Allen Lund Company Press Release

General Managers in the Memphis and Des Moines

offices have been named

La Cañada Flintridge Calif., October 8, 2025:

For Immediate Release

The Allen Lund Company is pleased to announce that the General Managers in the Memphis and Des Moines offices have been named. 

Paul Nesbit has been promoted to GM of ALC Des Moines, and Michael Keep will be transferring to ALC Memphis.

Paul Nesbit started his career in logistics in 2011, working for a flatbed company before getting hired in 2013 as a broker at Des Moines Truck Brokers, which was acquired by ALC in 2020. Paul's ability to develop relationships resulted in a promotion to Account Manager, and his talent for handling teams and operations gained him a promotion to Operations Manager in 2022.

Reflecting on his new role, Paul said, “I am incredibly honored and excited to accept the position as General Manager of the Des Moines office. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Ben Batten, the executive team, and the Lund family for entrusting me with this responsibility. I have an incredible amount of confidence in the team I’ll be leading. Their hard work and collaboration are the engine of our success, and this would not be possible without them!"

Ben Batten, VP of Operations and Sales, shared, “I'm excited for Paul to take the next step in his career and lead the Des Moines office into the future. Paul's journey with the Allen Lund Company and his commitment to our core values of integrity, service, and family have been instrumental to our success. His leadership will be vital as we continue to build on the growth of the Des Moines team and contribute to the company's success as a whole.”

Michael Keep, a 20-year industry veteran who moved to Texas in 2015 for his former employer, joined forces with ALC two years later and hit the ground running. With a balanced business strategy and a keen eye for personnel and talent, Michael built the Houston office from scratch into a powerhouse of efficiency and productivity.

In response to his transfer, Michael said, “I’m honored to step into this new opportunity in Memphis. I look forward to working alongside the dedicated team in the Memphis office and building upon the strong foundation and success they’ve already achieved. Together, we’ll continue driving meaningful results and making a positive impact.”

Regarding Michael Keep's transfer, VP of Operations and Sales, Matt Gronostaj, stated, “We are thrilled to have Michael take over our Memphis team. He has shown the ability to build and lead a strong and dynamic team. We look forward to his skills and leadership bringing Memphis to the next level.”

About Allen Lund Company:

Specializing as a national third-party transportation broker with offices across North America and over 750 employees, the Allen Lund Company works with shippers and carriers nationwide to arrange dry, refrigerated (specializing in produce), and flatbed freight. ALC manages over 640,000 loads a year and was designated by Transport Topics in 2025 as the 14th Top Freight Brokerage Firm. The Allen Lund Company has a logistics and software division, ALC Logistics, ranked 47th in the Transport Topics 2025 list of Top 100 Logistics Companies and an International Division licensed by the FMC as an OTI-NVOCC #019872NF. Please click here if you want to join the Allen Lund Company team.

Established in 1976, the Allen Lund Company was named to the 2024 Food Logistics' Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list. In 2023, ALC was included in Transport Topics' Top Freight Brokerage Firms and Top 100 Logistics Companies lists. Other awards in 2023 include recognition as a Top Food Chain Provider by Food Shippers of America for the second year in a row and a designation as a Top Food Chain Technology Provider. Armstrong & Associates, Inc. placed ALC on their Top 50 U.S. 3PL List and Top 100 DTM 3PL List. In 2022, ALC was named to the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies, received a Top Software and Technology award from Food Logistics, a Bronze EcoVadis Sustainability rating, and a Bestie Award for Best Philanthropic Initiatives. The Los Angeles Business Journal named ALC one of the best places to work in Los Angeles for 2021. ALC was recognized by Food Logistics magazine as a 2019 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Provider for TransKool Solutions, and Logistics Tech Outlook for our software division ALC Logistics as a 2018 Top 10 Freight Management Solution Providers. ALC has also received the TIA 3PL Samaritan Award and NASTC (National Association of Small Trucking Companies) named Allen Lund Company Best Broker of the Year. More information is available at allenlund.com.