# Ken Beam

> Ken Beam is the founder and CEO of Pegasus Logistics Group, which he established in 1994. Based in Grapevine, Texas, he has publicly tied his approach to logistics to employee development, focused customer service, and community involvement. His career includes leadership in YPO and WPO and charitable work with his wife, Darla.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Pegasus Logistics Group
- **Organizations:** Pegasus Logistics Group, Young Presidents’ Organization, North Texas Chapter (former chairman), World Presidents’ Organization, Maverick Chapter (co-founder), The Beam Foundation, Texas Alliance for Homeless Pets (listed board member)
- **Known for:** Founded Pegasus Logistics Group in 1994 and remains its founder and CEO in 2026 company announcements., His nonprofit biography credits him with an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2000., Co-founded the Maverick Chapter of the World Presidents’ Organization.

## Career timeline

- **1994** — Founded Pegasus Logistics Group.
- **2000** — Received an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award, according to his Texas Alliance for Homeless Pets biography.
- **2011** — The North Texas YPO chapter, which he served as chairman, received international chapter recognition, according to his nonprofit biography.
- **2013** — Promoted Chris Thomas to president effective March 26, after serving as both president and CEO for nineteen years; remained CEO.
- **2015** — Pegasus introduced Individual Development Plans for employees.
- **2017** — Projected approximately $130 million in Pegasus annual revenue in a May interview; this was an estimate for that year.
- **2023** — Hosted collaboration lunches described by Pegasus as taking place at offices worldwide.
- **2024** — Pegasus and account manager Troy Stevenson received Thnks Gratitude in Business Awards recognition.
- **2025** — Welcomed Scott Donahue as CFO in an October 7 company announcement.
- **2026** — Welcomed Karl Schultz as CIO in a May 5 company announcement.

## Achievements

- Founded Pegasus Logistics Group in 1994 and remains its founder and CEO in 2026 company announcements.
- His nonprofit biography credits him with an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2000.
- Co-founded the Maverick Chapter of the World Presidents’ Organization.
- Co-created The Beam Foundation with his wife, Darla; an undated historical nonprofit biography reports more than $500,000 raised and donated together.
- Led Pegasus during its 2016 Dallas Business Journal Best Places to Work recognition.

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — Pegasus announced Karl Schultz as CIO on May 5; Beam emphasized scalable systems and technology investment.
- **2025-10** — Pegasus announced Scott Donahue as CFO on October 7; Beam highlighted operational efficiency, financial growth, and team development.
- **2024-09** — On September 23, Thnks and First Horizon announced Pegasus and account manager Troy Stevenson as gratitude award winners; Beam credited Stevenson and the broader team.

## Links

- Website: https://www.pegasuslogistics.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-beam-30875

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Last updated: 2026-10-26