JULIE THOMAS

Julie Thomas is the President of Priority Logistics Group. PLG is a WBENC Certified (Women Owned Business) third party logistics company- providing delivery and distribution management services for time-critical shipments coast to coast.

Julie is a major Shareholder and serves on the Board of Directors at Priority Dispatch, Inc. Founded in 1973, PDI is a third-generation logistic provider delivery solutions throughout the Midwest. Priority is publicly recognized locally, as well as nationally, for outstanding achievements for their strategic growth, company culture, innovation, quality and executive leadership.

Julie is the owner of Thomas Consulting Group. TCG provides business and strategic consulting, coaching and training to profit and nonprofit organizations.

She is the founder of Cincy Chaplains, is an Ordained Senior Chaplain, Licensed Social Worker, Certified Business Coach, public speaker, teacher and trainer.

Business Awards:

  • Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, Blue Ash Business of the Year, 2013

  • Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, Small Business of the Year Finalist 2012

  • Recipient, One Hundred Wise Woman, Cincinnati 2013

  • Goering Center for Private and Family Businesses, Family Business of the Year 2011

  • Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, Small Business of the Year Award 2000

Certifications and Memberships:

  • WBENC Certified, Women Business Enterprise National Council, 2015-2022

  • Goering Center Family Business Institute, 2010-2021

  • International Fellowship of Chaplains, Ordained Senior Chaplain 2008-2021

  • Procter & Gamble, WBE Business Development and Entrepreneur Program, 2017

  • Aileron, Course for Presidents 2016

  • WE Succeed Graduate, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber 2012

  • Leadership Ohio, Graduate 2010

  • Leadership Cincinnati, Graduate Class XXXII, Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce 2009

  • Certified Sherpa Business Coach, University of Cincinnati 2005

  • Myers Briggs Type Indicator Certified, 1995

  • Licensed Social Worker, State of Ohio 1992

  • Customized Logistics and Delivery Association, Founding Member 1987

  • ASQ, American Society for Quality

  • AACC, American Association of Christian Counselors