About Beyond Warehousing

Beyond Warehousing was founded in 2019 because our leadership team saw a major gap in the 3PL industry for a true warehousing partner with an honest business model. Our first warehouse opened in Edgerton, KS just three months before the world shut down due to COVID-19. Difficult times caused serious supply chain disruptions, but Beyond Warehousing continued to grow and provide value for our clients. Now, with all the changes brought about by the pandemic, warehousing space and fulfillment services are in high demand. Our company’s rapid growth led to the planned launch of our third Kansas City warehouse location in 2023 with nationwide expansion on the horizon.

What Sets Us Apart

Responsiveness

At Beyond Warehousing, our clients are not treated like just another number. We are committed to providing excellent customer service to all clients no matter the size of the opportunity.

Authenticity

What you see is what you get. Beyond Warehousing is authentic and straightforward in all aspects of our business. That’s just who we are. We are transparent in our pricing by showing you what you’ll actually pay. We don’t believe in hidden fees or surprises on invoices. One thing we do believe in is taking ownership of a mistake and problem solving to ensure errors are not repeated.

Flexibility

Beyond Warehousing provides a customized solution for the needs of each of our clients’ unique business. We have flexibility to expand or reduce services when needed. Need a service right now? Let’s make it happen.

Capabilities

Beyond Warehousing is a full-service 3PL warehouse. We provide short-term and long-term storage, contract warehousing, ecommerce fulfillment, kitting, vendor compliance, transloading, and more. Many third-party logistics companies offer similar services, but there is a difference between offering a service and having the capabilities to perform the service at a high level. Whether it’s all or part of your supply chain, we want to explore solutions with you.

Our Core Values

The relationships with our customers, employees, and investors are our most valuable assets. We will strive to always take care of each other and to operate our business so that we maintain our culture of appreciation, respect, transparency, and we shall avoid office politics.
As we conduct our business, we will operate with the highest integrity and we shall strive to live by the Golden Rule.
Every individual shall take ownership, be accountable, and take responsibility while avoiding blame, excuses, and denial. We will always strive to admit, learn, and grow from failure and mistakes.
We will approach every deal with an appropriate margin of safety and maintain our financial discipline while never stretching for a deal or becoming greedy.
We believe we have an obligation to give back to the community through charitable efforts and, as a token of our appreciation to those who have helped us succeed, we will pay it forward.

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Director of Growth
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Jeff Havelka - CEO

Years in the Industry:

15

What was your first job?

My first job was as a produce clerk at Hy-Vee. I learned so much about customer service and fruits and veggies! I can always pick the best melon or juiciest orange!

What college did you attend?

Undergrad at Drake University – Go Bulldogs! I triple majored and am not in any of those industries. MBA at University of Kansas. ROCK CHALK!

What is your favorite part of your job at BW?

Launching Beyond Warehousing has been one of the most challenging and gratifying events of my professional life, so picking a FAVORITE isn’t easy. Nothing is easy when you are starting a new business and I’d have to say my favorite part is growing a team. We have had to figure out what is needed as we grow and it has been so great watching team members get out of their comfort zone, step up, and deliver results. It reiterates that we have hired the right people!

Why did you join Beyond Warehousing?

When I founded Beyond Warehousing, I had been in Amazon fulfillment centers. I learned SO much while I was there, but I needed a new challenge. A new opportunity. As I looked at the 3PL market, I saw there was an opportunity to bring a high value, high service, completely transparent 3PL into the market. I was lucky enough to have a great group of former Amazonians ready to come join me and haven’t looked back.

What motivates you?

Having a positive impact on those around me has always been a huge motivator for me. If someone wants to put forth the effort, I will always go out of my way to help others.

What does leadership mean to you?

Being an effective leader is setting a vision for your team and then helping clear the way for them to achieve that vision.

What is your favorite family tradition and why?

Perogies at Christmas time. My mom came from a big Polish family and we always made perogies as a family the day after Thanksgiving with a big dinner that night. We’d freeze enough for a perogy feast on Christmas Eve. We’ve brought that tradition to our small family and make/dine on perogies (some sauerkraut, some cheese) on Christmas Eve.

What is your favorite vacation spot and why?

I love going to the mountains with my family. Hiking in the mountains is my happy spot (once I have adjusted to the altitude of course).

What does the core value “Taking Ownership of Every Situation” mean to you?

Taking ownership of every situation means that we take care of our responsibilities and hold ourselves to a high bar. Beyond Warehousing’s culture allows us to address issues head on rather than wading through blame and excuses to find the truth. I will own up if I am wrong or if I could have done better. I expect my team to hold themselves to the same bar.

Cam Ulmer - Director of Operations

Years in the Industry:

20

What was your first job?

I worked for the Parks and Rec Department as an Ice Rink Attendant.

What college did you attend?

Missouri Western State University

What is your favorite part of your job at BW?

Being able to teach our business to our employees! It’s exciting to watch our teams grow within the organization.

What value do you bring to your clients?

