Defiance, Ohio – November 12, 2026 -- Keller Logistics Group (KLG), a family-owned, asset-based third-party logistics provider, received a Business Excellence Award and was inducted into the Entrepreneurial & Business Excellence (EBE) Hall of Fame on Nov. 5, 2026, in Maumee, Ohio. The honor comes 48 years after the company was founded in 1978.
Keller was one of four honorees at the 38th annual EBE ceremony
The EBE Hall of Fame recognizes businesses that build and sustain growth and create jobs in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Keller was one of four pre-announced honorees.
The award reflects the work of roughly 1,000 employees. Its operating base includes 300 trucks, 470 drivers and 6.5 million square feet of owned and operated warehousing. KLG's units cover trucking, warehousing and co-packing, freight brokerage and industrial real estate.
CEO Bryan Keller credits the company's community model
Bryan Keller, CEO, tied the recognition to what the company calls the Keller Circle of Life. In his words, the company delivers for its people, they deliver for its customers, and the company gives back to its community. He said strong communities create opportunities for the next generation, which helps businesses like Keller keep growing.
Keller staff hosted 200 veterans on the night of the ceremony
While the award was presented in Maumee, most of the Keller team was in Defiance hosting about 200 veterans from Defiance, Paulding, Henry and Williams counties for dinner. The event ran through Operation K.A.V.I.C. (Keller Assists Veterans in Crisis), and employees served the meal themselves.