Trucking news and briefs for Friday, Jan. 12, 2024:
Werner Enterprises (CCJ Top 250, No. 13) has appointed Chief Legal Officer Nathan Meisgeier company president.
Meisgeier, who will continue in his role of Chief Legal Officer, was recommended to the post by Werner Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Derek Leathers and unanimously approved by the company’s board of directors effective Jan. 5.
Nathan Meisgeier
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“Since being promoted to Werner’s General Counsel in 2016, Nathan has been a transformative leader across the enterprise, currently acting as Chief of Staff and bringing a remarkable level of integrity and strategic vision to our company," said Leathers. "Nathan is a company-first servant leader, naturally connecting with all Werner associates – professional drivers, maintenance associates, and office personnel. Nathan exemplifies the culture that makes Werner a great place to work."
Meisgeier joined Werner in 2005. Most recently serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Meisgeier has been a key member of Werner’s executive team since 2016. Prior to Werner, from 1998 to 2005, he was with Kansas City-based legal firm Stinson, Mag & Fizzell. Meisgeier graduated cum laude from Harvard Law School and holds degrees in Accounting and Economics from the University of Nebraska.