I am a continuous improvement leader within operations environments. I have worked in operations management more than 15 years with an expertise in operations planning, team building, and leadership. I am a natural problem-solver who designs systems that mitigate risk and improve efficiencies.

Why did you join Beyond Warehousing?

I joined Beyond because of my relationship with Jeff and the alignment of my personal values to that of the company’s core values.

What motivates you?

Fixing problems for our clients and developing our leaders.

What does leadership mean to you?

Leadership is derived of many things. I have a simple 5 step approach to leadership.
  1. Model the way: Sustain the process by doing the right thing.
  2. Inspire a shared vision: Stimulate new ideas with regard to the process.
  3. Challenge the process: Challenge the evaluated shortcomings of the process.
  4. Enable others to act: Persuade personal resolve.
  5. Encourage the heart: Recognize and celebrate victories.

What is your favorite family tradition and why?

My family always enjoys the annual trip to the ball park for Mother’s Day!

What is your favorite vacation spot and why?

I enjoy any place where you can spend time outdoors. Places with beaches or mountains would be my preference.

What does the core value “Do the Right Thing Every Time” mean to you?

It means evaluating every situation as its own. Taking the time to review a situation and its uniqueness allows us to ensure we are doing the right thing for our teams, partners, and our people.

Julianne Johnson - Director of Growth

Years in the Industry:

23

What was your first job?

Taco Via

What college did you attend?

Johnson County Community College

What is your favorite part of your job at BW?

My favorite part of my job is relationship building!!

What value do you bring to your clients?

I am reliable and efficient. My clients often comment on my responsiveness. I strive to learn all that I can about a client’s company so that Beyond Warehousing can be an extension of their business. I bring solutions and service that will allow our clients to focus on what they do best.

Why did you join Beyond Warehousing?

I had previously worked with the CEO and Director of Operations at Amazon. I enjoyed their leadership style. I knew they would create a fabulous culture and build a strong team.

What motivates you?

Overcoming challenges.

What does leadership mean to you?

I believe leadership is the ability to influence others. Many methods may be used to lead an individual or a team. A leader is someone who effectively influences or guides someone to achieve their full potential.

What is your favorite family tradition and why?

Sunday Fun Days during the summer. The family has a standing date every Sunday during the summer. We swim, we cook out/barbeque, make fun cocktails, homemade popsicles, play games, and enjoy one another’s company. Summer is my favorite time of year because of Sunday Fun Days!

What is your favorite vacation spot and why?

Exuma Bahamas. It is the most beautiful place I have ever visited. The sand bars, the beaches, the wildlife, the tide pools, and the snorkeling are magnificent!

What does the core value “Do the Right Thing Every Time” mean to you?

It means acting with integrity, kindness, fairness, transparency, and thoroughness. It means utilizing the “if the shoe were on the other foot” philosophy. I believe Beyond Warehousing partnerships thrive because we all live into the core value in every decision we make.

Griffin Gatewood - Director of Client Success

Years in the Industry:

10

What was your first job?

I worked at a car wash on the line that would vacuum, dry and detail the interior of customers vehicles. I learned the value of making a buck, service expectations, and how to deal with many different kinds of people and personalities.

What college did you attend?

The University of Central Missouri, GO MULES!

What is your favorite part of your job at BW?

My favorite part of my job, is learning the specific details of our customer’s business. Our customers are trusting us with a large part of their business, and being able to hear that, put it into documentation, and train our employees to be successful is something that the entire organization believes and takes pride in.

What value do you bring to your clients?

Transparency and partnership. Knowledge is key to this industry, but being able to trust that your warehousing partner has your best intentions in mind, while also dedicating yourself to executing their service levels, that is what sets us apart from other industry providers.

Why did you join Beyond Warehousing?

The vision of the organization and the culture really made Beyond Warehousing a desirable place to work. Our company gives individuals the tools to be successful, while also trusting and leading to do the right thing, every time.

What motivates you?

For as long as I can remember, serving others and building relationships is what not only motivates me, but drives me. When an individual or a company puts trust in you to do a job, and do it well, I take that extremely seriously.

What does leadership mean to you?

Leadership is truly understanding strengths and weaknesses in others while guiding them to those in order to be successful. Clear vision, respect, communication and motivation is what all leaders should have in the forefront of their mind, every single day.

What is your favorite family tradition and why?

For the first twenty-one years of my life, my grandparents would plan a family vacation to Branson, MO with all of my aunts, uncles, cousins, and immediate family. After my grandparents passed away, my parents decided to uphold that tradition with my brothers, our spouses and children, and it has been a full circle for us in terms of tradition and family.

What is your favorite vacation spot and why?

Anywhere there is a lake! There is something about being at the lake with the sun shining bright, dew on the grass, and relaxing on a dock that can clear my mind and allow me to completely reset.

What does the core value “Do the Right Thing Every Time” mean to you?

This core value, to me, is what truly separates the good from the great. As an organization, we believe that no matter the situation, no matter how difficult or awkward, doing what’s right for our clients, our company, and ourselves is what reiterates what has been built, what we continue to build, and our mission to provide world class service to the industry.