Universal Appoints Tim Phillips as President and CEO

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Universal Logistics announced that its Board of Directors appointed Tim Phillips as the Company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), President, and member of the Board, effective January 10, 2020.

Phillips began his career with Universal, an asset-light provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, in 1989. He has over 30 years of experience in leadership positions, including most recently serving as the Company’s Executive Vice President of Transportation. Phillips has also served as the President of Universal’s intermodal division since 2009.

Phillips succeeds Jeff Rogers, who separated from service with the Company as CEO, President and a director effective January 10, 2020. Matthew Moroun, Chairman of the Board said: “Tim is a highly skilled veteran of the transportation industry. He possesses a keen attention to detail, and he has a proven record of growth and profit. The entire Board of Directors would like to congratulate Tim, and we look forward to his leadership.”

Source: Universal Logistics Holdings