Tyler Ellison CEO
What Drives Tyler? People.
Guided by the philosophy of being an aggressive listener, Tyler believes the key to solving business challenges lies in listening.
He views the organizational chart as upside down — placing himself at the bottom to serve and empower those on the front lines to achieve their goals. His leadership approach centers on hiring, retaining, motivating, and supporting the best talent. Tyler appreciates the transportation industry because it remains fundamentally driven by people. He believes the industry's greatest opportunity for improvement lies in prioritizing drivers' work-life balance and implementing solutions that make their jobs easier.
Tyler brings over 30 years of logistics experience to Paper Transport, backed by an impressive educational background with a B.A. in History from Augsburg College, a J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, and an M.S. in Engineering - International Logistics from Georgia Tech. His career includes leadership roles at Schneider, Echo Global Logistics, Freightquote, XPO, and two chemical manufacturers, where he honed his expertise across supply chain operations, brokerage, and logistics strategy.
Ben Schill Chief Corporate Development Officer
What Drives Ben? Workplace Innovation.
Recognizing the need to move things forward in the transportation industry, Ben works closely with the Paper Transport team to discover and research new development.
Under his watch, Paper Transport's former CEO has pioneered safety developments, predictive driver analytics, remote connectivity improvements, and extended driver training through open-source technology. Through these innovations, Paper Transport's drivers, operations teams, and office support professionals are able to easily communicate with one another, leading to a workplace that is open, engaging, and supportive. Currently, Ben is focusing on our growth through acquisitions. He is driven to find those companies that are right strategic fit, but as importantly are a match with our DNA.
Ben has a degree from St. Norbert College in Business and Economics and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh. Prior to working at Paper Transport, he was a Senior Financial Analyst at the California based restaurant-chain Jack in the Box and has held leadership positions at Schneider National. Ben is the recipient of the 2023 Business Person of the Year Award by the Greater Green Bay Chamber of Commerce.
Becky Davies VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES
What Drives Becky? – Employee Engagement and Fulfillment.
Becky Davies learned early on that in business, employees want one thing: To be treated with dignity and respect. Without it, they’re quick to move on. When making decisions, Becky uses this as a guiding principle in her role as the VP of Human Resources at Paper Transport.
Working alongside her Human Resources team, Becky strives to create a positive, supportive work environment where there is trust and appreciation. This starts by hiring the right people who match Paper Transport's culture, developing their skills through training and implementing the right programs, technology, and processes. Since joining Paper Transport in 2018, Becky has focused on creating a culture that rewards teamwork, providing employees with development opportunities, and implementing HR solutions to support the company’s growth.
Becky graduated from St. Norbert College with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Communications, and holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources certification. Before coming to PTI, Becky worked in HR Leadership positions at Dover Corporation and Honeywell.
Keith Stelzer VP OF SAFETY AND RECRUITING
What Drives Keith? - Paper Transport’s Two Core Values.
When Keith Stelzer comes to work, he aims to achieve two goals every day: to inspire others and to make a meaningful impact by personally committing to safety and encouraging others to do the same. Additionally, he works to Paper Transport's people-centric value of "What Drives You?" every time he walks through the company's doors.
Since joining Paper Transport in 2016, his leadership is now placed in a multitude of key areas of the company: Safety, Recruiting, Marketing, and Training & Development. Keith has been focused on leading his employees, building Paper Transport’s brand awareness, and growing Paper Transport’s safe and qualified professional drivers.
Keith graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a Minor in Human Development. He began his career in the medical equipment field, focusing on sales, compliance, and then management.
SANDEEP PULAVARTY CIO
What Drives Sandeep? - Building Successful Teams.
Recognized for balancing futuristic vision, down-to-earth execution, and a sense of business urgency, Sandeep leverages business knowledge and technical expertise to transform IT into a strategic company partner. As part of the executive leadership team, he provides expert advice on developing and integrating the best enterprise solutions and applications to enable organic growth, integrate M&A’s, and build profitability in the marketplace.
Motivated by a “people-first” mindset, Sandeep drives business performance to the next level by developing world-class staff, transforming IT teams to deliver strong business value, and instilling a culture that rewards teamwork, process simplification, and customer focus. He proudly built an award-winning CIO 100 IT team, recognized for creating industry-pioneering applications.
Sandeep earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas and a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Montana. Prior to working at Paper Transport, Sandeep held leadership positions at Ashley Furniture Industries, Tidewater & GulfMark Offshore.
Dan Deppeler VP OF MAINTENANCE
What Drives Dan? – Building a Safe Fleet.
To say that Vice President of Maintenance Dan Deppeler is an integral part of what makes Paper Transport successfully operate is a bit of an understatement. Why? Because he’s the team leader that keeps the company’s trucks and trailers traveling safely down the road every day.
He oversees a team of 121 people that is responsible for three main things: purchasing Paper Transport’s equipment, properly maintaining the equipment, and supporting company drivers in any way possible. Although their job may sound straightforward, it’s not a small undertaking. The company currently has 950 trucks and more than 3,500 trailers. As the backbone of the company’s entire operation, Dan and his team pride themselves on working extremely hard to maintain Paper Transport's fleet so it’s always running safely, smoothly, and efficiently.
Dan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and a Microsoft SQL Certification from the University of California-San Diego. He’s worked in transportation for a total of 20 years; other roles before Paper Transport include being a Financial Analyst, Senior Financial Manager, and Controller.
Jared Stedl CCO
What Drives Jared? – Coaching to Win.
Jared, as Chief Commercial Officer at Paper Transport, is dedicated to creating opportunities for employees while driving success for the organization. He approaches each day as a chance to foster company growth and make a positive impact on Paper Transport's employees and customers.
Known for his dynamic leadership style and commitment to cultivating an exciting and engaging work environment, Jared excels by emphasizing quality leadership, exceptional customer service, and effective cross-functional collaboration.
With an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and a Master of Science in Intermodal Transportation Management from the University of Denver, Jared brings expertise in negotiation, operations management, analytical skills, freight, and sales. His previous roles, including Vice President of Operations in the transportation/trucking/railroad sector, Vice President of Commercial Services, and Director of Business Development, highlight his significant contributions to industry growth. In these capacities, he successfully led Regional Operations, prioritizing sales growth and market management with a strong emphasis on safety.
John Renier CFO
What Drives John? – Doing What’s Best for Paper Transport.
When Chief Financial Officer John Renier makes business decisions at Paper Transport his first thought is to determine if it’s the best possible option for the company and its employees. If it’s not, he’ll find one with the help of his hardworking accounting team.
Together, they have collaborated to implement new innovative business processes and practices to achieve scalable, efficient, and manageable growth at Paper Transport. Examples include improving the driver payroll process, streamlining accounts receivable and accounts payable procedures, and using technology and software advancements to simplify daily accounting functions. Thanks to these innovations, Paper Transport has been able to achieve both rapid growth and long-term success.
A graduate of St. Norbert College (Bachelor of Business Administration) and San Diego State University (Master of Business Administration), John has worked in transportation his entire career. Before coming to Paper Transport, he was a Fuel Manager and Finance Manager at Schneider National.