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Echo began in 2005 with one objective—to simplify transportation management. From coast to coast, dock to dock, and across all major transportation modes, Echo Global Logistics connects businesses that need to ship their products with carriers who transport goods quickly, securely and cost-effectively.
The Echo Brand Promise
We simplify transportation management, handling crucial tasks so clients can focus on what they do best. Clients, carrier partners, and Echo team members enjoy an exceptional experience grounded in the Echo Way.
Better Technology
The heart of our offering is our proprietary technology—quickly adaptable, highly scalable, and uniquely easy to use for clients, partners, and vendors. Through efficiently integrated portals, we ensure better data collection and transmission, seamless communication, comprehensive reporting, and real-time visibility.
Expert Logistics Professionals
Echo has the best people in the business, building a team of energetic, enthusiastic, expert logistics professionals determined to deliver the highest quality service experience. With outstanding coverage, we help ensure your goods arrive where and when you need them, whatever the mode.
Exceptional Service
Above all, Echo values exceptional service in every client interaction. We recognize that one solution does not fit all, so we evaluate your transportation needs, discover efficiencies, and deliver the best value for your budget. Echo ensures you get the transportation management that's right for you.
Leadership Team
Douglas R. Waggoner has served as Chief Executive Officer of Echo Global Logistics since December 2006 and was a Board member from 2008-2021. Mr. Waggoner served as Chairman of the Board from 2015 until 2021.
Prior to joining Echo, Mr. Waggoner founded SelecTrans, LLC, a freight management software provider based in Chicago, Illinois. From April 2004 to December 2005, Mr. Waggoner served as Chief Executive Officer of USF Bestway, and from January 2002 to April 2004 he served as Senior Vice President of Strategic Marketing for USF Corporation. Mr. Waggoner served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Daylight Transport from April 1999 to January 2002, Executive Vice President from October 1998 to April 1999, and Chief Information Officer from January 1998 to October 1998. From 1986 to 1998, Mr. Waggoner held a variety of positions in sales, operations, marketing and engineering at Yellow Transportation before becoming Vice President of Customer Service.
Mr. Waggoner holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from San Diego State University.
David B. Menzel has served as President and Chief Operating Officer since July 2014. He originally joined the company as Chief Financial Officer in April 2008 before becoming Chief Operating Officer in October 2013.
From May 2005 to March 2008, Mr. Menzel was the Chief Financial and Operating Officer of G2 SwitchWorks Corp., a travel technology company. From 2003 to 2005, Mr. Menzel served as a managing director of Parson Consulting, a management consulting firm. Mr. Menzel served as the Chief Executive Officer of YesMail, Inc. from 2000 to 2003, and as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 1999 to 2000. Mr. Menzel was also the Chief Financial Officer of Campbell Software from 1994 to 1999 and worked in the Audit and Financial Consulting Practice of Arthur Andersen LLP from 1985 to 1994.
Mr. Menzel holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and a Masters of Accountancy from Florida State University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Peter M. Rogers has served as Chief Financial Officer since October 2020. He joined the company in July 2007 and has served in various roles, most recently as SVP Finance – Controller. Previously he was VP Finance – Controller and before that he was Director of Accounting. He began his career at Crowe LLP from 2005 to 2007.
Mr. Rogers has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame, and a master’s in accounting from Northern Illinois University. Mr. Rogers is a Certified Public Accountant.
Sean Burke has served as Chief Commercial Officer since May 2017. He joined the company as Senior Vice President of Business Development in March 2014.
Prior to Echo, Mr. Burke served in multiple senior roles at logistics firms, including Ryder Transportation Solutions, SHGL Global Logistics, and YRC Logistics. Prior to these positions, he held a variety of roles on the shipping side, serving in increasingly senior logistics and distribution roles at Hewlett-Packard, Agilent, Celarix, and Huhtamaki.
Mr. Burke holds a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management and Logistics from the University of Arkansas.
Paula Frey has served as Chief Human Resources Officer since January 2019.
Prior to working at Echo, Ms. Frey worked at the Education Corporation of America as EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer. From 2008 to 2015, Ms. Frey worked at Sears Holdings Corporation in multiple roles, including Senior HR Business Partner and Vice President of Human Resources. As the Interim Chief Human Resources Officer at Sears, Ms. Frey was responsible for driving organizational culture and increasing efficiencies for the organization. From 1989 to 2008, Ms. Frey was Senior Director of Human Resources at Motorola, where she worked in Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Partnering, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Management.
Ms. Frey is a graduate of Illinois State University and holds a B.S. in Organizational Management.
Zach Jecklin has served as Chief Information Officer since December 2021. He joined the company in June 2008 and has served in various roles, most recently as SVP of Strategy. Prior to that he was VP of Finance.
Mr. Jecklin has a bachelor’s degree in finance from Northern Illinois University.