Leadership Team

Our Leadership


Jim Tate

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Daron Walker

Senior Vice President Customer Solutions

Coach Randy Ross

Advisor to the CEO –   Personnel Development/Chief of Staff

Corey P. Murphy

Advisor to the CEO –   Digital/Technical Author

Jim Tate

Jim Tate is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Overdrive Global LLC.

Jim’s professional journey is truly remarkable. With a commendable 26-year career as a former soldier in the Army Special Operations, and Advisor to the Army National Guard Bureau Military Academy, he brought a unique perspective and dedication to military commands, conventional and unconventional.

Following retirement, Jim served as the senior security advisor to the Honorary Consul General of Japan for Alabama, where he provided security services to elected officials within the state, the Japanese Embassy in Washington D.C., and even had the privilege of working alongside the US Secret Service during a campaign trip with Vice President Michael Pence.
In addition to his impressive military background, Jim conquered 30 years of experience in the logistics industry. His expertise spans from managing manufacturing industry logistics to advising a national brand logistics company, he managed to exceed $20 million in billing. In 2016, Jim founded Overdrive Global LLC, driven by his passion for delivering unparalleled service to clients and prioritizing their needs.

With his extensive experience managing millions in overall billing and, overseeing over 50 million miles of OTR transportation networking, Jim has proven himself to be a seasoned leader within the global industry of logistics.

What sets Jim apart is his unwavering dedication to achieving excellence. He consistently goes above and beyond, meticulously tackling every task with precision and a strong attention to detail. His commitment to fostering a positive and collaborative work environment has earned him the respect and admiration of the industry. Jim possesses the ability to inspire and motivate his team, ensuring that everyone is aligned and working towards a common goal.

Jim’s strong leadership skills, coupled with his extensive industry knowledge, allows us to grow to the next level.

Daron Walker

Senior Vice President Customer Solutions

Daron Walker, a highly accomplished Senior Vice President in the field of customer solutions. Daron brings with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record of driving success in the industrial and automotive industries.

With a background as a former Sonar Technician First Class in the United States Navy, where he served with honor for 10 years, Daron developed exceptional leadership and team-building skills. He served aboard the USS Thomas C. Hart (FF-1092) and at Fleet Training Command for the Pacific 6th Fleet.

Following his military career, Daron spent 26 years in the industrial and automotive sectors, with his most recent 18 years as a Senior Staff Engineer at the Honda Manufacturing facility in Lincoln, Alabama. During his tenure at Honda, he demonstrated a keen understanding of customer requirements and built strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Daron’s expertise in team building and customer solution awareness are invaluable asset to the organization. His energetic spirit and commitment to excellence makes him a perfect fit for our Overdrive Global Family.