Leadership Team

Hessel Verhage leads USMMG as CEO, bringing over 30 years of extensive experience in transportation and logistics to guide the company's strategic vision and growth across North America.

Education: B.S. degree in economics from East Carolina University

Matthew Decker serves as President of USMMG, bringing over 20 years of experience in Transportation & Logistics. He leads the company's operational strategy and growth initiatives, driving excellence across all service lines.

Education: BS and MBA, University of Tennessee

Joel Wood serves as CFO, bringing a diverse background spanning investment banking, technology, logistics, venture capital, and healthcare. His broad financial expertise drives USMMG's strategic financial planning and capital allocation.

Education: BS, Georgia Tech; MBA, Duke University

Scott Schara serves as COO with over 30 years of experience in Transportation & Logistics. He oversees the company's day-to-day operations and ensures seamless execution across USMMG's extensive network.

Education: BS, Canisius University; MS in Intermodal Transportation, University of Denver

James Jacobs serves as CCO, leveraging over 25 years of experience in Transportation & Logistics to drive USMMG's commercial strategy, customer relationships, and revenue growth across all service lines.

Education: BS in Business Administration, Auburn University

Robert Thornburg serves as CIO with over 30 years of IT experience across Banking, Manufacturing, SaaS, and Retail, including 14+ years in global transportation & logistics. He leads USMMG's technology strategy and digital transformation initiatives.

Education: Electronics Engineering, DeVry