FTR announces executive appointments

FTR announces executive appointments

FTR announces new CEO and COO, Jonathan Starks and Jami Sargent, respectively.

FTR has announced that Jonathan Starks has been appointed as its newest chief executive officer, replacing Eric Starks who will be transitioning to chairman of the board. FTR also announced Jami Sargent as the new chief operating officer, the first in its history.

Jonathan Starks joined FTR in 2001 and has spent his career in the role of chief intelligence officer where he has developed and expanded FTR’s Freight•cast transportation model and subscription services product line.

Jami Sargent has been with FTR since 2016, and prior to her role as chief operating officer she was the company’s chief of staff. Jami’s efforts to implement processes across the organization while assuming many other responsibilities was instrumental in the organization’s ability to experience growth during the pandemic. 

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