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STI Announces New President & CEO
April 05, 2010
Fort Wayne, Indiana — April 5, 2010 – Specialized Transportation Inc., STI, the leader in high-value product logistics, is proud to announce that Ian Nicolson has been named President & CEO. Ian has served as interim President & CEO over the past eight months due to the loss of STI’s President & CEO, Rob Shearer, to cancer.
Ian brings to STI more than 36 years of experience in the transportation and logistics industry. His experience with STI is further embedded as Ian consulted with STI since 2008 and served as a member of the STI Board and Executive Committee beginning 2009. Formerly, holding several positions with northAmerican Van Lines® High Value Products/Logistics division (forerunner of STI) and serving in his last role as the COO for the company.
Ian comes with an aggressive agenda and vision directly supportive of the strategic growth and development of STI. “The opportunity for STI is huge.” Ian stated, “The demand for specialized logistics in the health care, consumer electronics, furniture and industrial verticals continue to grow. With revenues exceeding $200 million and extensive coast-to-coast network, I believe STI is uniquely positioned to grow this business.”
About STI, formerly a division of northAmerican Van Lines®, is an industry leader providing specialized transportation and warehousing services for products requiring special handling & equipment, on-site services and transportation. The company services both less-than-truckload and truckload shipments with its extensive network throughout the United States and Canada. Service offerings include home delivery and installation, white glove services, transportation management, tradeshow management, warehousing and specialized transportation. Please visit www.STIdelivers.com for more information.
Contact: Julie Eck, Manager – Marketing & Business Development, STI, 5001 U.S. Highway 30 West, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46818 Phone: 260.429.1413 Fax: 260.429.3213
Email: julie.eck@stidelivers.com