Wade Metzger

About Wade Metzger

I strive to help organizations strengthen their supply chains by delivering fast, practical, and cost‑effective logistics solutions. With experience spanning airline operations, freight forwarding, 3PL, and compliance, I translate complex challenges into simple, actionable strategies. My focus is straightforward: understand your business, eliminate friction in your supply chain, and create measurable operational and financial improvements.

Experience

1. Director, Business Development

   Imperative Logistics

   Dec 2025 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   In this role, my focus is on driving revenue and building long‑term value by putting customers at the heart of every engagement. Business development is about more than opening doors. It’s about understanding customer goals, solving real problems, and delivering on commitments with consistency and precision.Key areas of focus- Developing strong, trust‑driven relationships with customers and partners- Identifying and pursuing high‑impact growth opportunities that align with client needs- Building partnerships that drive mutual success and long‑term retentionI\'m energized by the opportunity to create meaningful outcomes, where deep customer understanding meets strategic execution.

Education

• Saint Louis University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Transportation Management

  1987 — 1990