A visionary in the global logistics industry, Lynn Fritz was the Chairman and CEO of Fritz Companies until May 2001 when it was acquired by UPS. Under his stewardship, Fritz Companies was transformed from a small domestic documentation company to a global organization of 10,000 employees in 120 countries. The company achieved Fortune 1000 ranking in 1997. His enduring contribution redefined a fragmented and limited services industry through the use of technology.

In 2001, Lynn Fritz, with his wife Anisya, created Fritz Institute to assist humanitarian organizations in delivering aid more effectively in the chaos of disasters. Visiting field logisticians heroically laboring under the most difficult circumstances, Lynn resolved to be their advocate and bring academic expertise and private sector resources to their endeavor. He invested significant financial resources and devoted a majority of his time to creating Fritz Institute as an organization which partners with a broad array of institutions and individuals in the creation of a field now recognized as humanitarian logistics. Over the last decade, Fritz Institute has been credited with numerous innovations in the effective delivery of disaster relief. The software developed by Fritz Institute, used to track the delivery of relief items, is utilized by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Save the Children U.K. and World Vision. Training developed by Fritz Institute benefits hundreds of relief logisticians in over 90 countries, while Fritz Institute standards are being utilized in over 25 countries in Africa.

Over the last 30 years of global travel, Lynn has used Lynmar Estate as a refuge and place to recharge his batteries. Recognizing the exceptional potential of the site, he has consistently invested in the vineyards. In the last decade, he has built a state-of-the-art gravity flow winery and hospitality center. In 2009, he moved from San Francisco to live on the Estate where he and his wife, Anisya, are now resident proprietors.

A native of San Francisco, Fritz serves on the Boards of San Francisco’s Exploratorium and the University of California, Davis’ Department of Viticulture and Enology. Fritz received his B.A. from Georgetown University and a J.D. from Lincoln University School of Law. In recognition of his outstanding leadership and community service, he was honored with a Doctor of Laws degree by Pepperdine University in 1995 and a Doctor of Laws degree from Drexel University in 2004. He is the recipient of numerous awards for community service including the Citizen Diplomat Award from the International Diplomacy Council (2005) and the California Prize for Service of the Common Good from the University of San Francisco (2008).

Carsten Sorensen is a technology and finance executive with a broad background in a variety of industries and extensive European work experience. A former software engineer, Mr. Sorensen has over 25 years of experience combining Technology, Mergers, Acquisitions and Finance as well as a deep operating background to the organizations he works with. He has worked as a senior executive in fast growing companies, both private and public, and is comfortable balancing the conflicting needs of high-growth and long-term strategy within organizations he runs. Carsten is a keen steward of a company’s culture and understands its importance for long-term financial and strategic results.

Mr. Sorensen spent a decade as a partner in private equity, where he was a member of the team overseeing portfolio companies. His responsibility while working in the private equity field included turnarounds and technology strategy development.

Mr. Sorensen holds a B.S. from the University of California at Berkeley in Business and Finance and lives with his family in San Francisco.

Zach Vela joined LynnCo in September 2019 as CFO and Vice President of Operations. Mr. Vela brings global financial and operational expertise having served in senior management roles. He has extensive experience with start-up ventures as well as established public companies managing all aspects of finance, M&A, operations, global expansion and strategic planning. Prior to LynnCo, he was VP of Finance and EVP of Global Sales and Marketing at Hansen Technologies, a leading provider of technology solutions to the pay media, utilities and wireless telecom industries.

During Mr. Vela’s successful career, he has held CFO and other senior management positions at Naspers, Progressive Gaming International, Epson America, NTN Communications, MAI Systems, Tribune Company and Investor’s Business Daily.

Mr. Vela is a Certified Public Accountant and an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He attended the University of Texas where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

Jae Whang has over 20 years of experience working in the Transportation and Logistics fields.  His knowledge base extends through multiple sectors that include military, 3PL operations, truck load, less than truck load, residential/commercial deliveries and private industry.

Bob Brown is a highly accomplished executive with a strong focus on optimizing transportation and supply chain operations. With a deep understanding of the challenges associated with complex and siloed transportation data, Bob has dedicated his career to helping companies achieve efficient and timely shipping, ensuring customer satisfaction and supporting business growth.

Throughout his career, Bob has worked with thousands of companies, helping them take control of their transportation by creating customized solutions that fit specific business needs. By leveraging his expertise, he has empowered organizations to gain control over their transportation processes and maximize the value of transportation data. Bob's customized solutions have proven instrumental in eliminating process waste, enhancing visibility across all modes, and transforming supply chains from operational costs into competitive advantages.

As the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at LynnCo, Bob plays a vital role in driving the company's growth.