H.E.R.O. was created in 2008 to bring a heightened level of attention and affordable service to smaller-scale field projects.
Company founder Josh Horst believed there was a void in the camp services industry that was leaving “the little guy” paying too much for too little. Josh’s goal was to start a company that would provide affordable and personalized service to projects throughout Northern Alaska, where he could have a positive impact on their success.
As a year, then a few years, slipped into a decade of servicing field projects of all sizes and across a variety of industries, Horst Expediting & Remote Operations, Inc. has grown along with its customers, but has not lost sight of that original goal. We continue to provide affordable and personalized services to projects of any size. We believe that today’s start up project could be tomorrow’s mega project and helping each of them strive to reach their potential is our goal.
Community Involvement
Fairbanks Alaska is our home and the vitality of our community is very important to us. Ours is a unique and special city situated in the heart of Alaska’s wilderness.
- We source our services and supplies locally
- We donate excess camp consumables to the Fairbanks Rescue Mission
- We sponsor local events & organizations
- We participate in community Events & Organizations
Josh is the founder of Horst Expediting & Remote Operations. His duties encompass all operations of the company, but his primary focus is contracting and business administration. Although much of his time is spent at his desk these days, Josh savors the opportunities to fly out and work on a camp, drive a load up the haul road, or hike the woods locating mining claims.
As our Controller, Crystal brings over 20 years of business management and accounting experience to the team. With a diverse industry background coupled with her MBA in Accounting, she has managed several businesses, large and small from the start-up and development phase to the reorganization phase. She also has extensive experience in human resources and employee development and boasts a keen eye for organization and efficiency. If a process can be improved, Crystal will find a way.
Cate has spent several years working in remote places where you just can’t get the things you need unless you have someone reliable in the “big city” to get them for you. She then took a hiatus to travel in those remote places including many years as a guide and as a support for wilderness guides. Whether that was repair and maintenance of gear, coordinating flights, or making sure there was enough food, Cate has been a behind-the-scenes worker for a wide variety of trips and projects for almost a decade. Since joining Horst Expediting, she’s added hazmat preparation and welding to her repertoire and works as an account manager, claim staker, camp builder, and performs countless tasks in support of our client’s needs.
Jen moved to Alaska in 2019 while serving with the United States Army as a Logistics Officer. After completing her service, she was excited to bring her decades worth of experience to the H.E.R.O. team. Jen’s expertise in project management, contract development and sustainment forecasting allows her to consistently deliver cost-effective and flexible solutions under tight timelines. With a Bachelor’s in Leadership Management and an MBA, Jen combines robust academic credentials with extensive practical expertise. Her ability to interface with clients while managing multiple project needs makes her an invaluable member of our team.
Layne was born and raised in Alaska. Growing up in a family of marksmen, Layne has stayed involved in the community, first as a part of the NCAA Champion Rifle Team and now as certified Bear and Firearm Safety Instructor. Layne has nearly 15 years of experience in remote exploration and mining camps where he put his Geology degree to work. Aside from his impressive education and career experience, Layne is a Jack of All Trades where if it can be broken, he can fix it. His background lends well to understanding what makes remote camps work well.
Eric brings decades of experience in logistics and operations management, having worked with industry leaders such as Kawasaki Motors and UPS. Throughout his career, he has led and managed teams of up to 20 seasonal employees, overseeing both shipping and receiving functions in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Accustomed to the demands of rapid turnaround and precise coordination, Eric thrives under pressure and consistently ensures smooth and efficient operations. As our Food Program Manager, Eric applies his deep logistical expertise to sourcing and delivering grocery goods wherever your business or community needs them most.
