Griffith-based Bulkmatic names new president
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Bulk trucking and rail logistics provider Bulkmatic Transport Co. has promoted Chief Information Officer Ryan Strauss to the role of president.
He succeeds Chris Kravas, who has served as president since 2017 but plans to retire later this spring, the Griffith-based company said in a news release.
“Ryan has been the driving force behind Bulkmatic’s technology evolution, improving our operations, sales, and customer services to better meet our customers’ needs,” Kravas said. “His focus on safety, technology, and business growth combined with his demonstrated strategic vision will continue to drive the company forward, and I have full confidence in his ability to accelerate our performance in the years ahead.”
Prior to joining Bulkmatic in 2018, Strauss held leadership roles at Oak Brook, Illinois-based transportation and logistics management company Hub Group and Chicago-based food distributor Reinhart Foodservice, the company said.
Founded in 1965, Bulkmatic provides bulk trucking, rail logistics and warehousing services throughout the United States and Mexico. The family-owned company employs about 800 people and operates a fleet of more than 500 tractors and 1,500 dry bulk trailers at trucking and railyard terminals.
The company credits Kravas and his leadership for achieving steady year-over-year earnings growth, expanded core service offerings, and investments in technology, safety, and equipment.
“Chris has been a tremendous leader, guiding Bulkmatic through an important period of transition and expansion efforts,” Strauss said. “He’s leaving behind an incredibly strong foundation, and I’m honored to build on his legacy as we continue to evolve and grow.”