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Adam Newsome Named Entrepreneur Of The Year®️ 2026 Southeast Finalist by EY

ATLANTA – April 21, 2026 – Lazer Logistics is proud to announce that CEO Adam Newsome has been named a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year®️ 2026 Southeast Award by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US).

Now in its 41st year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program celebrates leaders who are shaping the future of business through innovation, growth, and long-term impact. Newsome was selected by an independent panel of judges based on his entrepreneurial vision, company performance, and commitment to building lasting value.

"At Lazer, we pair national scale with practical innovation to solve one of the supply chain’s biggest blind spots: the yard," said Newsome. "We’ve done this for 30 years, and we’re focused on continuing that momentum into the future."

Under Newsome’s leadership, Lazer Logistics has grown into a leading provider of outsourced yard management services, supporting over 750 locations across North America.

The company combines operations, technology, and people to help organizations improve safety, increase throughput, and operate with greater control across their logistics networks. Regional award winners will be announced on June 18 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Read the full announcement from EY

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