American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) as well as its board of supervisors have actually called Mike Ellis, as the business’s brand-new Chief Executive Officer as well as a participant of its board of supervisors, efficient August 17, 2020.
The news adheres to an earlier news that Mark Knoy will certainly relinquish his settings as head of state as well as Chief Executive Officer as well as participant of the board.
“Following a thorough search, we are delighted to welcome Mike Ellis as ACBL’s new CEO, beginning a new chapter in the company’s 100-plus year storied history,” stated John Giles, ACBL’s chairman of the board. “Mike comes to ACBL with a long history in the industry and brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership that will guide us forward.”
Prior to signing up with ACBL, Ellis was executive vice head of state as well as aquatic team leader for Savage Services Corporation, where he aided expand as well as branch out the business’s inland as well as offshore aquatic organizations up until Savage offered the inland company to Kirby in April of 2020.
Prior to signing up with Savage, Ellis was head of state, board participant as well as component proprietor of Settoon Towing LLC. He played a critical duty in aiding Settoon Towing beginning as well as develop its mass transport department right into a leading rate driver up until its purchase by Savage.
Before signing up with Settoon, Ellis held different management settings at Bollinger Shipyards consisting of EVP/CFO as well as EVP/COO.
“I appreciate the trust placed in me by the board of directors and look forward to working with a very talented team at ACBL to help navigate a successful and safe future for this great company,” Ellis stated.