Our Team
At Tier 1 Investments, we are committed to creating significant growth and impact across industries through strategic investments. Specializing in growth-stage businesses, we extend comprehensive guidance to our companies, providing actionable insights, strategic support, and vigilant oversight. This approach ensures our companies are not only positioned to meet their objectives but to exceed them. Additionally, we focus on nurturing strong leadership qualities, offering guidance across various aspects of corporate management and strategy. By mentoring visionary leaders, we equip them with the essential tools, knowledge, and creativity necessary to innovate and steer their sectors forward. Our dedicated efforts in leadership development, strategic investments, and guidance underscore our commitment to making sustainable growth and innovation in every venture we undertake.
Daniel Katz is a seasoned executive with 17 years of experience in supply chain, asset and non asset-based transportation and logistics. He serves as the Founder and Managing Partner of Tier 1 Investment Advisors, LLC, leveraging his operational excellence and deep understanding of the North American truckload and transportation market. With a focus on mergers, acquisitions, and corporate development activities, he is dedicated to increasing value.
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Daniel's educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University's Eli Broad College of Business.
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Daniel began his career at C.H Robinson. During his nine year tenure, he achieved significant milestones including generating over $20 million in net revenue, consistently producing some the highest margins per transactions, and developing a deep understanding of trucking and truckload operations, the North American truckload market, and freight brokerage operations.
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Daniel's entrepreneurial spirit and innovative mindset have driven impressive results. In 2015, Daniel started his own trucking company - Prana Transport, LLC with just 4 power units. In less than a decade, through his leadership and strategic vision, the company experienced consistent growth, reaching $6.4 million in revenue for the year of 2022 and totaling over $30 million in revenue since its inception. He is highly regarded for his top-tier financial performance, team building and leadership and has actively contributed to the professional growth of the industry by training and mentoring more than 25 asset based trucking and third party logistics representatives.
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Daniel possesses deep knowledge of the North American truckload market. His extensive understanding allows him to make informed decisions and develop effective strategies that optimize operational efficiency and drive profitability.
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With a track record of exceptional financial results, market acumen, and leadership, Daniel has built high margin businesses and forged meaningful strategic relationships with many companies and individuals.
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Driven by his problem-solving skills, passion, and collaborative approach, Daniel Katz is an invaluable asset to the team.