Strong relationships are at the core of everything we do. Across our customers, team, carrier partners, and everyone in between, we believe in treating people well, acting in their best interest, and building partnerships that last.
That philosophy has guided Bestway since its founding in 1988 by Richard Devers and Don Gore. What began as a small group of dedicated logistics professionals has grown into a team of more than 30, all committed to the same standard of service and execution. Today, that legacy continues under second-generation leadership, with President and Managing Partner Jay Devers carrying the business forward.
Everything is built on four core values that carry the day – every day – at Bestway.
President, Managing Partner
Managing Partner
Vice President
Sr. Director of International Services
President, Managing Partner
Jay Devers has always been drawn to building from the ground up. In the mid-1990s, he co-founded a commercial broadband ISP out of his garage, raising over $50 million in venture capital before the company was acquired by Denver business leader Philip Anschutz—and it’s still operating today.
The move to Bestway was both personal and professional, as the company was co-founded by Jay’s father Richard back in 1988. Embracing both the history and the legacy of the company, while resolving to take it successfully into a new era, Jay officially became Bestway’s second-generation leader when he acquired the company from his father in 2015.
Jay’s most critical mission is maintaining the caring, people-oriented culture that has made Bestway stand apart for so many years. He shows us every day, starting with his own example, that this is the deeply held conviction driving him.
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Vice President
Jack McDonough came to Bestway in 2019 after starting his career at Marisol International, where he was Team Lead for import/export operations. From the day Jack arrived, he recognized the atmosphere at Bestway was different – there was a People First mentality in the office that trickled through to their customer service. Leveraging deep knowledge of current techniques and forward-thinking strategies, he helped produce more effective outcomes and lasting benefits for everyone involved.
As a Licensed Customs Broker since 2016, Jack has used his technical background in customs brokerage and practical experience in forwarding to launch an era of growth at Bestway. Initially hired in a hybrid role to bridge the gap between sales and operations, Jack quickly rose to the level of vice president, where he works every day to ensure Bestway never loses sight of what its employees and customers need to succeed.
Senior Director of International Services
