FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Paper Transport Announces Ben Schill as CEO
(January 18, 2022) – Paper Transport, a leading Wisconsin-based for-hire
truckload carrier and provider of brokerage services, today announced Ben
Schill has been named as chief executive officer. Schill will succeed Jeff
Shefchik, who has served the company as president for 15 years and will
continue to serve on Paper Transport’s board of directors and transition into
an advisory role.
Schill has served as Paper
Transport’s vice president since 2016 and has more than 20 years of experience
in the industry, having held several leadership roles in operations,
maintenance, safety, and technology.
“Each president at Paper Transport has had a unique skill
set that made them the right person at the right time to successfully grow and
improve the company,” stated Shefchik. “With our next phase of sophistication
and growth, Ben has the confidence and the right skill set to lead us into the
future as our chief executive officer.”
“I am enthusiastic and
passionate about this opportunity,” stated Schill. “Paper Transport has a great
culture, and our mission to build a great place to work is our foundation to
enhance and move the company forward. We are going to continue to win
regardless of everything that is occurring in the economy and in our industry.
There is opportunity all around us. I am proud of our people and their ability
to drive significant growth.”
As vice president of Paper Transport, Schill has headed
human resources, information technology, safety, recruiting, and marketing
teams. Under his leadership, the company grew its driver capacity to more than
900 drivers, improved driver retention, and established a new driver training
program. Schill also challenged teams to improve safety results by implementing
predictive analytics technology, selective hiring practices, and technology
innovations including predictive arrivals and driver scorecards.
Schill received a B.A. Degree
in business and economics from St. Norbert College and an MBA from the
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh.
About Paper Transport
Headquartered in De Pere,
Wisconsin, Paper Transport provides asset and non-asset multi-modal freight
hauling and shipping solutions throughout the United States. The company’s
mission is to build a great place to work where outstanding people deliver.
Through its people-oriented culture and growth, Paper Transport continues to
achieve this mission as an employer and carrier of choice.
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Paper Transport Contact:
Cate Whitman
Marketing & Communications
Manager
920-617-5412