About Us

A framed newspaper article about Southern Wise, a record-storage business taking off, featuring a photo of Steve Shockley, co-owner, standing in a warehouse with shelves of boxes. The headline reads 'Fledgling record-storage business takes off' and the article discusses demand and logistics. There is a small plaque below indicating the article appeared in The Griffin Daily News on October 22, 1995.

Founded in 1995 and proudly based in Griffin, Georgia, Southern Wise is a trusted third-party logistics partner serving businesses across the Southeast. Owned and operated by a team with more than 20 years of combined leadership experience, the company supports over 30 active clients with warehousing, 3PL logistics, records storage, and fulfillment services. Southern Wise combines the reach of Atlanta’s transportation network with the flexibility and personal service of an independent provider—offering access to major highways, rail connections, and the Port of Savannah, without the congestion or overhead of the metro core. Known for being hands-on, responsive, and reliable, Southern Wise operates as an extension of their customers’ teams, keeping supply chains moving and businesses growing.

  • Josh Gilliam brings 9 years of logistics expertise and deep operational know-how to Southern Wise. Before joining the Southern Wise, he was a real estate agent and worked as an Operations Director in the restaurant industry for Chick-fil-A. These experiences cemented his commitment to service, speed, and process excellence. Josh leads with a client-first philosophy—treating every shipment like it’s mission-critical—and he’s proud that customers are routinely surprised by how quickly Southern Wise can get orders ready to ship.

    Outside of work, Josh is active in his local church and community, enjoying coaching multiple youth sports teams.

  • Reese Simmons brings 11 years of logistics leadership to Southern Wise. Before entering the supply-chain industry, he served as a Press Assistant in a U.S. Senate office and as Education Coordinator at UGA’s Fortson 4-H Center. Known for his hands-on leadership and relentless follow-through, Reese keeps the team focused on exceeding customer expectations. A standout milestone was when a major client asked Southern Wise to train their new shipping supervisor on the client’s own ERP, recognizing Southern Wise’s robust understanding of the client’s software and processes. With experience spanning plastic manufacturing, textile distribution, and medical record retention, he’s built a reputation for operational excellence and trusted partnerships.

     Outside of work, Reese is an active member at McIntosh Baptist Church and enjoys camping and working on his family’s backyard farm

  • Cody Hendrix brings two years of hands-on logistics experience to Southern Wise, backed by a foundation in law and real estate. He pairs precision and care with a calm, problem-solving mindset to keep shipments moving smoothly and on time. Known for a client-first approach, Cody plays a key role in supporting a major account with multiple end users by paying attention to the details and eliminating friction at every step.

    Outside of work, he enjoys time with his family and getting out on the water to fish.

  • Brandon Crumsey brings 11 years of logistics experience to his role as a Logistics Director at Southern Wise. A veteran of the U.S. military, Brandon brings a team-first mentality and strong leadership to the company’s operations. He values strong client relationships and takes pride in helping foster a cohesive, service-driven culture at Southern Wise. 

    Outside of work, Brandon enjoys spending time with his family.

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