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Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.) James T. Okafor
Member Spotlight · February 2025

Guardian Logistics & Supply

Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.) James T. Okafor · Founder & Managing Director

U.S. ArmyLogistics

About Guardian Logistics & Supply

Guardian Logistics & Supply is a certified SDVOSB providing supply chain management, last-mile logistics, and warehousing solutions to federal agencies and Fortune 500 companies. Leveraging 22 years of Army logistics experience, the company operates a 120,000 sq. ft. distribution center in Columbus, OH and manages over $40M in annual freight movement.

Key Achievement & Milestone

Established a veteran hiring pipeline with the Ohio Department of Veterans Services that has placed 67 transitioning veterans into full-time logistics careers since 2022, earning the company the SBA's Veteran-Owned Business of the Year award for the State of Ohio.

Mission Statement

To leverage military logistics excellence to deliver world-class supply chain solutions while creating sustainable careers for America's veterans.

"In the Army, logistics is what wins wars. In business, it is what wins markets. I built Guardian to prove that veteran expertise is the most valuable supply chain asset in America."
Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.) James T. Okafor
Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.) James T. Okafor
Founder & Managing Director, Guardian Logistics & Supply

Quick Facts

Military BranchU.S. Army
Years of Service22 years
Years in Business5 years
IndustryLogistics
Featured MonthFebruary 2025
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