Brian Fielkow — Owner President

“Ensuring that the details are taken care of is at the heart of what Jetco provides its customers.”
- Brian Fielkow, Jetco owner and president

Since purchasing Jetco Delivery, a 30-plus-year-old company, in 2006 Brian Fielkow has maintained a business philosophy of providing an extra level of service to anticipate customers’ every need. To accomplish this philosophy, he has focused on maintaining employee continuity, integrating technology and improving the quality of the company’s fleet to get Jetco there. It is his attention to detail that has allowed Jetco to grow by customizing services to exact customer requirements. With a focus on serving the Houston and Gulf Coast region, Jetco drivers are able to maintain a quality of life reflective of the benefit of local and regional delivery. The opportunity for drivers to make it home almost every night is only one of the benefits Fielkow insists on for his employees. Since the acquisition, he has improved employee benefit packages and added incentives through bonuses for safety. By developing long term, fully engaged employees, Jetco is able to create an unparalleled customer experience. Jetco’s implementation of GPS and email systems in Jetco’s trucks allows drivers to be more efficient and customers to feel more secure.

At Jetco and in past positions, Fielkow has worked in industries that are generally perceived as being commoditized. Fielkow is an expert in “de-commoditizing” his businesses by creating unique and measurable value propositions for his employees and customers.

Fielkow began his professional career as a lawyer in 1989 upon earning a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin and J.D. from the Northwestern University School of Law. His experience as Executive Vice President of Recycle America Alliance, a subsidiary of Waste Management, Inc. and Chief Operating Officer of The Peltz Group, brought 10 years of corporate growth management, and leadership of over $700M in operations. Although he has the knowledge, experience and passion behind him to grow the company rapidly, he wants Jetco’s growth to remain steady to help maintain the quality of service Jetco provides its customers.

In his free time, he enjoys the company of his wife and three children. The Wisconsin native is an avid music lover. He has lived in Houston since 2003. Fielkow’s interest in doing his part for the community shows through his recent addition of greater fuel-efficient and lower sulfur-emitting trucks to his fleet and continued donations to Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas.

Some of Fielkow’s accolades include:

• 2010 Vistage National Member Leadership Award
• Recognized in Inc. Magazine’s 2011 Inc. 5000
• Recognized in Houston Business Journal’s Houston’s 2011 Fast 100
• Board member of Texas Motor Transportation Association (TMTA)
• Chairman of TMTA Intermodal Committee
• Junior Achievement board member since 1997

Steve Zold — Vice President

With over 20 years in the transportation industry executive, Steve has been with Jetco since August of 2006. As Regional Operations Manager for Waste Management, Steve was responsible for 19 plants in 5 states. He grew that position to manage 120 plants in 19 states. Before Waste Management Steve served as Route Supervisor and Dispatcher for a landfill garbage company in Wisconsin where he began a recycling center to provide services to the general public while running a landfill. His real passion is trucking, helping companies achieve excellence. Steve is responsible for day to day operations for Jetco, growing the company.

Kim Light — Terminal Manager

Day to day, Kim assists with all business aspects of Jetco including, brokerage, compliance and trucking operations. Kim manages all carrier documents for brokerage, compliance, ensuring that correct insurance coverage is in place, as well as HAZMAT certificates. Kim embraces the ability to utilize Jetco’s specialized service to meet her customers every logistic need, and understands that honesty and integrity is the key to the success of any company. Kim is the administrative assistant for President, and Operations Manager of Jetco. Kim brings over 15 years of logistics experience with her to Jetco. Kim began career in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the solid waste industry as a Route Supervisor. After 7 years she then moved into the recycling side of the waste industry as a Dispatch Assistant and was quickly promoted to Regional Logistics Manager, managing 5 mid-west states recycling collection for Recycle America Alliance, owned by Waste Management.

Russell Mattern — Operations, Founder, Owner

Russell founded Jetco Delivery 35 years ago with his brother Mauris and friend John Phillips. Russell has been a driver, a dispatcher, accounting, operations and an integral part of growing the business. Oversize movements, special projects, rate requests and special customer requests are all part of a days work for Russell.

Matt Sorrentino — Jetco Logistics, Manager

Matt joined Jetco in early 2010 after working for several years in the transportation and logistics industry. A native Houstonian and a 1999 graduate of Sam Houston State University, Matt oversees the Jetco Logistics team that is responsible for matching loads with a trusted freight company that can move the cargo confidently and do it with the same passion for customer service that thrives at Jetco.

John Phillips — Operations, Founder

In August 1976, John started as a driver for Jetco Delivery, hauling oilwell supplies around Texas and drove smaller trucks when the company operated a messenger service. Currently his role is handling day to day operations, customer service, getting rates for clients, accounts receivables. John attended North Harris Community College briefly while pioneering Jetco Delivery. John adapted to the changing business landscape by taking on roles in accounting, operations and customer service.

Mauris Mattern — Operations, Founder

One of the 3 founders, Mauris initiated the company 35 years ago on a borrowed loan from his father and a rented service station, on Ritten House Road. Jetco has been in their current Harvey Wilson Road facility for the past 20 years. As President, Mauris grew the company from 3 trucks to 60 trucks, was the primary business development executive. During the early 80′s and again early 90′s Jetco Delivery experienced its greatest periods of growth, allowing for growth of their equipment and services. Today, Mauris serves as the primary consultant for rates, customer service, billing and special projects. Mauris attended University of Houston and South Texas Community College.

Jason Phillips — Accounts Receivable Accountant

Jason started with the company 15 years ago as a executive assistant. His role became more official in 2000 when he moved into Operations as booking agent and customer service rep. He currently presides over finance, billing and accounts receivables. Jason approves invoices, receivables, handles collections and invoice inquiries, payroll management, manages cash flow and acts as customer relationship manager.

Jennifer Winans — Controller

Jennifer started with the company in June of 2011 to oversee the Accounting department. A transplant Houstonian, Jennifer received her BS in Accounting and MBA from Columbia College. She has worked in the finance and accounting industry for 20 years. Jennifer began her career in Syracuse, NY, working in the grocery distribution industry as a Senior Accountant. After 6 years, her hard work and dedication provided her an opportunity as a Controller in the HVAC/Container industry. While working in the HVAC industry, Jennifer and her family transferred to Houston in March of 2010. Throughout her experience, she has gained vast knowledge in achieving bottom line results and multi-tasking. Jennifer was excited to join and become a member of the growing Jetco team.