PGT Trucking President Gregg Troian appointed to ATRI board
The American Transportation Research Institute has appointed Gregg Troian, president of PGT Trucking, to its board of directors.
Troian has more than 40 years of transportation experience, 38 of which have been spent at PGT Trucking. Throughout his career, Troian has held multiple roles in operations, business development, and senior leadership, including that of president and CEO of a large 3PL company. He is a current member of the PGT Board of Directors and has played a major role in the growth and development of PGT. Troian continues to lead the company through the Future of Flatbed initiative, revolutionizing transportation with the use of technology and zero-emissions equipment.
"We are excited to welcome Gregg to the ATRI Board of Directors,” Rebecca Brewster, ATRI president and COO, said. “His experience as a member of the RAC [Research Advisory Committee] gives him a strong appreciation for our research prioritization process, which combined with his industry expertise makes him an excellent addition to the institute’s board of directors.”
TransForce appoints Rafael Andres Diaz-Granados as chairman and CEO
TransForce recently appointed Rafael Andres Diaz-Granados as its new chairman and CEO. His leadership marks the beginning of a new era for the company as it expands its role as a managed service provider, specializing in CDL driver outsourcing, recruitment process outsourcing, and workforce solutions.
“Trucking companies and private fleets continue to struggle with driver programs, even as driver availability reaches all-time highs,” Diaz-Granados said. “Managing compliance, ensuring safety, developing attractive employment plans, and optimizing for high-quality driver placements is a significant burden, with serious downstream effects if not handled properly. At TransForce, this is our specialty. We’ve already delivered tremendous value to a subset of clients, and I am excited to expand our expertise to a broader market.”
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Before joining TransForce, Diaz-Granados served as chairman and CEO of ParagonISG, an energy and environmental services company. Diaz-Granados held multiple country, regional, and global leadership roles at General Electric. During his 15-year tenure at GE, he led several high-impact restructuring and turnaround efforts, driving top-line growth.
BRW names Brandy Pennington as EVP of finance
BRW recently appointed Brandy Pennington, CPA, as EVP of finance. With nearly two decades of financial leadership experience, Pennington brings expertise in corporate finance, accounting, and strategic financial planning to her new role.
Pennington will oversee the company’s financial strategy, accounting functions, internal controls, and process efficiencies.
“Brandy’s deep financial expertise and leadership experience make her a valuable addition to our executive team,” Nate Haney, CEO of BRW, said. “Her strategic approach to financial management and dedication to team development will be instrumental as we continue to expand and strengthen our organization to meet our company and customers’ goals.”
Before joining BRW, Pennington served as VP and corporate controller at Tarter Gate Company, where she led corporate accounting initiatives. She also held leadership roles at Unity Aluminum, Ramaco Resources, Valvoline, and RAAM Global Energy, where she played a pivotal role in enhancing financial operations and driving process improvements.
“I'm thrilled to join BRW and contribute to its continued growth success,” Pennington said. “I look forward to working with the team to strengthen financial strategies, enhance operational efficiency, and support the company's long-term strategy for growth.”
