Master Fleet Names Tom Anderson Vice President of Finance and Operations

GREEN BAY, WI (July 21, 2011) – Master Fleet, LLC, announced today that it has hired Tom Anderson as its vice president of finance and operations. In this role, Anderson will lead Master Fleet’s internal operations including service, parts, and financial areas.  

     Since 2003, Anderson has served as senior vice president of operations and finance for GENCO Inc. of Green Bay.  In this capacity, he was responsible for GENCO’s Transporation Management team, which provides out-sourced transporation and logistics solutions to customers. With specialized training in Lean, Six Sigma and Process Re-Engineering, Anderson led his team at GENCO to significant growth in revenues and profits.

     In signing Anderson on to the Master Fleet team, Larry Chaplin, president of Master Fleet noted, “I am excited to have Tom join our team.  Having had the privilege to work with Tom in his other successful business endeavors, I know of his strong dedication to delivering results for fellow employees and customers.  He is uniquely qualified to help us achieve our vision for Master Fleet and our company culture.”

     Anderson began his logistics career in 1985, working for Schneider National as a controller responsible for all equipment purchases and maintenance costs.  He became vice president of pricing for Schneider Specialized Carriers in 1994.  In 1997, he was promoted to general manager of Schneider Specialized Carriers, becoming vice president of process re-engineering for the company in 2002.

     Anderson holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

     Recognized in the industry as a “Pro You Should Know,” Anderson sits on the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Phoenix Fund Board of Directors. He also coaches youth in the area on improving their basketball skills, teaching them about work ethic and teamwork.

     Master Fleet is one of the state’s largest independent providers of heavy-duty tractor, trailer and tire maintenance.  Master Fleet operates three full-service shops in Green Bay, Neenah and Milwaukee.  For more information, visit www.masterfleet.com.