American Transportation Research Institute elects Ben McLean as Board Chairman

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has elected Ben McLean, CEO of Ruan Transportation Management Systems, as Chairman of its Board of Directors. McLean, who has served on the ATRI board since 2017, succeeds Derek Leathers, Chairman and CEO of Werner Enterprises, following Leathers' four-year term.

In addition to the chairmanship change, ATRI announced the appointment of two new board members: Ben Banks, President of TCW, Inc., and Nathan Meisgeier, President and Chief Legal Officer of Werner Enterprises. McLean will lead the 13-member board composed of trucking industry presidents and CEOs.

ATRI also noted a leadership transition for its executive staff. President and COO Rebecca Brewster is set to retire in February 2027. Starting in November, Brewster will work alongside incoming ATRI President and COO Page Siplon during the transition period.