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Jennifer Meyer Promoted to Chief Financial Officer

Written by Jones Logistics | Jul 19, 2024 9:08:56 PM

Jones Logistics (JoLo), a transportation company based in Hattiesburg, MS, and portfolio company of Jones Capital, is proud to announce the promotion of Jennifer Meyer to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Jones Logistics.  

With a unique blend of skills developed over the past 25 years working in finance, operations, and human resources, Jennifer has been an integral part of our leadership team during her time as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Finance. As she joins the executive team, we are confident that in her new role as CFO Jennifer will continue to drive our financial strategy and contribute to JoLo's growth and success. 

Doug George, CEO of JoLo, comments, “Jennifer is a firm believer in the power of relationships as the cornerstone of success. She places great emphasis on identifying crucial metrics to drive success, navigating uncertainty with a calm demeanor, and providing valuable coaching to ensure team growth.”  

During her tenure at JoLo, Jennifer has already played a vital role in establishing pivotal standard operating procedures related to the company’s financial structure. With her strong belief in the power of the right people, processes, and systems to enable growth and ensure success, she will continue to build the foundation we need to succeed in the future. 

"I am honored to take on this new role and continue contributing to the success of Jones Logistics," commented Jennifer. "I look forward to working closely with our incredible team to drive our financial strategy and support our company's growth." 

Please join us in congratulating Jennifer on this well-deserved promotion! 

As we celebrate Jennifer's promotion, it's also a moment to reflect on our company's growth. With over 700 employees and offices in Waukesha, WI, Lyons, IL, Shelbyville, TN, and Columbus, MS, we have seen tremendous growth over the past few years. We are excited about the future and continue to look for opportunities to diversify and deepen our customer base through additional asset-based and 3PL opportunities. 

 

About Jones Logistics 

For over 25 years, Jones Logistics has been focused on delivering freight brokerage, managed transportation, and dedicated services to clients across the United States. The expertise of Jones Logistics has evolved beyond general transportation to include more specialized services such as pipe logistics, brokerage capabilities, flatbed, heavy haul, transportation of forestry by-products, and the recently added dedicated services division. Regardless of industry, the team at Jones Logistics locates the right resources for any transportation or logistics requirement. 

About Jones Capital 

Jones Capital (Jones) is a family-owned private capital provider focused primarily on investing in middle-market companies in the transportation and logistics, industrial, and business services markets. Headquartered in Hattiesburg, MS, with offices in Houston, TX, Jones Capital traces its heritage over seven decades to the incorporation of Jones Lumber Company in 1949. Today, Jones’ portfolio includes investments in the transportation and logistics, recycling, energy infrastructure, technology, real estate, and timber industries. Jones Capital is actively seeking new investment opportunities. To learn who we are, visit click here.