Transportation and logistics supplier Landstar System Inc. (NASDAQ: LSTR) said Friday its board has named its president and chief executive officer, Henry H. Gerkens, to the additional post of chairman, according to Associated Press.
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The appointment is effective Jan. 4.
Gerkens began his Landstar career as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 1994. In 2000, he was elected to the company's Board of Directors.
In June 2001, Gerkens was promoted to President and Chief Financial Officer and subsequently promoted again in December 2001 to President and Chief Operating Officer. In July, 2004, he was promoted to President and CEO.
Current Chairman Jeffrey C. Crowe will remain on the board.
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