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Mike Naatz named Holland president [09.26.2011]

YRC Worldwide Inc. today announced the appointments of Jeff Rogers as YRC president and Mike Naatz as Holland president. Both will report directly to James Welch, CEO of YRC Worldwide. The company also announced additional changes to its corporate organizational structure with the elimination of the following positions:

  • Chief Operations Officer
  • Chief Marketing Officer
  • Chief Administrative Officer
  • Chief Customer Officer.

These changes will streamline the organization and will enable the company to manage its business more effectively and efficiently as it moves forward, returning YRC Worldwide to a more traditional holding company.

Jeff Rogers, 49, recently was president of Holland, a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide. Previously he was chief financial officer of YRC Regional Transportation. Before joining Yellow Transportation, he spent 14 years with United Parcel Service in various finance and operational roles. Rogers is a decorated military veteran who served in the U.S. Army Rangers. He holds a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Kansas Newman University and a masters in business administration from Baker University.

"Jeff brings strong leadership skills and a proven track record of delivering results, including best-in-class service," said James Welch, YRC Worldwide chief executive officer. "Jeff's success in running Holland and a strong relationship with customers make him a natural fit for this role."

Mike Naatz, 45, formerly was chief customer officer of YRC Worldwide. In this role, he led the sales, information technology, customer service and quality teams for the company. He previously was chief information and service officer for YRC Worldwide. Before joining YRC Worldwide, he served in various operational leadership roles, including chief information officer for USF. Naatz received a bachelor of science degree in economics from the University of Illinois and a masters in business administration from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management.

"Mike's demonstrated ability to continually improve and maintain quality along with his keen eye to service and customer support, makes him an effective leader for Holland as we move into the future," added Welch.  

About Holland

Holland is a YRC Regional Transportation company offering services throughout the Central, Southeastern and Midwestern United States and Eastern Canada. Holland makes claim-free deliveries a top priority, and its on-time performance has long been considered an industry standard.

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