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Nate Haney

CEO

Nate Haney, an attorney by training, is an entrepreneur and community-focused leader dedicated to empowering people and creating opportunities that drive change.

As the first in his family to graduate from college, Nate’s educational journey paved the way for a career defined by bold vision and calculated risk-taking. While in graduate school, Nate met his future business partner, Mike White. Years later, they launched their first transportation business with a $2,500 loan and a single truck. Their efforts have since expanded into a network of successful ventures providing comprehensive transportation solutions.

As the co-founder of a portfolio of more than ten businesses in the transportation and logistics sector, Nate has guided the organization to industry accolades, including multiple UPS and FedEx Carrier of the Year awards and recognition as a Fast 50 company for outstanding growth.

Nate resides in Louisville, Kentucky, with his wife, Meredith, and their three children: Miles, Hayes and Rawley.

Previous Roles, Certifications & Accolades:
Nate has held numerous previous leadership roles, including:

  • Co-founded Haney and White Enterprise (2011-Present)
  • Co-founder and member of Running Ox Logistics (2022 – Present)
  • Senior Vice President of Unity Aluminum (Now: Aluminum Dynamics) (2017 – 2022)
  • Principal of McCarthy Strategic Solutions (2017)
  • Nate is a member of the Distinguished Hall of Fame at Paintsville High School. In 2016, he was awarded the Recent Alumnus of the Year from the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville.

Volunteer Work:

  • Board Member at Whitney/Strong Organization
  • Freshman Assistant Basketball Coach at Saint Xavier High School
  • Member of The Management Board at The Louisville Thoroughbred Society
  • Executive Board Member at Ashland Alliance
  • Finance Committee Chair at Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc. (SOAR)
  • Member of the Business School Executive Advisory Council at Bellarmine University
  • YPAL Vice-President of Special Projects

Education:

  • Bellarmine University
    • Master’s degree, Business Administration
  • Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville
    • Juris-Doctorate, Law
  • University of Louisville
    • Bachelor of Science, Political Science with an emphasis in Law and Public Policy