Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Eric Meek

Indianapolis,Indiana

Summary

Experienced Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer with a demonstrated history of working in transportation. Strong finance and accounting professional skilled in Financial Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Integrations, Business Development, Operations Management, Client Management, Technology Development, Equipment Management, and Leadership.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

President

TF Trucking
Indianapolis, IN
10.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated with staff members to ensure operational efficiency of the organization.
  • Manage multiple warehouse sites covering over 500,000 square feet.
  • Coordinate logistics for a large fleet of various trailer types

Chief Executive Officer

FreightRover
Indianapolis, Indiana
05.2017 - 10.2019
  • Developed strategic plans and objectives to ensure organizational growth and profitability.
  • Created financial models to forecast future business performance and identify areas of improvement.
  • Established policies, procedures, and protocols to improve operational efficiency.

President and Chief Operating Officer

Celadon Group Inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana
08.2015 - 04.2017
  • Organized and facilitated board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and annual conferences.
  • Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
  • Represented the organization at community events and public forums to promote its mission.

Chief Operating Officer

Celadon Group Inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana
10.2014 - 08.2015
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase operational efficiency.
  • Analyzed financial data and identified areas of improvement for cost savings.
  • Monitored performance metrics to ensure quality standards are met.

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Celadon Group Inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana
04.2012 - 10.2014
  • Developed and implemented financial strategies to drive growth, improve profitability, and maximize long-term value.
  • Created annual budgets and monitored performance against them to ensure objectives were achieved.
  • Conducted regular financial reviews of operations to identify areas for improvement in terms of cost savings or process improvements.

Vice President of Finance and Treasurer

Celadon Group Inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana
12.2008 - 04.2012
  • Developed and implemented strategies to reduce costs and increase profitability.
  • Managed the preparation of financial statements, budgets, forecasts and other reports.
  • Oversaw cash flow forecasting and management processes.

Director of Finance

Celadon Group Inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana
12.2006 - 12.2008
  • Monitored compliance with accounting regulations and procedures.
  • Managed budgeting processes for multiple departments or divisions within an organization.
  • Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.

Financial Analyst

Celadon Group Inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana
03.2004 - 12.2006
  • Developed strategies to improve efficiency of business operations and reduce costs.
  • Conducted research into industry-specific market conditions and competitor analysis.

Staff Accountant

Ernst & Young
09.2002 - 03.2004
  • Reviewed and analyzed financial statements for accuracy and compliance with standards.

Education

Accounting - Accounting, Finance, General Business

Franklin College
01.2002

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Financial Management
  • Business Planning
  • Contract Management
  • Partnership Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Profitability Optimization
  • Revenue Generation

Affiliations

  • Assistant Coach of New Palestine Junior High School Boys Basketball
  • Board Member of New Palestine Heat Youth Basketball
  • Six Year Volunteer Coach of New Palestine Heat Youth Basketball
  • Two Year Board Member of New Palestine Youth Soccer

Accomplishments

  • 2015 Forty under Forty Award Winner - IBJ
  • 2018 Best New Technology Startup - Techpoint -Mira Award

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

President

TF Trucking
10.2019 - Current

Chief Executive Officer

FreightRover
05.2017 - 10.2019

President and Chief Operating Officer

Celadon Group Inc.
08.2015 - 04.2017

Chief Operating Officer

Celadon Group Inc.
10.2014 - 08.2015

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Celadon Group Inc.
04.2012 - 10.2014

Vice President of Finance and Treasurer

Celadon Group Inc.
12.2008 - 04.2012

Director of Finance

Celadon Group Inc.
12.2006 - 12.2008

Financial Analyst

Celadon Group Inc.
03.2004 - 12.2006

Staff Accountant

Ernst & Young
09.2002 - 03.2004

Accounting - Accounting, Finance, General Business

Franklin College

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