NEHDS Logistics Leadership
Gerry Burdo
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Gerry’s expertise in operational, financial, and logistical components of the industry have been foundational in his 30-year career. Gerry began as a CPA for KPMG and went on to hold senior executive positions with Ethan Allen, Ralph Lauren, and kozmo.com (an online logistics company). Gerry founded NEHDS with the goal of providing the best customer experience in the industry. With a driven yet caring approach to leadership, he focuses on creating a family environment within the company, where everyone is looking out for one another and the best interests of our customers. When Gerry is not looking for opportunities to make every NEHDS delivery exceptional, he enjoys playing golf, reading and being active in his church.
Fred DiMaria
Chief Financial Officer & Co-Founder
Fred is a licensed CPA with a strong background in financial roles from Warner Lambert and Ernst & Young and has been the key developer of many of the benchmarks used to map NEHDS’ success. Driven by results and with a keen eye for detail, Fred has guided our company towards continuous improvements resulting in maximizing the quality of the employee experience and the highest customer retention in our industry. Fred is an avid Yankees fan who loves coaching baseball and designing and building model aircrafts.
Brian Jordan
Senior Vice President, Customer Relations & Co-Founder
Brian’s extensive experience in the delivery service and logistics industries has been invaluable in shaping NEHDS’ vision. His career spans over 40 years in diverse roles, where he gained various industry perspectives. Brian began his logistics career as an Industrial Engineer with UPS, progressing to an Account Manager and Regional Director of Operations for Merchant Home Delivery Service, before holding the position of Vice President of Sales with Advanced Delivery Systems. Brian uses his vast category experience to truly understand customer needs, helping to ensure high-quality delivery and warehousing services for our clients. When Brian is not working tirelessly in support of our customers, he can be found on the golf course, the ice rink, or rooting for any and all of his beloved Boston teams.
Vin Becker
President Emeritus & Co-Founder/Retired
Vin is the former President of NEHDS, having recently retired from daily activities. Vin’s 40 years of experience in the operational and logistic industries have been vital to the growth of NEHDS. Vin’s career spans various management positions with Ethan Allen and Bassett Furniture, and is responsible for hiring and mentoring many of NEHDS’ team members. While Vin recently retired from daily responsibilities, we continue to call on him regularly for his valued guidance and support. Vin is a two-time Hall of Famer, having been honored by the sports programs for both his high school and college – when he is not accepting accolades, Vin loves to read, play golf and watch sports.