# Mark Sell

> Mark Sell co-founded MD Logistics with Dave Kiebach in Plainfield, Indiana, in 1996. He served as president and CEO as the company expanded from seven employees and 10,000 square feet to more than 200 employees and a million square feet by 2016. MD Logistics joined Nippon Express U.S.A. in 2020. Sell became an executive advisor in October 2021; the company announced his death in December 2021. Colleagues described a leader who trusted managers and cared about employees and customers.

- **Role:** Logistics entrepreneur and executive
- **Organizations:** MD Logistics, MD Express
- **Education:** Indiana University Bloomington
- **Known for:** Co-founded MD Logistics in 1996., Led MD Logistics through growth to a million square feet of warehouse space and over 200 employees by its 2016 anniversary., Established a western distribution presence through the 2011 Reno expansion.

## Career timeline

- **1978-1982** — Attended Indiana University Bloomington, as listed on his LinkedIn profile.
- **1996** — Co-founded MD Logistics with Dave Kiebach in Plainfield, Indiana; started with seven employees and 10,000 square feet.
- **2002** — MD Logistics formed a strategic partnership with SEKO Logistics.
- **2007** — Continued leading MD Logistics after co-founder Dave Kiebach died.
- **2008** — Announced a $1 million Plainfield cold-storage investment and plans for 75 jobs over four years.
- **2011** — Opened a 55,000-square-foot distribution center in Reno, Nevada.
- **2016** — Marked 20 years in business; company reported one million square feet and more than 200 employees.
- **2018** — Named to Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s Pros to Know list.
- **2019** — Described deployment of collaborative robots in the retail operation in his year-end letter.
- **2020-09-01** — MD Logistics and MD Express acquired by Nippon Express U.S.A.; Sell remained president and CEO.
- **2021-10-01** — Transitioned to executive advisor as John Sell became president and CEO.
- **2021-12** — MD Logistics announced his death on December 24; the announcement did not specify the exact date of death.

## Achievements

- Co-founded MD Logistics in 1996.
- Led MD Logistics through growth to a million square feet of warehouse space and over 200 employees by its 2016 anniversary.
- Established a western distribution presence through the 2011 Reno expansion.
- Named a 2018 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pro to Know.
- Led MD Logistics through its 2020 acquisition by Nippon Express U.S.A.

## Latest updates

- **2021-12** — MD Logistics announced Sell’s death on December 24, 2021.
- **2021-10** — Became executive advisor effective October 1, supporting John Sell’s succession and executive mentoring.
- **2020-09** — MD Logistics and MD Express joined Nippon Express U.S.A. effective September 1.

## Links

- Website: https://www.mdlogistics.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksell

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