Nolan Transportation Group (NTG), a nationwide leader in strategic truckload shipping and 3PL services, has appointed Joanne Bleavins as Chief Financial Officer of NTG. In her new role, she will oversee all Finance and Accounting functions, while serving as a strategic thought partner within NTG’s executive team to help set, drive, and execute growth and value creation plans.

“We’re eager to add Joanne’s experience and skillset to our executive team,” says Geoff Kelley, President of NTG. “Her vast knowledge implementing both segmented and large-scale programs across complex financial organizations will be a critical component as we advance our sustained growth strategy.”

Bleavins has worked in the financial industry for more than 20 years, beginning her career in audit at PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Bristol Myers Squibb, gaining experience in public and private companies within the manufacturing, retail and healthcare spaces. She then advanced to Fortune 500 company, Newell Brands, where she started her career in investor relations and progressed over 17 years in a variety of corporate and business unit leadership roles, most recently the Chief Financial Officer – Baby Division.

“I am excited to join a strong foundation of leaders that are bringing value to the industry,” says Bleavins. “I look forward to applying my experience in finance and driving results to enable long-term growth and business development.”