ATA announces key staff additions to E&E team
The American Trucking Associations recently hired Patrick Kelly as VP of energy & environmental affairs and David Capati as senior manager of energy & environmental affairs.
“Under the new administration, policies that affect trucking are undergoing a paradigm shift at breakneck speed,” Dan Horvath, ATA’s senior VP of regulatory & safety policy, said. “ATA is delighted to welcome two more high-caliber professionals to our team, who will enable us to keep pace with these changes and capitalize on opportunities for our members. Patrick and David possess impressive experience and technical expertise, and their contributions and insights will be invaluable as we engage with EPA to develop national emissions standards that are achievable and do not risk our supply chains.”
Kelly possesses over two decades of experience as a transportation fuels policy professional, with expertise in legislative, regulatory, and legal advocacy at the state and federal levels. He previously served as the senior director of fuel & vehicle policy at the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, where he was responsible for coordinating refining industry responses to proposed rulemakings.
Capati is an energy and environmental policy-focused professional with experience working for and interacting with leading think tanks, manufacturers, and trade associations. Prior to working at ATA, Capati was a senior environmental associate for JPMorgan Chase and a senior regulatory affairs analyst for Toyota Motor North America.
Averitt promotes Stuart Gantt to regional VP
Averitt has announced the promotion of Stuart Gantt to regional VP for the company’s Florida operations.
Gantt brings decades of transportation and leadership experience to the role. He began his career in the industry in 1988 and joined Palm Express in 2005 as director of operations. Palm Express, a long-time partner carrier in Miami, officially became part of Averitt in 2024. Gantt transitioned to Averitt as service center director in Miami during that time.
"Stuart has a deep understanding of our industry, and he’s built strong relationships with our associates and customers over the years," Larry Mason, VP of operations, said. "His promotion reflects our longstanding commitment to developing leaders from within, and we’re excited to see how he’ll help lead our team forward in Florida and Puerto Rico."
In his new role, Gantt will oversee operations and strategic planning for the Florida region, with a continued focus on delivering innovative solutions and service.
