Shane Ryan, 37

Carrier Relationship Manager , Sunrise Logistics Inc. , Ephrata, PA

June 10, 2025 | 3 min to read

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Hometown: Yardley, PA
Hobbies: Golfing, Coaching youth sports, Home improvements
Family/Community: Married, 3 children, JDRF, Foundation for Hope, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Fly High 22
Motto in life: Those who endure more are rewarded most.

With nearly a decade of experience in transportation and logistics, Ryan has built a career marked by strategic leadership, operational excellence, and data-driven decision making. Beginning as a transportation broker at NAPA Transportation, Inc. & Northeast Logistics Services in 2016, he progressed by managing the transportation of key accounts, such as Hershey, Danone, Mondelez and Nestlé.

Known for developing targeted sales strategies and optimizing pricing models, he helped expand business lanes across the U.S. and was awarded Top Performing Broker in 2017 and 2018. In 2019, he transitioned to Paul Miller Trucking & Lean Logistics LLC, where he launched and led the brokerage department, achieving record-breaking sales within six months and ultimately earning promotion to director of logistics. In this role, he oversaw customer service and brokerage teams, optimized performance metrics, national account relationships, and drove customer satisfaction and operational growth.

Since October 2020, he has served as carrier relationship and sales manager at Sunrise Logistics, a logistics arm of Four Seasons Produce. Working within a vertically integrated supply chain that includes a 400,000 square foot refrigerated warehouse and a dedicated produce import company, Ryan plays a vital role in supporting the fresh produce community.

He has led carrier strategy and pricing for both national and niche produce accounts, collaborating with premium brands, including Driscoll’s, Organic Girl, The Little Potato Company and Family Tree Farms. His contributions have directly impacted the reliability and efficiency of produce distribution networks, and he is regarded as a trusted logistics partner within the produce community.

Q: What do you know now you wish you knew when you first started your career?

I wish I had fully understood the value of cross-functional knowledge across the supply chain. Early on, I was focused strictly on transportation and brokerage, but stepping into the produce world taught me how important it is to understand warehousing, ripening, packaging, and even the customer-facing side of the business. That broader perspective makes you a more strategic partner and problem solver.

Q: What advice would you give someone new to the produce industry?

Be open to learning and stay curious, especially about how each part of the supply chain connects. Produce is a living, breathing commodity with tight timelines and no margin for error. Building strong relationships, staying proactive, and truly understanding the product’s journey from farm to shelf can set you apart early in your career.

Q: What is the one thing in your business that you are most passionate about?

I’m most passionate about being a bridge between logistics and fresh produce, ensuring that what gets grown with care arrives with the same quality at its destination. Playing a part in that journey, especially when it involves strategic problem-solving and improving supply chain efficiencies, is incredibly rewarding.

Q: What accomplishment are you most proud of in your career?

I’m most proud of the role I’ve played in transforming carrier strategy and fraud prevention at Sunrise Logistics. Being able to contribute meaningfully to a growing organization while helping elevate standards across the produce logistics community is something I take great pride in.