018, Matt McMurray has held the position of Director of Operations at R&S Logistics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management and a global supply chain executive master’s of business administration from The University of Tennessee. With over 10 years of experience leading teams in the distribution and warehousing space, he is prepared to lead teams towards success and scalable growth.
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Frank Rimshaw

CQE, CQA, CSSBB, CQM,
ISO Quality & Environmental Manager; Regulatory Compliance

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Garrett Dykstra

Director of Continuous Improvement

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Trysten Sherwood

Human Resources Manager

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Jeffrey Cochran

Senior Systems Analyst

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Aaron Powell

Accounting Manager

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David Schmid

Founder, R&S

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Sandi Banister

Executive Administrator, R&S

Commerce

We are honored to partner with the following area Chambers of Commerce.

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Loudon Tennessee County Chamber business
Morristown Tennessee chamber of commerce business
Anderson County Tennessee Chamber of Commerce business
Athens, Tennessee Chamber of Commerce business
Blount County Tennessee Partnership business
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce business
Monroe County Chamber of Commerce business

Memberships

We are pleased to be a part of the following memberships. 

Affiliations

We are a proud affiliate of the following organizations.

University of Tennessee Knoxville business partner
American Chemistry Council member
National Association of Manufacturers member

Partnerships

We are a preferred & trusted partner with these 4PL brokers.

Endorsements & Recommendations

Discover the genuine voices of our valued partners as they share their experiences with our services. We take immense pride in the relationships we’ve built, and these testimonials are a testament to the satisfaction and confidence of those who have chosen us. We employ dedicated staff members focused on continuous improvement and obtaining certifications.