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Nashville, Tennessee – Today, the �Ӱɴ�ý announced that 22 men and women from across the industry have been selected as part of the 12th class of the Federation’s LEAD �Ӱɴ�ý program.

“We see graduates of the LEAD �Ӱɴ�ý program in the highest levels of our association,” said �Ӱɴ�ý President and CEO Chris Spear. “The future of our industry can be seen in these fine men and women. We are excited to welcome this new crop of talented individuals into the program and look forward to their growth over the coming year. Their participation will ensure that the future of trucking is in good hands.”

LEAD �Ӱɴ�ý is a prestigious year-long leadership program designed to develop the future leaders of the trucking industry. This year’s incoming class consists of 22 leaders, representing a wide variety of companies from across the nation. These individuals were selected through a competitive process, highlighting their dedication, leadership potential and commitment to the industry.

The program is sponsored by Tenstreet and Drivers Legal Plan who recognize the importance of cultivating the next generation of trucking leaders. As this incoming class embarks on their journey, they join a growing network of LEAD �Ӱɴ�ý alumni who have gone on to make significant contributions to the industry.

“It is tremendous to see so many talented men and women stepping up and engaging with our association through the LEAD �Ӱɴ�ý program,” said incoming �Ӱɴ�ý Chairman Dennis Dellinger, president and CEO of Cargo Transporters Inc. “I’m looking forward to seeing their growth as leaders and how they help shape the future of �Ӱɴ�ý and our industry.”

The 2024-2025 LEAD �Ӱɴ�ý Class: 

•    Rebecca Anderson, Transland
•    Jill Apperson, AppleOne Staffing, Inc.
•    Jeff Bethers, CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc.
•    Christy Choice, Tenstreet
•    Justin Copeland, URS Midwest, Inc. United Road
•    Kelly Crow, FedEx Freight
•    Steven Edwards, FedEx Freight
•    Randy Efird, Weaver Brothers Inc.
•    Michael Floyd, Professional Auto Transport, Inc.
•    Blake Grolmus, Ruan Transportation Management Systems
•    Robert Hamon, FedEx Freight
•    Will Haymons, Bennett Family of Companies
•    Rocco Marrari, Pedigree Technologies
•    Michael Petzold, Moran Transportation Corporation
•    Taylor Rodriguez, United Parcel Service
•    Kevin Scott II, United Parcel Service
•    Daniel Simnick, Navistar, Inc.
•    Ben Slaton, Cummins, Inc.
•    Jeff Smith, Martin Heavy Transport
•    Dayton Stevens, CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc.
•    Charles Stewart, Houston Freightliner, Inc.
•    Kyle Zimmerman, Volvo Trucks North America

2023-2024 LEAD �Ӱɴ�ý Class Graduates: 

•    Ryan Bennett, Bennett Family of Companies
•    Joseph Briner, Hoffman Transportation, Inc.
•    Jackie Bull, Cummins, Inc.
•    Christopher Eckhart, Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C.
•    Andy Engardio, AssuredPartners
•    Matt Fleming, Ruan Transportation Management Systems
•    Manny Hoyt, TrueNorth Companies
•    Quetura Hudson, DDC FPO
•    Joshua Mecca, Grammer Logistics
•    Isaac Ramirez, United Parcel Service
•    Derek Sizemore, United Parcel Service
•    Adam Smith, KSM Transport Advisors
•    Joe Soliz, Link Labs
•    Dana Spencer, CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc.
•    Joshua Wallace, FedEx Freight

For more information on the LEAD �Ӱɴ�ý program or the incoming class, please visit /lead-ata