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As the Head of Finance for 10+ years with the organization, and a dynamic financial leader at the Charger Group, Sameer has been instrumental in driving the company's strategic growth and transformation across the trucking, logistics, and 3PL services sectors. With a proven track record of financial leadership, he has architected and executed robust capital management frameworks that have enabled the company's expansion into six countries. 

Ramon Suazo leads Bengur Bryan's Transportation and Logistics Investment Banking Group, bringing more than 25 years of senior advisory experience. Mr. Suazo’s  career began at Lehman Brothers' Global M&A Division and has since encompassed leadership roles at HSBC Corporate Investment Banking and Markets — where he served as Head of Surface Transportation — as well as a founding role in the Transportation and Logistics Investment Banking Group at Stifel and served as a Managing Director at the Clarendon Group. Prior to his investment banking career, Mr.

Geoff Stephany has been with Old Dominion Freight Lines for 25 years; with 23 years in the Security realm, 10 overseeing Cargo Claims and then adding central over, short, and damage in 2023. Geoff graduated from Canisius College in 1991 with a BS in Athletic Training and Biology and from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1998 with a BS in Information Systems and Operations Management.

Boyd Goodner is a Senior Manager at Vertilocity, where he develops new business opportunities and manages client relationships within the ERP space. He focuses on cloud-based business software that supports financial, HR, and operational workflows.

Boyd has more than 15 years of experience in software sales and technology consulting for small to mid-sized businesses. His focus on cloud ERP systems has helped clients streamline accounting, planning, payroll, and workforce management. He is a former college baseball player and two-time SEC Academic All-American.

J.D. Robinson provides legal advice and support to companies and private equity firms involved in the transportation sector on various matters such as mergers and acquisitions, business transactions, restructures, contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate structuring. He helps companies navigate the legal landscape and make informed decisions to minimize risk and protect their interests. Robinson is regularly involved in advising clients on legal issues related to the buying and selling of companies, including: 

Jay Robinson practices primarily in corporate and business law, with a particular emphasis on mergers, acquisitions, and entity structuring transactions. Robinson’s understanding of the unique business environment in which transportation companies operate has allowed him to offer tailored counsel on a variety of issues, including: 

Stephen joined the firm in 2021 as a tax shareholder, selected to lead the firm’s growing State and Local Tax (SALT) practice. He focuses on client needs specific to state and local tax issues, comprising state corporate income franchise tax, sales and use tax, property tax and incentives/credits. He brings extensive experience in all aspects of state income taxation, including compliance, technical support and review, SEC financial reporting requirements for income tax disclosures and analysis of client filings for refund opportunities.

Kevin Michael Johnson is a seasoned security executive with a distinguished career spanning law enforcement, federal service, and global corporate security leadership. With more than three decades of experience protecting people, assets, and critical infrastructure, he has built a reputation for strategic vision, operational excellence, and the development of high-performing security programs across complex multinational environments.