Roadrunner Transportation Systems Announces Appointment of New Chairman of the Board
November 22 2017 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. (“Roadrunner”) (NYSE:
RRTS), a leading asset-right transportation and asset-light
logistics service provider, today announced that James D. Staley,
who has served as a director of the company since October 2010 and
as Lead Independent Director since December 2016, has been
appointed as the new Chairman of the Board. Mr. Staley succeeds
Scott D. Rued, who served as Chairman from March 2010 to November
2017, and Mark A. DiBlasi, who served as Vice Chairman from April
2017 to November 2017.
From 2004 through December 2007, Mr. Staley served in various
capacities for YRC Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: YRCW) and its
subsidiaries, one of the world's largest transportation services
providers, including as President and Chief Executive Officer of
Roadway Group and YRC Regional Transportation. Prior to that, Mr.
Staley served for over 30 years in various capacities for Roadway
Express, including President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr.
Staley also currently serves as the Lead Director of Douglas
Dynamics, Inc. (NYSE: PLOW), a designer, manufacturer, and seller
of snow and ice control equipment for light trucks.
Curtis W. Stoelting, Roadrunner’s Chief Executive Officer,
commented, “I am delighted that Jim has agreed to serve as our next
Chairman. His history with the company and understanding of our
industry are a tremendous asset to the board and our management
team.”
About Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc.
Roadrunner is a leading asset-right transportation and
asset-light logistics service provider offering a full suite of
solutions under the Roadrunner Freight, Roadrunner Express,
Roadrunner Temperature Controlled, Roadrunner Truckload Plus,
Roadrunner Intermodal Services and Ascent Global Logistics® brands.
The Roadrunner brand offers solutions including
less-than-truckload, air and ground domestic and cross-border
expedite, dry van and temperature controlled truckload logistics
and intermodal services. The Ascent Global Logistics brand offers
domestic freight management, retail consolidation, international
freight forwarding and customs brokerage. For more information,
please visit Roadrunner’s websites, www.rrts.com and
www.ascentgl.com.
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