ABF Freight System, Inc. - Executive Overviews

ABF^® Executive Overviews



Robert Davidson
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Mr. Davidson, who began his career with ABF® in 1972, has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since February 2003. He became Vice President of Pricing in 1982, and added the title of Vice President of Marketing in 1997. Mr. Davidson earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Arkansas. Since 2006, Mr. Davidson also has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Arkansas Best Corporation. He became Arkansas Best's President and Chief Operating Officer in 2005. He was named to the Arkansas Best Board of Directors in 2004. ABF is Arkansas Best’s largest subsidiary.

	Mr. Baltz oversees pricing, rating, strategic planning, market development, and specialized supply-chain services. He joined ABF in 1989 as a Pricing Analyst. He became Director of Marketing and Public Relations in 1997 and Vice President of Marketing and Pricing in 2004. Mr. Baltz earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Arkansas.
Chris Baltz
Senior Vice President of Yield Management and Strategic Development
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	Mr. Kemp is responsible for terminal and linehaul operations, equipment procurement and maintenance, real estate management, industrial relations, and oversight of engineering, safety, and security initiatives. He joined ABF in 1969 as a Management Trainee after earning a Bachelor of Science in Management from the University of Arkansas. Mr. Kemp has completed the Advanced Transportation/Logistics Management Executive Program at Northwestern University. He serves on the boards of the Mack-Blackwell Transportation Center and the Supply Chain Management Research Center at the University of Arkansas.
Wes Kemp
Senior Vice President of Operations
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	Mr. Slagle directs local and national sales operations, as well as advertising, marketing, and public relations initiatives. He began his ABF career as an Operations Supervisor more than 30 years ago. He became Regional Vice President of Sales in 1989 and Vice President and Treasurer in 1995, adding the title of Vice President of Administration in 2000. Mr. Slagle has completed the Financial Management for Transportation and Logistics Executive Program at Northwestern University.
Roy Slagle
Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing
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	Mr. Babb administers dock, street, and yard operations at customer service centers and distribution centers throughout North America.
Murray Babb
Vice President of Terminal Operations
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	Mr. Lively oversees the movement of freight throughout the ABF system, directing over-the-road operations as well as intermodal functions and equipment licensing.
Shannon Lively
Vice President Transportation
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	Mr. Burton’s responsibilities include economic analysis and oversight of training, quality awareness, and e-systems development.
Chris Burton
Vice President of Economic Analysis
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	Mr. Echols manages the ABF property portfolio of approximately 350 parcels located throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, with responsibility for real estate, construction, maintenance, and environmental services.
Walter Echols
Vice President Real Estate
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	Mr. Hunt is responsible for equipment replacement cycles, specifications, purchasing, maintenance, and disposal.
Gary Hunt
Vice President Equipment and Maintenance
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	Mr. Ingram is responsible for spot pricing and customer service of specialized services, including TimeKeeper®, TurnKey®, U-Pack Moving®, and FreightValue®. He also directs new service development.
Jim Ingram
Vice President of Market Development
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	Mr. Keenan manages revenue growth through regional sales activities, including support programs, training, incentive programs, and general office staff support.
Jim Keenan
Vice President of Sales
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	Mr. Hunter oversees human resources, revenue accounting, cargo loss and damage claims prevention, risk management, and administrative services, including field office functions.
Barry Hunter
Vice President of Administration
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	Mr. Phillips oversees the safety and security of employees, customers' freight, and company assets.
A.J. Phillips
Vice President Industrial Relations
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	Mr. Reynolds is responsible for national account, government, and trade show activity throughout North America.
Don Reynolds
Vice President National Sales
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	Mr. Ward is responsible for planning, preparing, issuing, and analyzing financial statements, including departmental budgetary and financial information, using GAAP and DOT procedures.
Frank Ward
Comptroller
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