Lynch Group Celebrates Career and Retirement of Dana Burleigh, Executive Vice President
January 29, 2026
BANGOR, ME: Lynch Group celebrates the retirement of Dana Burleigh, Executive Vice President of Business Development, who concluded his distinguished career with the organization at the end of 2025 after more than eight years of dedicated service in roles spanning operations, sales, and leadership.
Dana joined Lynch Group in early 2017 following a long and respected career serving Maine’s pulp and paper industry, in addition to contributing to national transportation and logistics. After joining Lynch Group, Dana quickly became an integral part of the organization, earning a senior leadership role overseeing operations, sales, and key customer relationships.
Throughout his tenure, Dana was known for his inclusive leadership style, strong work ethic, and deep commitment to his team. He prioritized in-person connection, relationships, and engagement. His presence and approachability made him a steady and trusted leader across the organization. Over the past few years, Dana’s role shifted to focus on business development and sales growth across Lynch Group’s various operating divisions, including freight transportation, warehousing, final mile delivery, and records and information management services. In this capacity, he leveraged his extensive experience and natural ability to connect people, helping strengthen customer relationships and position the company for long-term success.
“Dana has been instrumental in shaping where Lynch Group is today,” said Ryan Lynch, President of Lynch Group. “His leadership, integrity, and commitment to our people and customers have left a lasting impact across all areas of our organization and throughout Maine. I’m personally grateful for the years we worked closely together and proud to call him a colleague, mentor, and partner.”
Dana’s influence can be seen throughout Lynch Group’s operations, culture, and customer relationships. His contributions helped build a strong, capable team and laid a foundation that will support the organization well into the future. Lynch Group extends its sincere gratitude to Dana Burleigh for his leadership, dedication, and lasting contributions, and wishes him the very best in his next chapter. About Lynch Group: Lynch Group, selected as a Best Place to Work in Maine in 2024 and 2025, is a family-owned holding company managing several businesses in transportation, logistics, data management, and commercial real estate.
Over the past 60 years, Lynch Group has grown from a small, family-owned business into a diverse, multi-functional organization with 120 team members operating from locations across Maine for customers throughout the U.S. and Eastern Canada. Guided by our DRIVE core values—Dependable, Resourceful, Innovative, Versatile, and Engaged—we are focused on driving results that move our people, customers, and communities forward.
Dana joined Lynch Group in early 2017 following a long and respected career serving Maine’s pulp and paper industry, in addition to contributing to national transportation and logistics. After joining Lynch Group, Dana quickly became an integral part of the organization, earning a senior leadership role overseeing operations, sales, and key customer relationships.
Throughout his tenure, Dana was known for his inclusive leadership style, strong work ethic, and deep commitment to his team. He prioritized in-person connection, relationships, and engagement. His presence and approachability made him a steady and trusted leader across the organization. Over the past few years, Dana’s role shifted to focus on business development and sales growth across Lynch Group’s various operating divisions, including freight transportation, warehousing, final mile delivery, and records and information management services. In this capacity, he leveraged his extensive experience and natural ability to connect people, helping strengthen customer relationships and position the company for long-term success.
“Dana has been instrumental in shaping where Lynch Group is today,” said Ryan Lynch, President of Lynch Group. “His leadership, integrity, and commitment to our people and customers have left a lasting impact across all areas of our organization and throughout Maine. I’m personally grateful for the years we worked closely together and proud to call him a colleague, mentor, and partner.”
Dana’s influence can be seen throughout Lynch Group’s operations, culture, and customer relationships. His contributions helped build a strong, capable team and laid a foundation that will support the organization well into the future. Lynch Group extends its sincere gratitude to Dana Burleigh for his leadership, dedication, and lasting contributions, and wishes him the very best in his next chapter. About Lynch Group: Lynch Group, selected as a Best Place to Work in Maine in 2024 and 2025, is a family-owned holding company managing several businesses in transportation, logistics, data management, and commercial real estate.
Over the past 60 years, Lynch Group has grown from a small, family-owned business into a diverse, multi-functional organization with 120 team members operating from locations across Maine for customers throughout the U.S. and Eastern Canada. Guided by our DRIVE core values—Dependable, Resourceful, Innovative, Versatile, and Engaged—we are focused on driving results that move our people, customers, and communities forward.
