"THE MAN WHO BUILT THE LOGISTICS INDUSTRY"

Lynn Fritz – The logistics titan who revolutionized global supply chains and now leads the charge in humanitarian disaster relief.

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“I never saw him as my boss. In fact, he never treated me like he was my boss. He was more of a friend and coworker. He had great ideas and had ways to push you to exceed what you could do and do more.”
Richard Gervais
Richard Gervais
Former President of Fritz Companies Canada and Head of North America Operations
"Lynn was the visionary… He was talking about supply chain long before it was ever in fashion. People will tell you we were by far the most visionary company in those days.”
John Fitzgerald
John Fitzgerald
Head of Sales at Fritz Companies
“Lynn’s connectivity to people throughout his entire career has been just absolutely outstanding. There’s nobody more customer-focused than Lynn. He was very supportive of the sales organization, and he always listened carefully to what customers needed.”
Ron Jordan
Ron Jordan
Former Senior Executive at Fritz Companies
“Lynn was no doubt a visionary… There’s no question that Lynn was a catalyst, a strong catalyst for the movement of this conversation within the community to make these changes and to make the term go from import/export to supply chain.”
Joey Carnes
Joey Carnes
Former Head of North American Operations at Fritz Companies

Rewriting the Rules of Global Logistics

Lynn C. Fritz didn’t just work in logistics—he transformed it. For 30 years, he led Fritz Companies, Inc., turning a small customs brokerage into a global logistics giant with 11,000 employees in 120 countries. His visionary leadership took the company to the Fortune 1000 by 1997, modernizing logistics through technology and global growth.

In 2001, after selling Fritz Companies to UPS, Lynn shifted focus to humanitarian logistics, founding Fritz Institute to apply advanced logistics strategies to disaster relief. He remains a driving force behind how goods and aid move across borders.

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The Architect of Humanitarian Logistics

Lynn Fritz didn’t just stop after conquering the corporate world. He went bigger. In 2001, he co-founded the Fritz Institute, bringing his logistics genius into the heart of humanitarian and disaster relief efforts. From earthquake-ravaged cities to flood-stricken communities, the Fritz Institute helps deliver aid more efficiently and effectively through technological innovation and strategic planning.

Today, the Fritz Institute’s tracking software and logistics programs are used by leading global relief organizations like the Red Cross, Save the Children, and World Vision, helping ensure that aid reaches those in crisis faster, smarter, and better.

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Lynn C. Fritz shares his logistics industry leadership and experience through the Fritz Institute, a public charity, which provides operational and logistics expertise to the global humanitarian sector.

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Lynn's Career Timeline Highlights

1970s – Lynn Fritz becomes Chairman and CEO of Fritz Companies, Inc., a small customs brokerage firm founded by his father.

1980s-1990s – Under his leadership, Fritz Companies expands globally, implementing innovative technologies in logistics, eventually employing 11,000 employees across 120 countries.

1997 – Fritz Companies achieves Fortune 1000 status, marking it as one of the largest public companies in the U.S.

2001 – Lynn sells Fritz Companies to UPS for $450 million, cementing his legacy in the logistics industry.

2001 – He co-founds the Fritz Institute, focusing on applying logistics expertise to improve humanitarian disaster relief efforts.

2001 – Lynn establishes LynnCo Supply Chain Solutions (LynnCo Logistics), a logistics management company focused on supply chain optimization for high-growth industries.

2005 – Receives the Citizen Diplomat Award from the International Diplomacy Council.

2008 – Awarded the California Prize for Service of the Common Good from the University of San Francisco.

2009 – Lynn moves to Lynmar Estate, a winery he has invested in over the years, and becomes a full-time resident and proprietor, focusing on vineyard management and wine production.

Present – Lynn sits on the board of LynnCo Logistics and continues to speak and coach logistics and business leaders each year. 

BUILDING MORE THAN COMPANIES,
BUILDING LEGACIES

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Lynn’s journey isn’t just a business success story; it’s a mission-driven legacy. When he isn’t reshaping industries or revolutionizing disaster relief, Lynn retreats to Lynmar Estate, his vineyard in Sonoma County. This isn’t just a side project—it’s a reflection of his commitment to craftsmanship, quality, and legacy-building in every facet of his life.

From state-of-the-art wineries to his active participation in organizations like the Exploratorium and the University of California’s Department of Viticulture and Enology, Lynn’s influence continues to grow across industries.

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