Rusty Byrd

After a few years spent acquiring industry experience at a local logistics provider, Rusty officially joined the Kontane Logistics team in 2005, though his time spent at his family’s company started many years before. Since he can remember, Rusty has learned the ropes at Kontane from the ground up, working during school breaks to help with trade shows, pack boxes, sweep the floors and load trucks.

Rusty’s Kontane Logistics career started in Charleston, where he worked as Operations Manager. He was promoted to COO in 2007 and is now responsible for the management and daily operations of all logistics facilities while managing a staff of over 500 employees.

Because of his numerous years spent learning the ins and outs of each Kontane facility, Rusty has a deep understanding of the company, our employees and clients. He travels extensively to meet with clients and oversee employee needs, and serves as an ambassador for the goals and mission of the company.

A University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduate, Rusty also completed logistics-related coursework and certification programs through Georgia Tech and the College of Charleston.

He, his wife Nell, and two children live in Mt. Pleasant. On the weekends, Rusty can most likely be found playing golf or chasing trout around the Charleston Harbor.