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Christopher Todd Promoted to Dual Role as CFO/COO at NT Logistics

New dual role empowers the firm's longstanding CFO to lead ongoing strategic initiatives related to efficiency, systems integration, and relationship-building

Christopher Todd Promoted to Dual Role as CFO/COO at NT Logistics

(Frisco, Texas - October 18, 2018) The transportation management and logistics service company NT Logistics, Inc. has promoted its long-time chief financial officer, Christopher Todd, to a new strategic role as dual chief financial officer/chief operating officer. His new position at the helm of the 40-member team places him in a lead role overseeing all of the company's divisions as well as the fulfillment of several ongoing strategic imperatives.

"I'm extremely excited about the opportunities ahead for growth and improvement," says Todd, who was a founding member of the NT Logistics team when the company was formed in 1999. "My new role allows me to focus on some of our important strategic priorities, which include improving efficiency throughout all of our processes and divisions, increasing the integration of the different systems that power our business, and enhancing our already strong relationships with customers and suppliers."


"Chris has been a pivotal part of the growth and success of our company and we're so pleased to expand his impact to include oversight of operations," notes Lynn Gravley, president and CEO of NT Logistics. "Chris's depth of knowledge about our industry and his commitment to excellence will continue to benefit our team, customers and suppliers."

Prior to his current 19-year career with NT Logistics, Todd worked for the public accounting firm of Matson, Driscoll & Damico, where he specialized in financial statement analysis and was involved with many aspects of forensic accounting. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of the Texas Society of CPAs (TSCPA). Todd received both his Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration degrees from Baylor University.

Todd is also well-known for his volunteer work in the Frisco community, having served on the Frisco ISD school board from 2012 through 2015 and as a member of the "100 Men Who Give a Damn Frisco" philanthropic organization.

About NT Logistics
NT Logistics, Inc., a privately held transportation management and logistics service company headquartered in Frisco, Texas, provides its national customer base with a full array of transportation and integrated logistics services. As a non-asset-based third-party logistics provider, the company acts as an intermediary for manufacturers and shippers to distribute products. NT Logistics offers a wealth of business arranged transportation solutions that reduce costs, add value to the supply chain and improve performance. Founded in July 1999, the company has additional offices in Lubbock, Texas; Oklahoma City, OK; Tulsa, Oklahoma and Springdale, Arkansas. Visit www.ntlogistics.com for more information.

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