Our Leadership

Chris Ball has over 25 years of experience in transportation, logistics, and supply chain management that includes holding senior executive positions within large scale North American trucking firms, founding two 3PL businesses, and holding several senior leadership roles inside global distribution corporations. Chris has a proven track record in leading successful organizations that focus on high levels of service to clients while developing and delivering innovative global supply chain solutions.

Chris Black has over 20 years of experience in leading both publicly traded and private equity backed Finance organizations through high growth and value-creation cycles. He has been CFO for five companies including American Commercial Lines, Vivint and most recently, Transflo and has helped facilitate several multi-billion-dollar transactions including exit processes, acquisitions and an IPO. Prior to his financial leadership roles, Chris spent a decade in large corporate banking with firms including SunTrust Bank and PNC Bank.

Alex Buck leads our Export, Distribution Centers, Enhanced Services and 3PL Divisions. Previously, Alex successfully led our growth strategy and the operational functions of safety, HR, legal and communications. Prior to joining Quantix, Alex led customer success and implementation for Uptake, a leading industrial AI and IoT technology company, where she managed all aspects of customer implementation strategy, planning, and execution for the company.

Brandon Fortney has over 22 years of experience in transportation, logistics and technology management. He joined Quantix in 2021 as part of the acquisition of RJ’s Transportation. During his nine years at RJ’s, Brandon started as VP, Operations and eventually became President, overseeing all transportation operations across a dozen terminals with approximately 250 company drivers and independent contractors.

Before RJ’s, Brandon worked in construction transportation management for several years and owned his own trucking company for six years. Currently, Brandon is President, Transportation at Quantix and oversees all plastics and liquids operations in the Transportation division. Brandon is committed to leading and producing high-performing teams that provide a superior level of service to their customers and drivers.

Tony Lenhart has been with Quantix for 10 years and oversees our corporate development activities. He held the CFO seat from 2013 through mid-2019 when he transitioned to focus full time on M&A. Since that time, he has led 10 acquisitions that have transformed the company into the leading supply chain provider for the chemical industry. Tony has been in the transportation and logistics industry for over 30 years, including time with UPS, American Commercial Lines, and Prime Distribution Services prior to Quantix.

Julie Block oversees the company’s HR strategies for talent acquisition, talent management, employee engagement, payroll, internal communications, training and compensation and benefits. She brings over 20 years of global HR experience. Prior to joining Quantix in January 2021, she served as Vice President of HR at BOS Solutions, a provider of liquid-solid separation services for both Oil & Gas drilling and environmental customers. Prior to joining BOS Solutions, she held various global and domestic HR leadership roles at Baker Hughes in her 15 years of service.

Dionne brings 26 years of experience in Environmental Health & Safety, Claims and Security to her role as Chief EHS&S Officer. In her position, she leads all EHS&S, DOT and Claim functions across the organization. She is structuring and building a high performing team to position the company for growth while establishing a Safety Culture of Excellence. Dionne is passionate about our employees safety, the environment and the safety of the public in which we do business.

Dan Jaworski is based in The Woodlands, TX and is EVP, Dry Bulk and previously served as CCO for Quantix. Prior to joining Quantix in 2013, Dan spent 32 years with American Commercial Barge Line serving most recently as VP of Liquid Sales focusing on inland marine chemical and petroleum transportation. Dan was a member of the American Waterways Operators Executive Committee in 2009 and 2010.

Blake Deitrich oversees Quantix legal affairs, including commercial contracts, labor and employment law, risk management, corporate and regulatory compliance, and M&A activity. Blake has been in the Logistics industry for over 7 years. Prior to joining Quantix, Blake worked at a small general practice law firm before managing her own PLLC, with a practice focused on litigation and appellate and supreme court brief writing.