Armin Lakovic Becomes ALC’s Des Moines Operations Manager

Lakovic has worked for the Allen Lund Co. for over five years and has been promoted to the new role.

A graphic with a blue background with the Allen Lund Company logo merging into a photo of a middle-aged white man with a sparse salt-and-pepper beard and blue eyes wearing a light blue checked shirt. White text reads "Armin Lakovic, operations manager of the Des Moines office"
Armin Lakovic has been promoted to operations manager of the the Allen Lund Co.'s Des Moines, Iowa, office.
(Photo courtesy of Allen Lund Co.)

The Allen Lund Co. announced Nov. 18 that it promoted Armin Lakovic to operations manager of the Des Moines, Iowa, office.

Lakovic has more than 15 years of experience in the supply chain industry. He has been with the ALC for over five years, spending time in various roles from carrier relations to account management, establishing a background in developing relationships and efficient operations, according to the company.

“Throughout his career, Armin has continually demonstrated his problem-solving skills and superb customer service with shippers and carriers alike,” says Ben Batten, vice president of sales and operations. “There’s no doubt his hard work and attention to detail were key to his promotion, but he really exemplifies what it means to do business the Lund Way. I’m excited to see him take on the operations manager role in Des Moines and wish him all the best!”

Paul Nesbit, general manager of ALC Des Moines, adds: “I am excited for Armin to move into a new chapter of his Allen Lund Company career. There is no doubt in my mind that our team will be strengthened by his passion for logistics excellence. He has a positive and humble hustle about him that has proven to satisfy both our carrier and shipper customers time and time again.”

“I’m truly honored and excited for this new opportunity,” Lakovic says. “Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with the most amazing team, that has pushed me to continually improve. In this new position, I am looking forward to building on the foundation and tackling new challenges to continue our shared success.”

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