Scott McWilliams

As an LVC Operating Partner, Scott helps the team source, evaluate, and execute new opportunities in the transportation and logistics sector. Scott works closely with management teams post-closing in various roles to drive long term value in LVC’s transportation and logistics portfolio. In addition, Scott advises fund related logistics companies to help them with both strategic and operational initiatives.

Scott’s 40-year career in transportation and logistics includes 28 years in various roles with Geodis (formerly Ozburn Hessey Logistics (“OHL”)) and nine years with the Kroger Company as Director of Logistics. In addition to serving as President & CEO of OHL for 14 years, Scott held various other roles within the organization including President of Transportation Management, Executive Vice President of Strategic Development, and Chief Customer Officer. During his tenure, OHL made 11 acquisitions in the transportation and logistics sector. Scott led OHL through two sales to private equity firms (Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette and Welsh Carson Anderson and Stowe) and assisted in the sale of OHL to Geodis in 2015. Scott also served in leadership roles in various industry trade organizations, including the International Warehouse Logistics Association, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, and the Warehousing Education and Research Council.

Scott is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys spending time with his wife Leslie, two grown sons, and his first grandchild. He has been active on the boards of a wide variety of non-profit organizations over the last 30 years and he and Leslie usually can be found working each week with a non-profit organization benefitting the Middle Tennessee area.