Jeff Brown

Vice Chairman, President and Co-owner

Jeff Brown is the Vice Chairman, President, and Co-owner of NFI, a leading integrated supply chain solutions provider. Since joining the company in 1981, Jeff began his career in transportation for 20 years before transitioning to lead NFI’s industrial real estate division, where he has been instrumental in driving the company’s strategic growth and expansion.

Founded in 1932, NFI delivers end-to-end supply chain solutions with operations across North America. Its diverse business lines include dedicated transportation, warehousing and distribution, eCommerce fulfillment, brokerage, transportation management, port drayage, intermodal, global logistics, and industrial real estate.

Under Jeff’s leadership, NFI’s industrial real estate team has grown expansively. With a unique position in the market, the team has experience as an owner, developer, and operator of industrial real estate across North America. From customized build-to-suits to leasing an existing building in its portfolio, NFI specializes in providing state-of-the-art facilities that maximize flexibility and future expansion opportunities.

Jeff graduated from the University of Miami and remains deeply involved with the university both philanthropically and as an advisor. He serves on the University of Miami Real Estate Advisory Board, the Miami Herbert Business School Executive Board, and is a member of the University of Miami President’s Council, an advisory group of distinguished alumni selected by the university president.

Beyond his work with the University of Miami, Jeff serves on several other boards, including: Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey, Cooper Hospital Foundation, Jewish National Fund (JNF) – Tree of Life Board Member, The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts, Camden Community Partnerships and the New Jersey Motor Truck Association.

Jeff and his wife, Tracy, have three children—Nicole, Josh, and Steven—as well as a granddaughter, Olivia.