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  • Dave O'Loughlin
    Dave O'Loughlin

    President & CEO
    • Bachelor’s Degree from University of Alabama
    • MBA from Belmont
    • Ice Hockey Player
    • Began his career as a deckhand
  • Dan Mecklenborg
    Dan Mecklenborg

    Chief Legal Officer & Secretary
    • Bachelor’s Degree from University of Dayton
    • Juris Doctor from Salmon P Chase College of Law
    • Leads the Legal, Claims & Safety, and Custom Fuel teams
    • Governmental Affairs Guru
    • Weekend Farmer
  • Crystal Taylor
    Crystal Taylor

    Chief Financial Officer
    • Bachelor’s Degree from Tennessee Tech
    • MBA from Belmont
    • CMA & CPA
    • Exercise Fanatic
    • Dance Mom
  • David Houghton
    David Houghton

    VP & Chief Information Officer
    • Bachelor’s Degree from UT San Antonio
    • Served on the Nashville Technology Council Board
    • Specializes in technology strategy & planning
    • Loves lake time with his family
  • Jenny Butler
    Jenny Butler

    Chief People Officer
    • Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Murray State University
    • 30 years in HR specializing in Organization Effectiveness
    • Talent Developer
    • Loves RV camping
  • Chuck Arnold
    Chuck Arnold

    SVP, Dry Cargo
    • MBA from Belmont University
    • Over 10 years of experience in finance
    • Enjoys fishing
  • John Roberts
    John Roberts

    SVP, Liquids and Chief Operating Officer
    • Bachelor’s Degree from University of Houston
    • Over 35 years in marine transportation industry
    • Chairman of the Inlands Liquids Sector of the American Waterways Operators from 2005 - 2009
    • Enjoys Lake Michigan salmon fishing
  • Russ Lampkins
    Russ Lampkins

    SVP, Operations and Logistics & Customer Service
    • Bachelors Degree from University of Tennessee
    • MBA from Tulane University
    • Avid Sports Fan
    • Grew Up On the River in Evansville, IN
  • Jason Porter
    Jason Porter

    SVP, Engineering & Barge Maintenance
    • Bachelor’s Degree from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
    • U.S. Coast Guard licensed officer
    • Youth sports coach
    • Spends as much time on the water off the job as at work