Our Leadership Team
Scott Fleener
Scott Fleener is the Chief Executive Officer at Mariner, bringing over two decades of experience in operations, manufacturing, and supply chain management across the high-tech, telecom, and food production industries. With a proven track record of developing high-performing teams and optimizing operational efficiencies, Scott has held leadership positions at companies such as Pacific Rim Natural Foods, SolidFire, Huawei Technologies, and Qwest Communications.
Ken Apple
Ken Apple is the Chief Technology Officer at Mariner, bringing over 15 years of experience in software engineering and data architecture. With a strong background in the logistics and supply chain industry, Ken’s expertise spans data architecture, software engineering, and implementing cutting-edge technologies to revolutionize the brokerage industry and optimize freight operations.
Matt Thomas
Matt Thomas is the Senior Vice President of Managed Transportation at Mariner, bringing extensive experience in the transportation and logistics industry. With a proven track record in business development and account management, Matt specializes in freight brokerage and transportation management. He has deep expertise in developing strategic partnerships and driving growth in the freight industry.
Complexity is worth celebrating.
You can count on us
Industry veterans
Mariner was engineered by industry veterans with unpaired understanding of logistics. We know that scaling means prioritizing, and we are here to help relieve supply chain friction so clients focus on their growth.
Transparency in collaboration
Managing client's needs in a vacuum creates captive relationships. By contrast, we grow our capabilities portfolio by being an extension to our clients. We operate in full transparency so clients can be as involved as they need or want to be.
Tech acceleration
By recruiting and investing in tech at the right time, we’ve built operations that are efficient, and adaptive by design. We are dedicated to staying up-to-date on tech transformation to help clients adjust to ever-growing expectations.
Embracing complexity
We don't shy away from complexity. With each new challenge it solves, our organization learns and can better face the next. That's why clients often hear us say "Yes!" where cookie-cutter 3PLs passed.
Explore resources
Blog posts, Q&A’s, and news from Mariner Logistics.
Understanding the ILA Strike: Impacts on Retailers and Manufacturers
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike has emerged as a major concern for businesses relying on U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports for shipping goods. This strike, primarily driven by disputes over wages, automation, and working conditions, has the potential to cause significant disruptions for retailers and manufacturers.
Understanding the ILA Strike: Impacts on Retailers and Manufacturers
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike has emerged as a major concern for businesses relying on U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports for shipping goods. This strike, primarily driven by disputes over wages, automation, and working conditions, has the potential to cause significant disruptions for retailers and manufacturers.
Navigating the Challenges of Technology Adoption in the Freight Industry
We invite you to check out the latest episode of Future Ready Freight as we dive into the ever-evolving world of freight and logistics. We’ve had the pleasure of diving deep into the technological advancements that are reshaping our industry. In this episode, we sit down with Jack Regan, our in-house Digital Freight Specialist at Mariner, to unravel the complexities and opportunities that technology brings to both shippers and carriers. Let's unpack the wealth of insights from our conversation.