Dave Tedesco

About Dave Tedesco

Results-driven logistics and operations leader with deep expertise in high-stakes supply chain management, inventory coordination, and transportation across energy, fuel distribution, and manufacturing.Currently on Tesla’s Production Control Team at the Lathrop Megafactory, I coordinate equipment and inventory to support the production of Megapacks—utility-scale batteries that are transforming the global energy grid with reliable, renewable storage at massive scale. Proud to contribute to Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy.Previously, I drove operational excellence at Amazon’s Transportation Operations Management (TOM) team, managing day-to-day supply chain platforms at the SMF5 Sort Center in Northern California—ensuring seamless flow in one of the world’s most demanding logistics networks.As Assistant Terminal Manager for Kenan Advantage Group (KAG)—the nation’s largest bulk fuel carrier—I led my South Bay team to #1 ranking on the West Coast for both safety and profitability through rigorous training, process optimization, and a relentless safety-first culture.In Arizona, as Regional Transportation Manager for Circle K/Jackson Energy, I oversaw fuel delivery operations across 650+ stations and 90+ CDL drivers, serving major brands including Chevron, Texaco, Shell, 76, Conoco, Phillips 66, Exxon, Mobil, and Marathon—prioritizing safety, reliability, and on-time performance.Earlier in my career, I built and led mortgage operations: As President and Broker of Record for Alliance One Mortgage (co-founded with my brother), I ran daily operations; served as Branch Manager and Loan Officer at Capitol Mortgage; and managed 40+ broker shops as an Account Executive in wholesale lending at First Magnus.Education: B.S. in Economics,(University of Utah). Co-founder of Utah Valley State’s inaugural Rugby Club Team—where I learned early lessons in teamwork, resilience, and leadership under pressure. I’m also currently expanding my knowledge through the Coursera platform in the world of Finance, both in CeFi (Yale University, Financial Markets) and DeFi (Duke University, Decentralized Finance). Passionate about scalable operations, sustainable innovation, and building high-performing teams. Let’s connect if you’re in logistics, supply chain, energy, or manufacturing—always open to exploring new opportunities and collaborations.

Experience

1. Logistics Supply Chain

   Tesla

   Nov 2023 — Present · Lathrop, CA, US

Education

• University of Utah

  Bachelor of Science, Economics

  1995 — 2000