Leadership

Joseph Niehaus

Sr. Vice President, Logistics

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Joe leads a diverse organization of logistics consultants developing and delivering advanced logistics solutions in acquisition and sustainment; infrastructure, energy, and environment; and supply chain management. He and his organization focus on helping LMI’s customers build supply chain resilience and deliver innovative supply chain solutions across the defense, civilian agencies, public health, and national security markets with increasing agility for accelerated decision-making at the pace of need.

Joe’s previous role was leading LMI’s supply chain management organization as it developed and delivered end-to-end solutions that enhance supply chain resiliency and improve performance.

Before joining LMI, Joe spent over 20 years in leadership roles in the logistics field, including serving as vice president for logistics within SAIC’s solutions and technology group. His responsibilities included leading the strategy, development, and delivery of advanced supply chain solutions. Throughout his career, he has led teams focused on logistics, supply chain, and lifecycle sustainment solutions. Joe received WashingtonExec’s 2023 Pinnacle Award for Supply Chain Executive of the Year, Private & Public Companies.

Joe holds an MBA with a concentration in finance from Loyola University and a bachelor’s degree in organizational communication from Ohio University. He is also a certified supply chain professional with the Association of Supply Chain Management.

“LMI supports a diverse groups of passionate professionals focused on delivering high quality work to solve complex problems for our customers.”

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