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Valley Companies has promoted Brett Miller to EVP and Jennifer Jenkins to Vice President of Finance as part of a broader leadership shakeup to guide its evolution from a trucking company to a logistics and freight brokerage services provider. the company announced last month.
The Hudson, Wisconsin-based company also announced that vice president of sales Josh Yatch will oversee the company’s sales programs and vice president of operations Dan Knudtson will lead operations.
Miller, who joined Valley Companies as Vice President of Finance in 2019, will lead the company’s business strategy. Jenkins will oversee pricing and financial analysis as well as the company’s finances.
CEO Todd Gilbert led Valley Companies’ transition to a logistics and brokerage business after the company sold its truck division to Dayton Freight Lines in 2022. The new leadership structure is part of the continued evolution of the business as it continues to seek new growth opportunities, he said.
“When our customers come to us with a problem, we see it as an opportunity to be creative and add value,” said CEO Todd Gilbert. “With these latest promotions, we’re elevating our leaders and empowering every employee to deliver Valley value.”
Miller, whose background is in finance and account management, worked for Fidelity Life Association in Illinois for a little more than four years before joining the brokerage, according to His LinkedIn.
Jenkins became director of finance at Valley Companies in July 2020, according to her LinkedIn. Prior to joining the company, Jenkins spent just over 10 years at Ecolab, where she worked in multiple finance roles.
Knudtson has spent the last several years leading the company’s expansion into new services, including last mile, project management and acceleration. He will now oversee these services as well as the brokerage’s business operations.
Yatch has been leading the company’s sales and logistics solutions for over four years. He is now responsible for new and existing sales in transportation and value-added solutions, as well as business development and retention.