Logistics Management Team

Sandy Lake is the Director of the Center of Innovation Logistics team at the Georgia Department of Economic Development. In this role, she helps companies leverage the state’s world-class logistics industry, to improve supply chain efficiencies, support business growth, and increase global competitiveness. Sandy leads the Center’s effort to connect the logistics industry with Georgia’s top technology experts, who help assist companies with determining where to invest in and deploy technology to strategically enhance their competitiveness. She also cultivates key relationships with industry leaders, logistics education and research partners, and supply chain/logistics professionals to advance leading edge innovation.

Sandy is a Certified Supply Chain Professional and serves on advisory boards for Georgia Tech’s Supply Chain and Logistics Institute, the University of North Georgia, and the Georgia Industrial Systems and Industrial Robotics Advisory Board for Ogeechee Technical College. She also chairs the Center of Innovation – Industry Advisory Board.

As Senior Industry Engagement Manager for the Center of Innovation Logistics team, Tess Leyshock provides advice and counsel on logistics matters, coordinates industry connections, and serves as a bridge between project owners and the resources they need to succeed. She supports a wide range of initiatives for both public and private sector stakeholders, offering project management expertise and facilitating partnerships that strengthen Georgia’s logistics ecosystem.

Tess brings more than 15 years of experience in logistics and business management. She served as Logistics Manager at a marine manufacturing company for over a decade before founding a consulting firm that provided business management services for a range of clients. Among them was a superyacht interior design company, where she oversaw operations and logistics as Business Director. She also co-founded and managed a third-party logistics firm specializing in high-end yacht furnishings and international shipping to shipyards and boat shows around the world.

She is skilled in project leadership, relationship building, and translating complex logistics needs into actionable strategies. Tess holds an MBA from Savannah State University and a BFA in Film & Television from the Savannah College of Art and Design.

Motivated by collaboration, innovation, and strategic growth, Tess is passionate about helping Georgia’s logistics industry stay competitive and future-focused. 

Seth Collett is the Industry Engagement Manager for the Georgia Center of Innovation Logistics team. In this role, Seth strengthens connections between the Center and industry and community leaders, consults with Georgia logistics providers to address their challenges and achieve desirable outcomes, and helps broaden the logistics ecosystem by providing timely and relevant information to the Center’s clients.

Prior to joining the logistics team, Seth worked as a Logistics Coordinator and Freight Broker/Carrier Manager for a 3PL.  

Seth received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Supply Chain Management and Logistics from the University of North Georgia.