LANDSTAR AGENT - Key Persons


Becky Scott

Job Titles:
  • Director Key Account Sales
Becky came to Momentum in 2010 with a background in sales and marketing and a bachelor's degree in Business from the University of North Florida. Becky has held various positions within the company, allowing her to grow her expertise in domestic (truckload, LTL, heavy and specialized) and international (ocean and air) logistics. She is now Director of Key Account Sales with a primary focus on our growing mission critical business segment.

Brian Putzke - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
With 40 years in the transportation industry, Brian has done it all: from loading, driving and dispatching the truck, to making the sale, to operating and billing the load. In 2001, he took the next logical step - founding Momentum Transportation USA in his garage in Jacksonville, Florida. From that humble beginning, Brian has successfully steered the company into a growing $200 million business that employs more than 85 people. Born and raised in Wisconsin, he is a proud Green Bay Packers Fan.

Craig Haddock

Job Titles:
  • Director of NATG Operations
Craig started with Momentum after graduating from The University of North Florida in 2007 with a degree in Transportation and Logistics. He has been a part of our new growth and development team helping Momentum grow into one of the top logistics companies in Jacksonville. He currently leads operations for one of our largest accounts and has been a pivotal member of the Momentum team in expanding our customer base.

Curt Boyden

Job Titles:
  • Director of Heavy Haul
Curt is a team player with 20+ years in the Heavy Haul Transportation Industry and holds a degree in Business Management Specializing in Transportation. He started his career in the transportation industry, working on the freight docks trans-loading trucks in southern Canada. He worked as a company driver and owner-operator hauling general freight, then moved into the oil field industry, hauling oversized loads throughout the USA and Canada. Since 2000, Curt has been working strictly in heavy haul and super loads.

David Hoppens - VP of Sales

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of Sales and Marketing
David brings over 30 years of transportation and supply chain services experience to Momentum Transportation USA. His sales, marketing and business unit leadership at companies including CSX Transportation, Pacer International and U.S. Xpress, make him the ideal person to lead sales and marketing. He has served as President and Chairman of the Transportation Marketing and Sales Association. He holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Florida.

James Carithers

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of Operations
James joined Momentum in April 2011, starting as an intern during college. He has worked in Tracking, Customer Satisfaction, Dispatch, and eventually worked his way up to the roles of Operations Manager as well as Key Account Director for Sales & Operations. He is now the VP of Operations and leads the four operations groups within Momentum. James holds an MBA and Bachelor's Degrees in both Transportation & Logistics and International Business from the University of North Florida.

Joey Homsey

Job Titles:
  • Director Key Account, Sales & Operations
Joey Homsey joined Momentum in May 2016, starting as an intern during college. He has worked in Tracking, Dispatch, White-Glove Operations, Analyst roles, and eventually worked his way up to Operations Manager. He is now the Key Account Director for Sales & Operations overseeing departments for our CGP accounts. Joey holds an MBA with a concentration in Supply Chain Management and a Bachelor's Degrees in Transportation & Logistics from the University of North Florida.

Katie Morrison

Job Titles:
  • Director of International, Intermodal & LTL Operations
As a licensed US Customs Broker, Katie is experienced in international logistics including US inland freight transportation, import and export ocean transport, documentation (for several government agencies such as the Federal Maritime Commission, TSA, Bureau of Industry and Security, US Census and Customs) and regulatory requirements. She is responsible for multiple teams for Momentum, including ocean, air, rail, drayage, intermodal and white glove.

Laura Homsey - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
Since 2007, Laura has brought her considerable accounting expertise to Momentum Transportation USA, helping make it the financially-sound and stable company it is today. Her areas of responsibility include accounting, human resources, and billing. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Management from Jacksonville University and a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from the University of Central Florida. She is a proud & avid Jacksonville Jaguars fan.

Mike Cobb - COO, President

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • President
  • Momentum in 2022 As Chief Operating Officer
Mike Cobb joined Momentum in 2022 as Chief Operating Officer, bringing 30 years of transportation experience to one of Landstar's top agencies. He leads Momentum's sales and operations teams for all domestic and international transportation. Mike spent 28 years at Landstar corporate, and has served on numerous industry boards, including the Truckload Carriers Association, the Florida Trucking Association and the National Safety Council. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Chaminade University of Honolulu.

Shaelee Bonday

Job Titles:
  • Director of Billing
Shaelee holds a Professional Designation in Logistics and Supply Chain Management certificate and has over 25 years of billing experience. She manages the billing team and is responsible for authorizing carrier payments, customer invoicing, collection assistance and reporting. Shaelee works diligently to ensure her team delivers timely and accurate customer invoicing.