JOHNS CREEK, Ga., May 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia, Inc. (Nasdaq: SAIA), a leading transportation provider offering multi-regional less-than-truckload (LTL), non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services, announced today that Rob Chambers has been named the company's new Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this position, he will provide oversight of Saia's finance, accounting and treasury functions while partnering with Saia’s leadership team to provide strategic leadership and risk management.
"Rob brings a wealth of knowledge to his new position," said CEO Rick O'Dell. "With his extensive experience in supply chain and logistics finance positions throughout his career, Rob possesses the knowledge and experience to provide broad-based business acumen, financial leadership and risk management to impact the business beyond the finance function."
Chambers most recently served as the Vice President of Commercial Finance for Americold Logistics LLC. Prior to that, he served in financial leadership roles with Ceva Logistics following a tenure at KPMG. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and masters of accountancy from the Stetson University.
Fritz Holzgrefe, Saia's CFO since 2014, will continue in his role as Saia’s President and COO.
Chambers will be based at Saia’s headquarters in Johns Creek, Ga.
Saia, Inc. (Nasdaq: SAIA) offers customers a wide range of less-than-truckload, non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services. With headquarters in Georgia, Saia LTL Freight operates 163 terminals across 42 states. For more information on Saia, Inc. visit the Investor Relations section at www.saia.com.
