Our Company
Solving Challenges for Over 20 Years
We’re proud to consistently provide outstanding service to our clients – from small-scale projects to fully automated turn-key systems. On average, our staff have 20 years of experience in the material handling industry. Our newest post-college team members offer fresh perspectives and a proven understanding of the latest engineering tools and practices.
Our Employees Work Across North America
Atlanta, GA
McLean, VA
Salt Lake City, UT
Nashville, TN
Cincinnati, OH
Austin, TX
Grand Rapids, MI
Pittsford, NY
Little Rock, AK
Kars, Ontario, Canada
Our Value Add
We start without preconceived notions or suggestions. Instead, we just listen. As an independent integrator, we select the right equipment and technologies to fit our clients’ exact needs. Without being restricted by manufacturer, we can implement the most efficient and cost-effective solutions for your application.
Your Trusted Partner
We provide creative, complete, and cutting-edge warehouse and material handling solutions, from receiving to shipping. Our goal is to unify and streamline your operations, creating an efficient product flow. We offer expertise and services at any point in your process or growth stage, whether you are improving efficiencies within an existing facility or building fully automated distribution systems.
Our Cultural Bedrocks
Our cultural pillars are core beliefs that guide each action and decision. These core beliefs help us sustainably scale and create lasting partnerships with a growing client base.
Our People
We invest in our people. We provide our people a rewarding livelihood that supports both their personal and professional goals. We have unrivaled talent. Our team members have a positive attitude, embrace challenges, and approach problems with curiosity, humility and critical thinking.
Our Process
We make thoughtful decisions. DLN operates with a practical approach to business and serving our stakeholders, leading to sustainable growth. We prioritize service. We foster a culture of service by practicing respectful collaboration, limited barriers, and open communication.
Our Business
We empower people. DLN delivers excellence by enabling our team members to act in the best interests of our clients. We act as trusted advisors. We forge collaborative relationships that guide our clients to make informed decisions for their business.
Our Leadership
Phil Schaafsma
President
Bob Clarkson
Chief Operating Officer
Marc Gordon
VP Business Development
Matt Verbrugge
Senior Director of Technology
Cindy Traylor
Office Administrator
Kim Taylor
Director of Project Management
Chris Lossee
Director of Mechanical Engineering
Ben Outwater
Director of Software Engineering
Bishop Wilds
Director of Controls & Robotics Engineering
Travis Kempton
Director of Lifecycle Services
Ricardo Parra
Director of Solutions Development
Brandon Dahn
Controller
Luke Nuber
Director of Sales Operations,
Sr. Account Executive
Sr. Account Executive
Erin Jones
Sr. Marketing Manager
Kevin Hinken
Sr. Account Executive
Garrett Smith
Sr. Account Executive
Matt Wieneke
Sr. Account Executive
Jon Ertle
Sr. Account Executive
The Dogs of DLN
Bo
Maddox
Roy
Rudy
Watson
Zoey
Lily
Scout
Luger
Ruger
Oakley
Hobie & Wayne
Lewis
Lucy
Molly
Dakota
Azora
Community Development
Each year, DLN commits financial and volunteer support to local and national non-profit organizations.
Toys for Tots
Toys for Tots supports children during the holiday season and beyond. To date, they have distributed toys to over 300 million children nationwide. DLN has actively partnered with the Kent County Toys for Tots division since 2018. Our team and their families are involved in volunteer leadership, operations set-up, and distribution.
Epilepsy Foundation
The Epilepsy Foundation exists to advance training, research, and advocacy for the 3.4 million people living with epilepsy nationwide. DLN has partnered with the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan to organize the annual Paul Neu Memorial Golf outing since 2006, which has raised over $500,000 for the charity. Our team members organize, participate, and volunteer.
Other Causes
Join Our Team
We live by core cultural bedrocks, including our commitment to cultivating a workplace that top talent is excited to choose long term. Investment in team members, emphasis on service, and empowerment to act in the best interest of our stakeholders all reinforce our cultural goals.
