Austen Gooch

vice president of business development

Austen Gooch is the Vice President of Business Development at Shipstore Software in Liberty, Missouri. A University of Missouri-Columbia graduate, he brings 15 years of experience in the transportation and logistics industry, with expertise in both sales and operations roles.

Gooch began his career in outside sales in 2005, followed by roles as an Operations Coordinator at a 3PL company. He then progressed through various positions at The Logistics Store, serving as a Logistics Coordinator for over four years and advancing to Logistics Operations Manager by 2017.

His skills are endorsed in several key areas including Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, and Business Development. Beyond his professional achievements, Gooch holds certifications as both an Advanced Open Water Diver through PADI and as a Private Aircraft Pilot from the Federal Aviation Administration.